28 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1918
Page
1
The piece argues that a cancelled check speaks louder than a man’s word when paying a bill. It compares cash payments to checks, noting that even a good reputation cannot override bank records. The message emphasizes the reliability of paying by check.
Frank Laughrin paid six dollars for a German rifle bullet captured in combat near Land. Knight discharged the weapon into an oak timber. the bullet shattered, leaving only small fragments. Soldiers at the front bear the true cost.
The latest report of the State Council of Defense shows Beaver county remains delinquent, with nothing paid toward the $100 maintenance of state war work. The Herald pledges $6 toward the fund, urging the county to contribute. a fire at J. M. Cates store in Tiffin destroyed the building on a Friday, with no insurance and about $15,000 in losses.
Army veteran L. H. Knight, wounded in gas attack in France, spoke at a packed Friday night event. He described front line duties and displayed battlefield souvenirs as he urged American support for the war effort and thrift and war savings stamps. Attendees, including Rev. J B Perkins and attorneys, helped raise funds exceeding twenty-one thousand dollars.
Million and a half bodies clash in a brutal Western Front struggle as German efforts slow under pressure. Reports from Washington and London detail heavy attacks, shifting fronts, and hopes allies will gain the upper hand within 48 hours. Casualties and strategic moves are described as the battle continues.
40M reports excitement as L H Knight and supporters spokes at Gate and Buffalo for W S S. A car engine left running drew crowd ire. a man was dragged from a car and rebuked onstage, saluting Old Glory. Knight later dragged insultor from car, titled to liberty salute. War savings stamps sold well at both locations as Rev Perkins plans Hitchcock trip to aid Uncle Sam.
Patchy OCR text mentions a claimed remedy to cure two colds in one day and references a signature or attribution, but readable details are unclear. The fragment hints at bold medical promises and possible author or source initials, without verifiable facts or full context.
Jack Barnes a former county clerk deputy returned to Beaver after being honorably discharged from service due to a disability described as bam-lines. He would have stayed in the service but could not continue with the injured member.
A brief item lists donors to the Soldiers' Tobacco Fund including J. H. Shearer of Beaver, A. W. Clem of Logan, A. N. Hognett of Beaver, Mrs. R. M. Boren of Beaver, and Inex Phelps of Beaver. The report notes a total showing 34.08 in the tally.
News reached Hansford Texas of Jack Truax's instant death in an auto crash near Guymon while his companion escaped with minor injuries. He previously lived in Forgan and was known locally. his family asks for sympathy.
The text critiques a state road project near Commissioner Mc Lain's farm arguing $5.00 spent was needed to shape the road, while $1.88 would suffice if a different, more practical route had been chosen. It notes the road runs along two sides of the farm and asks if other farmers are similarly served.
A brief note announces a collaboration titled Gain That Dose featuring Atet Rent and MO GUINIik with supporters Snes and Eps. The project promises a blend of electronic and hip hop elements and hints at forthcoming release plans and promotional activity.
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