04 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1918
Page
1
The writer denounces the farmer caricature as a rube with alfalfa chin whiskers and a pitch fork. They argue farmers are the best class of Americans with homes and investments, and include farmers among bank depositors and directors who understand a good bank.
Immediate filing of affidavits is required as the Provost Marshal General orders deferring men actively engaged in farming who are in draft class 1 within the new quota. Local draft boards cannot grant deferrals without farmer-supported proof. Farmers must act now to protect their workers or risk losing hands during a critical period.
Judge W. C. Crow arrived from Alva and convened the spring term as jurors were summoned for Wednesday. The criminal docket is light with many cases continued by agreement and farmers will not be kept longer than necessary due to the farming season and recent moisture.
The B M E railway has been out since last Thursday night due to renewed flood damage at the Mexican Arroyo crossing. Dirt fill is being replaced and service should resume late this week. The wagon bridge on the same stream collapsed and the highway was badly damaged by the flood.
Beaver County, led by Chairman F Twyford and his aides, has been announced as the highest in the state for the sale of W S S. The achievement is praised as a credit to Twyford and local workers for the campaign’s grand success.
A large shipment of refugee garments collected by the Bide-n-Wee club at Beaver was forwarded to New York for direct shipment to France and Belgium. The goods include warm clothing for men women and children meant to ease destitution and bring comfort to the needy.
A Wednesday morning patriotic rally at the Beaver County Court House drew strong turnout from students, faculty, and out of town attendees for district court. Judge Crow delivered the lead address while Rev Henry spoke briefly. a Beaver County Red Cross flag dedication honored soldiers with two gold stars for fallen members.
Wm R Moreland of Logan announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for County Commissioner of the 2nd district. A long county resident since 1901 with diverse business experience, he pledges a fair, square administration if elected. The item follows a Beaver County American Red Cross financial report covering receipts, expenditures, and branch balances through March 1918.
Governor Williams proclaims Liberty Day on April 6 to honor the war entry anniversary and launch the Third Liberty Loan. The appeal urges patriotic demonstrations and strong support for Liberty Bonds to aid soldiers overseas.
Town ordinance bans poultry running at large in Beaver. Owners must observe the ordinance or face penalties. Notice given by City Marshall B. W. Tedder.
A Sunday gathering in Surprise organized an auxiliary of the Beaver County Chapter A with Heade Huff as chairman and T. 3. Honsler as secretary treasurer. Attendees included Stacy Walls who spoke, Mrs. H. Casky and others, signaling strong interest and intention to do good work.
Names of donors and towns including Mrs H N Crosley Beaver Mrs John Hibbs Elmwood W T Dickerson Nye Wright Beaver C E Beebe Beaver W Jones Liberal Kan EB Jones Liberal Kan J E Blakesley Reavy with a previously reported total of 40.50 for the Soldiers' Tobacco Fund and Grave's Tasteless chill Tonic.
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