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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1917
Page
3
A clergyman's wife asks improper questions amid memories of home. A park scene debate emerges about a missing husband and ongoing life. An advertisement warns BOAP IS STRONGLY ALKALINE for scalp care, promoting Le Creole Hair Dressing at $1.00.
A fourteen year old schoolgirl, Mattie Lee Hudsbeth of Douglas, Aziz, married soldier David Eugene Henry of Spring Texas, a Twenty second Infantryman stationed at Port Hamilton. The bride’s mother plans to join him overseas while the girl remains in Brooklyn to finish school. A second item tells of two Canadian regiment youths promised five shillings per German kill, ending with a jest about luck in war.
A detailed guide explains squad and company organization for new soldiers. It covers squad attachment, platoon structure, and the roles of sergeants and officers, outline of peace and war strength, and the drill sequence from counting off to formation and alignment.
The text describes forming a company in double rank with tallest men right, arranging by height at the bugle call. The first sergeant positions ahead of center, the frat sergeant commands Wall In, and the right guide places itself at the right end. Squads align behind the right guide, overseen by sergeants after the report and inspection of arms.
A fragment discusses sailor tint fashions, dotted silks, and coordinating outfits with blue and white tones. It notes the sailor style pairs with various garments like serges and sports cloths, while warning white effects may dominate or clash.
The passage explains how a new soldier learns to apply squad drill to company maneuvers. It details moving from a column of squads to a four abreast formation, the command Squads right, and the sequence to align the company front while maintaining precise timing.
A Chicago man was arrested for leading a double life, trading by day and robbing by night. The article notes limited details about his robberies and questions how his double life began.
An ad touts La Creole Hair Dressing as a solution for grey streaks or brittle hair, claiming it will restore former beauty. The product is priced at $1.00 and targeted at women seeking smoother, healthier looking hair.
The excerpt presents a tense exchange about unhappiness and suspicion as a wife questions her husband’s whereabouts. It notes that many wives feel uncertain where their husbands are, while suggesting the husband does not even attempt to reassure her.
A brief ad touts Cuticura Soap followed by Cuticura Ointment as fast acting for eczema, itching, and irritations. Free samples via mail request to Cuticura Dept, Boston, with address, and claims wide availability. Nonsensical quotes appear as garbled OCR artifacts.
A curious old advert claims that a tonic called Old Standard Grovies tastes tasteless and powers up the system with iron. The narrator insists the formula is on every label as a proven remedy, promising malaria be driven out and strength built. The dialog hints at a sly recruitment plot involving Haitians and a man named Ton.
An OCR fragment presents a humorous or sensational ad line promising youth reversal by darkening hair with La Creole Hair Dressing Adv. No Chance. It includes a remark about uninterrupted reading and a wife’s Evening routine, lacking clear context or complete details.
A child dialogue describes a doctor and family routine, mentioning a girl, boy, and mother. A nurse or parent discusses fees and daily care, while Doris visits a litter of puppies and questions Emmy Lou's pups. The piece blends whimsical dialogue with a product reference to La Cre ak Dressing and a price.
Fragmentary line reads like garbled OCR with unclear names and phrases. The readable segment hints at a personal dispute or humorous aside but lacks coherent events, dates, or identifiable entities to substantiate a clear news item. No verifiable outcome or public matter is present for a proper card.
In a brief dialogue, a man asks a woman to marry him and another person comments on the meaning of the picture. The artist title is visible on a card at the bottom reading Sold.
Extract presents a snippet from a 19th century periodical showing Mulford and Sulford discussing marriage and parenthood. Mulford notes his wife’s leisure time and lack of training while Sulford mentions their children and a playful remark about growth. The exchange reflects social mores and gender roles of the era.
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