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11 Jul 1918
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1918
Page
1
Advice often urges others to spend, but here the focus is saving. Opening a reliable bank account helps grow savings with regular deposits. Start now with a small amount and watch growth surprise you.
The Balko Red Cross branch lists 20 workers on duty including Mrs Bendit Mrs Whittaker Mrs Settle Mrs Humphrey and others. In June they made 6 pajama suits 8 drawers 52 bed shoes 23 bed shirts and knitted items totaling 10 sweaters 31 neckpieces and 1 wristlet pair.
Doyle Davis son of N B Davis received an offer from President Brook of the State University for appointment to Fort Sheridan Training School for military drill training. The post pays private’s $30 monthly with equipment and room. He accepted and plans to report around July 15.
July 4th events were held in a calm, wise manner with picnics organized by the Red Cross and community hands. Attendees enjoyed gatherings, fishing, and picnic dinners, but overall revelry was subdued compared to past years.
B. C. Taylor, once a local real estate dealer, toured Beaver on Monday, marking a notable visit in the community.
W F Carson of Carson & Company real estate farm loan and Insurance announces his bid for county clerk of Beaver County in the Democratic primary Aughtth. He cites lengthy office experience and service as deputy county clerk and deputy register of deeds in Kansas, promising accurate prompt and thorough record keeping.
Mayor L. L. Long reports a newly completed city well near the first will supply abundant water with no shortage risk. He estimates a pumping capacity of 175000 to 200000 gallons per day for lands and daily needs.
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a flavorful health drink. It claims to purge worms, restore vigor, and provide energizing effects, with a simple price note.
H. B. Maddox filed Saturday as a Republican candidate for Beaver County county clerk. The Beaver Herald endorses his qualifications citing executive ability and experience as chief clerk at the Beaver post office and familiarity with office records. If nominated and elected, Maddox is expected to perform the duties with personal attention.
Frank Henderson and M D Phelps living west of Beaver led in marketing new wheat on Friday with tests of 16 and 57 percent. Andy Crabtree followed as second to market new wheat on Saturday testing 61 percent. The yield is not great but high tests may keep prices stable. Alex Young and family from Kiowa country were guests of Mrs. Yousaister and James H Crabtree over the weekend, with others visiting Beaver relatives.
G Beall and son Ted with wives visited Beaver Saturday to take over Bolin Hall elevators at Forgan and Beaver. Horre will stay as manager at Beaver, Ted Beall runs Forgan operation. Elder Beall moves to Liberal to buy grain, new era for Beall family in Kansas City and Dallas connections.
Record lists present at the Couch branch Red Cross workroom on July 2 including Mrs. Dawnon Mrs. Jim Wallace Mrs. Ed Green Mrs. Ben Kennedy Mrs. Dave Bullard Mrs. Herman Ratalaff Mrs. Elmer Bwesar Mrs. Harry Borden Mrs. Grant Couch Mrs. Fred Sheppard Mrs. M. R. Bobbitt Mrs. Frank Langley Mrs. George Birr and others. L. P. Williams and wife arrived from the turn Saturday.
Expenditures for March April and May carried from previous report total 457.84 dollars. June telephone and telegraph 17.21 mostly for War Fund Drive. Express and freight 6.48 to St Louis 252.25 military relief supplies 2657.94 balance on hand 187,807.5a. Rs. FICKEL secretary.
Financial summary for Beaver County Chapter A B C ending June 30 1918 shows receipts totaling 4127807 with Dues 10060 37 Second War Fund 25769 20 and miscellaneous income. expenditures include postage printing telegraph and freight 2906 25 28 71 233 04 and war relief supplies 1006314 leaving a balance of 7807 63. auditors Maude G Thomas chairman with Mrs B L Fickel secretary and Mrs W B Leonard treasurer.
Government proclaims fire guards essential to protect crops from engine sparks. Farmers urged to comply as part of national effort to save food and prevent damages to railroads.
Harry Coons and his bride returned to Danver after a wedding in McPherson Kansas. Coons had been employed at Long and Lawnon garage and plans to make their future home in Danver. Local residents extend congratulations.
Good Cheer Temple No. 49 of the 1 Pythian Sisters notes the death of Henry Kile, husband of Alice Kile and father of David Kile, and expresses deep sympathy. The group drapes its charter, copies resolutions to the family, and asks minutes and local papers to publish the notice. Committee: Mattie Nicholson Effie Bowen Lone B Robertson.
Good Cheer Temple No 49 Pythian Sisters in Beaver Oklahoma issues resolutions of sympathy to Brother John W Webb and Sister Grace Webb upon the death of Susan Breall. The document directs minutes, newspaper publication, and charter draping as gestures of condolence. Also includes ad copy for Chamberlain's Tablets promoting digestive relief and health.
Notice from County Superintendent G Q T Ayers announcing the next regular teachers examination to be held at his office on July 18 1920. Includes a note about certificates and county election matters with Norval Burl from Ivanhoe attending the coming August 6 primary election.
Rose Rilley’s Friday night birthday party turned comedic when a prank swapped a plain cob pipe for a genuine meerchaum pipe in the gift case. Attorney Stacy Wellh spoke as guests enjoyed the reveal and the mishap sparked lighthearted amusement among attendees. Meanwhile J W Webb learned the Beaver Valley North Western railroad would be returned to owners after government review.
Waller Fickel returns to Colorado Springs with his Overland rover and a prize white collie from Iowa valued at 25 dollars. J C Hodge suffers a gallstone attack and awaits possible surgery. Mrs Pearl Flanders visits from California as her husband recovers in a sanitarium. Howren Hull and wife visit from Montrose to see relatives. Jane Lee and Z W Torif Gite discuss Hugh Mathers estate. A W Kent and BE J Young travel to the county seat regarding the W S S river matter.
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