28 Nov 1918
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1918
Page
1
Samuel Savell counsels to dam the stream of income by placing earnings in a bank and withdrawing as needed. The bank sanctions this advice and invites deposits to retard the flow of expenses. The prompt urges simple, costless testing of the method.
Mrs Mansfield has been critically ill for the past week with alarming condition, but is now much better.
Snow covered Beaver County with even fall and no drifting. Farmers report the precipitation provided a solid soaking for the wheat fields, aiding growth prospects.
Beaver residents mourn the death of Mrs. M Feinberg due to flu last week in Liberal Kansas. She was formerly in business in Beaver and was a sister of Hen Cooper, manager of the Feinberg store in town.
J W Cumbie proprietor of the Ozark hotel returned from Wichita Kansas where he had been seeking a new location He bought a hotel on north Law rence and will take control in November The Ozark house here has been sold to EB Still and is now run under his management.
A terse notice indicates a deadline on November 28 requiring fulfillment of a pledge. Details are unclear due to fragmented text but point to a contractual or civic obligation with a specified date.
Representatives from St Louis announce reasons for all Americans to join the American Red Cross during the December 16 to 23 membership drive. They cite supporting wounded soldiers, aiding in France and Belgium, and demonstrating national unity in war and peace through full participation.
A perusal of the paper’s columns this week reveals widespread flu reports across the area. Many cases are mentioned, with numerous updates and ongoing afflictions noted throughout the week.
The Hendley Nebraska community hears of illnesses and deaths affecting relatives of local residents. J. W. Bor of Hendley dies after illness, with his family receiving sympathy from Beaver City and area. The Bowker family also mourns a spouse after illness, while Beaver financial circles report flu cases at Bank of Beaver City and First National Bank, limiting staff and prompting coverage. Maple, bank president, returns to duties as workers recuperate.
A reader urges consistent support for a monthly loan to the government, pledging reliable help through Thanksgiving and beyond. The call emphasizes trust in the Secretary of the Treasury to count on steady backing.
The flu spreads rapidly as schools open, affecting nearly every family in Beaver. A large number of school children are out, with teachers Mrs Mattie Greyid and J B Parkina and Miss Davia among those afflicted. Most cases recover within a few days.
The Thanksgiving drive runs from November 24 to December 7 while flu illness spreads through the community. Maudie Maddox and Joe Holland face serious illness as county and home demonstrator staff travel to Oklahoma City and Tyrone for health and food administration matters. Geraldine Tackett, Mrs. Mansfeld, and Miss Nicholson return home recovering, with several relatives also affected.
A quirky ad note urges participation in a Thanksgiving drive with a playful nod to War Savings Stamp purchases. The message promotes the investment as sound and encourages trying it.
Beav er County supporters defend Steffen after libel claims tied to Red Cross work during the wartime drive. The piece lauds his sacrifices including unpaid campaigning time and a transfer of sales duties. It affirms Red Cross activities in Beaver County and pledges ongoing support until all locally serving or training soldiers are discharged.
Little Mins Gale Peckham among victims this week. Reola Mansfield arrived Saturday night from Kenefe summoned by her mother Mrs B M Mansfield. Reola, a pharmacist at Kenefic, J HM Shearer Old Reliable poultry and cream dealer, and two of his children are affected this week. The event disrupts shipments of McCurdy and Thanksgiving birds, threatening the holiday logistics.
A district 1 chairman expresses gratitude to John A. Spohn and Beaver County residents for patriotic support. He notes the county’s cooperation in the appeal and mentions a total of $7600 may be exceeded through contributions of time and money.
Government calls upon Beaver County residents to secure correct records of soldiers killed in action or died of disease. Parente and fi should ensure entries are properly recorded. Living south of the river report to Mr Frank Shockley in Beaver. those north report similarly. Beavers County Council of Defense signs the notice dated November 2.
Historic document proclaims a day of thanksgiving for blessings of the year. Governor Woodrow Wilson signs the proclamation with the Great Seal, noting the 8th day of November 1918 and urging church prayers and national gratitude.
Fragmentary notes report an evening worship at 7 30 with talks on what God make of man and a call for divine guidance. One speaker prays Lord touch and shape my life while another urges hands off. The excerpt hints at a planned program and a fundraising pledge drive.
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