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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1918
Page
4
In a 1918 correspondence from France Seth Skinner recounts frontline duties near Chateau Thierry, shell fire, and a German bombardment close by. He praises American and French resilience, notes daily rations and a rare French village stay with a schoolteacher family, and contrasts U S. and French life while hoping for a swift war end.
Harold Loofbourrow came back Friday from Norman driving a Studebaker. Judge and Mrs arrow and son Bernard visited Sunday. Beaver friends are saddened by Bernard’s illness but glad he is recovering. Mr Loofbourrow also was ill with the flu after Norman trip but escaped with a slight ailment.
W W A Thompson of Tussallville and his son visited recently to manage land interests. The pair, noted contractors who worked on the Moraga project, were among those called to entrain Monday for training camp.
Mrs W H Gilliland visited from May as a guest at the home of Mrs J B Spurrier during the past week.
A 1918 Red Cross letter to Mrs Knowles at Camp Bowie Texas expresses condolences for Walter M Fox who died at Base Hospital. It notes doctors and nurses did all possible but illness proved swift and honors his service though he never reached the front. The note suggests seeking Relief Division help and praises his patriotism as worthy of the roll of those who died for their country.
Mrs. D. M. Mad of Nye paid a Beaver visit Friday. Mrs. Mackey has sold the Mackey ranch holdings on the Cimarron and must give it up due to lack of help. She plans to reside at Plains, Kansas, for her riding at that place, later moving to California.
Fred Taintor a banker and rancher with large holdings in the eastern county and bank interests at Englewood and Wichita Kansas traveled over last week. He visited longtime friends and conducted business during the trip.
A fragmented ad blurs product claims for Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic noting supposed energy boosts and purity. The text mentions taste and pricing hints but is incomplete and hard to verify.
Walter M. Fox born June 0 1894 in Chica Miloios died at On at bane hospital Camp Texas October 13 buried Knowlens Oklahoma October 17 1918. Lewie Henry Douglas born November 11 1904 in Christian county Minnesota moved Beaver county Oklahoma October 1906 died October 11 1918 at Fort Ogelthorpe Georgia buried Caleyville cemetery October 18 1918. Rev J L Wells presided at Knowles. Rosa Wells wife of Guy Wells Knowles died October 13 1918 in Woodward cemetery.
Wade Hampton Reynolds born December 20 1894 in Effingham County Illinois died October 1918 aboard the U S S Solace near the Atlantic Ocean while serving as a fireman on the Kentucky and Solace. He served in the U S Navy after enlisting in Kansas City Missouri and had homesteaded in Colorado and Nebraska before settling with his parents in Oklahoma. He leaves his father James Albert Reynolds mother Florence Butcher, siblings and many relatives.
Acknowledges kindness shown during bereavement of their son and brother. Thanks Beaver Quartette for flowers and those who helped, including editor of the Herald. Notes flu-related rushes with few staff, and mentions Mrs HL Block leaving for Coffeyville Kansas to visit daughter Mrs P F Carroll and other relatives.
A brief health ad claims piles can be cured in six to fourteen days using a new panlike treatment. It promises quick relief and improved health with minimal side effects, urging readers to try the method advertised.
Examinations concluded for the first six weeks and regular lessons resume. Prof Lenney is ill and unable to meet classes. Francia Carson enters High School this week. Basketball teams lost to Gate High School 26 to 10 but girls beat Gate 60 to 10 with next games scheduled. Military drill and a hike to Loofbourrou’s are reported with Major Tenney in charge and supper prepared on return.
A local election item promotes a candidate described as a home figure. The note highlights commitment to home concerns and steady leadership. No additional names or dates are provided.
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