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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1910
Page
7
A rough ride on a crowded near platform ends with four men smoking and an odor from a nearly burnt cigar. An Irish policeman, also a motorist, notes speeding cars as a large motor travels at 40 miles per hour and a third at one mile per minute, eliciting a bon mot about being the best of the lot.
Tye notes an unusually tall remark in a quirky exchange with Miss Flensie. The line hints at humor and social nuance. The fragment suggests a playful conversation about height and gratitude without a clear story arc or named events.
New York dispatch describes Colonel Lionel Weatherby recounting a perilous Cuban insurrection expedition aboard a small steamer. He details transporting a field piece and ammunition, nearly landing near Santiago, and escaping warships by hiding under a tarpaulin as night turned to a dangerous voyage. The tale ends with wrecked gear buried and the crew adrift.
The article argues farm lands in Canada rose in value this spring and offer strong profits. It cites low grain delivery costs, railroad access near most farms, and government rates as favorable. It notes many Americans already moved to homesteads, with land values rising but still affordable, urging prompt action to secure desirable lots before prices advance. It includes anecdotes and promotional lines about homesteading and local agents.
An opinion attributed to David Starr Jordan emphasizes the paramount importance of children. He asserts philanthropy should center on aiding children, claiming wisdom grows from studying them and that saving a child offers society its best hope for salvation.
A collage of vintage ads and quips tout Coca Cola as a cooling refreshing drink. Hints at a free booklet The Truth About Coca Cola and the Baseball Record Book for 1910 with a 2 cent stamp offer. Includes humorous snippets about fare, kite flying, and daily life observations.
Humble remarks on neighbors and street reputation mix with light banter about football and altitude anecdotes. The excerpt sketches playful vignettes from ordinary life with names and places hinted, including a neighbor exchange and casual references to Cubs, Pike’s Pack, and dictionary work.
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