31 Oct 1918
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1918
Page
1
A quoted speaker chides a young man for spending, urging him to dam the stream of income by depositing earnings in a bank and drawing as needed. The bank endorses the idea, promoting deposits to slow expenditure at no cost to the saver.
Gaymon Herald Republican endorses Cimarron County judge M W Pugh for state senate. Letter touts his honesty, integrity, and long record from statehood to present. Writer praises cross party respect and projects easy victory for Pugh in the senatorial race.
A fragmentary message to Beaver County voters outlines candidacy details, noting residence in Forgan and affiliations with local bank and vestige work. The text appears as an incomplete campaign note lacking full name, office, and dates.
W L Hasson, Republican nominee for County Superintendent, appeals to Beaver County voters citing 18 years in school work and a duty bound to improve roads and finances, asking for support and promising efficient office administration.
Harold Loofbourrow son of Judge and Mrs R H Loofbourrow leaves last week for Leon Springs Texas to enter the O T C and make good. Best wishes go with him and Beaver will be glad to hear of his success.
Informal wartime plea urging overdue subscribers to pay in advance to avoid loss of Herald delivery after November 7. Emphasizes legal credit limits and paper shortages, warns of suspension, and notes some responses have come in while many still owe. Calls for prompt payment by November 1 to ensure continued service.
J W Oteffen Republican nominee for Representative issues a brief appeal to voters. He cites a rush of public sales, the Flu epidemic, rain and ban on gatherings as reasons he could not meet voters in person. He pledges fair honest representation and cooperation for Bemver and Harper counties, asking for support next Tuesday.
Moisture finally arrives Saturday through Sunday improving pastures and soil. Farmers look for a better wheat crop next year and weigh political endorsements amid drought relief concerns. The brief notes weather impact and local sentiment on state politics.
Stacy Wells argues that the value of his election hinges on local respect for his integrity, not party allegiance. He notes carrying every precinct in the county with strong past support and asks voters to judge by ability and character rather than politics.
President Wilson and Oklahoma delegation urge voters to back the woman suffrage amendment on November 5. Messages from Washington relay the call for justice and equal government participation for women, backed by Senator Owen and Representatives Chandler Hastings and others. Also notes Mrs Weir ill with a stroke.
A local newspaper urges voters to re-elect Jim Couch as sheriff, praising his record of economy and fearless, fair enforcement. It calls for support and voting on November 5th.
The Beaver community mourns the death of Miss Black Dehenza, a former teacher from the Beaver schools and Stillwater visitor, who died of influenza in Budwater. She served two years in Beaver and taught at Stillwater, leaving behind devoted colleagues and a family bearing recent losses. Burial was at Camargo, with Mr. and Mrs. Laughlin in Beaver attending.
Disclosures reveal motives of personal grievance among those who spread yellow paint to disrupt train en route on the 21st. Accusations and resentment against some involved appear to have prompted actions by the leaders, drawing criticism for unjustified behavior.
A wary note warns voters about last minute campaigns and cheap tactics used by rivals. The text urges voters to reject smear methods and support honest candidates, calling for vigilant voting at the polls.
A reflection on how accumulating $1000 marks financial success and earns respect, noting that opening a bank account can be a turning point for a young man's career, moving him from precarious finances to a foundation for credit and business credibility.
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