15 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1917
Page
1
A wartime call to rally behind the president and Congress after breaking diplomatic ties with Germany. It urges national unity, rejects blame among nationalities, and pledges to defend America and future peace, prioritizing the country above all else.
A street demonstration of the Davis Rotary Grain Separator impressed observers as a compact machine with real utility. Local buyers purchased stock in Durocs, including Ernest Slocum who paid over 2000 for two fine females from state grand champions. County Clerk Foster's Ford hit a wash-out after lights failed. he escaped with bruises and a shaken but unharmed outcome.
Mr and Mrs Spurrier entertained the Five Hundred Club at their home Wednesday evening. In addition to regular members, guests included H. D. Trans Grover Monroe N. B Davis L B Tooker W H Gilliland and T P Braidwood. High scores were won by Geo H Healy and H N Lawson. A luncheon followed as lights dwindled.
A six inch snow delighted county farmers and residents this week. The fall was widespread and lifted spirits, providing much needed moisture for crops and the community this year.
The legion of friends of ex count aseeenor Geo H Wright and wife mourn the illness of their daughter Misa Gladys Wright the third week of illness described as critical with nervous trouble in her condition.
The Glee Club from Beloit visiting Balko Saturday with director Mrs Homer HIM presents a music program. Members perform varied numbers in an event praised as well worth the price.
A stove placed in the dining room by Mrs. Levi began to explode after Dr. Levi returned from a country trip. He lifted the stove, carried it to the rear door, and hurled it down the back stairs into the yard where it exploded harmlessly. Dense smoke misled others to fear a serious blaze, but the doctor’s quick action prevented damage.
A brief health claim item reports a method or remedy promising cure of piles within six to fourteen days. The text provides no verifiable details or sources and reads as an advertisement or medical claim. No explicit individuals or organizations are named.
Farmers in Farm Loin District No 5 seek loans from 100 to 10000 at up to 6 percent for five to forty years to purchase land equipment live stock buildings and to liquidate debt. Meeting to discuss terms held at Beaver Court House on February 24 at 2 pm. Also lists renewals and local lodge notices, oyster supper and Yeoman event details included.
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