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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
4
The Standard Chautauqua System backs a Junior Chautauqua focused on children in Chautauqua towns. It blends play with lessons in patriotism and public service, taught by specially trained junior supervisors. Activities include stories, games, and an athletics program, with a participation badge granting free access to sessions.
Beav er area residents are listed visiting and shopping around the county seat with mentions of Grast Couch, Mrs E Lush, M A Bhuler, Gail Peckham, Mrs John Barragree, and Aaron among others. A White House renovation and local business ads shade the page as the Herald reports on school graduations, maternal visits, and upcoming poultry propaganda urging increased poultry and egg production for war time.
Sheriff Jim Couch injured the ligaments of his lower left leg above the ankle while running in a Saturday baseball game between Couch and Beaver. He was laid up at home, still quite sore, after stepping in a rut during play.
The Lawson firm reports large weekly sales including the Al Reddick farm of three quarters sold to P. H. Lawson of Protection Kansas for 9,500 and the A. E. Lightfoot half section bought by Hervey Floyd for 9,000. Land values rebound, indicating farms are near real value after a cheap period.
A call to action urges readers to establish poultry keeping across the United States. The editor invites reader collaboration to expand profitable fowl farming through spring into summer, stressing ongoing care from April to July and the potential for a nationwide poultry program benefiting all households.
A period ad warns that sluggish bowels invite headaches and indigestion and lead to serious illness. It touts Dr. King's New Life Pill as a safe, mild, sugar coated remedy, effective for young or old, sold by druggists for 2 shillings.
Want ads note a four room house for sale near Stranathan's Market with contact via phone. Also seeks hog price updates and seed offerings from Probst Grain Company Beaver. Listings include real estate near Beaver Oklahoma and assorted notices with names and dates.
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