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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1903
Page
3
A fragmented dialogue from a humorous column features characters Mil-ton Jock Miss Coy and Miss Ascum in light banter about engagements weather and a hurricane belt. The piece weaves comic misunderstandings with rural setting and playful banter typical of Friendly Murals humor.
A fragment suggests a discussion of cannibalism defined as eating others, paired with a quip about shared housing. A friend comments that “the spirit moves into the mat, cheaper than paying rent,” reflecting a satirical view on communal living and scarcity.
Amid garbled dialogue a man argues with a woman about relationships. The text fragments reference a brother, brother in law, and in law dynamics, plus a night after event and a taunting exchange. The piece reads like a truncated dramatic scene with speakers debating kinship and rank. The exact names and places are unclear in the OCR.
A garbled passage presents a dialog about a ghost or vision. Elder Brown is cited as having seen a grael described as resembling something vast, with questions about its shape and origin. The fragmentary text is unclear and incomplete.
A fraught scene shows a cashier fleeing with military funds and being pursued by Judge Gramphley. The dialogue hints at prior talk as Baldwin and Rambo prepare to enter another scene while the narrator notes the failed pursuit and quips about getting run for his money.
Guests discuss a wedding with mixed impressions. Mins Ascum questions attendance, Misa Wryvell confirms it and comments on the bride’s gown. Some onlookers remark the bride looked frightful while Mr Meckton praises Henrietta’s thoughtfulness and notes he does much of the cooking to stay satisfied.
In a brief running count, a man recalls a government job as a census taker on a Philippine island and the hard, tireless work it demanded. The piece blends a quip about life insurance after marriage with a light joke on spousal reliability.
A historical snippet quotes a billionaire arguing that without public attention there would be no profit to seek. The dialogue highlights tension between public esteem and private gain. It implies skepticism about social value versus business advantage in an era of high finance.
A brief squib notes sailors gossip about Captain Jones and his son in hard luck after marriage strains. Ror is mentioned as mate, with a cryptic remark about a six month interval. The fragment preserves local nautical slang and hints at crew tensions aboard.
The fragmentary OCR reads as a jumbled dialogue about costs, nightmares, and a doctor recommending oatmeal and milk. It references Mrs Hogan, Bolgbi motors, and Dr Quackerly in an emergency setting, though specifics are unclear.
A fragment discusses a professor noting many women are knock-kneed or bowlegged while claiming this matters only if they plan to perform on stage. The remark contrasts physical stereotypes with performance expectations and hints at gendered judgments in preparation contexts.
A fragmentary local piece presents a chatty exchange about snowball versus charity ball with a quip about a man bitten on the neck and struck on the pocket. The tone hints at a humor column or anecdote segment from a small town paper.
In a tense exchange two figures debate a proposed suburb. The Imperturbable questions the project while the Exseperated One asserts its scale and necessity. The dialogue hints at community impact and planning implications without detailing specifics.
The speaker claims a conflict arising from a woman’s association with a man noted for a gun, labeling the woman as an enemy while describing the shifting personal dynamic. No verifiable events or dates are provided.
A fragmented historical reminiscence recalls Satouriana Menendex and Rabault le and their dealings with Spanish and French powers. It recounts fierce alliances, betrayals, and battles along the east coast from Fernandina to Tampa, highlighting old chiefs like King Pulpalee and Canowoguos and the costly struggles with colonial forces.
Rebel leader Caoroocher and his East Coast followers clash with American forces as Gen. Nemandes orders a final end to hostilities. Capt. Sprague reports a Sept 6 assault on King Philip’s camp, resulting in the capture of Caoroocher and eleven tribesmen, followed by his capture and escape. The narrative traces his surrender, prison, and ultimate fate amid wartime adversity and shifting loyalties.
The Canadian government records show about 44,000 U S farmers moved north last year with estimates of 150,000 to 200,000 Americans likely to emigrate in twelve months. The wheat belt in Canada remains small at 400,000 square miles, with only 1 percent of arable land cultivated and yields far below U S levels. Britain could soon depend on its own bread supply as farmers relocate across the border.
In the White House ante room Senators Booover and Newlands exchanged light insults over a hat mix up. A Wisconsin man claimed someone stole his hat while Newlands found an old plug left behind. Mutual apologies followed the humorous exchange.
A Milwaukee Journal item parodies a Cleveland piece asking why tenor singers seem loud and odd, joking that a town man who sang high in public once needed to save face and wrote a whimsical critique about a tenor's appearance and demeanor.
A nearly 150 mile road in Homa area of the Kongo Free State is described as practicable for automobiles, indicating advances in regional infrastructure development and potential improvement in transport connectivity.
Helen Gould, renowned for worldwide philanthropy, has been ordered by her physician to take absolute rest to recover health. Her charity spans many causes, with a quiet strength and decisive actions supporting soldiers, children, and the poor, making her one of the most eminent American benefactors.
A broad summary of wartime charity by a prominent woman, her fund backing soldiers with $25,000 and a hospital, and praise from New York, Pennsylvania, and Illinois legislatures. Mention of Senator Hoar removing an objection. Also includes British notes on New Guinea swamp dwellers, their physique, and a Morocco Mohammedan New Year ritual with a ram sacrifice ending in strong local reactions.
A humorous London Titbit note recounts a mayor riding a new bicycle who asks a laborer for water to light a lamp. The laborer questions the request and advises the mayor to go home, noting the oddity of an official asking for water rather than oil. The vignette captures a quick, comic encounter in a village setting.
Dr James M Buckley editor of the Christian Advocate addresses young men in the Methodist denomination about preparing for the ministry and marriage He cautions against delaying marriage until old age when managing children becomes difficult and urges timely life choices.
The coming election of a dean at the General Theological Seminary in New York stirs interest among Episcopalians. The scene involves prominent figures and includes mention of allies and related church leaders amid a climate of expectancy.
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