26 Nov 1914
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1914
Page
1
Proclaiming a day of nationwide gratitude, Beaver county basks in a bountiful harvest and peace amid war. The piece urges shared blessings, humble living, and continued prosperity, praising God’s mercy and urging thanks and generosity toward the less fortunate.
Friday night December 11th, Rev F E Lewis will present an illustrated sermon using his staropticon with views and special music next Sunday evening. A play titled Tompkin's Hired Man will be shown at Beaver Prix day night December 11th by home talent. Also notes on local visitors, Thanksgiving guests, and a long notice on dry states.
A lively account of a Friday night journey by the Martha party passengers. Families and friends rode, listened to music, shared meals at stops, and enjoyed the scenic Virginity region before ending the trip at the Last Chance luncheon counter with cake and whipped cream.
The article lists states by dry and wet status after November results, naming Arizona Colorado Georgia Kansas Mississippi North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon Tennessee Washington West Virginia and fifteen states in which half the population lives in dry areas. It notes eleven states with 20 percent in dry territory, lists California Delaware Hawaii Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Missouri Ohio Utah Wisconsin Wyoming, and observes multiple states shifting away from prohibition with local option or control, while Ohio and California remain in the wet column and Ohio state law curtails new liquor legislation though local wet/dry votes continue. It also mentions T Swaim, Jake’s father, visiting Indiana and planning a public sale next Tuesday of his permanent property.
The county court adjourns with numerous pleas and verdicts noted. Several defendants face trial or plea agreements including guilty pleas for Smith and Entfield, and not guilty outcomes for others. Costs and bonds are listed amid continued terms for several cases and civil actions.
A farm paper urges appreciation for farm women arguing they deserve honor for their daily labor. It portrays wives as mainstay of civilization, counselors to husbands, and moral support for children, noting neglect until death reveals their true value.
A nostalgic tribute to mothers from the past describing an old fashioned mother as loving, unpretentious, and guiding a child through childhood and illness. The memory is compared to perfume and wood blossom, valued for tenderness and enduring affection.
Old Beaver County resident A G McCown returns after twenty years to preach at the Christian church in Beaver next Sunday November 20 offering morning and evening sermons. Morning topic The Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven. Evening topic The Devil's Railroad.
The Lakemp Mirror rebuts assertions about county commissioners McLain and Hagan regarding inspecting bridges Knowles and Gate. It defends its reporting, notes reader misunderstanding, and clarifies that Hagan did not receive an unjust allowance. The issue follows other local items including school notes and basketball results.
Sunday November 20 1914 schedule notes a 10:00 a m Sunday School and a presenting service in the morning. FE Lewis is the inviting pastor, with a cordial invitation extended to all readers.
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