War Echoes From the Mexican Frontier Letters
A fragmentary report from Lymen Bovayo and Linae Serdar recounts war talk in the border region. Exiled Spaniards and Mexican refugees mingle with anxious Americans as talk of a Mexico war intensifies. Business prospers amid rumors while residents brace for possible conflict and large-scale movement.
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Savage
Vayrren
Lymen Bovayo
Heather
John Wy
Mexico
Prefleio Dian
Selemere
Pancho Villa
Geingowe
Chihuaha
Guiel
Dueree
Linae Serdar
Proposal for rural banks passes Senate and House split
The national banks plan was approved by the Senate but blocked in the Canterenon Committee. One member from the House offered an amendment to authorize rural banks, promising better credit and cheaper rates for farmers. The editor lauds the member as faithful to constituents and country.
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Yealie
Senate
Edmond Sun
Gate Valley Star editor laments weak issue and plans altered trip
Editor Haworth complains the paper is short of dope and delays travel coverage for the Oklahoma State Freak celebration at Antmore. He explains readers will bear with a late weekly edition and jokes about misadventures, including a Dutch-wrench anecdote and mis delivered machinery.
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Haworth
The
Gate Valley Star
Alling Tor
Oklahoma State
Antmore
Temtiepore
Tuarmach
Carter Tracy Hardware Company
How to Make Money by Tricks and Misdirection
A fragmented 19th century tale describes a con artist exploiting simple marks with bogus advice. The narrator encounters ridiculous schemes including turning money into bills, selling household items, and the absurd claim that wealth comes from working hard while spending nothing.
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Chicago
Ad Says Regular Ads Win Results at Rotary Meeting
VO Lawrence urged regular advertising to prove value at a Rotary Club gathering in Oakland. He challenged attendees to name President Tate's running mate from the last election, but none could recall. Henry Regiats appeared as the moment passed unresolved.
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VO Lawrence
Oakland
Rotary Club
Nivat
Red
Cedi
Tate
Ventura
Lawrenen
Rail train wreck and political clash dominate 1916 scene
Fragmented OCR recounts a train incident with engines, carriages, and passengers amid chaotic scenes near a depot. It also notes a Congress proposal tied to Indian land funds, farmer loans, and a clash of Republican and Progressive platforms during Wilson era policy debates.
Teeth and politics in a humorous tirade
A fragmented essay mixes joking about teeth with a political critique. The narrator jokes about teeth dissolving boredom and dying, then pivots to condemn crooked politicians and demand honest, trustworthy leaders for nation, state, county and city governments, urging voters to reject geafters and tristers and to ensure worthy candidates ascend to office.
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Ehimen
Beaver boosters hailed for loud parade after road work
A reader reports that Beaver residents celebrated a local road paving by praising the Forsyth boosters while criticizing Frogtown and Lakemp, describing a contentious reception and contrasting community attitudes. The letter recalls past cooperation with nearby towns and questions the current town’s behavior during the event.
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Beaver
Kerr
Aight
Frogtown
Wamne Evenlog
Lakemp
Reaver
W C T U Items: Community Prohibition Rally Tour
Supt Fellow led a WCTU demonstration in Ivanhoe with caps pendants and prohibition efforts. Activities included chart displays, songs from Temperance Sungeter, talks by Johnie Jones and Mrs Jones, and a vote on Mobson bill resolutions. An LTL formed in the afternoon. Camp Creek meeting noted. Flower Mission and upcoming events announced.
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Ivanhoe
Erin
Kehool
W.O.T. U
Bradford
Tie Ohibe
Union
Temperance
Beaver Juarteyte
Murty
Jayout Dam
Courtney
Tt U
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Himell
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J.D Mathers
Wichita
Mathers
Moth Turk
Fellows
Writley
Tsst
Hema Crabtree
Ada Quinn
Abbe B. IT
Jorman
Sapelpa
Kile
Tones
Mr. Murrau
Lyanhow
Weaver School Notes Total Beaver High Enrollment Report
Total enrollment for Beaver high school reaches 211 pupils across all grades this year. Students Fred Konte Ral Kunis and Mire H Beal joined the tench ore review class since the last report. Eighth grade graduation exams are scheduled for Thursday and Friday this week.
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Beaver High Schol
Fred Konte
Ral Kunis
Mire * H. E. Beal
Settlement of Account in Wilbine County Court
In Wilbine County Court the matter of the settlement of the estate of Ezra A. Weim is set for hearing on April 9, 1914. The administrator seeks distribution and reporting of assets with court oversight and the appointment of receivers as needed. The notice includes approval by the county officials and directs interested parties to appear for the hearing.
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Cownty
Wilbine
Hotion
Mars E. Weim
Eniity
Eald Cavin
APF
Hanter
Ald
Arcount
Mar
Niammi
High School Annual Pictures Taken and Events Planned
Work on the High School Annual proceeds with a local photographer from Forgan taking class pictures last week. White will deliver an elocution program in the courtroom Thursday with proceeds aiding the annual stall, and eighth grade commencement is set for Monday May 1th.
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Penlor Elidee
Forgan
White
Comaoneement
Kev Shaw
Mary
Windy dust storms and town notes from Surprise
District reports heavy wind and dust storms interspersed with social news. Residents attended a ball game at Surprise. Morrey Phillips sells property and moves to public use. Clark and Bee Sprague leave for New Mexico for work. Clark earns 200 per day, Ben 451K per month. Community events include YPO.A meetings at G B Bingham’s home and local sermons near Verans school house.
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