21 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1918
Page
1
The author argues that a cancelled check speaks louder than reputation, proving payment when a bill is settled. It contrasts cash payments with bank checks, noting the check's records as proof against later collection attempts and highlighting the check as the superior form of payment.
Beaver boys defeated Shattuck in a recent tournament at Alva while Shattuck earlier beat Beaver girls. The Beaver community questions coverage by the Shattuck Monitor after bias against the boys. A Red Cross clothing drive runs through March 30 needing men women and children’s garments and shoes for refugees in France.
Citizens from across the county chief both parties call for a thorough investigation into county road and bridge expenditures after extensive publicity in this paper. A Dancing Club fundraiser raised about 80 dollars in donations for Red Cross, with hall and music donated for the event.
Ernest Slocum of Elawooa adds a Duroc gilt costing 210 dollars to his herd, its seventh of this type. He also notes a grand champion son from J R Broad of Hydro, bought for 1706 dollars, reflecting Beaver county breeders lifting livestock standards with Slocum among the leaders.
Frank Nichols of Forgan becomes the first Republican candidate to launch the 1914 campaign in The Herald. The notice outlines his 17 years in clerical work, banking and retail experience, and family ties in Beaver County. It lauds his qualifications, urging voters to elect Nichols for a trustworthy county office.
Beaver men including members of ware and Furniture Co and Cates Grocery interest in a new oil project in the Cleveland field, Pawnee county. The Ol Gas Co lease sits near a 300 barrel well. promoters target two drill holes, capitalized at 80000 dollars, stock at par ten dollars, fully paid and non-assessable. Promoters claim a square deal for investors and hope to strike a 1000 barrel yield.
Judge W C Crow expresses appreciation for endorsements but after mature thought declines a supreme bench bid this year. He says wartime concerns and desire to aid district organizations justify remaining a district judge and seeks a second term in the Nineteenth Judicial District, subject to Democratic primaries in August. Red Cross sale nets 101.15 at Bide n Wee auction. Public auction drew crowd. Stevens and Woolery reported, with most items selling below value yet club sees solid support and proceeds of 161.15 to aid Red Cross efforts.
Beav er reports word that Homer McKay is missing from Camp Bowie Texas with unconfirmed desertion feared. The article expresses regret and hopes for a safe return while noting possible absence may have been caused by foul play and requests a proper reply.
An enthusiastic Beaver County American Red Cross gathering at the courthouse unites twenty one branches to boost output and efficiency. Leaders vote to place all county funds in a general treasury to buy supplies in bulk, ensuring hospital garments knitted goods and surgical dressings reach workers and those in need for the war effort.
Proceedings of the adjourned Beaver County Board of County Commissioners on March 12 1918 reveal concerns over nearly 50000 spent on road and bridge work. The board votes to notify the State Highway Department to send an engineer to Beaver County to plan future work and fund use. Also approved February salaries for the poor farm staff. The session continued to April first.
A listing of individuals and places shows contributors or members for the Soldiers Tobacco Fund. Names include Geo Weeden Elmwood Beaver and A E Wilson Beaver plus Myrtle Humphrey Beaver and D B Kinder Beaver. Additional entries reference W E Dunn Logan 4H Taylor Elmwood and totals noting a previously reported 30 percent and a 9900 amount.
A local bake sale at Carl Baessler’s store raised funds for the Beaver County Red Crows. Mrs J W Noble sold 1000 tacas for ten dollars, while a setting hen donated by Ravader also brought proceeds to the team.
Notice from Frank Shockley County Assessor Sab dll dt sets April 18 1918 as the deadline to file delinquent assessments. Those failing to comply by the date face penalties. taxpayers urged to make assessments promptly to avoid penalties.
Wayland's Beaver studio presents special deductions on all photo work. Mra, KOR Wayland, Beaver. Han naga.
LH Knights of the Foreign Legion were wounded in action and moved to a base then to recovery. He has been secured to a desk in Braver. He will spend Saturday afternoon March 33 at the courthouse. A special effort is urged for all to hear him.
Ball Orphington eggs sell at 2.10 per set plus 50.08 incubator lite. Prices and winners reported in western Oklahoma. Mrs Homer Ail of Kimwood Route 2 near Balko 32101 ill but improving after a serious week.
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