21 Jul 1910
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1910
Page
1
Beaver county items highlight farm loan offers and county office news. Many names appear: J.R. Thomas, W.A. Durant, Mrs. Annie Jones, F.C. Tracy, Edditor Harry Hamiston, and others with updates on politics, illnesses, social visits, and local business.
A Riverside Oklahoma letter appeals to Beaver County Republicans urging support for Walter Ke Ficokel for Register of Deeds in the August primary. The candidate cites two years as Deputy Register of Deeds and nine years as a public school teacher as experience.
Letter by M Winklar Evansville Indiana credits Foley Kidney Pills with curing severe kidney trouble and restoring strength. Also notes death of Mrs Williamson, beaver cemetery interment, and sympathy from Henarn. Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised for wounds burns and skin issues with prompt relief at F C Tracy's.
Democratic orators and newspapers stress that the rate per hundred tax is lower since statehood than in old Oklahoma under territorial rule, yet ignore valuation. Under territorial government property was taxed at about one quarter of value, now it is listed at full value, causing taxes two to three times higher.
A call issued by the Congressional Committee for the Second Oklahoma District to meet in Oklahoma City on August 4, 1910. Delegates will ratify the August 2 Republican action, adopt a platform, reorganize the committee, and conduct necessary business. Precinct voters will select delegates August 2 and meet at 1 a.m. August 4 for the convention. A new Congressional Committee meeting is set for 4 p.m. Nominees for state offices are invited to attend.
The Board of County Commissioners and O. J. Loofbourrow met to decide on a public highway location across the farm north of Beaver in the Sand Hills. They could not agree on damages and voted to abandon the project for now. Maphet and Hatfield voted to drop the case, while Lewis supported the road.
Englewood Kansas approved water bonds in the recent vote, authorizing an amount around $20,000 to improve fire protection after a history of destructive fires. The town seeks to increase safeguards and reduce future fire damage as residents push for stronger municipal readiness.
The article argues that falsehoods about tari and injurious effects will fade. It predicts the American people will favor protection over free trade after calm review of the issue, reaffirming the long held belief that protection is beneficial.
The St Louis Globe-Democrat notes promoters plan to abandon the Kanna Survey and stretch the Santa Fe line from Des Moines through the Oklahoma Panhandle via Hooker. Residents doubt commencement timing, though the path seems logical, amid a period of ownership changes and remodelling.
The report details B. Denman east of town growing onions on two thirds of a patch, estimating 50 bushels of marketable onions per acre. At 2.80 per bushel and 210 dollars per acre, he claims strong profit, noting deep plowing for moisture and prior success with potatoes. The piece argues farming well and without irrigation is profitable, reflecting on Texas and Beavor counties and local conditions.
Crop conditions in Tulsa county and eastern Oklahoma were reported as excellent. Wheat and cotton yields look strong, potato planting continues, Elberta peaches ripen, and early varieties fetch good markets. An old advertisement bill from 147 by the Rock Island is noted amid farm news.
A letter from Edwardsville Illinois notes rapid relief from kidney and back pain after using Foley Kidney Pills. The writer reports kidney function normalized in a few short weeks and endorses the remedy to others, signed with local names.
A Taft Club committee invites all Republicans to attend a meeting at Elmwood School Hall on July 80. Committee signatories include WH Hosmeny Amrwa R Towser and R. M. Rusrey.
From Gate Oklahoma a wagon of gossip claims Lonnie Maphet has become severely mentally ill after a string of failed ventures. The note says he is a well regarded citizen and friends fear for his condition, hoping the insanity is only temporary.
The regular arm of the District Court of Beaver County Oklahoma convenes at Beaver in August 1910 and remains in session on the 2nd and 4th days with adjournment planned for a later date. Only court cases on the 3rd and 4th, no jury trials. Judge B H Looxsovinow. Clerk T Quins. Date 7-28-20.
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