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23 May 1918
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
1
It is easier to tell others how to spend but harder to spend one’s own money. Add to your savings regularly and you will be surprised at growth. Begin now, regardless of amount.
A Beaver notice proclaims Tuesday June 11 as Clean Up Day. City Marshal Tedder warns that all premises must be cleaned to sanitary condition or the city will clear rubbish at the owner’s expense. Unclean streets and alleys are not tolerated. health requires disposal of rubbish and trash.
An ad notes that Tiya Mromo Quinine is better than ordinary tonics for E. W. Grove’s signature, claiming tonic and laxative effects. The brief copy emphasizes superiority and benefits with a price reference of two cents. The fragmentary line hints at medicinal branding and a local commerce context.
Do you enjoy life A man in good physical condition may enjoy meals while the bilious and dyspeptic are dispondent This unnecessary feeling can be fixed A few doses of Chamberlains ae to tone up the stomach improve digestion and regulate the bowels Try it Piles cured in 6 to 14 days Sour will refund money if Piles fails to cure any case
Decoration Day to be observed with cemetery decor at 1 o elock, children to bring tokens for graves, and a memorial program at the Baptist church. Speakers to honor Civil War veterans and living heroes, urging public attendance and remembrance across generations.
Memorial services will be held Sunday morning May 26 at 11 oclock at the Methodist church. Rev W B Leonard pastor of the Presbyterian church will deliver the address to the Old Soldiers. Special music will be provided.
Announcement in this issue cites the Beaver Oklahoma event on Monday May 37 for the Second War Fund Drive. J Enaar is in charge with all receipts aiding the War Fund. speakers parade dance banquet and other features promised. registrants listed for entrainment on May 21 1918 to support the Red Cross.
The Herald reports its office closed to support the Second Red Cross War Fund week, with "The Flying Squadron" printing scraps to aid the drive. Editors urge readers to donate, denounce pro-German sentiment, and note the fund ends Monday amid a town-wide demonstration. Leota Thomas has pneumonia but is improving.
Arthur G Sutton of Alva announces candidacy for Judge of the 19th Judicial District. Born in Indiana, educated at Drake University and Iowa College of Law, he practiced in Des Moines before moving to Alva in 1905. He notes the race is a sacrifice to public service and aims for fair, impartial administration of justice.
This week the Republican Howard M. Drake of Dombey announces his candidacy for State Senator from the district. Drake has served as the county's representative in the legislature and emphasizes his record, homestead, and dedication to local interests, pledging to represent the district in a fair and capable manner.
A damaged wartime advertisement urges readers to donate to the Red Cross, arguing that a dollar helps save American lives and pressure the Kaiser. It contrasts support with refusal and stresses national duty, urging subscriptions and larger donations amid wartime strain.
A mother writes from the front lines praising the Red Cross for supplying medicines vaccines and hospital materials to troops in France. She notes rapid delivery within days and questions whether Ball Cross workers are treated as traitors or patriots for supporting the war effort.
A government extension message from A Wilson promotes planting sorghum varieties such as Dwarf kafir and Dwarf mile to boost state crops. It lists Clinton Oklahoma seed prices and ordering details, urging growers not to rely on unknown quality seed and offering shipments in two bushels.
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