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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1919
Page
7
The article defends supporting legitimate local businesses over mail order firms. It emphasizes civic duty to strengthen Beaver’s economy through honest shops, schools, roads, and county uplift. Beav er residents J. W. Ferguson and family visit, displaying fine grain and fruit samples.
With the railroad’s completion to Booker Texas residents of LaKemp will move to the nearby railroad town, ending LaKemp’s status as a thriving community. The town hopes others join the new venture, while residents regret parting from their homes and business, seeking ground-floor opportunity in the new locale. H D Truax and wife move to Oklahoma City, where he becomes secretary treasurer of the Oklahoma Casket Company and remains tied to Beaver via visits and retained stock.
The Leather Shop and the Vulcanising Shop, both in the same building two doors east of the post office, are new Beaver enterprises under B. F. Kennedy and Roy Carter. They report splendid patronage, reflect strong demand, and are praised for capable, efficient management after long needed service in Beaver.
Beaver gains a Butter Kist popcorn machine in The Globe lobby installed by manager Frank Spangler and operated by "Whispering" Howe. Candy, peanuts, and cold drinks are now available to theater patrons day and night. The aroma draws customers, and the machine is praised as top quality and tempting.
A newly announced dentist from LaVerne and Geptist intends to set up practice in Beaver after visiting recently. The move signals expansion of dental services in Beaver with a local clinic likely to open soon.
A1 1919 letter from Mra T L Ogilvie of Arroyo Valley Farm near Beaver Oklahoma notes 1600 pure bred Brown Leghorn chickens and 100 White Orpingtons. The couple encloses a $6 subscription payment for The Beaver Herald and expresses intent to keep up the newspaper despite忙忙忙 being busy on their farm.
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