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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1911
Page
2
A man recounts a chaotic street scene involving a basket of provisions, a watchdog, and an assist from a plumber's shop doorway. Passersby and witnesses observed the tense moment as the basket changed hands and the dog guarded the doorway before the door opened.
The article describes a system in Nice using ozone to purify drinking water. An electric plant drives 119 volta 500 periods per second to produce AC at 17 000 volts. Air is decomposed by sparks between copper plates, producing ozone and solutes filtered through charcoal dust and cement particles. Water passes through earthen tubes filled with ozone and is then extracted for delivery.
A New York crew boasting no fingerprints vows to commit a crime undetected by the Bertillon system. The barber threatens a victim in the chair, claiming their thumbs are worn from previous robberies and promising harsher measures before release.
A Memphian writes Postmaster General Hitchrock with a lead pencil asking the department to publish home postcards bearing his own portrait. He inquires the cost for a hundred copies and the smallest amount needed. The Postmaster General replies in a courteous, confidential manner regarding the minimal sum.
The Oklahoma State Fair will again feature the county collective exhibits, with 1413 displays planned for September 26 to October 1 in Oklahoma City. Officials emphasize quality, the new State Fair cup, and a $1225 in cash premiums, urging counties to enter and producers to submit complete display collections of farm and garden products plus textiles and crafts.
Fragmentary newspaper text mentions improving household serviceability and several names, but key details and context are missing, producing an incomplete, ambiguous item with no clear events or outcomes.
Fragmented OCR text appears as a garbled speech by a head of Un Bra and other partial phrases. The readable parts mention dates, weekly notices, and names, but no clear event, date, or location emerges to form a coherent news item.
A man in New York suffered a jaw fracture after yawning while awake. He walked over a mile to a clinic, had the fracture reduced, and his jaw later stabilized. The report notes the uncommon self resolved alignment and treatment steps taken.
garbled account describes Hessians and a dig near Leeman and the Mudim River, mentioning a large number of whey, a burrucke site, and a family scene. The text outlines authorities and a vague plan to formalize a trust, with references to a Peterverigg avenue and future proceedings.
The article traces how rising land and labor costs pushed cattle feeders toward baby beef, breeding calves young for 800 to 1,000 pounds by 12 to 18 months, and finishing on corn. It notes changes in feeder economics, slaughter yields, and butcher demand favoring smaller steers, while larger 1,200 pound cattle persist in some markets.
The article extols the sweet pepper as a versatile garden staple. It argues most peppers are not hot for eating and that heat comes from seeds which can be removed before cooking. Green peppers offer varied cooking methods and high table enjoyment with proper growing and preparation.
An ounce of saltpeter dissolved in three gallons of water makes a spray to control cabbage worm infestations on cauliflower and cabbages. The heads should be thoroughly sprinkled, and one application is usually sufficient.
An invention by Captain Grobl, a German diving instructor, introduces an underwater rifle that fires water instead of bullets. The water jet is propelled with force, capable of penetrating water, and the weapon uses a stout barrel loaded with an India rubber cartridge.
A Crimson Galet citizen says Piute Pete was a good man yet dangerous to townspeople. Citizens elected him sheriff to give the impression of legality and control amid unrest.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a farmer offering a job with three meals daily while a tramp asks about the planting. The exchange hints at social networks and common ground in seeking work and sustenance, but specifics and context are unclear.
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