16 Jan 1919
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1919
Page
1
An advertisement urges prudent savers to put money to work rather than hide it. It touts earning interest on time deposits, a reliable bunk for funds, and the idea that dollars should be taught to have cents and made to earn more dollars.
C F Twyford entertained friends at the K of P I to bid him farewell ahead of his move to Pueblo Colorado Many guests attended dances cards and social time ended with luncheon The event reflected the friend group he leaves behind. Oklahoma War Savings Committee notes requests to extend redemption of 1918 pledges and discusses 1919 stamps availability and pricing.
John A. Spohn, noted for four years as Beaver County official, returns to private law with a new office at the courthouse. His two terms as County Judge and previous County Attorney, plus four years as county official, are cited as qualifications for success in general practice. The notice notes community progress and smooth operation amid winter conditions and forecasted crop prospects.
Furniture sale continues in Beaver Oklahoma with items including mattresses kitchen range lawn mower and more. Walter Probat notes remaining stock and that sale extends until January 22 with various new and used goods available.
W A Nicholson has returned from Wichita Kansas and is in the market for Broomoors bringing in corn now.
Beaver business people donate 360 dollars for a ten day rabbit hunt to rid the county of pests, offering prize money and a chance for contestants to win a bounty paid by the county.
A notice lists cash and merchandise prizes for county farmers with values from 50 dollars to 1 dollar. Donors include The National Bank Forgan First State Bank Forgan Farmers State Bank Knowles and county officers. The item urges farmers to enter to win awards and help reduce crop losses.
Mrs H Manafield who had been critically ill departed last week with her daughter Mrs C B Tackett for Tackett's home in Oklahoma City. There she will stay to regain strength before traveling to Hot Springs Arkansas for further recuperation. Beaver friends wish her speedy relief and health.
Beaver J Henderson of Boyd rents the old building and will open a grocery shop once ordered goods arrive. The Herald welcomes Mr Henderson and his wife to the venture and promises a first class grocery.
A note reports Jack Newsom of J F Newsom and wife injured at the grade school building after a basement stair fall causing a deep gash above the eye. Earlier, he was struck by a snowball during a snowball fight, with a rough hit to the ear and cheek.
An out-of-town shop mixed up copy with proof errors including misread names and garbled phrases. The notice mentions Under Sheriff E B Gardner and Edwin Gardner with death news, Attorney J W Culwell handling professional matters amid the printing mix up.
County commissioner elects O C Mendenhall and F B Drum filed bonds and qualified last week while the old board resists surrender, claiming July 1 1919 holdover under 1917 law. The new board argues constitutional limits prevent a term increase. Similar cases arise elsewhere as Drum, Mendenhall discuss the situation with local residents. Arthur G Daniel of the third district was not present. Crabtree returns from Eldorado Kansas.
A sharp satirical note urges acceptance of brutal conflict between Huns and Hung, claiming no honorable blood is spilled and that their mutual slaughter would be the best deed they can perform.
A traveling man, G Rauch, disdains banks while hoping to cash pension checks in Washington New York or San Francisco. He notes storage of funds by sending payments from sales of a horse and argues banks save customers from constant travel. He adds no charge is made for cashing checks.
Headquarters announces Honor Badges for Red Cross workers with at least six consecutive months and 500 hours of service, covering hours through December 1918. Applicants submit to Chapter Committees on Awards for certificates and badge purchase. time counted as full working days.
Fragmentary report notes delay in preparations for a Beaver County event, with references to branch chairmen guiding members and a need to apply for gaps. A beaver county deputy chapter and individuals are mentioned, along with a scene of sleds entering Berwion and difficulties crossing inundated roads.
The article explains color chevrons on uniforms, detailing gold for wounds, silver for service, blue for overseas time, and elms chevrons for honorable discharge. Each wound chevron marks nine separate actions, with up to one per battle, while multiple chevrons reflect additional events.
A fragmented report notes the Oklahoma Legislature debate on a federal Prohibition seat. It mentions Senatorial voices and Beaver county representative J. W. Bieffen voting with the majority on the measure, with confidence he will continue to support it.
A fragmentary note alleges defiance toward a named individual in Oklahoma. The text hints at impending action once road conditions permit and mentions authentication steps.
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