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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1919
Page
9
The article presents a brief health course urging cleanliness of body and environment, daily bowel and skin care, and dietary plans. It recommends May-apple and aloe preparations, hot lemonade, and Dr. Pierce products to ward off colds, bronchitis, and pneumonia, plus iron tonics and tonics like Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for recovery.
An advertisement urges women readers to send ten cents for a sample bottle of a kidney and bladder health product from Kilwar Cory Mingharton. It claims the tonic aids nervous, overworked individuals and promises larger bottles at drugstores for about a dollar. The copy uses market hype and generic testimonials to sell the remedy.
Emergency Fleet News reports H B Pennell of Coast Ship Loan Portland introduces a ship christening with a charity twist. Instead of wine, pennies for dependent French and Belgian children are placed on a milk bottle and tied to the ship bow. John M Browning, inventor of the Browning machine gun, may receive a national honor as a Senates refer to a possible gold medal, with Senator Smoot endorsing the idea. Browning is described as a humble, rifle loving inventor who keeps private about his work.
The Sunday Evening Telegram in London praises America for its drastic beer conservation plan. It notes no more beer will be brewed in the United States after November to support grain exports and keep brewing in Britain open, highlighting U.S. resolve to advance the war effort.
The article condemns whisky as a vile and dangerous liquor. It cites widespread vigilance, law enforcement, and public cooperation as needed to counter alcohol’s influence. An Allied order allegedly bans alcohol in the zone, arguing it weakens both body and morale in wartime.
South Lakota Superintendent Stucke reports that for the first time in twenty five years no child has been admitted to custody at the State Children's Home. The note compares abstainers to nonabstainers, and quotes Lord Roberts on leading a teetotal army.
Sir Charles Eliot, once in a violent quarrel with Lord Landsdowne, is appointed British high commissioner and commander in chief of British East Africa. He had strong US ties from Washington posting and befriended Theodore Roosevelt. He resigned over a land grant dispute with Zionist interests and sought a parliamentary inquiry.
Seville reports that Juan Belmonte, famed bullfighter and local hero, voices support for the Allies and opposition to Germany. His stance, conveyed through a Seville paper interview, is said to move many admirers and shape public opinion in troubled times.
Mrs George Barnett wife of Major General Barnett commander of the marine corps has long promoted preparedness. Before US entry she helped found the national service school for women to train needed skills. She served as commissary general at the camp aiding 1500 trainee girls and organized Red Cross volunteer work among marine families. Her Marine Barracks Auxiliary produced garments and surgical dressings and aided Liberty Loan War Savings efforts. She also served in the Red Cross canteen in Washington feeding visitors.
Reciprocal, Anna the maid, gathers woolly sheep and other keepsakes in a messy apartment. Mother approves as Delia quips she prefers dirtying up, leaving a humorous clash over household pride and chores.
A fragmented Kans City Star fragment hints at a legal firm arrangement. It references a member named Ehner J Itifog and notes he does the work while others take most of the money. The text discusses equitable distribution and reserved raises.
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