17 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1916
Page
1
Beaver residents praise a new ice plant reducing household costs from 75 cents per hundred to 50 to 70 cents and urge supporting home industry to keep prices stable. The notice condemns outside suppliers attempting to drive Beaver out of business and urges continued local patronage.
Thewday of Inst was the opint son of Kittie James Crabtren's fourth birthday. His mother invited many town children to spend the afternoon. James proved himself an entertainer and the children enjoyed themselves. Crabtree served refreshments which were well enjoyed by the attendees.
A noisy false fire alarm triggered a swift, panicked street scene as onlookers rushed toward Do M. Kile's machine shop. Smoke wisped from the garage while bystanders speculated and a wagon-tire task lingered amid the upheaval.
Representatives from nearly all lodges visited Friday night to hear Grand Master and Grand Secretary speak on the badge ceremony. BH O Taylor plans to leave for Guymon to join Collins Investment Company. his family and social circle mourn departing but support his advancement. Elbert Glite returns to Beaver after weeks away. Paylor’s business changes hands in Beaver while Taylor’s move consolidates local ties.
The Herald plans to publish a lengthy account of the Murgate tour to California. Time constraints prevent full appearance this week, but readers are promised the complete article in the next issue.
A minor Saturday accident left Bil Price's Ford nearly colliding with Provost who was crossing the street. Provost suffered a bruised and sprained ankle while the mishap raised concerns about reckless driving and pedestrian safety on Cut Street.
A fragmented sale notice describes a feed yard in Beenser Olin with sheds feed room water supply and gas features. It notes potential monthly income around six hundred ten nine and mentions furnishings and related properties. Several personal names appear in a garbled context indicating residents or connections to the sale.
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