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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1911
Page
4
Maude C Thomas, aged, memorialized in a local obituary notice. Per details, the deceased is linked to family and community references, with standard funeral arrangements outlined by the local press.
A petition seeks a governor called special election to submit a constitutional amendment restricting re submissions of the same question for five years. Backed by the People's Power league and Oklahoma Anti Saloon league supporters, the move would prevent early votes on prohibition and force pro and anti groups into costly campaigns every few years. The drive centers on limiting repeated contests and shaping future elections in the dry state.
A promotional fragment extols Buck Jen Arnica Salve as unmatched for various ailments. It references names and products in a peppy, antiquated tone, touting cures for foot injuries, skin sores, burns, boils, salt rheum, sore eyes, cold sores, chapped hands, and sprains without verifiable evidence.
Notice states the superintendent will visit public schools in Beaver County during November December and January inspecting sites. Office hours at Beaver will be closed except Saturdays early week. Signed Joos Swaine Supt Beaver County.
Oklahoma claims top prize at the farming exhibit as Alberta and Canada win awards elsewhere. Judges adjusted decisions after delays, with Oklahoma’s delegation celebrating. The World's Best Hard Red Winter Wheat cup went to Alberta exhibitor Hababarns, while Colorado Springs hosted events and a banquet for visitors. Ontario officials and Oklahoma officials featured in related discussions.
A cantonment-era notice mocks remedies while recounting local life. The column notes health claims for a liver bowel remedy, then shifts to community happenings in Beaver County with school events, weather, crops, and local misadventures. It mentions Mrs. Myrtle Bingham, Mr. Moore of Blue Ribbon, and residents like Arthur Stanton and C Thompson, plus a goat crop and cane pile.
Mre Burford Terrill visits with her brother as the community notes a calm prayer meeting and hopes for rain before December busy season begins. Report updates include Curfman farm wheat, broomcorn yields from Stibbe brothers, and the Lane brothers digging a well at the schoolhouse. Weather memories include cool nights and pleasant days.
A 19th century styled classified ad offers one hundred dollar reward for an incurable catarrh case, endorses J J Cheney and partners, claims Hall's Catarrh Cure works internally on blood and mucous surfaces, notes testimonials, price per bottle, and urges purchase through druggists.
The community reports ongoing work at Home Creek with multiple family movements. Dell Schoonover is sick this week while Mrs W B Barker and son return from seven weeks in Missouri and Arkansas. Chaad Haskell and wife depart for Colorado. Lawrence Owens buys C B Barker’s place and plans move. Friends visit and help with moving chores. several Barkers attend gatherings at WB Barker’s home. A good crowd gathers at Busch Chapel church. a nine year old horse for sale on time.
Monthly report notes Gar School opened September with a total enrollment of 23 but closed two and a half weeks due to scarlet fever making October end. Attendance is poor because of illness but improvement is hoped. Names listed include Vivian Trew, Roxy Brisendine, Orvilla Williams as consistently present. Visitors Carrie Reed, Cora Pease, William and Elmar Moncow. Mayeue 5 reen, Teacher. An ad seeks a sales rep for Good Housekeeping Magazine with salary plus commission. Address: J F Farapaxns Good Hourkeeping Magazine 381 Fourth Ave New York City. Lexington Laundh and Insurance ad.
A three room residence on Thaglass Avenue sits on nearly an acre of ground with a stable fence and low lay free. The property is offered at a low price for a quick sale, includes a two room residence and a large table. Only $100, with wear at Wares 0 Paanea.
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