25 Jul 1918
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1918
Page
1
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Four miles from Beaver Oklahoma a farm is offered for sale. Details and price available at the upcoming big tractor shows in Jalina Kansas on July 2. The shows encourage buyers to inspect tractors before purchasing.
William A Gamble former Wakemp resident now of Beaver announces candidacy for Justice of the Peace. He operates Pioneer Paint Store and pledges a capable administration, seeking support for nomination and election.
A U and G San Diego was sunk off Fire Island on Friday causing neighbors to fear for crew including Guy Redman husband of Ruth Cafhy from Forgan. Amid shock families waited for news, then messages confirmed he survived. Townsfolk declare determination to win the war and support in sacrifice.
A large shipment from Beaver County was sent this week carrying 8 helmets 38 mufflers 110 pairs of socks 80 sweaters and 20 pairs of wristlets to support wartime or community needs.
Sixty young men from Beaver gather in a patriotic send off as they prepare to entrain Monday for Camp Greenleaf Georgia. The community hosts free chautauqua and a theater open day with music, pictures, and a parade led by the county band before departure for service at the front.
The Probst Grain company shipped out the first car of new wheat last week. Supply will be tight, but the company expects shipments to ease the shortage somewhat as more grain becomes available.
A short notice claims a method or product can cure piles in six to fourteen days. The readable text emphasizes a quick remedy and domestic use, without detailing ingredients or scientific backing.
Beaver residents and farmers backed the Chautauqua with strong turnout and a substantial financial surplus both this year and anticipated for next. The event featured the Junior Chautauqua led by Miss Harris, a well organized parade with local Red Cross, and praise for Schmidt’s management. The Beaver County Band formation was approved, with new members from Forgan and other areas, rehearsals at Beaver on Mondays and planned weekly concerts alternating with For gan.
The State Council on Buying notes the main wartime purpose governs Christmas sales. It urges thrift reduce nonessential gifts and shift to useful occupations, calling for funds likely via government in December to aid the war. Emphasizes mindset shift from casual to definite to aid victory.
Registrants appeared for physical examination at 9 a m on July 24 1918 before the Local Board. Names include Ord Ber 1 No 10 a ne ts and many others such as Hartman Berkley Pachta Forman Laverne Lust Card Hele Gen Le bak a, Mark Sinwood Litton Ward Kimani Clanton Wilmot Noble Heit Dew Libera Green Hogan Lane Khishiy Mardiner Kantor Sprinier Peters Rivers Huckabey and others. The report lists numerous registrants and locations aligned with USGA Board proceedings.
New registrants underwent physical examinations yesterday. Most boys appeared fit and classified as A-1, placing them next in line for service.
Friends of O F Pruett recall him with tart attitude during a July 234 appearance at the Pruett home. Mother and child are doing nicely, O F may recover in time.
This report notes L. T. Wilson of Wilson's Law Office Burke as a Republican candidate for district judge. It mentions his arrival in Beaver, a fire at Alva the night before causing extensive loss including a valuable library and fixtures, and reports a strong endorsement from about 100 local business people and residents.
About 126 friends and neighbors gathered at the Bann of Mr. Oma and Mrs. J. A. Yates near Ivanhoe Saturday night to honor Forrest Yates W C Lamunyan and Fay Oakisy all of whom were called to entrain Monday July 22 1924 for training camp The event featured a social with ice cream and parlor conversation Forrest Yates a cousin of Dr J A Miller of Beaver attended Beaver schools years ago and was nicknamed Penny for his cheerful demeanor He is the brother of Sat Yates who enlisted with Califorals and lived with Prance
A fragment notes Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic from B. J. Johnson Co suppliers. It lists laxative claims and distribution details but lacks full product description or dates. The readable text implies a medicinal patent medicine ad or supply listing from a historical vendor.
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