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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1918
Page
8
An unclear note from a Madison event mentions a red chess sale drawing crowd attention. The fragment references helping a crowd and a “bore who are dying for you,” suggesting a charitable or communal call to action in a public sale setting.
Willie Jones donated a large sum from his pool hall business proceeds to the Red Cross. Cur and Russell helped boost the turnout by keeping the ball hall open all day. J. Jagd and others praised Jones for managing the crowd.
Varying political notices list candidates for District DC offices including Mendenhall for County Superintendent, Owen for Court Clerk, Miss Jessie Keith for Beaver, and Moreland for Commissioner. The piece notes rains bringing soil improvement and a general uplift in outlook, plus a brief health tip endorsing Chamberlain's Tablets for liver action and appetite.
Notice lists examination dates April 11 12 and May 16 for eighth graders at multiple districts in Oklahoma including Lorena Floris Gate Speermore and Balko with dozens of supervising teachers and locations. Authorities urge participation and provide names of district No locations and staff.
Rev. J. E. Parking returned from Hitchcock and other towns assisting L. K. Knight in a thrift stamps sale campaign. In Hitchcock the effort raised 35000.04 dollars and similar successes followed at other points. Beav er residents mourn a man compelled to withdraw from gas attack strain but Perkins plans to resume dates soon as state headquarters urge continued work.
A.V. Owen of Lorena announces his candidacy for County Superintendent on the Republican ticket. He has served as principal of Lorena Independent schools and is described as a capable, education focused candidate with thorough knowledge of duties and county needs.
The Twin Mounds branch of A R C Logan hosts a Liberty Day sale on Saturday April 6 for the Hed Cross relief effort. A large donated list includes hogs chickens calves turkeys geese butter fruit and other items. The event aims to aid relief work and entertain attendees. A note promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for whooping cough with a claim it loosens coughs and eases expectoration.
The secretary of Twin Mounds reports progress for March detailing items sent to branches including pajama coats triangular bandages bed leggings operating caps bed shirts and operating gowns with various counts and 16 pairs of bed socks.
Advert says Wiliful and restless nights hinder work and day function. It claims Chamberlai Tablets relieve wakefulness caused by indigestion, refreshing sleep, a clear head, and better digestion after a dose.
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