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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1915
Page
5
Public advisory warns against ointments for catarrh containing mercury as these products can damage mucous membranes and cause serious illness. The notice notes such preparations are unsafe and should be avoided unless prescribed, mentioning J. Chaney & Co as a seller and advising caution in purchases.
A fragmented rural column notes deaths and social events. Mrs. Bessie Adams dies after a long illness at Geo Adams home, with funeral at South Plate Baptist Cemetery. Mr. Anderson suffers injuries after a funeral, while other items mention birthday celebrations, a Mother's Club supper, mail route changes, and local talk of a Fargo to La Kemp motor railroad.
An old advertisement touts Dr Hell’s Pine Tar Honey cough syrup as a soothing remedy. It claims healing from a harsh cough and cold, urging readers to ask dealers for the original bottle and start using it immediately.
Sunday rain seeps into a Russell residence as lightning hits the flue, demolishing it and hurling stove pipe and cap from the kitchen wall. Soot fills adjoining rooms while Mr. and Mrs. Russell, visiting friends in the country, were detained by rain and returned Monday morning. They express no regret at being delayed.
Father Ray Millman of Liberal reports the Liberal Commercial Club and boosters received a warm Beaver reception. A parade of cars, banners, music, and speeches highlighted the visit, with Beaver residents hosting the luncheon and courthouse program. The event showcased town pride and local hospitality, underscoring the Boosters’ impact on Beaver’s spirit and civic ties.
Court Clerk C O DeGraw completes plans for a new farm house north of Beaver. Taylor Brothers have the contract and construction will start this week.
The new residence on Clear Creek, completed by Taylor Brothers and A. B. Ginter, designed by Mr. Taylor, stands as a fine example of the area’s fine construction. Newt Taylor and W. A. [unnamed] oversaw interior work, with builders inviting prospective builders to inspect and consult for estimates.
An advertisement extols Sloan's Liniment for fatigued aching muscles and sore joints with claims of rapid relief and non rubbing penetration. It urges purchase from druggists at 25 cents and notes strong customer gratitude. A separate notice warns Beaver County Oklahoma readers of a tax deed sale after delinquent taxes, listing property in Tyawhoe and requiring redemption within sixty days.
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