09 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1919
Page
1
Denton Crowl headlined Beaver's winter lyceum course at the Globe Monday night before a large audience. The first number impressed, with feats well received, and Crowl has pleased Beaver audiences in each prior appearance. If the rest meets this standard, patrons will have no cause for complaint.
County commissioner Al G Dantel of the third district was badly injured Monday when his Ford broke while cranking. He suffered broken bones in both forearms, forcing him to cancel a meeting with the County Board of Commissioners in October. Recovery hoped for swiftly.
The Herald editor returned from a trip to Oklahoma City and eastern Oklahoma delaying publication for a week. The office was short staffed but back in full operation and ready to handle printing promptly, with thanks to readers for their patience. Road work near the Mexican Arroyo and Loafburrow ranch progresses, including a completed bridge and surfacing, easing travel on the main highway. The section between Beaver river bridge and area Mice remains rough with cutouts needing repair. residents hope for immediate fixes to improve Northwest county access to waters. County commissioners are conducting business this week and will update next week.
A large crowd attended M A Shuler and Son's inaugural Poland China hog sale at the Shuler farm near Gray on Monday October 6. Bids were lively and Shuler's Chinas found ready buyers, with buyers from many miles around. The sale showcased top bloodlines and is expected to boost the breed in Beaver County and beyond.
Lon Ford reports purchasing a fine Poland China pig at the Second Beaver County Free Fair in Shaler on October Ath. He bought Cap Jones, a six month old male, which won second place at the same fair. The purchase price was 86 dollars and Ford believes it was a very reasonable price.
State Hall Call Director J F Owens to attend a conference in Oklahoma City from October 9 for planning the forthcoming Red Crow drive. Southwestern Division leaders Alfred Pairbank Edward Hidden Joseph Wittmond and others will join the meeting to outline campaigns and secure chapter representation. Beaver County delegate B Gibble will attend as Roll Call Director for the county.
The Herald notes the U S government now uses paid advertising in weekly country newspapers to reach county residents beyond elites and towns. It highlights wartime propaganda via county papers and argues this proves the value and reach of the country press for public messaging.
Auctioneer and representative J W Steffen of LaKemp called at the office during a Beaver visit on Tuesday. He is described as the busiest man in Hoover county, hustling to issue sale bills bearing his name as auctioneer. The piece lists numerous August September and October sale dates with names of customers and sale towns, reflecting a flurry of upcoming events.
Beaver high school baseball team traveled to Forgan on Friday afternoon and lost 12 to 0 to the Forgan town team. The game featured players from both school and town sides. After the match, local residents Gray and wife from Gray conducted business in the county.
Dr L Long of the N TD Davis Drug Store sold the business in a deal finalized recently. Mr Davis plans to retire from active work and will spend time away from the business after joining O M Bare in a Tet Money venture.
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