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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
8
M E Church notes describe a Sunday afternoon meeting where children under fifteen discussed forming a Junior League. A second session next Sunday will elect officers and plan activities. Invitations extended to all youths to join and contribute at the Fourth of July stand in the Stranathan building.
The Santa Fe rail plan faces delays as survey crews push 45 miles northwest of Shattuck through Lipcomb, Higging, Hohiltree and Hansford counties. Workers keep close to the old route, moving drakes and wires amid uncertainty about a Higging connection and broader railroad prospects.
Florence Machin and her father, living in a mall town, own a two heated runabout used for many rides with her mamma. On a city visit Florence speaks of wonderland as her uncle, driving in a seven passenger machine, tells her that her papa has a machine and Florence only has the front seat portion.
A handyman note suggests mixing equal parts bolted weed off turpentine and vinegar in a bottle. Shake before use and apply with a woolen cloth, then polish with a dry cloth. The mix claims to remove marks and scratches, making furniture look like new, and is touted as inexpensive.
Fragmented dialogue shows Thinker and his friend disputing Tom's odd statement about weed destruction. They ponder if he is smoking, teaching a method to induce something new, or simply doing farm work. The overheard exchange hints at unclear intent and possible miscommunication.
A brief dialogue captures a visitor and Mike discussing rain. The visitor remarks on a rainy morning, while Mike quips that an hour of rain may do more good than a month of it at other times, reflecting playful wordplay and mild humor.
A minister urges reshaping Saturday night to holy use. He says people should skip movies and take baths, dedicating Saturday to the Lord’s purpose, a call framed as a voice in the wilderness.
Topeka Capital notes that cosmetics and beauty art can aid nature in improving a woman's complexion, suggesting cosmetics as a helpful aid rather than a replacement for natural beauty.
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