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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1911
Page
2
The article argues for a new home for the Patent Office and expanded facilities. It notes growing invention volumes, proposed permanent records and a reorganization to speed examinations, reduce litigation, and improve patent validity. It highlights the office's revenue, staff expertise, and moves toward international patent cooperation.
A fragment from Dole's Famous Composers recounts Mendelssohn’s fiery critique of the Dusseldorf orchestra. He mocks their timing and tuning, noting allegros cutting off and an oboe in B natural in a C minor context, with weather affecting performance and the conductor’s impact.
A garbled report describes the Cronley’s Opera House lottery in Chicago with January 21, 1467 as the drawing date. It claims 100000 chances sold at five dollars, a builder’s fortune, a grand prize unsettled, and the building later destroyed in a great fire.
The writer recalls Lord Hollebton’s limited speaking compared with Mr Hrewnlge whose loud, persistent talk left a strong impression. The acquaintance, formed long ago, resumed after marriage, with visits and Sunday calls. The piece notes Browning’s popularity among women, while many men feared him, and ends with Lady St. Heller’s Memories.
The chapel of the new Liverooo t cathedral planned for next summer will feature stained glass windows commemorating notable women. Beyond biblical figures, it honors Alicia Marvel Grace Daring Josephine Butler Mary Collet Louise Stewart Christine Rossetts Catherine Gladstone Elizabeth Barrett Browning Angela Burdette-Coutte Mother Cecile and others for deeds, courage, faith, and piety.
Three men in a row on a train discuss the profession of a middle aged man with a leather case. A speaker reveals he is George Harvey a veterinary surgeon and offers to help, while others guess at doctors or carpet layers. The exchange leaves the men puzzled about his intent.
A garbled excerpt references sermons, demonstrations of eternal punishment, and a misdated notation. It mentions Cross Hall, clean cloths, grocers, and a line about Mithunelah and an expedition to Asia Minor to find a birthday present, with scattered asides about pirates and buried treasure.
A fragmented exchange discusses who inherits assets from a late husband and mentions an idea of extra sessions. Farmer Cortressel comments that extra sessions are not enough to justify the uproar.
A Brooklyn man recounts quitting coffee after 31 years and finding relief from heart palpitations by using Postum. He notes initial preparation needed boiling 15 to 20 minutes and reports improved health with no symptoms after meals, except when coffee is consumed away from home. The ad copy cites Postum Co. of Battle Creek Michigan and promotes a trial brochure.
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