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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1905
Page
2
In Montreal Herald style anecdote, Mr Harrod enforces strict discipline while Mrs Harrod protests with laughter as their son Jim defies orders. The scene unfolds with raised voices, the boy teetering near stairs, and a stern demand to follow father’s command despite the mother’s amused restraint.
A long, anecdotal sketch lists Mark Twain’s gratitude to Henry Rogers of Standard Oil for saving his career, recalls Kipling’s elevator ride, and parables about sermons and a cobbler. The piece blends portraits of literary figures with humorous vignettes from New York society and a shopgirl’s shirtwaist tale.
The readable fragments describe a chaotic scene on a city street with unclear names and events. It mentions authorities or officials, a possible public notice, and a sense of routine daily life interrupted by confusion. Specific details remain unreadable, but the core appears to note a disruption on a street and a local response.
A collection of notes on gas and water pricing in large cities, the rise of acetylene as a lighting option, and consumer issues. It includes claims of cheaper, cleaner light via acetylene generators and contrasts with city gas rates, plus brief ad lines and unrelated snippets on Swiss railroading and worker statistics.
Constance Hamilton recalls eight years of secrecy surrounding husband Vane Hamilton, whose May travels stir jealousy as a young stranger at the Essex House speaks to him. She plans to learn the visitor’s purpose while fearing the hidden truth.
A fragment touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for indigestion. It cites Mr Haysson and others in France and San Francisco praising relief from stomach pains after eight bottles. The account warns of suffering without treatment and urges the pills as a remedy to restore sleep and digestion.
A Wall Street crowd watched a playful baseball interrupted a promoter and an English visitor aboard a steamship bound for British Guiana. A young Water attest crew and locals filled the street as a three bagger and a home run shattered the calm, ending with the promoter forcing the pair to board a liner after missing their sail.
Two men at a club recalled a merchant who advertised for a porter and hired a burly Irishman after a jokey boast about references. The Irishman claimed his father and grandfather knew the merchant all his life, securing the job with a seemingly perfect reference.
The late Rev. Dr. Fay, once in charge at Leonminster, confronted a stingy deacon who lent at exorbitant rates. A poor widow sought a loan on her homestead, and the deacon demanded high interest. Dr. Fay rebuked the deal, asking how the Lord would view such actions.
A garbled dialogue from a Cleve laod Leader column discusses a boat named Ryesbtrinsot ite r Crimmonbesk and options for a dear motion item. Mrs Hawke and Mr Hacke debate ethics, with a suggestion that a pond and heavy item would be best.
EB Lario of Denver Cal recalls Dean's Kidney Pills as a remedy from 1899 that stopped his backache after long desk work. He says he has had no pain or twinge since and notes Foster Milburn Co in Buffalo sells them through druggists at one dollar per box.
The note discusses rising Siam rice exports over the past decade, citing 217,000 tons ten years ago versus 1903 figures. It also summarizes a world diamond production tally by region, noting India, Brazil, Africa totals and an approximate global value of 54 million dollars. It includes ad-like lines for starch brands and a medical testimonial for Cuticura.
Rev Mr Livingston recalls a Georgia mountaineer who believes rain will wash away his late wife’s muddy footprints. A widower confesses the drought harms crops but adds Miss Seliny Johnson will not marry him until the graveyard tracks are washed clean. He jokes of waiting for weather while courting.
A reader recounts coffee’s stomach and nerve troubles in youth and how Postum Coffee, after an initial adjustment, proved soothing and strengthening. The testimonial highlights improved digestion and relief from headaches and nervousness.
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