18 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1919
Page
1
A small town reels from a deadly incident tied to a severe cold wave. Authorities report multiple fatalities while residents endure freezing temperatures and a cautious response. A local physician urges isolation for colds to prevent spread, praising Chamberlain Tata’s Cough Remedy as a home aid.
A long narrative traces John’s youth from troublemaker to an accidental fortune. He dodges work, joins a stealing apple crew, and witnesses a farmer’s pursuit. In adulthood he jokes about stock tips and inheritance, amassing wealth via a failed but profitable bet on Guayquil Central stock.
An OCR fragment records a powdery mix of local winter activities and social events. It notes a Thursday night program at a shop, a pie supper with attendees from Knowles, Irvin Flood moving into the Cox house, Kevin Flood helping Pennie, and various local residents visiting or preparing for travel. The storm delays and a period without school are mentioned amid social updates.
Fragmented items describe holiday preparation at home, meals, and daily happenings. Mentions Chamberlain's Tablets after supper, visits to Amarillo for repairs, school absences due to threat, skating, and a family gathering in Methwark with a late November date referenced. Names include Pierce Morris, Walter Binith, Dave Muah, and Geover Hennigh.
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