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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
2
A fragment describes GripStill as weakening the body through stagnant blood and unhealthy secretions, suggesting a health impact. No clear event or人物 names, dates, or organizations are provided in the readable text.
An advertisement promoting Peruna as a tonic for grip aftereffects and catarrhal ailments. The copy emphasizes its reliability and family medicine appeal, noting it as a trusted remedy for difficult times and suggesting its preparation by The Peruna Company.
A dialogue unfolds with two lawyers debating the value of a will. The first asks what the outcome yielded, the second quips about a hundred and more, noting a round sum but suggesting the old man valued it higher. The exchange captures a humorous courtroom moment.
Itching burning skins and many skin conditions are claimed to be relieved by Cuticura Soup and Ointment. Free samples offered by sending to Cuticura Dept X Boston. Available at druggists and by mail. Soap 25, Ointment 25 and 50.
Popular Science Monthly describes a test for glucose in jelly and fruit preserves. Dissolve jelly in alcohol, filter the solids, cool, then add strong alcohol to form a dense white precipitate if glucose is present. The method notes a minor protein sediment possible and warns of adulteration for profit.
A fragmentary passage features a tease about suing a tailor for breach of promise over delayed trousers, humor about faults on foreheads, and a garbled line linking broad geia to a smile’s length, reflecting muddled OCR text.
A Methodist church survey shows 2,874 dry counties and 615 wet counties on January 1, 1918, marking a dry gain of 88 counties for 1917. It notes legislative wins in New Hampshire, Utah, Indiana, New Mexico, and shifts in Ohio, New Jersey, Kentucky, New York, and state actions shaping national prohibition. It cites Supreme Court upholding the Webb Kenyon act, Congress actions on DC, mail advertising bans, and wartime liquor controls, plus a proposed constitutional amendment for nationwide prohibition.
Joseph Havelock Wilson, head of the British Seamen's union, asserts 90 percent of British labor endorses Samuel Gompers' stance that the Huns must be driven from Belgium Serbia and adjacent territories. He says Gompers spoke for American labor and warns of government‑backed German socialist influence in labor circles.
William Jennings Bryan argues that prohibitory law enforcement hinges on electing officials who will enforce it. He warns against politicians who swear to uphold the Constitution while aiding liquor interests and suggests that strict enforcement remains essential even if illicit sales persist in byways.
A heated column argues the only way to raise city revenue is through licensing and taxation targeting saloons. It likens extracting funds to squeezing water from a sponge, claiming large sums flow from the public via saloon licenses and city fees. The piece accuses policymakers of extracting money from the poor to fund city expenses.
The New York Tribune notes that war efficiency ties liquor control to all belligerent nations and cites Congress restricting alcohol sales to soldiers and sailors. It argues for extending abstinence to the broader war economy, including industry and training camps.
A group of physicians signed a statement warning that drunkenness and even small amounts of liquor impair self control and increase the risk of venereal disease. They argue exhilaration and weakened restraint after drinking also endanger health and virtue.
Willard D Straight known as Lay Straight from Cornell days has enlisted in Cele Sem service and is now a major in the United States Reserve corps in charge of soldiers war insurance. He supervises the overseas branch ensuring proper insurance for forces during wartime hazards while tracing lineage to American fighting stock and early instructors in Tokyo.
Consuelo, duchess of Marlborough, is praised for her war effort from Liege to the present. Her Jewel Fund raised over 23000 in jewels and money in two months to support maternity and infant welfare centers. Her selfless work and severed social life during the war highlight her dedication and leadership.
General Ferdinand Foch, named supreme commander of British French and American armies on the western front, is noted for Basque roots and famed strategic prowess. He studied 1870 campaigns, warned of Germany’s rapid, premeditated aggression, and urged France to unite under a resolute, audacious leadership to resist a swift war of colossal scale.
A broker lauds Charles M Schwab’s handling of Bethlehem Steel claiming he has absolute control. He notes only three men hold sway: Charlie Schwab, Schwab himself, and a final unnamed ally. The dialogue highlights Schwab’s decisive leadership style.
From the Louisville Courier Journal a witty dialogue questions if a husband should sacrifice his social life for family. The piece pokes at socialites and the idea of principle for sale while noting sympathy needs capital. The exchange includes quips about matinee crowds dancing sets and bridge clubs.
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