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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1911
Page
4
The Beaver Herald published weekly on Thursdays lists Maude C Thomas as publisher and announces Beaver Oklahoma publication details. Advertising rates and subscription price of one dollar per year are noted.
Directory lists district judge KM Loothcurraw county attorney John A pote county treasurer Joby Shwe and clerk Wright with judge Fea H Healy supt John B Swalin court clerks Pruett and Go court mine map Maple Bheriff Hi D Peckhar reg of deeds HM Buried Burveyor Ueear Gardner commissioner 1st Dist AST Pvt Leanbow commissioner M Dist A A Haskell Elmwood commissioner 8 Diet W 8 Vandebura co
Congressman Dick T. Morgan pushed to modify a land rule that barred residence proofs on former entries. A Interior Department letter dated Aug 7 cited his efforts, allowing settlers who resided on land under an old entry to gain final proof upon cancellation, aiding thousands of homesteaders across the West. Local notes report rain, crop hope, and community visits in Beaver County and North Flats.
Reading texts recount a sunken, snowy Clear Lake area with family ties and church life. Mentions of Ridgeway Schoolhouse, a large basket dinner, and a sermon by Rev. S. J. Purvell amid community praise. Notes on wheat prospects, Mrs. Welker moving to Kansas, and a baby’s death. Local frictions with sugar scarcity, a near tire incident, and Chamberlain’s remedy advertised. Academy open plans, enamel ball tubs, water works, and library museum upgrades. Diverse items reflect rural life, education, religion, and crop prospects.
Hal C. Reid, jeweler in Liberal, Kansas, promotes a new arts academy offering piano, violin, band instruction, and an expanded course lineup aligned with the Northwestern Oklahoma High School and college work. Noted instructors include Elmer Boonhard and Charlee Tally, with an upcoming orchestra and band program planned. Interested readers directed to Prof. HM. Bellows in Gite, Oklahoma for details.
A humorous note from Buffalo about Dr King’s New Life Pills as the king of laxatives. The rest of the column reports local weather after a storm, orchard damage, visitors, family visits, harvest notes, and community thanks for produce and efforts around Beaver County and nearby towns.
Frank and Ben Smith and families attended the Ivasihoe picnic on Wedovaday. Mrs Ledger of Ornate, visiting weeks at her uncle Chas Jenke, was evicted from her home on Thareday. She is pleased with Beater county prospects this week.
Local item reports EB Ki Chamberlain accusing Bucklen arnica salve of theft from a store and discussing healing remedies and community news. It mentions Sherman in Helen as drug clerk, Herring family moving to Curtin Oklahoma, Edith Gidley and Murray Townsand marriage, and the death of Cecil Holton with funeral details.
Farmers institute announces a town fair exhibit contest for farm products with a meeting on Tuesday August 22 at a set time in the township voting precincts. Farmers will elect a superintendent and committees to supervise exhibits. all farmers urged to attend and to report at the session.
Protracted matting progress with minor conversions. Rev Meeehan nearly died last Sunday. Neighbors cleaned up the schoolhouse and yard. Two Methodist ministers enlivened Sunday night. Harry Wright’s family visits sister Mrs Rena Newton from Chanute Kansas. Horses, weather, corn, and fruit produce mark the week. Residents report river rise hindering mail delivery. ongoing farm work and loans offered by John W Savage near the court house.
The article describes sterilization, heating, and sealing for safe canning, with sugar ratios for jam and jelly. It notes using sound fresh fruit for canning, imperfect fruit for jam, underripe fruit for jelly, and tips on blanching, lemon juice, egg white use, and freezing remnants. It mentions timing, heat, season influence, and tartaric acid additions for new jelly varieties. It credits the University of Hingis and private experimenters.
General contractor and builder offers interior finish work stair repairs cement walks foundations and upholstery. Backed by years of experience and a large authority reference list. Shop on Main Street residence phone 52 ROM 8.8 SraowG Beaver Okla.
An ad claims white blood cells fight disease like tigers but sometimes fail, leading to pimples boils and sores. It touts Electric Bitters as the remedy to regulate stomach, liver and kidneys, expel poisons and purify blood, promising strong nerves and improved health.
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