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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
6
A Beaver Herald column critiques gendered views on women's finance, noting stereotypes about women's extravagance and thrift. It argues women often manage household budgets effectively, shaping spending more than husbands, while acknowledging exaggerated claims about female parsimony.
The Brookton Times describes a national holiday model where no overtime by undertaker or surgeon is needed. Government theaters in Marin stage free performances, and the day is filled with public attractions and fireworks funded by the government, surpassing private displays.
Prof Walter A Wyckom died recently. He wrote The Workers based on a year and a half as a working man. He lived by his labor in field ditch and mining camp and did not rely on money from home or publisher support.
The article argues that sincere, roughspoken preachers persuade the masses better than refined clergy. A loud street vocabulary can stir religious feeling but risks moral harm to religion when paired with vulgar speech.
Vienna seeks control of Moravian coal mines amid high coal prices and supply challenges for municipal gas and electric plants. The plan aims to secure steady fuel for city services and power generation.
The document discusses stock feed formulations from an Agricultural Experiment Station at the University of Wisconsin, praising certain preparations and warning against exaggerated medicinal claims. It also mentions a curious note about the ancient city of Teval, its Russian outpost, and European nobility legends connected to Kathonia and the Hanseatic era.
A whimsical recipe describes assembling a cold marshmallow salad. It lists grapes, strawberries, marshmallows, and mayonnaise as ingredients, mixed and served on head lettuce leaves with berries as garnish. The yield is eight portions.
A quirky home recipe describes a spread made from two cups granulated sugar, three eggs, one teaspoon butter, two lemons including grated rind and juice, and one cup hot water. Cook in a double boiler until thick, yielding a healthful fruit butter to spread on bread.
A voyage from Cape down to Calcutta used a grease coated cask with a meat ball to trap rats. The design let rats test the center, and when the ball was tapped they fell into the water. The experiment shows rats learned the precise center, with lethal results within half an inch of the mark.
The renowned actor and playwright Richard Carle spoke at a New York dinner party about polar experiments. He entertained a charming young matron Mrs Astertak with remarks on arctic exploration and related scientific curiosities.
An Eastern Journal by Ostastatieche Lloyd presents drawings from a famed collection suggesting Chinese vehicles akin to taxis existed 800 years ago. The "gillewiicha" reportedly used a drum-sounding device every mile and included a compass, aiding navigation where routes were unclear.
A torn and garbled excerpt provides crochet instructions for trimming and motifs. It describes chains, treble stitches, doubles, scallops, stars, and joining methods, with references to rows and sequence for forming decorative edges and leaf-like motifs. The text reads as a technical how-to, lacking complete clarity but indicating a multi-row edging pattern.
A historical fragment describes neck care after a season of wear with advice on whitening and smoothing. It lists a tonic mix including almonds, tolu, henbane, and len on, prepared by heating, drying, and filtering, then applied daily.
The piece describes young girls hats, contrasting with Howe styles. It outlines a Corday inspired crown with a velvet or silk trimming band, a gathered lace frill, and a lace trim graded from front to back. The hat is secured with long pine-like pins and needlework, emphasizing a refined, hand-crafted look.
A shoe dealer counsels women on foot care for summer. Rub cocoa butter after a bath for five minutes to keep feet comfortable, and wear rubber footwear only as long as needed. A physician notes dry warm feet and proper footwear can halve discomfort and improve condition.
Modern wrap garments offer versatility for day or evening wear. Crafted from fine cloth with embroidered edges and oriental colors, these loose wraps resist crushing the body and feature trimmed armholes and decorative gold thread accents.
Embroidery remnants and dainty fabrics are advertised as a frugal source for corset covers and minimal underwear. Short lengths and belt or drawer-edge shaping provide usable material with low labor, with remnants priced as low as 60 cents per piece.
A description of a new sleeve design noted for a mousquetaire effect and slim fit that conforms to the arm from shoulder to wrist. It features arranged pickers and gathers, a bottom frill, and a narrow trim finish. text mentions an oversleeve or ana variant.
A new dairy facility at Massachusetts Agricultural College features a stable with steel stanchions fixed in concrete for easy daily cleaning. The design aims for pure milk production with a plastered ceiling and cleanable walls, plus improved ventilation via KingeyMem ventilation and open windows.
The article describes a dairy barn with a separate milk house and ventilated anteroom. It notes strict separation between milking, straining, and separating areas to keep the milk clean. A refrigerator and buttermaking room support pure whole milk production and rapid cooling after straining.
Instructions from P C Flaskegard on cleaning and airing milk cans after milking. Rinse with cold water, wash with boiling water and a brush, then dry in fresh air for about three hours. Warns that poor care causes reduced milk yield and taints at the creamery and urges regular can maintenance.
An Institute speaker delivers a provocative riff on animal feeding, suggesting variants of a saying about stuffing the steer and starving the cow. He warns against feeding a cow only dried bread pie and cake and urges variety if the animals are valuable.
An economical food comparison notes milk at eight cents per pint and beet at 18 cents per pound. It claims four cents worth of milk provides as much energy as nine cents worth of beet, illustrating milk's superior food value per cost.
Mr. J. P. Fuller, president of the Ohio State Board of Agriculture, argues two main methods to improve dairy herds. First, breeders should select sire and dam to match a personal ideal type, prioritizing dairy form and strong conformation. Second, calves should be raised thriftily for rapid growth and milk development, with feeding focused on roughage and limited grain until cows reach about twenty months old.
Confused report describes poor salt quality used in butter production leading to taints in farm and grocery butter. Incidents cite salt near fish, odors carried into butter, and risk of tainted product when sold. Outcome stresses careful salt selection for sale quality.
In circular 115 issued by W J Fraser of the Illinois experiment station a method for rigging a milk scale and keeping records is outlined. The circular explains practical steps and considerations for accurate dairy measurement and data logging.
The reproduction outlines how scrubs and weeded cows reduce disease and improve jaw health, stressing that dairy cows need careful cleaning. The accompanying illustration shows the jaw and mouth details, urging farmers to follow thorough sanitation.
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