Missouri highway cement bids set for December opening
Missouri highway department plans bids for about 1 616 700 barrels of cement at a total cost near 4 million dollars for 1926 paving. Contracts will be awarded after Highway Commission review. Through December the department used over 6.4 million railroad tons of cement and 28 301 carloads of state furnished materials while Volker Cement supplies most of the cement at cost with rebates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Missouri
State Highway Department
Highway Department
Highway Commission
F. W. Rengel
Rengel
William Wolker
Kansas City
Great Western Portland Cement Company
Mildred
Kan
Volker
of Missouri
Capitol
A. M. Burrill
State Capitol Natural Resources Museum
St. Louis
Mississippi Valley
Burrill
State Department of Education
Pub Hc
Charles A. Lee
Macon
Edgar White
Pearls Found in Oysters at Putnam Inn
A. J. Alpin dining at the Putnam Inn on the Connecticut shore found three nearly perfect pearls in oysters served to him. He admired the winter glow and the sunlit dress between him and the rays as the scene framed his thoughts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Alpin
Putnam Inn
Connecticut
Welding Gains Ground in Steel Construction
A trend in the building industry favors welding over riveting for steel structures claiming lower costs and stronger joints. Proponents also argue welding reduces the loud noise typical of erecting steel frames.
When Croup Comes at Night
The ad warns that a child’s nocturnal croup can strike quickly and needs fast action. A single dose of Dr. Drake's Glossco relieves croup within 15 minutes without vomiting. Endorsed by doctors and druggists, 50 cents a bottle.
rust removal and laundry ad echoes old newspaper short items
An old style ad promotes Red Cross Ball Blue laundry bluing to remove tiny rust spots caused by inferior bluing. A domestic vignette quotes a husband and wife interacting over a bridge game, contrasting with the ad’s practical tip.
How He Began Ambitious Freshman to Senior
A humorous exchange shows a senior praising a freshman who began by addressing envelopes, illustrating an unusual start to developing public speaking skills. The brevity hints at a light, schoolyard humor tone.
Old Folks Need a Mild Laxative Not a Physic
An elderly audience is urged to use Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for gentle, lasting relief from constipation. The ad claims regular movement weeks or months apart, with no harsh purging, and touts safety and pleasant taste. A 60 cent bottle is advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecham
Fanny A. Burgess
Billerica
Mase
B. F. Allen Co
Canal St
New York Bay
Pitts
Dr. Caldwell
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Ae OF the Stone
Mickie
Western Newspaper Union
MR. Slaugh
Felix
Splas
Slaugh
Missouri News Nuggets
Mexico
Missouri Memorial Stadium
Stadium Corporation
C. L. Brewer
Parsons Construction Company of
Omaha
Neb
Simon N. Schell
Cole County
St. Thomas
Ida
Jeferson City
State Penal Board
Holt Summit
Callaway County
Penitentiary
Bismarck
Iron Mountain
BAYER
Forst
W. H. Forst
Scottdale, PA
Croup
W. B. Caldwell
Caldwell
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