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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1922
Page
4
The Beaver Herald lists Maude C. Thomas as publisher with Thursday issues. It notes advertising rates and reasonable prices for subscriptions and ads, though the text is fragmented. Subscription price shown as 2.00 for five years.
A fragmented OCR page lists candidates for governor congress state treasurer and various county offices. It shows multiple Republicans Mary? names and a Democrat line for several posts including sheriff and clerk, with offices in Benton Township and districts.
A reverent reminiscence highlights John Fields a longtime advocate for rural education farm labor and infrastructure in Oklahoma. The piece recalls his work improving schooling crop systems rural malls and parcel port style conveniences, praising his decades of service to farming families building homes and communities through perseverance.
Dupree County voters face a contested race for county superintendent as candidates invoke experience and budget issues. The current officeholder claims long service and a steady budget, while opponents push for new leadership amid calls for reform and stronger rural enforcement.
The piece blends social notes from Beaver and surrounding towns with political commentary on the Shawnee program and the Townley plan. It contrasts partisan influence, calls for accountability, and discusses figures like Robertson, Walon, and local leaders amid reference to North Dakota debates and nonpartisan governance.
A fragmented tale describes Minnie and Larry arranging a theft at Old Man Jones's house, leading to a dramatic confrontation and a coerced marriage proposal. The surrounding text includes local social notices, obituaries, family visits, schooling plans, and community events such as sales, picnics, and church announcements from a rural area, listing residents and upcoming activities.
Hottest spell in years with 109 degrees noted in shade. Irwin Yotine and family return from a two week vacation in Wreming, report a fine trip and land dispute as Irwin contested land there. Local visits include Pred Phillipe with Boothe and Mre Neff family. several youths leaving for school soon.
District 154 decay Muntitenti and family med at Sunday with Evaonle clerking for 4. P Adame. JH. McDevgitt hosting a dance Saturday night. Lela Baggerly returned from ten days in Texas and two weeks at Elmwood. Families visit, travel, and arrival news populate a circuit of neighbors and relatives. Grandpa Cartier departs for Colorado to visit kin, Bert Shope’s family travels to New Mexico, and Gettinwy returns as his father improves. Community members attend Odd Fellows lodge and share greetings and updates from Lawrence Hall, J. Wilmoth, and others with several extended family routes noted.
Mrs Annie Snell and her children departed for home after visiting relatives and friends in Clear Lake. Charles Crawford drove them to Kane s to return. Klepper plans to attend Goodwell Sunday for winter school. June Roberts visited Clara McGowan on Thursday afternoon. Fannie Walker Rost Pearl Menter and George Petty joined Charlotte and Alice Roberts for a Sunday afternoon gathering. Marie Baylott hosting a well attended party. Mr and Mrs Roberts spent Thursday at Rd Lanes Mine. Charlotte and Alin Roberts visited Freday night with Mex Blower Brown. A dance occurred Tuesday evening at Ed Lane s. Will Dunlap spent Sunday evening with Fritz Roberts.
Mrs Fannie Anderson from near Booker Texas visited Beaver on Sunday. She had just returned from Pawhuska where she had been with her daughter Towe who was ill with typhoid fever.
J. P. Dillow announces Ozark Hotel relocation from Bogue Hotel with rates listed for day 1.70 and weekly 80.80, including electric lighted rooms and meals. Transient guests invited, phone 160 for accommodations and embed in town.
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