26 Sep 1918
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1918
Page
1
The passage argues it is easy to advise others on spending but hard to spend one's own. It promotes saving over spending, and encourages opening a bank account, adding to it regularly, and starting now, no matter how small. A bank account helps money grow and fosters wise saving habits.
Stockmen at the First Annual Beaver County Free Fair thank J W Steffen and assistant R P Brown for management and care of stock. County campaign drives urge clothing donations for Belgians with 1000 pounds goal Sept 23 30. Drop bundles at Phelps Bros garage.
A fragmented report notes a Beaver audience at Forgan last week for the Forgan Chautauqua with the Stan Company returning after a strong showing last year. Their programs were described as mighty good and well received.
Beaver Red Cross Branch workers are notified that work rooms will be open Henday Wednesday and Friday of the week starting Monday May 30. We now have up to date sewing and desire more workers to stay and work. If you come come prepared to work not to visit. Mrs Jennie Savage, Chairman.
Walter Probst and wife rejoice over the arrival of a fine ten pound daughter at their residence on 18th Street. Both mother and child are reported doing well.
The Beaver County Free Fair held last week aims to build a permanent organization. Despite heavy rains at Wichita Falls hindering Lieut Booth’s aviator arrival, the event drew public attendance without cost to attendees and earned praise for exhibits, stock, and planning. Breeders are urged to support future fairs as a countywide benefit and growth.
Annas Ira M. Hudson plans to depart with a companion after a three week visit in Arkansas. They will stay with a mother and two families, Mrs. Annie L. Tones and the Thomas and Tracy families.
The article notes American women physicians earning army commissions for exemplary surgical work under heavy bombardment at French fronts. It highlights Dr Finley as a model surgeon, Mrs Raymond Brown aiding hospital setup for gas patients, and three Suffrage Hospitals units in operation. It also urges home support to fund government securities and War Savings Stamps.
Beaver friends learn Bradley Ellis of 00d, long reported missing in action in France, has been heard from and is recovering from a wound. He expresses relief at avoiding capture by the enemy and notes he would rather be wounded than a prisoner in enemy hands.
The Herald editor and visiting relatives were entertained at Mia and Mrs. J. E. Spurrier’s home Monday evening. J. W. Webb travels to Kansas City and St. Joe to purchase for Beaver Mercantile. De H. Rush writes his son has safely arrived overseas and is glad to be on solid ground. Jessie Keith visited Texas county, while Tracy returned from Kansas City with goods for Long & Lawson garage. G. D. Rayburn family plans to depart Green Ridge Missouri after visiting the Thomas and Tracy households.
Mrs. Frank Maple directs county women’s work and calls branch directors to Friday and Saturday sessions to train on new garments. The Red Cross aims to keep materials on hand and notes government orders take priority. members to align with Army and Navy needs and not question orders.
Farmers and stockmen are notified that on October 23 and 1, 1918, Dr. J. W. Gatchell of New York City will conduct a school of instruction for Beaver. The event aims to share methods and practices for animal care and farm management.
The readable fragments describe a brief note about pest week at a scale rope event and related activity. No clear names, dates, or places are identified to confirm specifics. The item reads as a compact clipping.
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