18 Jun 1914
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
1
Beaver county residents report recovery and travel as several locals like Charlie Tackett and Zoa Quinn regain health. Jessie Bingham and Lynn Moore are noted, while Ken Adams and J.T. Quinn plan visits to Des Moines and Wichita. A new header machine is being assembled, and Rev. Coffey assists with church work. The community also notes farming activity, pest concerns, and social visits at Maple farm northeast of Beaver.
Beaver High School students held an ice cream social on Lin Jano at the home of Mr. W Moore Friday evening. A large crowd including Normal student visitors attended. The Beaver Band performed selections and the event raised a neat sum to help fund the annuals produced by the Immern.
A splen did rain visited the vicinity on Monday morning ending a two week dry spell. Dark clouds gathered and a three hour downpour cooled parched fields and pastures. Over half an inch of water fell in 24 hours with clouds and intermittent showers through the night. Tuesday was cool and cloudy. Wednesday cleared with bright sunshine and renewed hope as wheat cutting began in many areas and should be general by early next week.
When you travel for business or pleasure you want all the home news. Weather marriages births and social updates help you keep your life intact. The Bowyer Hardware and Furniture Company ad urges readers to change paper address promptly.
The Beaver Meade and Englewood railroad company planned the last stage of grading from Soros to the end of the line near the Wichita Pall. Beardsley halted work over deed issues, while iron and ties could be shipped in. Thirty six Modern Woodmen sought to organize a lodge at Forgan but a lack of quorum left the effort unfinished after a late night, highlighting fraternal tensions between Beaver and Forgan communities.
Attorney John S. Harris of Guymon, a Republican, announces candidacy for Judge of the Ninth Judicial District. Longtime resident of Texas County, Harris is known across western Oklahoma for his legal ability and advocacy for the high office.
An old newspaper ad promotes The Story of the Bible as the best work for Sunday School teachers and children. It calls the book splendid and vividly illustrated, urging every family and Sunday School worker to own it, and identifies Dittns mond as the agent for the title.
Hilery M. Bulleh announces candidacy for the office of county clerk and ex officio register of deeds. Consolidation of the offices under one head highlights the race, with supporters praising his record as register of deeds and urging retention for efficient, attentive service.
The Haskell county communtower from the Seanod district announces re election to the same office. He and Hankel praise honesty and public service. Hagan, county commissioner from the first district, enters the race citing taxpayer support and an earnest effort to serve. Both candidates stress upright conduct and dedication to the public good amid district needs.
The article argues Mr. Hagan is the able representative for the party and should be re-elected, urging supporters to back him for another term. The piece emphasizes his leadership qualities and proves why continuity is favored.
The harvest drives strong labor demand across Kansas and neighboring areas as farmers, grain dealers, and tankers plan to capitalize on favorable yields. Speakers from a two day session outlined plans to boost cooperation and production while Hiner Figkel and Vroett recover from hay fever treated by Dr. Lang in Liberal. Both men are recovering well after recent medical attention.
Christian Church services listed with Bible School at 10 and morning worship at 11. Special address to children on A Human Cloak and evening service titled One Fathers. Choir and orchestra provide music. Church announcements mention The Oklahoma Messenger for June and various leaders and events, with notes on youth and teacher involvement and members added at a recent meeting.
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