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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1911
Page
2
A farmer warns that disk harrowing without plowing harms next year’s crop by sealing the crust, reducing moisture penetration, and increasing evaporation. He advises deep plowing to store soil moisture, noting that shallow work yields only present gains and endangers future harvests.
The Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station reports on fattening cattle through pasture grazing and feed supplements across five years. Dean F A Munford notes that age, fertilizer, and supplement use widen profit margins. 227 cattle were split into 96 experiments, the largest study of its kind in the region.
A fragmentary note describes a pattern of freshness and renewal amid an earthy setting. The text hints at routine care and a simple joy found in turning soil and tending to chicks, suggesting a rustic mood of renewal and daily tasks.
A compact report notes a rising interest in dry farming methods. The piece highlights emerging techniques, local advocates, and early demonstrations showing soil water management and crop resilience amid arid conditions.
Agricultural note outlines growing barley with soil preparation methods. Describes tillage patterns, soil moisture, and rolling to improve seedbed. Advises on double-dicking spring seedbed, avoiding rough clods, and using disk harrow to warm sand soil before spring plowing completion.
A local farmer and a poultry producer discuss using poultry feathers as manure and fertilizer. The huckster notes feathers pile up and are burned as they become unsightly and inconvenient, while opportunity to repurpose is suggested but not realized.
Salty value and preservative of milk are discussed. Milk should be cooled and separated promptly after milking. Cleanliness in milking and stables matters for good butter. Remove manure quickly. diseased cows yield unhealthy milk. Feed mixes recommended include ground oats and oilmeal. rape as supplement. Emphasizes pure milk production, healthy herd, proper equipment, and minimal dirt during milking.
The article describes a hat motif called Liberty Bell with a brown body and a willow plume. It notes the hat’s distinctive shape resembling the Liberty Bell and ranks it among favored pieces in the collection.
Practical guides for girls on packing bags for hats and dresses using cretonne or eilkoline, with bag sizes and drawstrings. Advice on camping storage to keep garments dust free. Cautions about unsuitable footwear for long walks, favoring sturdy soles over rubber tread. Paris bridesmaid gowns feature chiffon tunics, white lace trim, pink rose accents.
A description of a simple waist made from marquisette or voile, trimmed with beautiful lace or embroidery, fastening at the front with buttons and loops. Sleeves are cut in one piece with the body and matched with corresponding trims.
The article notes suit coats and bull jackets to end winter stay close to the hips with a straight form. No fixed length yet, models vary from shorter to longer, with a tendency toward longer jackets as seasons shift and styles evolve.
A brief note suggests that an ordinary orange wood stick is the best tool for removing hastings and that elastic fibers cut or tear fabric when toned. The author advises procuring the stick at any teug store.
Capt WaDtell extolls agriculture and livestock as humanitys welfare, tracing the rise of farming from country gentry and tenant farmers to modern professional breeders. He argues Britain owes its rank in breeding to aristocracy, while noting Americans now adopt pedigreed stock and advanced farming methods for mutual benefit.
A dated report describes contracted feet in a 21 year old horse and improper shoeing. After vascular advice a veterinarian corrected front heels with level shoes and heel springs, plus protective insole leather. Hoof ointment using Neatsfoot oil and tar was applied weekly, leading to marked road work improvement and fewer slips.
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