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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1909
Page
3
Farmers on hill land or moisture prone ground may see better potato yields with straw mulch. Plant seed at end of May or early June, mark rows two feet apart, cover with soil then ten inches of straw. Mulch reduces weeds, preserves moisture, and allows smaller vines with less cultivation. Moon phase superstitions are debunked by agricultural studies showing no link to potato yields.
The government near Arglington across the Potomac from Washington funds a willow project at its experimental farm. A corps of laborers prepares for 100000 basket willow cuttings distributed free to farmers annually. Since inception five years ago about half a million cuttings have been shared with planting and market guidance.
Authors caution poor farm management allowing lice infestation harming hog vitality. The piece notes several effective dips and a home remedy using kerosene and grease mixed warm as common treatment.
Potato scab is a soil borne fungal disease harming tubers. Prevent by planting uninfected seed in clean soil and rotating crops. Treatments include formalin soaking and corrosive sublimate, with safety cautions and disposal instructions.
Daily outdoor exercise is essential for both young and old horses to develop muscles and bones. If pasture is too short for running, provide daily exercise in an open lot to maintain health and growth.
A farm note advises orienting brood coops to the south to maximize sun exposure for chicks as days shorten and colder months approach. The tip emphasizes using sunlight to maintain warmth and promote healthy growth in young poultry.
A historical catalog describes several garments and hats. A white chiffon gown features heavy filet lace with bullion accents on shoulders and skirt, paired with a Gainsborough hat of white lace and raspberry pink scarf. Other pieces include a pale lavender batiste gown with net panels, a black hat with amethyst ornaments, a black clipped hat with jade green bow, a dill pink linen frock with embroidered collar, and a white buttoned frock for a child with pale blue ribbons and eyelet hat.
The description notes a summer linen dress with soft fabric and many color options. A pale green version is highlighted for cool appearance, featuring a front embroidery panel, a bodice cut to a waist band, shoulder tucks, and embroidered sleeve bands. A white muslin hat with rose trimming completes the outfit. Material called for includes 6 1/2 yards of fabric and 14 yards of embroidery.
The piece notes babies struggle with traditional petticoats slipping from tiny arms. It highlights a new baby garment with a shoulder opening and a small button and buttonhole to secure narrow straps. The design avoids armhole mishaps and makes dressing easier for mothers.
Instructions describe folding the material to the middle, gathering about an inch and a half on each side with stout thread, tying ends into small knots, and fastening the ends at the back of the hat with a pin or pin on neck with a barrette.
A revived all black outfit trend features a one piece frock in fine silt voile with a patent leather belt, watered silk slides, and back fastening. The design emphasizes a slim silhouette, elbow sleeves, lace accents, and a Venetian lace upper yoke, paired with a black hat and patent leather shoes for a polished look.
Plain materials ease construction compared with striped and floral fabrics. Delicate pastel batiste remains a favorite for home sewists, with expensive sheer linens imitated in baste and feather stitching.
Describes decorative frills on blouses using white tulle and colored foulard fabrics. Notes intended pairing with separate skirts, matching colors for harmony, and details such as edging, wire highlights, tie covered buttons, and small bows in plain foulard.
A historical note warns that mercurial lotion can remove pimples but is dangerous and must be mixed by a chemist. It cites a ten grain sublimate per pint of water mixture and advises careful skin application twice daily, with cessation after a few days. Internal ingestion is poisonous and it acts as a strong bleach.
A Pittsburgh man has developed an animated false face with openings for facial features. The mask uses flexible bags and a rubber pipe to blow air, protruding or retracting parts for humorous effect. A string-operated eye pupil adds movement, controlled by the wearer’s band for exaggerated, ludicrous results.
A playful rope game is outlined where players use a long rope to encircle a post. Teams take turns running and casting a noose at the post, with successful ringers advancing in the line. The leader after a set number of throws wins, or players may circle the post while lassoing.
A Paris cat exchange operates in a large rear chamber of a wine ship, attracting furriers, glove makers, and cooks as patrons. Cats of all colors are shown leaping and mewing, with prices around 244 to 20 cents per sleek mouse. The tale claims cat skins flow into restaurant stew pots via an enterprising, unscrupulous supply chain.
A party game where one person leaves the room while others pick an adverb like brightly or slowly. On return, the asker questions the group one by one and each answer in the style of their adverb. The seeker must deduce the chosen adverb from the responses.
A fragmented verse recounts Patty fishing while Fatty Perkine wanders the riverbank. The fish refuse to bite as Patty grows sleepy, a mysterious line ends with Fatty tasting a gulp and leaving without a hooked catch.
A collection of elaborate tongue twisters including repeated sounds and tricky phrases. It features lines with green gleams, blighted bights, toads, snakes, and a stuttering sequence about Oliver Oglethorp and an owl with an oyster. The passage ends with a caution about twisting thistles and thumbs.
The passage notes famous historical figures and their parent trades, then explains English spelling rules for ef and fe. It discusses Foolscap Paper, its watermark, and the origin of the term tied to Britannia and a dunce’s cap, connecting branding to literacy history.
A child at play declares she will become a duchess when she grows up by marrying a Dutchman. She asks her mother to explain, and the mother notes the humorous plan behind the doll apron activity.
A playful exchange features Tommy the juvenile class teacher musing on science and price changes as a curious pupil asks about what occurs when water becomes ice. The anecdote captures a moment of classroom wit and learning.
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