Missouri News Nuggets Breathes of Trials and Discoveries
Multiple Missouri items report a 60 year old farmer Westerfield acquitted after self defense in a murder case tied to a debtor dispute. A 25 pound turkey is sent to the White House from Penitentiary Farm. Fatal saw accident near Paris and a duck blind death in Horton are noted along with a hotel lease signing and university religious statistics. Further pieces include a Golden Anniversary in Lancaster, a Macon suit for damages, and MO riverbank banker Dickinson found dead. Boom in Veaubleau due to lead discovery draws miners and visitors.
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Jefferson City
Baker
Coolidge
White House
Penitentiary Farm No. 8
Algoa
Cole County
Paris
J. O. Vance
Vance
Clarencé Johnson
Auxyasse
Kansas City
John D. Seitz
Horton
Seitz
F. Wilmoth
Wilmoth
Sedalia
John S. Sweet
Kansan
Capitol
Topeka
Kan
Osage
Arkansas City
Bothwell
Fourth Street
Ohio Avenue
Charles B. Yeater
Bothwell Hotel Company
Columbia
Methodist Church
University of Missouri
Albert Schellenberger
Schellenberger
Lancaster
J. H. Spears
Greentop
Macon
Albert Downey
City of
Veaubleau
Hickory County
Ozark Hills
Fulton
James A. Dickinson
Farmers’ Bank
Mokane
Missouri River
Callaway County
Hungry Man with One Leg Ends Life by Train
Malcolm Norris, 21, a street beggar in San Francisco, used his wooden leg as an asset but after binding a tourniquet above his knee he placed his remaining leg on a railroad track. He died three hours later, stating that legs might not matter where he was going and that he could not be hungrier.
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San Francisco
Malcolm Norris
Dreams Skulls There Are There In Wells Montana
In Wells Montana residents uncover three human skeletons with horse remains and gear at the Quillici ranch following a dream by Vita Cerone. She dreamed of a gold mine and dead remains at a rocky canyon base. Digging began after the skull was found but the mine has not materialized.
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Wells, Mont
Quillici
Wells
Vita Cerone
Deputy Sheriff Foils Bank Robbers in Rural Chase
Festus Missouri tale reports Edward C. Staat Antonia garage owner and deputy sheriffs chase five robbers who seized 26000 in cash and bonds from the Citizens bank. Bandits miss a cottage stop after Staat arms a patrol and forces a halt when Staat identifies a member during a roadside exchange of shots.
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Festus
Citizens’ Bank
Edward C. Staut
Antonia
Staut
Staat
Dog Saves Family of Five From Coal Gas Peril
Milwaukee police dog Captain alerted Fred Schenke and his family to deadly coal gas at 7 15 am. Captain barked and whined, waking the couple and enabling Mrs Waxman to usher the three children and the parents to safety.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Fred Schenke
Schenke
Divorced Couple Reunite After Mistake in St Paul
Nicolas and Sally Saracco of St Paul were remarried after a divorce that lasted about a year. Mrs Saracco cited cruel treatment in obtaining the divorce. The couple said they could not live apart and noted Sally’s spaghetti cooking as a memorable skill.
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St. Paul
Minn
Nicolas
Sally Saracco
This Attractive House Contains Seven Rooms and All Conveniences
The feature describes a 27 ft 6 in by 50 ft frame house with seven rooms, two bathrooms, a sewing room, a large storage space, and a wide front porch. It notes a large front living room 26 ft 6 in by 13 ft, a dining room of 17 ft 6 in by 12 ft, and a basement matching the house footprint. William A. Radford offers free expert building advice. inquiries go to No. 1827 Prairie Avenue, Chicago.
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W. A. Radford
William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Modern Housing Elements for Efficient Family Homes
The piece argues space use matters more than total cubic feet, favoring compact, easy to clean surfaces and ample closet space. It notes three sleeping rooms for families with children, downstairs bathroom options, a preference for large living rooms with eating areas, well conceived kitchens, plenty of sunlight, sun porches when affordable, and good ventilation in cold weather.
Set Hinges Flush With Wood Surface
Instructions for hinge installation describe marking the hinge outline with a knife, cutting to a shallow depth, ensuring the hinge sits flush, and driving in the screws to secure it.
Frequent Checks for Plumbing and Wiring in Old Homes
Inspect toilet tanks for sticking float valves and fix or call a plumber. Update dripping faucets with new disks and replace old faucets. Assess electrical wiring for insulation wear and consider modern metal conduit. run wires discreetly through partitions where possible.
Wrought Iron Finds Growing Use in Home Decor
Wrought iron is increasing in importance for home decoration beyond structural uses. It appears in lighting fixtures grill doors and furnishings including telephone sets console tables coffee tables and small chairs. Lamp bases candelabra smoking stands and plant stands also add a modern refresh to interiors.
Bathroom and Kitchen Need Special Attention
The piece urges prioritizing the bathroom and kitchen in home planning. It argues these rooms influence impressions with refinement and sanitation, noting they can achieve artistic and practical appeal at relatively low cost.
Ruth Loyal Through Choice and Faith
Bible lesson outlines Ruth 1 14 22 focusing on Ruth's decision to stay with Naomi, renounce her gods, and embrace the God of Israel. It highlights her noble resolve, blessings of faithfulness, and her place in Israelite lineage leading to Christ.
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Ruth
Naomi
Bethlehem
Judah
Moab
Orpah
Jesus
Israel
Boaz
Christ
Depend on God immunine a life call to faith
Statement urges trust in God as protection and strength. The speaker proclaims humans are powerless before the Almighty and that believers are safe within divine care. This religious note echoes R. J. Campbell’s comforting counsel about surrendering life to God.
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R. J. Campbell
Jesus Achievements and Deathless Hope Shared
Robert E. Speer asserts Jesus achieved much by imparting deathless hope to listeners. The quote emphasizes the transformative impact of Jesus on hearts and faith.
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Jesus
Robert E. Speer
Pape's Cold Compound Promised Quick Relief
Relief comes instantly by taking a dose every two hours up to three doses to end grippe misery and break up a severe cold. It opens clogged nostrils stops discharge relieves headache feverish ness sore throat sneezing and stiffness. Costs thirty five cents at any drug store and acts without assistance.
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Grippe
Pape
Dave's Mentha Pepsin Elixir Offer
An advertisement promotes Dave's Mentha Pepsin as a stomach remedy for gas heaviness and distention. It claims the elixir builds up a weak stomach and offers a money back guarantee if it does not greatly help, noting it is sold by local dealers and druggists nationwide.
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Dave
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