Missouri treasury shows largest balance in years
Missouri Treasurer George H. Middlekamp reports a March 81 balance of 7.09 million dollars, the largest in years, with February at 6.43 million. Receipts last month were 698 thousand. disbursements 36.8 thousand, while 2 million borrowed from St. Louis banks is not in the general fund.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Gardner
George H. Middlekamp
St. Louis
Middlekamp
General Revenue
New Missouri Penitentiary Board Delays Warden Appointment
The new board of managers led by Acting Warden William R. Painter J Kelly Pool and Henry Andrae will not appoint a warden for at least two years and likely not then Gov Gardner approves. The board will rent a Callaway county farm for two years to test convict labor in farming vegetables for penal institutions. Painter will continue as de facto warden saving the state about 3000 dollars yearly.
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William R. Painter
J. Kelly Pool
Centralia
Henry Andrae
Painter
Gordon sues St. Louis Post Dispatch for libel
John P. Gordon former state auditor sues the St. Louis Post-Dispatch in the capital circuit court for 50000 claiming libel over a cartoon published October 7 last year ahead of the general election. Enright named state bank commissioner succeeding J T Mitchell with changes expected in staff and field force.
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John P. Gordon
St. Louis Post- Dispatch
Gordon
Enright
Col. C. F. Enright
St. Joseph
Gov. Gardner
J. T. Mitchell
Columbia
Farmers Hold Key to U S War Effort Says Dean Mumford
Dean F B Mumford of the University of Missouri urges farmers to boost food production as the last line of defense in war. He warns high prices and calls for expanding acreage, fertilizers, tested seeds, and silos to raise yields across all crops and meet a potential global famine. He notes colleges of agriculture will provide free guidance nationwide.
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United States
Dean F. B. Mumford
College of Agriculture
University of Missouri
Dean Mumford
Colleges of Agriculture
State Colleges of Agriculture
Farmers of America
Foundling Charles Dorrance denied claim to $200000 Mo estate
In St Louis federal court Judge Pollock ruled Charles Francis Dorrance of Dodson Missouri is not Emma Dorrance’s son and thus not heir to the $200000 estate of Col. Charles Dorrance of Wilkes Barre. Three Kansas City physicians supported the finding he was not born to Emma Dorrance.
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Charles F. Dorrance
Dodson, Mo
Emma M Dorrance
Federal District Court
St. Louis
John C. Pollock
Kansas
John Dorrance
Emma Dorrance
J. Ford Dorrance
B. F. Dorrance
Pennsylvania
Charles Dorrance
C. F. Dorrance
John
Pollock
Kansas City
Dorrance
Charles Francis Dorrance
Chariton County
May Pay More for Water Rates Questioned
Springfield Water Company served notice on the city commissioners that a heavy increase in water rates would be requested as negotiations for a new contract began.
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Springfield Water Company
Kings Highway Association Formed Planned Meeting in Sikeston
Representatives of commercial clubs from towns on or near the Kings Highway will meet in Sikeston soon to organize formally the Kings Highway Association and coordinate development.
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Kings Highway
Sikeston
Kings Highway Association
Collie Saves Cat From Fire at Kansas State College
A Scotch collie barked to raise the alarm during a fire at Kansas State Agricultural College. The dog’s action is believed to have saved about $10,000 worth of cattle housed in sheds and pens for experiments, marking a repeat act of fire heroism within months.
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Kansas State Agricultural College
Four Legged Chick Hatches on Springfield Farm
Mrs. Allen Cherry of a Springfield area farm reports a baby chick hatched in an incubator with four perfectly formed legs. The unusual bird draws curiosity from neighbors.
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Allen Cherry
Springfield
Smokeless Powder Claim Shocks Hannibal Railroad Man
Earl Smith announced discovery of a smokeless explosive claimed to be three times stronger than any powder. He says it can be made for twelve cents a pound from three chemicals and will be offered to the United States. Physician Dr. O N Carter died suddenly in his Republic office at 45 of apoplexy.
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Earl Smith
Hannibal
United States
O. N. Carter
Republic
Farm wardrobe plan pins cost at ninety dollars a year
The Missouri College of Agriculture urges advance planning for a farm wife or daughter wardrobe. Mary E Robinson finds a nine dress and three hat kit costs about 88.60, reducible to 71.22 with self sewing, plus two hats and a farm hat, a woolen cap, coats, aprons, shoes, stockings, underwear, petticoats, tights, nightgowns, and sundries listed to cover two years of wear.
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Mary E. Robinson
Missouri College of Agriculture
Faith's Paradox: The double edge of belief and duty
Rabbi Joel Blau explains faith as both weakness and strength. Faith pleads with God yet challenges the divine will, insisting God needs human effort, love, and courage to fulfill his purposes. The paradox affirms human responsibility within divine indifference and ends with the assertion that God and man share room in creation.
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God
Rabbi Joel Blau
Congregation B’nai Jeshurun
New York
Missouri Pacific workers join navy yards service in Philadelphia
Twenty seven boiler makers and helpers from Sedalia Missouri Pacific shops travel by special coach to Philadelphia to enter service with the United States government at the navy yards.
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Missouri Pacific
Sedalia
Philadelphia
United States Government
Navy Yards
North Cross State Highway Association Formed at Moberly
Delegates from eight counties attended the formation of the North Cross State Highway Association in Moberly. H Frank Holman of Moberly was elected president.
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North Cross State Highway Association
Moberly
H. Frank Holman
Raise Flag at Malta Bend During Patriotism Rally
Malta Bend in Sa line county publicly showed patriotism with a large flag raised on a seventy foot pole at the main street corner. At 3 pm Old Glory waved as businesses decorated and citizens wore flags, cars also adorned as the town displayed unprecedented enthusiasm.
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Malta Bend
Saline County
Springfield Doctor Blair Dies at 79
Dr. S T Blair, aged 79, died in Springfield from hardening of the arteries. He was the father of Judge James T Blair of the Missouri Supreme Court.
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Springfield
S. T. Blair
James T. Blair
Missouri Supreme Court
School allows holiday for 900 students after demonstration
School authorities announced that 900 high school students who declared a holiday without faculty sanction would not be disciplined. The holiday followed a patriotic demonstration when students abandoned classes and paraded the streets.
Aviators of St. Louis Offer Immediate War Service
Albert Bond Lambert says 125 aviators affiliated with the St. Louis Aero Club have offered their services to the government. The trained men are ready for immediate front service once instructed in the military information they need.
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St. Louis
St. Louis Aero Club
Albert Bond Lambert
Journalist to Japan Edwin King to Tokio editor post
Frank H. King, editor of the Daily Missourian and senior at Missouri School of Journalism, accepts an editorial position with the Japan Advertiser in Tokyo. He will sail for the Orient in June.
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M. A
Japan
Frank H. King
Daily Missourian
Missouri School of Journalism
The
Japan Advertiser
Tokio
Orient
Shorthorn Sale At Aurora Sees Strong Bids
Twenty one head of Shorthorn cattle offered at the Southwest Shorthorn Breeders Association sale in Aurora attracted solid competition. The lot averaged about 265 dollars per head with top bids rising for the best animals.
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Aurora
Southwest
Blessed Be Drudgery A Ruth Davenport Reflection
In a reflective passage Ruth Davenport argues that hardship and routine labor can crystallize grief into achievement. She notes how daily chores, childcare, and mundane tasks offer refuge, while the tender angel of forgetfulness provides comfort to anguished souls.
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Tennyson
Ruth Davenport
Deadly Self Consciousness
A reflection on longing for divine and human love, and the struggle to express affection amid shyness. The speaker describes a restless inner battle between a reserved, conventional self and a freer, spiritual self striving to reveal genuine warmth.
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Benee
Not the Same A Humorous Exchange on Married Life
Mr Neverwed asks if his wife treats him the same after marriage. Mr Peck answers that before marriage she would refuse to speak when displeased, implying changes in behavior after the wedding.
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Mr. Neverwed
Mr. Peck
Cuticura Free Samples Ad for Baby Skin Care
Promotes free Cuticura Soap and Ointment samples by mail with a booklet. Claims quick relief for itching and rashes in babies. Encourages exclusive use to keep skin clear and references postal address Cuticura Dept. L Boston for postcard requests. Sold widely.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Women taxi drivers rise in England
In England a new trend shows female taxi drivers entering the profession challenging stereotypes. The report notes growing numbers, shifting public reception, and potential impacts on service norms and gender roles.
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England
A Philosophic Comment on Wealth and Happiness
A philosophic person argues that wealth does not guarantee happiness. A casual observer counters that money often fuels envy more than joy, even when a cheerful appearance masks discomfort.
Green's August Flower Promises Relief for Digestive Ailments
An advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a remedy for illnesses from a disordered stomach and inactive liver. It claims to ease sick headache constipation sour stomach and indigestion by gently laxing and cleansing the digestive tract and stimulating bile production. Two doses allegedly relieve symptoms and the product is said to have been used for fifty years in the United States and other countries.
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United States
Limit of His Capacity in a Quip of Spank Jones
Spank says Jones told him today that he is not drinking any more. Spank replies that he does not see how Jones could accomplish that given the limits of his capacity.
To Prevent Old Age Coming Too Soon!
An old age prevention ad extols Dr Pierce's Anuric as a kidney filter aid. It promises long life by drinking water and taking Anuric double strength after noting backache, scanty urine, rheumatic pains, and fatigue. It claims strong dissolution of uric acid like hot water dissolves sugar.
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Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
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