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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
4
Dense compact column of Beaver county news with business ads in Liberal and Forgan areas. Mentions Judy visiting Liberal on business, various residents in Madison and Kiowa counties, real estate and loan offers, insurance, and several small notices about illness, construction, and upcoming church activities.
A sensational brief notes a prominent actress praising Peruna for digestion and nerve relief, with a cautionary line about nervous debility and impaired nerve centers, reflecting turn of the century health tonics advertising tone.
The Morrison and Son vaudeville act entertained townsfolk Saturday afternoon and evening with wild coats moving features and petite acts. The performance was well received and considered worth the price.
Lynn Doty of Cline was jailed on a Saturday for dispensing fire water by the drink at 28 cents a piece, jailed pending trial. A large grading outfit of J. R. Alley was auctioned for debt, selling to Geo. H. Bogue of Denver. Robison and Maddox plan a meat market building in Gate, with Nolfleotine moving there.
Normal opens in Beaver on Monday with a strong faculty including JM Osborne Fellow Miss Lona Wright J I Bane Yard 5 W Black and a music instructor to be supplied. With Superintendent J B Swalnt the Beaver County Normal promises a valuable and profitable session for teachers and students.
A Voice From Arkansas from Healing Springs recounts subscriber concerns about renewal for Beaver news, notes fruit prosperity with ripe strawberries and apples, mentions J A Redman dining with a Flint resident, and praises Healing Springs water as healthful.
A church appeals for help as members rally to raise funds for a building pledge. The message invites loyal sons and daughters to join in the good work and contribute to the projected construction or renovation effort.
Beav er county voters are urged to support Hy Deum of Bie Mile as Republican candidate for county assessor. Deum is known for steady work in Elmwood Township, serving two terms with a record of satisfactory service. Supporters say his experience and reputation make him a strong choice for the office.
A humorous Indiana piece lampoons women voting on Tuesday ironing day. It snippets satire about Miss Mame Moon and others, with social commentary on women’s rights and public life, including remarks on taxation and domestic expectations, plus a brief town train incident and a Liberal News reprint.
Beaver plans a Fourth of July celebration with community events and family activities. Organizers encourage residents to join, enjoy meals, parades, and fireworks displays as part of the town’s holiday festivities.
The notice indicates Roll of Honor announcements will appear next in June, with apologies for the delay. The speaker asks for patience while completing the required forms.
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