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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1917
Page
9
The fragmentary text blends advertising rates with wartime politics and odd anecdotes. It notes rates upon application and a 1.00 year subscription, followed by varied remarks about war morale, censorship, and a peculiar theft incident involving a moneyed package and a fainted cashier. It ends mid thought about vacant lots and gardening despite enmity to weeds.
Citizens urge President and leaders to meet in April and reverse the prevailing order. They demand concrete action over politicking, hoping lawmakers will prove loyalty to the country and rise above idle rhetoric. If seen, they promise to thank and send them back.
The Herald urges Beaver residents to join a Clean Up and Paint Up campaign to improve yards, walks, and alleys. The editor cites personal practice of yard work as proof of the program’s value, noting neighbors were encouraged to begin similar projects and a spirit of rivalry could spur thorough effort.
A mixture of editorial fragments covers spring health, weather shifts, and patent medicine. It notes rising interest in a movement, urges continued Dr King’s New Discovery use for colds, references a large District Court attendance at the McNeil murder trial, and promotes Fahrenheit medicines as remedies for catarrh and constipation.
The Herald notes that its story on Mrs. Ben Hall of Balko raising chickens has circulated widely in many exchanges. It claims reprints promote the county and its people, inviting readers to share similar items for wider readership and regional promotion.
Hon Lawson adds brick addition to his abstract office this week to expand space and provide fireproof protection for records. The improvements reflect Beaver's optimistic business climate and enhance the building’s appearance and usefulness.
W C Shaw sustained a painful injury when the scaffold he worked on at the Lawson building gave way this morning. He fell on his left side, breaking the left arm just above the wrist and suffering bruises. Immediate care was given and no serious results are anticipated. Also listed are J W Steffen's public sale dates for March and April across several towns including Barker Rose Elwood Elmwood Gray Sophia Moon Balko and Lipscomb with buyers like Joe Jantz and Ed Vaughn.
The Hide-Wee Club met at Mrs. H N Lawson's home on Wednesday afternoon March 21 with ten members present. Guests included Mrs. Pruett Dinkson J M Whitaker Balke and B O Taylor Guymon a former member and press of the club. The program on Domestic Science spurred discussion on joining the State federation of women s clubs and steps were planned to federate if possible. Refreshments were served to close a pleasant and profitable afternoon.
A fine son was born to Mr and Mrs Thos P Braidwood Thursday last week March 2. The infant was christened Thomas P in honor of Grandpa Thos P wood, forming the fourth Thomas in the family. The parents and relatives are delighted with the new heir.
An old standard general strengthening tonic advertised to drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the system for adults and children. Mc.
The B 1.8 Glee Club girls were taken to Gate Saturday by director Mrs Homer Hill. They performed in the school auditorium before a large crowd that praised the entertainment. J W Webb HP Reverend W TY Quinn L L Shaw and Miss Maude O Thomas provided transport by auto.
A.C. Daley returned from his Balko area farm last week with material for a new house. Farmers, taking advantage of the weather that halts work in the fields, are improving and building. A practical move amid favorable conditions.
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