Why Does the Government Not Lead Red Cross Aid
William Allen White argues the United States cannot replace Red Cross work with federal programs due to need for flexible aid, volunteer expertise, and local compassion. He cites Italy and France relief efforts, unpaid volunteers distributing cash and supplies, and the moral impact of civilian support on troops and civilians alike.
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William Allen White
Red Cross
Red Crom
Steek
Torme
Wocksa
Ufe
Millon
Nea
Cure Jougha
France
Etick
Otick
Atick
Italy
America
Ialy
Allan Soll
American Red Cross
Tita
Genoa
Milan
Bologna
Ravenna
Red Croas
Amercan Red Crows
Jendine
Wartime solidarity speech urged unity with Allies
A fragment praising joint effort with England France and Italy in wartime. The speaker extols benefits received from allies and lauds humanity shown to their people at home, asserting democratic bonds and shared sacrifice in the conflict.
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England
France
Italy
Camp Bowie Letter From a Texan Soldier in 1918
Beave r county friends are told of springlike weather at Camp Bowie Texas and the 111th Supply Train. Seth Skinni of Truck Co. B 111th writes that 30,000 soldiers are to arrive soon and the 36th division nears full strength. He notes strong shooting on the rifle range, weight gain from 152 to 190 pounds, good food and clothing, and the camp’s rapid gas mask readiness.
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Neaver Herald
Beaver
Oklahoma
Kreen
U. A
Jplth
Quartermaster's Department
Bowle
Evans Eyed Nuptials Bring Grace Byer to Carl Evans
A pretty home wedding took place Tuesday evening February 1 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Byer in Ayerdale. Grace Byer married Carl Evans of Kimwood with Rev. Krooker performing the ceremony. Irma Sprague was maid of honor. the couple will reside in their new home near Como. The event was followed by a wedding supper and well wishes from numerous friends.
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Charles Byer
Ayerdale
Grace Byer
Carl Evans
Kimwood
GP. Kroskor
Irma Sprague Wow
Leb
Rrooma
G. Casteel
Me. Krooker
Mier
Mra
Evane
Como
Chamberlain's Tablets and War Savings Slogan Appeal
A promotional note links Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach and digestion relief with a patriotic appeal to buy War Savings Stamps. It explains two billion dollars is the national goal and Oklahoma has forty seven million dollars allocated. The message urges everyone to get busy and help push sales over the top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Oklahoma
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised By Pana Family
Mrs Frank Crocker of Pana reports her two year old son suffered a severe cold with persistent coughing. After ineffective remedies, a neighbor recommended Chamberlains Cough Remedy. A bottle cured the child and halted the coughing spells.
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Chamberlain
Frank Crocker
Pana
von Paul
Why They Dowt Buy By Mail In War Time
A Beaver County Beaver County Herald item argues for mailing tobacco to troops in France, saying soldiers lack time to order and that 25 cents to $1 fits the need. It notes government approval by War and Navy Secretaries and President Wilson, and criticizes a local subscription hat controversy without forcing papers on readers.
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France
United States
United Buttes
Kk Ho
Secretary of War
Navy
Wilson
Tooker
Democrat
Beaver County
Republican
Gray
Lakemp Mirror
Ivanhoe News
Hil
Herald
Beaver
Hata
Knowing the Soldiers Need the Weed
JR. Quinn, Civil War veteran and contributor to the Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund, testifies that tobacco is essential for soldiers. He recalls Sanitary Commission era tobacco provisions and urges continued U. S. tobacco support for the troops in France, expressing readiness to contribute.
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JR. Quinn
Our Boys In
France
Quinn
Sanitary Commission
Red Cross
NotheR Letter From George Tockey
The Democrat published another letter from George Tockey of Elmwood last week. He seems eager to have his views printed, and accuses papers of preferring promotions over real news. The Herald is criticized for favoring space for government propaganda over local letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Democrat
George ‘Tockey
Elmwood
Tocker
Herald
Tockey
Liberty Conde
Wmnk
Constipation remedies advised by diet and tablets
The article notes that cheese tea and boiled milk tend to slow bowel movements while raw fruits such as apples and bananas and whole wheat bread promote movement. For severe constipation one should take one or two Chamberlain's Tablets immediately after supper.
Steffen Sale Dates and Notice to Debtors
Steffen announces several sales dates in March for Elmwood Kiowa and Lakemp with auctioneer J B Botts and others, plus a notice from the Town Board requiring payment by March 15 1918 for wiring labor materials metalling water and lights with possible service cuts for nonpayment. The notice is signed by Town Clerk Thos P Braidwood.
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Mareh
Peter
Arickson
Boyd
Logan Riley
Elmwood
H. W. Morrison
Lie Kemp
BE. Monterman
Lar Kemp
Mareh Sth
Frank Gordon
T. €. Brown
Kiowa
Tekna
Fred Plaster
Beaver
J. B. Botts
Lakemp
Steffen
P. Braidwood
Dr M H Levi Physician and Surgeon
Dr M H Levi, a physician and surgeon, appears in a concise biographical notice alongside a cryptic schedule reference noting weekly meetings and a mercantile location in Roane Nou viet Marel tet, with uncertain context or date.
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M. H. Levi
Wii
Heaver
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Ochiltree
Hansford
Texas
Bea
Ver County
P. F. Rayl
Lahkemp, Oklahoma
Ted Cross
Germany
Sal
Red Crows
Washington
American
Red Crown
Franceacie
Fed Cross
Red Cruse
Feanow
Antcher
Mortern
Oader
Camp Bowie
Texan
Seth Skinni Truck Co
Evans
George
Carload
Ohio
A. L. Folsom & Company
Beaver, Oklahoma
W. F. Shaw
UN. Crossley Brothers
Thos. P. Braidwood
Thos. C. Braidwood
Braidwood & Son
the Wheat Belt Investment Co
Liberal
Kansas
Johnnie M. Jones
Beaver, Olda
J. H. Stalling
Jems Place
J. W. Steffen Auctioneer
Sale Paper Negotiated
W. L. Mason
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