29 Oct 1914
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1914
Page
1
Hon John Fields seeks reelection with a pledge to champion farming interests. The candidate positions himself as the strong ally of Oklahoma growers, promising policies to support crops, livestock, and rural communities while urging voters to back his bid for continued leadership.
A call urges voters to uncover Smith misconduct during his term to ensure his defeat on November 4. The appeal accuses him of favoring political allies, lying about opposition, and failing to serve the county, urging citizens to judge via records and conduct.
Land sale notice for Gate Oklahoma on a Saturday in October offering 160 acres with 15 acres under cultivation and 40 acres of fenced pasture. Waterful artesian well and a 1 foot deep bore noted. Terms 500 cash with 16 year balance, annual payments due at 100 o'clock p m. Dave Cratin Liberal Keyser. Lost gold rimmed spectacles between house and Beaver Hardware. finder please notify.
Beaver County voters hear a campaign defense for LN Phelps, a Republican sheriff candidate, denouncing rival claims of bootlegger protection and urging full enforcement of all laws. Endorsed by numerous neighbors, the notice asserts Phelps will not shield offenders and will pursue bootlegging gambling drunkenness with vigor.
A strong letter urging voters to support Frank Drum for county attorney, condemning Fry singer for causing extra publication costs and praising Drum for honesty and public service. It questions Claude T. Smith and endorses Twyford as a qualified candidate, urging voters to consider accountability and taxpayer interests.
At the Court House la Beaver Oklahoma October 1 by Rev FP Lowie Sylvester George of Pleasant Site Alabama and Bottle 8 dicionor of Nitta Oklahoma. Some much needed work was done on the street this week. If the good work could only be kept up what an improvement could be made in our oalh street. Mee and Mere WG Stranatian enjoying vials this week from Mr Stranathan's father and mother, who arrived from the eastern part of Kan eat that week.
A local county report states that Hien and the county treasurer and sheriff, all up for reelection, stand by their public records. The editors claim to have presented facts and evidence from public records and invite readers to draw their own conclusions without refuting any point to date.
Editorial attacks county officials for withholding about $900 in fees owed to the county, accusing Sheriff Jones of political persecution and demanding a clear, valid reason for retaining the money. The piece notes the October board meeting and criticizes delayed explanations, urging transparency before elections.
A Belem ms memo outlines a Japanese lecturer traveling under Japanese board auspices, delivering an engaging talk in Beaver on Tuesday night October 20. The report praises the lecture as instructive and entertaining and urges continued attendance in the lyceum course while noting local commentary on county proceedings and community news.
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