06 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
1
Easy to advise others about spending yet harder to spend your own. Our advice here focuses on saving, not spending. Open a reliable bank account, add regularly, and watch it grow. Start now, even if small.
Rich Leonard son of Mr and Mrs W B Leonard flies solo in a mac aeroplane mounted Lewis machine gun on board. Once reported as balloon service volunteer he now serves as an aviator earning wide notice for his training and success in this aviation branch.
The Panhandle department store of Woodward opens a Beaver branch in the Niles building with Mr. Corbett as manager. The store aims to begin by June 10 with a full line of gents’ furnishings, ready-to-wear goods, and notions, welcoming patrons to the community.
A military note from P H Sebastian dated May 24 1918 reports Walter O Tallman promoted to sergeant while serving at Camp Travis near San Antonio Texas. He describes heavy work as new supply sergeant and the challenge of balancing duties with furlough return. He mentions writing to friends and hopes for a good outcome.
Postcards noting safe arrival in France arrived this week from George Murphy Leander Niles and Lucian Wright who sailed recently and whose arrival was anxiously awaited by relatives and friends They cheerfully join the company of others who have gone before and who will follow urging that Old Bill better look out as the men intend to help put the ill in William
The article notes dramatic recovery in wheat fields after heavy rains last week with many fields turning green and promising better yields. Some row crops suffered washouts, delaying planting and necessitating replanting in those areas.
Summary outlines the Soldiers Tobacco Fund with names and places including Harry Brown Beaver Austin Humphrey Bi Cawh mn Kemp A. D. Williams Speeremore. Beaven Madison Laverne Kate Costin Ivanhoe Lamongon Madison totals 60 this stretch and previously reported totals.
Decoration day on May 20 in Beaver was marked by a full program of addresses music and grave decorations at the cemetery. The article notes small remnant of Old Boys and honors all who fought for humanity across generations including 1776 1861 1898 and 1918.
Civil War veteran Drummond writes a Decoration Day oration linking ancient Rome to American liberty. He recalls wars from 1812 to World War I, stresses fight for freedom and justice, condemns slavery, and urges youth to carry on in defense of Old Glory as he salutes the nation.
A flood submerged a low bridge at Woodward on Saturday. Harry Smith his wife and their infant drowned when a wagon crossed the Beaver river and timbers carried them away. A four year old clung to a man and survived. the mother and baby were not recovered by Sunday.
A nationwide appeal urges all Americans to pledge during the year to buy War Savings Stamps. National War Savings Day on June 26th aims to enlist every citizen in the effort to support servicemen overseas and fund the war. timely participation is urged for all households.
Arthur Go Sutton of Alva, candidate for District Judge, appeared at Beaver County events during the Republican primaries, meeting voters and outlining his campaign positions.
Beaver proclaims Tuesday June 11 as Clean Up Day and City Marshal Tedder directs publication of the notice urging all premises to be cleaned and kept sanitary by the date or authorities will enforce removal of rubbish and trash.
The Ford Sedan priced at 895 dollars fob Detroit offers an enclosed motor car with a roomy five seat interior, sliding plate glass windows, silk curtains, ventilating windshield, large doors and Ford chassis. It combines safety, simplicity and low maintenance with comfort for family use both on farm and in town. Come see it.
M. A. Bhuler of Gray visited Saturday with his son and praised the spirit of sacrifice and loyalty. He spoke at the Methodist conference, delivering a sermon that drew listeners from the local community and highlighted his well known capability and care for his audience.
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