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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1911
Page
4
The Beaver Herald announces a price for subscriptions at $1.00 per year. Rates are made known upon request, with a note that this is the official publication of the Beaver area. Terms and availability are provided by the paper's office.
A compact list from the official directory naming RL Leofiarrow John A Hootn Jutin Sime Geo H Wright Geo Hf Mealy Jobn E Swain of Diet Court A F Proott F Of Co Court Miss Mar Maple Beer H D Peckham of Dende HM Bullet Onear and other district officials including Trasnhoe Conk 24 Dist A A Haskell Elewood Com 4 Dist WB Vandeburg Couch.
A conference in Oklahoma outlined a steam all rail route from Henryetta to Oklahoma City then northwest to connect with the Missouri Pacific, a 2 1/2 mile line projected to cost about 10 million dollars. A.N. Maskell, William Kenefick, and a City citizens’ committee will secure rights of way while Charles Haskell leads the company. Construction could begin within a year with full operation in about two years, opening vast northwestern Oklahoma territory and linking with regional commercial groups to spur growth.
A packed Chamber of Commerce audience heard Governor Charles N. Haskell outline a proposed northwest Oklahoma railroad financed by a promotion company. He warned against a state bonus note plan, citing burdens on citizens, and described stock structure, tax gains, and rail access expected to spur town growth across counties lacking rail service.
State tax officials warn taxes will rise as corporations resist assessments in Oklahoma. A pamphlet by State Auditor Leo Meyer notes $1,000,000 in taxes tied up in court actions, urging farmers and other taxpayers to cover the deficiency due to perceived Democratic missteps in tax law crafting.
County exam week is upcoming with eighth grade pupils reporting at 9 o clock. A recent bank shower added about forty new books to the library, with two donors tied for most correct book guesses. Preparations for a year end picnic and class projects are under way as the term ends.
Beetown items report a cure by Hucklon's Arnica Salve after burns and sores. Rural updates include Welford Cook visiting Lucian Wright, A.W. and HM. Beal trips east, Pearl and Edgar Lockhart traveling to Texas, Russel and White farming nearby, A. V. Beal and W. C. Cook sowing, Karl Seal and Chet Groendyke taking wheat to Glazier, and M. Grendyke threshing kaffir corn. A revival starts next Saturday at Pigeon Roost.
A windy day in Hon Creek leads to travel to Fargo by Walter Busch and wife to visit maternal relatives. Farming mishap near O Barker’s farm leaves a harrow tongue broken after a team spooked, Claud and Orval Maskell aiding. Rimwood school ends with a small program as the community gathers for local events and farm moves.
Mr. Wilford Adame recounts being bedridden with chronic rheumatism and using Foley's Kidney Remedy. He states the third bottle revitalized him and allowed him to resume work as a conductor for Lexington Street Railway. The advertisement claims it clears uric acid in the blood and is sold by the post office.
Readers report mild spring weather with many plowing sod drilling oats and spelt planting potatoes and tending gardens. Local residents include Mr. Williams visiting Liberal for F. C. Tracy and Clarence Losk returning from Ohio. Mrs Finchgrabe arrives to help on the farm as Mary McCay visits Mrs H P Willais, A T Stephenson boasts twenty five acres sod broke, Mille family from Powler Kas checks farm, Gwen Stevenson departs after staying with F C Tracy, Carl Greggle works on J E George ranch, and Vee Page serves as juror at the Boavor courthouse term.
A Safe Medicine for Children promoted Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a gentle effective remedy for kids. The genuine product is in a yellow package and is free of opiates or harmful drugs, with Bold by F. Tracy noted.
The notes recount minor local events in Beaver County including visits by W A Overton and Dell Campbell. Mr and Mrs Tom Campbell returned from lower Oklahoma. Asa Hibberts birthday gathering occurred with music and games. Mrs W A Overton visited Pheebe Chitcott, Chester Greendyke traveled roads, and Bol Blosser returned from Woods County with friends. Rev Hancock spoke at the schoolhouse and youths attended a Hell hems meeting near Elmwood.
Frank J. Cheney sworn statement as senior partner at Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio promises one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notarized affirmation dated December 6 with mention of internal remedy taken to blood and mucous surfaces, testimonials and sales through druggists.
Revival services begin at the Methodist church near Tapley on Saturday night April 1. Rev. Tom May preaches at Gar et t school house on Sunday April 2. Bennie Kile visits Perley Johnson. Rev. John Kile and wife return from revival work near Spoormore. Mrs Hallie Bennington completes a term as district 51 teacher with a basket dinner. Ave Kile drills a well for Claude McCullin.
A testimonial from Rae Claire Wie and Jb Souther Rae Claire Rae Claire Wie reports chronic pains and kidney discomfort improved after Foley Kidney Pills. The notice claims better sleep, appetite, and overall health, praising the product and retailer Tracy for availability.
Fragmented OCR text shows a testimonial about family and health remedies with references to women, symptoms, and a product guarantee. It contains garbled names and nonsensical phrasing, but centers on praise for a health tincture and a money back guarantee. The piece resembles a vintage advertisement or testimonial column.
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