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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1903
Page
2
Kansas capsules report a bill funding defense of a state water dispute, a tax on unmarried persons, and a push to make sunflower Kansas’ emblem. Other items include crimes, marriages, divorces, railroad and telegraph gaps, and civic meetings across counties, with notable references to Fort Scott, Lenape, and Topeka.
A clipped, partial account describes a church ceremony with ministers, bridesmaids, and attendees. The narrative notes the altar, vows, ovation by young women, and the crowd’s reactions as the service progresses, highlighting emotional moments and the solemn cadence of the rite.
A chaotic scene unfolds as geisha girls crowd a doorway while a preacher, Mr Hig dine, presses for donations to their church. The next day he shares a meal at Mrs O Leary’s eating house as recollections of distant deserts and oriental labor surface.
A Laurie's Weekly excerpt traces Monte Carlo's rise from bankruptcy to wealth as gambling flourished after the casino opened. It notes prince concessions, enormous gambling revenue, hotel and jewel growth, and state gains while warning of social costs and contingency funds. A Baltimore American quip about a revolver ends the piece.
The Engineering and Mining Journal warns that rapid consolidation risks putting national resources under a single corporation. It cites a London Standard telegraph on national savings bank deposits rising in 1901 and notes the growing control by one corporation over essential services, urging a halt to consolidation.
Rear Admiral P. C. Cooper is set to assume command of a ship unit. Lieutenant Victor Ive of Howth is mentioned in connection with a discovery at sea. A Danish or foreign vessel and the Barbor of host fee are referenced in a brief flag-officer note, with unclear details and garbled names.
The article surveys revived interest in color photography from the 1890s Lipmann and Ives experiments. It discusses methods using sensitive emulsions, mercury coatings, and stage proofs, noting limited commercial advancement and the quest to capture true color in visible prints. The piece cites Lipmann’s 1891 approach and observations from Chicago Record Herald coverage.
Jack Chaun announces a new fox and hound breeding operation on his recently purchased Kentucky River farm. He partners with William Con der for breeding and rearing, aiming to attract national attention as a premier fox and hound venture amid Ken tucky’s rugged cliffs and bluegrass setting.
In Chantilly France Mitchell recalls Kilrain versus Sullivan a two hour plus struggle. Sullivan says his own match was faster and more decisive, Kilrain fell multiple times, Mitchell praises Paddy and the era’s ferocity. He notes old champions fought to finish quickly and power in the ring.
A garbled paste lists patents by women in Germany since 1877, a claim about cables destroyed by submarine earthquakes, Hamlin's Wizard oil for pains, a pearl found in Western Australia valued at $75,000, and various odd snippets including a bottle label, petroleum production figures in Asia, and humorous quips. The mix contains product pitches, misprints, and brief letters or comments, with no single coherent news event.
Rutieter, Mian. Feb 16. Mr Getebell at this place relates a happy experience with Dodd's Kidney Pills. He suffered lameness and back soreness worsening last winter until it hindered movement. After trying the remedy, he used two boxes as directed and claims his back pain was completely cured and he is now well.
The account notes premonitory symptoms such as uncontrollable anxiety and alarm even in safe locations. A climber may lie down and cry out for help as sickness provokes violent illness and tears. Experiments during railway construction near Junefrau sought the cause but yielded little. Like seasickness it can seize all crews and conditions, and even those avoiding it remain very nervous.
The article discusses confusion over the state’s name Pennsylvanias origin, citing a January 6 16th century letter by William Penn. He recounts the king’s approval of the name Ponola and the secretary’s opposition, noting he feared vanity rather than respect to his father.
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh with testimonials available upon request. It notes internal use, 5 cents per bottle, and urges trust in J Cheney Co and Kinnan Marvin for reliability. A separate Washington reception described uniforms among governors staff, with Grover Cleveland recalling a theater entrance anecdote.
The article argues against the view that only large corporations can mine profitably. It contends many solid mining companies operate with steady dividends despite fears of trust control. It asserts greater opportunity for small investors in the western United States and invites readers to obtain a no cost booklet from A. Riedel & Co, bankers.
A ten mile square placer gold field in New Meszico yields rich gravel eroded from Ortiz mountain veins. Santa Fe Gold and Copper Co. mines have paid over 17 million dollars. Lincoln Lucky mine boasted over 1 million in a single year. C. & C. Cony solidated promises 40 to 160 dollars per ton, with stock offered at 60 cents per share for 30 days to fund upgrades. Also notes Alfred Sifontes arriving in San Francisco amid political criticism and a brief remark on Elk Industry and capital from 1890 to 1900.
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