29 Nov 1917
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1917
Page
1
A polished sales pitch promotes banking as perfectly safe and accessible. It contrasts right and wrong methods, urging customers to save in a trusted bank and withdraw funds with checks anytime. The message emphasizes security and convenience over discussing errors.
The Beaver County Chapter American Red Cross applauds a 77 gift raised by an Old Time Dance organized by Mrs J W Savage and W G Stranathan. Spangler Brothers lent the Globe building, music came from Niles Bowen Tracy and others, with Sheriff Couch Sinclair as floor managers and Crabtree Sauvage as cashiers.
The Food Administrator warns of a slick swindling scheme where a man preaches that the government will seize canned goods, followed by a confederate offering to buy at a low price. The government denies any confiscation or purchases and urges households to increase consumption of perishable products.
County Judge J A Spohn has consented to chair the Civilian Relief Committee of the Beaver County Red Cross Chapter to aid families of those called to service. Sophia Branch held a box social raising 223.70, with 196.70 from boxes, 14.00 in donations, and 13.00 in new memberships, signaling strong local support and rivalry among branches to boost Red Cross funds.
The Red Cross launches a Christmas drive December 17–24 to recruit 2337 Beaver County members toward a county goal of 15000000 nationwide. Campaign manager Rev. L L Shaw plans widespread canvassing, urging $1 memberships or greater. Remembrance cards offer donors a Christmas acknowledgment, with options to give for others and to mail names to Mrs EB Fickel for distribution.
Prof W Homer Hla directs Junior Red Cross aims in Beaver County to enroll all county schools. Superintendent Homer Hill agreed to lead. dues set at 26 cents per pupil or paid by schools with a school social to raise funds. Detailed information available from Prof Hill, Beaver.
A brief entry notes prioritizing potato crop care and feeding the population. It mentions sending more meat and wheat to our own and allied nations to support wartime needs and agriculture.
Oklahoma's food pledge receipts total 376000 with continued returns from rural districts. Officials expect enrollment to reach 100000. Social Hour club enjoyed a Red Cross sewing gathering at Mrs Clyde Green's country home Friday afternoon with refreshments served.
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