04 Oct 1917
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1917
Page
1
The Herald notes rising costs for paper, machinery, and labor over two years and announces a subscription price increase to 2.00 per year. Readers inside the county may cancel. outside county renewals paused until January 1918 unless prepaid. The paper asserts readers will support a higher rate.
The Herald documents the call to the color for a Tro y Lee Tif Calbert Baker MOLE BOYS and a long list of names summoned to the mobilisation camp at Camp Travis San Antonio Texas this week. It notes temporary excuses for two men due to illness and reports the death of Mrs Griffy with funeral details and condolences.
Records show draft examinees listed by name with statuses including Physically Fit and various exemptions claimed. Names include George Harold Mills Logan Ralph R Willigas Robert Lee McLain Clyde W Snitherman Keowles Glenn Clark Mavity Jobo Meadow Harry W McNolty Walter R Rogers Forgan Earl Stanley Wilson Andrew Beott Bove John Benger Ernest Davie Jos M Burgos Roderick Austin Rainey John Barrie White Robert Franklin Wells Knowles Alonzo E Haskell Adolphes Marion Smal Clifford Wm McKean Trewin Ray Young George B Peterson Zelma Ruben A Parker Beaver Thos Kimier Lagua Royal George Landers Leo Anges Pobes Thos Jeferses Beishtes Fred Henry Kamp Laverns.
George G Morris son of Mr and Mrs Morris of near Beaver and brother of Mrs F C Stevens and Mrs Elis Jordan in training as an aviator at Mineola Long Island died October 2 from injuries after being struck by an automobile near the aviation camp. He owned an aeroplane and had flown it several times. The funeral is set for Hydro Friday October 5 with heavy local turnout. The community expresses sympathy as more local families bear the costs of war service and loss.
Readers pen a sharp opinion on the Rozitt Music Makers first Lyceum show calling it punk and unsuitable for the Midland Lyceum Company. They urge notice and hope subsequent numbers improve.
Students and faculty at Deere Bit Bahoe show strong community spirit this week as the school demonstrates unity and dedication under school leadership. The event highlights teamwork and collective effort by students and staff alike.
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