19 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
1
A promotional piece urges readers to become rich by saving and investing. It argues that money must earn more money and cannot grow by saving in a sack. The ad promotes a bank offering reliable deposits and interest to make funds work.
Aged editorial contends fair result from suffrage referendum shows will of the people while anti supporters pursue court orders and injunctions to halt certification. It condemns tactics seen as eroding government by law and democracy, urging respect for the majority and the ballot.
Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association petitions the Senate to take early favorable action on the federal amendment as a democratic gesture before peace delegates meet. The note asserts postwar demobilization, while stressing the Red Cross must remain on duty, with its dollar never sleeping.
Mrs. Mary Keith formerly Mary Drummond of Beaver and sister of J. B. Drummond and Mrs. O. D. Smith, died Saturday in Topeka, Kansas after a brief illness of influenza. Elder Beaver settlers recall her as a noble woman and longtime resident of Beaver.
Sunday services at Lemuai At ie Christian Church include morning worship at 11 16 and evening worship at 7 30 with a sermon titled Give me the hill country The text mentions Alfred Huguley home from training camp in California and his wife Mrs Jennie Huguley with Deputy County Clerk as relatives An Oklahoma sentiment about 2 000 000 strong toys appears in the fragmentary notice.
The enfranchised women of Great Britain will vote in the first national election on December 44 for Parliament candidates. Over 6,000,000 women will participate, with interest high as the vote could shape postwar reconstruction policy. Women have won seats in the House of Commons, and figures like Herbert Asquith and George Hope are noted in a tense political landscape.
The Herald honors Bernola Turner and family of Clearcreek as they mourn the loss of a beloved son to the war effort. The piece condemns German violence and condemns pacifist sentiment, urging continued support for the war and remembrance of every fallen American.
Mrs W B Leonard directs Beaver County Armenia Syrian relief funds as Sunday schools switch from distributing Christmas treats to aiding Armenian and Syrian children. Schools report adopting the plan, with the Methodist Sunday School at Porgan planning a tree decorated with one dollar bills to support relief efforts.
Dr and Mrs C O Nicholson celebrate as their youngest daughter Mildred Nicholson marries J Corbett in a quiet December ceremony at home. Rev J F Perkins officiates with close family and Frank C Swith and others in attendance. both families and friends extend congratulations and good wishes for happiness.
A deal settles ownership of the 620 acre McDonald ranch to Mr. Pickel linking it with the Fickel holdings on Camp Creek. The acquisition enlarges Fickel’s ranching and farming latitude and enhances expansion potential for his operations.
Postmaster Miller recently installed a new letter cancelling machine at the post office. The device offers a marked improvement over the old hand cancelling method and speeds up disposal of mail.
A blanket of snow fell Tuesday night and continued as light snow and rain through the day. Moisture will aid the wheat crop. Mrs. C. L. Crawford of Clear Lake appeared at the county seat. Universal Red Cross membership drive emphasizes love, sympathy, and service.
At a Beaver County meeting the newly elected Executive Committee named officers led by Chairman Miso Mayden and Vice Chairman Thomas. Key posts included Secretary Mrs. Bi L. Fickel Treasurer Mrs. QO. H. Cathy and Publicity Miss Joasie Keith with several members present from Beaver, Forgan, Sunset and Knowles.
A Tennessee reader debates opposition to woman suffrage, arguing women have earned the ballot through wartime effort and global progress. The piece highlights Britain and Allied nations, urging in-depth study before stance. It notes women's wartime labor, sacrifices, and moral strength against anti suffrage views.
Misa Helen Murphy resumed her duties after a period of absence. Reports indicate she is now fully engaged in her responsibilities with colleagues noting her return status and ongoing work commitments.
A speaker, G. Rouch, mocks banks and praises cashing checks anywhere. He jokes about traveling to obtain pension or payment, noting the bankless life would require constant travel. The bank counters with no charge for cashing checks.
The Herald explains a cash in advance policy and a magazine club with Woman's World of Chicago. It argues the aim is to secure prompt renewals, not merely boost circulation, noting government paper restrictions and delinquent subscribers.
A preview announces a new serial feature titled Bride of Battle. It claims to be pure fiction with love intrigue and mystery woven through wartime glamour, offering a departure from prior true war narratives. Readers are invited to watch for the debut.
Fragmentary OCR text mentioning J L Ourlesttee, Corbett, an organization, and Red Cross style phrasing. Reads like a damaged local notice with garbled names and scattered phrases about events, places, and a recruitment line.
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