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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1921
Page
8
The Vomsische Zeitung prints Tolstoy’s 1884 Kaerny letter noting its rarity outside Russia and Tolstoy’s early intent to abandon home for peasant life. The missive recounts his country living, early hours, and concern over family apathy, while acknowledging his role in shaping such a system and its possible end.
A Detroit Free Press item relays a humorous tale about Washington White in front of a poolroom, with a preacher and his wife exchanging quips as White asserts his readiness to support his family. A New York Sun note then describes a new boyish pastime in the city, sidewalk checkers, where players knock rival pieces from a chalk ring, replacing marbles as the favored game among youths.
In this Popular Science Monthly excerpt two kinds of skeleton makers are described: the bone surgeon and the peleton assembler. It notes the need for accurate skeletons in art schools medical colleges and anatomy studies. It outlines careful assembly each bone chosen and wired and priced by work required.
The Pennsylvania railroad plans testing of Central and South American hardwoods to assess adaptability and cost for railway use. With white oak growing scarcer, the company seeks comparative cheapness and durability of southern hardwoods for railroad vessels and equipment.
A fragment reflects a dated complaint about a malfunctioning house bell and neighbors relying on car horns for arrivals. The garbled text hints at a community grievance about an old bell that no longer serves its purpose and how friends or residents handle visits.
A saxophone band in white and gold, led by Elsie Mae Gordon, brings varied numbers and readings to Chautauqua, with Mine Fern Oman as an added soprano feature. EB Powell addresses race questions in a forceful talk, while Gordon’s engaging performances in old neato songs and lullabies promise a strong opening evening and a closing week finale.
The Chautauqua features Honorable Joseph G Camp of Georgia as a major attraction. He is praised as a dramatic, powerful orator and statesman whose delivery inspires audiences. Camp is expected to draw crowds with speeches that emphasize worthy ideals and meaningful conversation.
The piece reflects debates on the value of chautauqua programs and the steady growth of the institution over recent years. It notes community engagement, the role of lectures and performances, and the ongoing effort to sustain the program through local support and commitments.
Mrs Geo H Healy leaves for Wooster near Boston for the summer. Mr Healy to follow next week. Mrs Ira M Hudson and daughter Marjorie depart Eldorado Ark from The Herald home. Ledra Hesly from El Paso aids harvest to regain strength. Attorney R H Loofbourrow confined home due to Aloese. Miss Laura Vince of Wichita guest at Miseeo McFarland's. Beaver youths enjoy Friday social dance at Forgan. Lee Blake of Hooker visits Beaver friends. Water bills due by the 15th to avoid cutoff. $1 fee to reinstate. No calls to collect on the 15th. Pay to City Clerk. Town Board.
Myre offers GAKES made to order with Geo Wright available by phone 42 and Bearer 289-7 for inquiries and orders.
Fragmentary OCR text lists a few names and places but offers no coherent events or actions to summarize into a proper news item. No clear date, organization, or outcome is discernible for a valid summary.
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