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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1918
Page
3
A fragmented ad style text touts Haarlem Oil capsules as preventing and curing dangerous ailments and feverish weakness. It sensationally claims old age and fatigue can be beaten, urging readers to buy the product and claim health benefits and a gold medal endorsement.
A fragment from The Connecticut Citizen describes an event linked to the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union. It details abuse at work and home, leading to delirium tremens, confinement, and an early grave, framed as a harsh critique of temperance campaigns.
Prof Sim Woodhead of Cambridge reports an experiment showing alcohol makes the body feel warmer while internal temperature actually falls. He notes surface warmth rises as internal heat drops, warning against drinking before going into cold night air.
A quotation by John F. Cunneen arguing the saloon harms poor families more than rich ones. It urges poor voters to use their single weapon, the vote, to drive saloons from their doors and churchyards, warning of the social and financial ruin caused by alcohol.
In a terse statement Admiral Bir John Jelly argues that efficiency must be paired with abstinence to achieve peak performance. He cautions against excess and urges disciplined measures across operations to sustain productivity and morale.
A home remedy claims lemon juice mixed with Orchard White creates a freckle tan lotion sold cheaply. Shake three ounces of Orchard White with juice to yield a quarter pint for beauty use. Apply daily to neck arms and hands to lighten and whiten skin.
Statement by Mya William Fraser MacDowell reports Noblesse charity funds for French and Italian orphans. Wotan's Foreign Missionary Society funds $20,000 for Greng ble and France care, with 60 children to be housed this year. Donations of $8,000 allocated to North Africa, another equal sum to Italy for war-orphaned children. Clothing supplies total $0,120 with ongoing national support to aid orphans.
In a fragmentary exchange Mrs Nabor is asked if her husband still snores. She replies no, but reveals her own concern about the situation. The snippet includes a quoted line attributing a heroic image and a Lloyd George quote about "blood of heroes" in a dramatic exchange.
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a universal strength tonic that fights malaria parasites and chills. It promises energy, improved blood health, and notes the tablet and syrup forms contain the same medicinal properties with a price of 60 cents.
A vintage health note warns of stomach troubles in hot weather and urges careful diet and rest. It includes a humorous anecdote about an old colored woman and references to indigestion and summer strain on workers. The piece blends cautionary tips with light comic vignettes.
In a wartime debate the question arises what constitutes an effective defense against mustard gas. Officials warn of chemical warfare risks while urging protective measures for troops and civilians.
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