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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
6
The note outlines a holiday issue change at Beaver Oklahoma with a plan to boost the town and county. It anticipates a prosperous 1910 due to a railroad, crops, larger towns, and ready markets, and pledges a brighter, newsier paper in the new year.
A Night Watchman, W J Atkins, labored in Banner Springs Tenn, contracted a severe cold that forced a work stoppage and was cured by Dr King’s New Discovery. TheElmwood area notes Christmas gatherings, school program praise, and local visits among the Kile and related families during the holiday.
An advertisement highlights Hexamethylenetetramine as a key ingredient in Foley's Kidney Remedy. It claims the chemical acts as an acid solvent and antiseptic for urine and urges taking the remedy at first sign of irregularities to prevent serious illness. Sold by F Tracy.
W G Stranathan suffered a serious accident while chasing wolves south of town on Christmas day. While pursuing the hounds the horse bolted near a wire fence, he failed to stop and flipped over the fence, landing on his face and arm. The fall was painful but not fatal.
A fragment from a local page mentions a fall involving Mr Stranathan hurting his arm while chasing dogs, his plans to attend a fundraising round-up next Saturday, and a humorous aside about his appearance. Also advertised are Buckson’s Arnica Salve for skin, a real estate sale of three school quarters and one section in Oklahoma, and a notice to debtors to settle accounts before January 1.
Weather Calendars notes 1910 Cardus Weather Calendar and a forecast by F. C. Tracy predicting a wet season next year. The snippet suggests a promotional weather calendar and accompanying remark on climate. No further details on dates or locations are provided.
Notice lists multiple U S Land Office publication items from Beaver Riverside and Florin Oklahoma detailing Homestead Entry filings Final Five Year Proof and Final Commutation Proof dates with witnesses and land descriptions spanning sections and townships in 1900s era. Names James Dodgin Aaron Fickel Clarke Braly William Bride and others appear with witnesses from Beaver Riverside Boris and Florin Oklahoma.
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