This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1918
Page
6
An mixed assortment advertorials and dialogue pieces discuss E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for women, catarrh cures, hair dyes, and a brief history of tea in China Japan and Europe. humorous exchange closes the page with a joke about a husband and wife.
The fragment presents a cheeky exchange about enduring affection framed by a jester’s world. It hints at a witty, stagey mood where romance and humor collide. Names, places, or dates are not clearly identifiable in the readable lines.
The text rails against whiskey, claiming it weakens citizens and military readiness. It cites Dr. Frank Crane and General O’Rielly, urging elimination of alcohol to keep troops efficient and loyal. It laments saloons while urging personal liberty to be restrained for national strength.
In November and December under prohibition there were 1,107 fewer arrests for drunkenness than in 1914. Arrests for assault were 1% and in the dry months 230 in the wet months nearly doubled. Cruelty to animate arrests were 101 in wet months and 58 in dry. Disorderly conduct 43 in wet months and 24 in dry. Housebreaking November December 1916 arrests were 108 and in November December 1917 dry months were 16.
A man at a saloon claims he has earned 1,290 dollars in the past three months while toasting to a group of men. A nearby figure challenges him, noting the man has also ruined two sons, a broken-hearted mother, and many more unseen consequences, hinting at a future reckoning.
In a western state a W C T U organizer faced pressure as a church pastor was asked to keep the speaker out. The issue centered on unequal enforcement of law and prohition style restrictions. Wariness and debate followed as locals weighed public order against rights.
Otto H. Kahn of Kuhn, Loeb & Co, shorthands a warning to the German Bolsheviks and urges Americans to stand firm as Germany’s war plans are cited. The banker, born in Mannheim in 1867, naturalized British subject then became an American citizen after 24 years in New York. He studied finance, worked in his father’s bank, and later aligned with British interests in London.
A provocative profile condemns Sophia of Greece as a principal antagonist to the Allied cause. The piece recounts her exile with King Constantine and children, noting her sustained bid for German Kaiser influence and how her name serves as a sharp European proverb for intrigue.
Oscar Hammerstein the veteran impresario is celebrated for wit humor and repartee as memories of his sharp retorts surface. A Montreal incident shows his quick comeback to a critic who called an employee a buffoon. His Broadway car quip reveals his knack for turning discomfort into humor and morale.
Secretary McAdoo praises Moran’s training and long service as he appoints WoBL Moran to lead the U S Secret Service. Moran began December 1 1882 as a messenger and rose through roles, effectively heading the service in Washington for a decade.
A 1920s fashion note describes reversible dresses with wool backing for a two tone look, predicting vogue soon. It notes trims of silk or satin, black fur accents, and a shifting use of materials to create sheen and contrast.
The article argues poultry houses should emphasize fresh air and sun with proper protection. It recommends placing the house on a southern slope with north shade from trees to maximize sunlight and shield from winter winds, rather than costly elaborate structures.
A U S Department of Agriculture guide urges households to use kitchen scraps for poultry feed. It notes backyard flocks can produce about 100 dozen eggs yearly, valued at roughly $25, reducing cost of living while delivering fresh, high quality eggs and poultry meat.
Defense era guidance urges farmers and city dwellers to hasten hatching to raise flock numbers and egg production for next year. More chicks mean larger birds, steadier meat supply, and winter laying pullets. Owners are urged to provide opportunity and care to support democracy’s food effort.
An advertising snippet explains toasting Burley tobacco as bread toasting enhances its quality. The text claims toasted tobacco is safer and tastier, likening the process to cooking foods. It references the Lucky Strike brand and notes most novels are dry goods when properly classified.
A fragmentary advertisement explains mixing Barbo and glycerine with water to darken gray hair. It notes that the compound can be prepared at low cost, results in a permanent color, and leaves hair sticky and greasy if not rinsed. The ad promotes easy preparation and the promise of a darker, natural-looking shade.
An old advertisement urges strong alkaline SOAP 18 products to cleanse the scalp and darken gray hairs. It touts La Creole Hair Dressing for a natural look and urges purchase at the price of one dollar.
An advertisement urges women with kidney related discomfort to try Kilmer’s Swamp-Root. It claims remedies for back pain headaches low ambition nervousness and fatigue, and offers sample bottles through a listed address in Binghamton New York before purchasing a full size bottle at drugstores.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.