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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1908
Page
1
A period notice describes a compact seven room cottage design with parlor dining room kitchen and three bedrooms on two floors plus attic storage. It details a 28 by 38 foot footprint, accessible cellar, convenient bathroom heat, and ample closets. The layout favors low cost construction and efficient use of space for family living.
A Radford era column recalls the early nineties housing scene with a modest lot priced at 790 dollars and a complete home under 1 000 dollars. It discusses the financial strain, the buyer's security, and the value of comfortable layout, including a downstairs bedroom for elderly residents, plus advice on exterior color choices and paint longevity.
A political reflection on corporate size not determining character and the need for upright leaders in public service. It argues against rushing drastic controls, urging gradual, step by step governmental oversight of corporations, with many experiments and unforeseen obstacles to overcome.
A narrator recalls Pilggins declaring his son is wonderfully smart. An elderly man counters that Hilggins should not set high expectations, noting his father once said the same, reflecting a cycle of hopeful boasts and tempered reality.
The essay argues Nature is not benevolent but cruel and indifferent to humanity. It claims nature drags the sick back to earth, favors few cures, and that only medical art can save the ill from natural doom. It warns against relying on “natural” cures for serious diseases.
A preacher argues that divorce breaks the marriage bond through courts, not church, and that remarriage should be governed by legal dissolution rather than ecclesiastical act. He cites Jesus teachings, the Sermon on the Mount, and vows, urging pastors to refuse remarriage to divorced persons.
Guidance on careful cutting, ironing, and finishing to avoid warps and wrinkles. Emphasizes cutting pieces separately, matching plaids and stripes, pre-shrinking fabric, and using chalk for perforations to improve fit and reduce overfitting risks. Describes garment styles and cautions on wardrobe choices and fabric purchases.
A wooden sphere rack for letters is shown in a sketch and can be cut from thin wood. Intended size about 12 inches long and 5 1/4 inches wide, it features front postcard decorations glued to holding slats and angled back screws. The base uses a weed strip and screws to set the angle, stained green and dried before postcards are affixed.
A fragmentary fashion blurb discusses jean sleeves and outer wraps for general wear. It notes the long sleeve as the prevailing rule for motor attire, with a rival five inch length varying by material and garment style. It comments on texture and overall appearance.
A fashion note discusses dressy gowns and house gowns using silk crepes and velvets, with designers and domestic industries adapting to trends. Velvet imports fromophila and velvets with stripes and checks appear for morning and luncheon wear, while patterns for fancy guimpes emphasize careful fabric prep and lace insertion.
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