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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1906
Page
3
A 19th century correspondent explains a droppings board system for poultry. The platform, hung four wires from the roof about two feet above ground, supports roosts and 2x4s. Droppings are scraped into a bucket, then the roosts are cleaned and treated with kerosene to kill pests.
The Orange Judd Farmer notes U S honey output exceeds consumption with exports around 65 000 annually. Beekeeping is common on fruit and dairy farms in California Texas Arizona and other states while much honey is consumed locally and shipped as extracted or comb in frames.
Poultry points emphasize clean water, fresh feed, and parasite control. Apply small amounts of oil to roots to kill parasites, avoid hatching bantams before September, and beware excessive ventillation to prevent steam issues. Feeding early markets yields better prices, leg weakness from rapid growth is mitigated by bone meal and oyster shells, lime is a peri perch cleaner, and ensure dry ground floors with proper elevation.
A farmer advises that no single grain suffices for chickens and that a mix of wheat barley and corn yields strong returns. Feeding deep litter with gravel and oyster shell, plus a daily mash of wheat bean and corn based foods, supports exercise and health.
The Ohio Farmer reports on hen profitability across two years. Records show pullets lay more eggs than hens, especially in winter, but a sharp drop in second and later years. Overall, keeping hens beyond two years yields diminishing returns, suggesting careful culling to optimize profits.
An enthusiastic correspondent in Bee Culture describes a hive carrier made from steel tire backbone and a leaf of buggy-spring. The device grips the hive securely when lifted forward and held by the front part, promising easier stair handling for beekeepers.
An old tip from Orange Judd Pr farm ot describes driving a travel pick into a decayed fence post, wedging a pry bar under it, and lifting to loosen and extract the post. The technique uses a block for leverage and a lifting pry to pull the post clear.
A report notes moulting is a severe drain on the system as old feathers are shed and replaced by new growth. Once the birds recover, stimulus of change improves health and increases laying vigor. Old feathers reportedly carried matter linked to skin ailments and other conditions.
In a rustic tale a shepherd explains the purpose of the crook by demonstrating on sheep. He hooks hind legs to show how the crook serves as a tool for guiding and restraining flock movement, while noting a crook’s absence would lessen a shepherd's effectiveness.
Mia Wagner of Deidgeport Connecticut reports severe kidney pain and backaches with dizziness and irregular secretions. She credits five boxes of Deans Kidney Pills with rapid improvement and final cure, purchased at 60 cents per box from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
The fragmentless advice reflects self care and inner strength, urging personal healing and hopeful outlooks as life’s guiding star. It also notes the rising popularity of fine white goods and promotes Defiance Starch as safe for delicate fabrics, claiming strong stiffening power with less product.
A quirky fragment lays out a seven day scheme to win affection with odd phrases like pretty-smile and expensive-aigh. The text riffs on attitudes toward a man, ending with a cautious note about confession and acceptance.
The passage urges careful examination of Castoria bottles for infants and children with a signature claim. It promotes Defiance Starch for laundry, boasts about packaging, and includes scattered moral and medical references along with unrelated snippets about Lourdes and various quips.
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