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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1917
Page
7
A garbled, period dialogue shows a stern father questioning a son about property damage as a distant front line metaphor and misfired slang. The scene references a harsh household dynamic, wartime atmosphere, and a confession by the boy amid chaos.
From the Marrikon area, an Inntriie ctor of the Ninth division asks if a controllable autonomous horse could start stop and glide with a steering wheel. Ralph Lockwood of Indianapolis questions feasibility amid concerns about control and safety of the automonites.
A mid article on soldier health stresses careful foot care and cleanliness to prevent illness while marching. It warns against drinking greedily from canteens and urges proper footwear, rest, and shelter. Also notes discipline, camp sanitation, and mosquito control to maintain unit readiness.
A historical piece explains the new soldier’s place in a squad and his duty to share rights and privileges. It warns that failure to conform leads to discipline and collective scrutiny, with the squad enforcing orderly behavior and shared labor.
The article explains insignia for noncommissioned and commissioned officers, including chevrons for corporal and sergeant ranks, and silver bars for lieutenants and captains. It notes branch colors for infantry blue, cavalry yellow, and artillery red guidons with unit identifiers.
A fragment depicts obeah men as mercenary healers using bones, needles, talc, powders, and magic symbols to cure mind and body ailments for pay. The account accuses them of exploiting clients and trading favors, with warnings about their alleged connections to harmful poisons and superstitions.
The article defines cyclones and tornadoes, noting a West Indies cyclone that struck Galveston. It describes debris whirling along roads as tornado like and recalls trains lifted from tracks by wind. Meteorologists corroborate these accounts with dramatic examples of wind damage.
The article praises stucco bungalows as attractive and practical, noting low roofs and shallow eaves, with designs featuring pergola canopies and vines. It discusses bungalow popularity nationwide, especially near ground level with steps and vine growth, and mentions window styles and roof options.
Minneapolis street lamp shows a small red light to aid motorists at night. The overhead lamps feature four white lights on cross arms and a large red lamp signaling cars to keep right when passing.
An old column parodies cosmetic pitches and social gala planning with saucy humor. It mocks imitation hair tonics and party favors while referencing a Red Cross ball and fashionable attire. The piece blends product jabs with light social commentary.
An OCR damaged ad touts a soap claiming cleansing purity for hands and soothing properties. It mentions free samples with a book and broad availability, though much of the text is garbled and difficult to decipher.
The chamber of commerce outlines a comprehensive municipal survey aimed at improving efficiency, services, and governance. It argues a well run city attracts investment, offers moderate costs, and enhances business appeal amid competition from other municipalities.
In a Southern Woman’s Magazine passage, citizens imagine mobilizing against microbes and dust, praising preservation of life and the collective effort to defend the nation. The piece extols practical virtue over killing, urging modest but earnest preparations.
Fragmentary ad style copy promotes a hair darkening product claiming youthfulness and a lighter appearance. Readable text mentions a brand tone and promotional claim but lacks complete details or addresses.
An advertised remedy claims to aid kidneys liver and bladder with Swamp Root. The ad promises testimonials and a booklet of information and urges readers to write or visit retailers. It mentions Dr Kinier Co and offers a bottle for a dollar plus a promotional note about beauty and vitality themes.
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