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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1918
Page
8
A faded WWII era notice urges national thrift and farm census efforts to aid troops. It highlights conserving resources, seed and seed distribution, and sending books to soldiers. It notes government authority, War Department backing, and local appeals for contributions and support for orphans and soldiers.
The Entre Nous Music Club hosted a profitable evening January 14 at Mrs. Thad Green's home. Led by Miss Emily Nicholson, the program explored Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy with a biography, differences between classic and romantic music, and the revival of St Mathews Passion. Piano duet by Mrs. Lootbourrow and Mrs. Stranathan featured Spring Song.
A family reunion occurred at C L Fowler's home as harsh weather and heavy drifting kept roads difficult. Attendees included John V. Johnson and family from Alfsifs county Asa Kile and family P R Johnson and family of Elmwood and others. Mrs Frank Herbert was ill and Grantpe Kile is poorly. Rev Ballard held meetings at Garrett school house. Estel Parkhurst returned to Missouri after a year in Beaver county.
The article notes a planned farm census in Oklahoma to assess seed surpluses and shortages, showing how work forms align with harvests and other farm tasks. It emphasizes using outside sources for breeding stock and preventing crop losses that could harm Germany, arguing the census will boost efficiency, aid farmers, and support the war effort. It also mentions social news items and local notices from community members and households amid broader reporting.
Tax notices list removal days for several property parcels including Creammette Grand Valley and J A Mawarth with specific dates in January. Other names referenced are Bert Freeman Shino Setha Jas 18 Ben Hayden Floris Tep and FB Potter with various January timeframes.
A shipment of knitted articles was sent to division headquarters from the Beaver County Chapter AR C this week. The package included names such as Sophia Uranch and Dr T Davis who visited a wife in Elowood. Davis planned to set up a Braver office but stayed at Sharrock due to his dental practice. Metta M Woodward chaired the Le On motion Mrs Frank Maple of Beaver was requested as the tractor to Red Cross work.
Local notices report illnesses, travel, and community notes. Names include Mr. and Mrs CW Adams, Percy Gras Them, Mr. Graethem, L Conner of Forgan, and Gate. Visitors travel to Clear Lake for Red Cross work, while Edna Peddick, Roy Brown, and Joe Mitchell are mentioned with health and travel updates. Scrap iron buy offers appear with Beaver and Riverside locations.
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