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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1918
Page
4
Beaver resident Miss Jessie Reith announces a Democratic bid for the court clerk position. Details on her platform or campaign events are not provided in the fragment.
Beavers and Beaver County friends regret the departure of Rev L L Shaw and his wife as he accepts the pastorate at the First Christian church in Weatherford Texas. After seven years in Beaver he preached farewell and union services were held. A Monday reception honored the couple and they were given a gift of money. They leave with deep affection from congregation and townspeople who promise a welcome return.
At a Beaver gathering Attorney Wells delivered a forceful address criticizing antiwar isolationist rhetoric. He invoked World War I tensions, praised Belgium’s suffering, and praised Red Cross leadership while urging unity and sacrifice for the Allied cause. The report notes Herbert Hooper’s speeches at the state publicity directors meeting and Belgium’s atrocities highlighting the stakes of national duty.
Thos. H. Whitenhunt of Gary was among the oat town callers in the county rent day report yesterday.
At the W. S. meeting in Forgan on Friday, L. H. Kuleht spoke as a French soldier. The crowd responded strongly and more than $10,000 worth of Thrift and War Savings Stamps were sold, with several thousand added in the following days.
Nephew of The Herald editor writes from Camp Jackson South Carolina March 4 1918 about army life delays moving orders officers field training and vaccination chatter. He contrasts home and front experiences noting drills gas masks trenches and night maneuvers while reflecting on war’s permanence and military preparedness and expresses mixed sentiment toward religious groups and friends.
An appeal urges readers to contribute to the soldiers tobacco fund. It notes some still contribute while funds arrive slowly and asks whether the reader has donated or has a “two bite” to spare for a Sanule who has given repeatedly. Contributions can be sent or handed to the Herald for prompt forwarding.
The Beaver Entre Nous Musical Club staged His Sweeten and Her Sweethearts at Beaver recently and repeated in Forgan Thursday night to aid the Forgan Red Crane Branch. A crowded house netted $120 for the branch.
The Denver Branch of A RC acknowledges debt to H D Triax of Triax Hardware for donating a brand new sewing machine. He delivered it to their work room last week and granted free use of it for the duration of the war.
A dated receipt list thanks subscribers and records renewals and donations. Names and towns across Oklahoma and Texas appear, including Beaver, Gate, Forgan, Logan, Elmwood, Riverside, Knowles, and Kiowa, with notes on renewals and transaction details. The piece notes gratitude for remittances and credits to accounts and mentions local officials and the Red Cross chapter.
A wartime appeal urges Americans to buy War Savings Stamps to show national support and unity. The speaker stresses that widespread purchases prove the public backs the war and signals resolve against the Teutons.
A last week Glasier report describes The Iron Hand play at Lakemp for Red Cross, funds split 60 50 between Lakemp and Gladive branches, about 25 dollars per branch. It recalls Mies Ailed Ray tail part injured when thrown from a car struck by barbed wire.
Holland of Halu, agent for Singer sewing machines, left a new finger at the Red Cross headquarters in Ute county for a week’s use and inspection by workers. He is donating the machine for use there.
The work room of Beaver Branch AWK. C. was moved to the hospital room in the McKips building. Frank McKillips donated the use of the rooms, making splendid facilities for workers. The generous offer was highly appreciated by Mr. McKillips and supporters of the project.
The Beaver County and Red Cross Chapter called for old clothing for Belgian refugees with a one week collection period. The Biden-Wee club led by president Mrs. W. F. Carson organized the drive and sent a large shipment this week. No further calls are planned now. donors with excess clothing should hold until another request.
The Clear Lake Red Cross branch advances sewing and knitting efforts as members plan to serve lunch at Newton Pickett's during a sale on the 26th. Beaver event last Saturday drew strong turnout with officers present except J. B. Lane who missed due to timely notice. They delivered finished goods and expect more supplies soon after their successful pie supper last week.
County Treasurer Brown reports a knitted flag by Mrs. A Burch near Floris sold this week for 125 dollars to benefit the Red Cross. The Floris branch received the flag and proceeds while boosters paid the cost of yarn and labor. The sale may repeat later as a planned fundraiser with the flag returning to sale for Red Cross aid.
Sunset Branch of the American Red Cross held a sale on March 16 with donations including a calf, seed, pigs, chickens and a quilt. Proceeds totaled 274.65 with juniors adding 20.20. a lunch sale on March 22 brought 95.06 and other items added 22.75. The drive supports wounded soldiers in base and field hospitals and finished hospital garments numbered 141 pieces.
These tablets are intended especially for disorders of the stomach, liver and bowels. If you are troubled with heartburn indigestion or constipation they will do you good.
M A Shuler of Ring Valley Farm near Gray plans a pig donation to raise funds for the Red Cross. Breeders are urged to attend the sale to boost contributions and gain public notice. The pig will be auctioned with buyers donating back to Red Cross for resale. Watch for sale date and location details.
Beaver enforces an ordinance prohibiting poultry running at large. Owners must comply or face penalties. The notice cites Tedder as author and mentions enforcement actions for violators.
The Herald highlights Mise Jeanie Keith as a capable Democratic candidate for court clerk. Born in the Beaver county area now Texas county, she has served as deputy clerk and stenographer for Leofbourran Rizley and Dickson & Dickson, with strong experience and efficiency. The piece urges support for a qualified, industrious young woman. Also notes a consumer ad for LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN digestive laxative.
Local residents held a Red Cross gathering at Mrs L T Daily’s home for relief work and a dinner. Several couples and individuals traveled to nearby towns including Knowles Forgan and Beaver during the week. Roy K Wilcox visited Beaver late in the week as the community notes wartime food card concerns and praises overall participation to aid national efforts.
Mrs J W Oyler, in critical condition after paralysis, died Wednesday morning March 7. She leaves her husband A McClelland and daughter from Beaver to mourn her death. Funeral services were held and interment in the Be cemetery.
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