Missouri National Guard Recruits Boost for War Readiness
Missouri National Guard officers plan a state wide recruitment campaign to restore full peace strength and form three new light field artillery batteries in Kansas City. Captain Elliott and Lieut Carr open a recruiting station at 923 Walnut while Captain Garrett seeks seventy five volunteers per wire and outpost company at 1111 Gloyd Building and the Signal Corps Armory 3608 Main.
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National Guard of
Missouri
Wilson
Kansas City
A.J. Elliott
F. L. D. Carr
Battery B
Gloyd
Walnut Street
Ruby D. Garrett
Signal Corps
Gloyd Building
Main Street
Elliott
United States Regular Army
National Guard
Missouri Artillery
Garrett
Monroe City Raises 3000 for Carnegie Library Site
Public subscription in Monroe City gathered 3000 to buy a site on North Main Street for a Carnegie Library. Lulu Proctor led donations with 500, and multiple supporters contributed 100 and 200 dollar pledges.
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Carnegie Library
Monroe City
North Main Street
Lulu Proctor
Heirs Contest Forsythe Land on Island No 23
John P. Randolph files to contest the legal right of Franklin P Forsythe heirs to 95.35 acres on Island No 23 in the Missouri River near Brunswick. Forsythe homesteaded Feb 7 1911 and died soon after. Randolph argues heirs never kept the land in cultivation as required, potentially giving Randolph prior cash entry or homestead rights.
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Franklin P. Forsythe
Brunswick
Island No. 23
Missouri River
John H. Bowen
Government Land Office
John P. Randolph
Forsythe
Randolph
Arrow Rock Ax Slaying Confession Details
Castilene Webb 21 confesses participation in a January 14 axe slaying at Arrow Rock. Webb admits Alma Cooper and Nannie Falls aided in killing Tom Brown an elderly Black man. Authorities identify three Black suspects, two women, in the brutal case.
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Arrow Rock
Marshall
Castilene Webb
Alma Cooper
Nannie Falls
Tom Brown
Grain Men Elect Officers at St. Joseph Meeting
Missouri Grain Dealers association in session at St. Joseph elected officers J L Frederick as president J S Klingencberger as vice president W W Pollock as treasurer and D L Boyer as secretary The board of directors will select the next meeting place.
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Missouri Grain Dealers’ Association
St. Joseph
J. L. Frederick
J. S. Klingenberger
Concordia
W. W. Pollock
Mexico
D. L. Boyer
Board of
Maywood girl dies after swallowed needle
Lucile G. L. Smith, 12, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Burton G. Smith of Maywood, a Kansas City suburb, died six weeks after swallowing a needle. The needle was located near an artery by X ray but could not be removed, leading to septic poisoning.
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Lucile G. L. Smith
Burton G. Smith
Maywood
Kansas City
Springfield to Build 100000 Theater Adjoining Existing House
Gruber Brothers of Kansas City have approved plans for a new $100,000 theater in Springfield to be used as a movie theater, adjoining the current theater which will convert to a vaudeville house.
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Springfield
Gruber Brothers
Kansas City
Allies to Buy More Horses
Contracts for delivery of 15000 to 70000 additional war horses for the British government have been placed at St Louis. The nations are eager to secure any kind of animals, as shown by the inspection terms that accompanied the contract.
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St.Louis
Linneus Bank Chief Marion Cave Dies
Captain Marion Cave, president of the Farmers and Merchants Bank and a leading Linneus county figure, dies leaving a major gap in local banking leadership.
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Linneus Bank
Marion Cave
The
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Es County
Resi- Linneus
Rinehart tale of Sidney Page and Dr Max Wilson in a hospital
Sidney Page, bride to Christine Lorenz’s fiancé, navigates love triangles with Dr Max Wilson and mysterious K Le Moyne in a hospital setting. Le Moyne hides a past as Max and Sidney’s awakening conflicts unfold amid surgery, jealousy, and city life as autumn deepens.
Wedding Amid Murky Secrets in a City Drama
Sidney marries as Christine Lorenz admits pride hurts her, while Grace Irving’s hospital secret looms. A letter hints at a past link to 213 Avenue, and the underworld code weighs on all as the ceremony closes with tense, wary futures.
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Sidney
Christine
213 Avenue
Grace Irving
Palmer
Christine Lorenz
Lee
Grace
Harriet
Anna
Max
Joe Drummond
Nighttime Affair in Small Town Closer to City
Carlotta Harrison and Max Wilson continue a discreet relationship during a two week vacation at a countryside farmhouse near a city. She toys with high stakes, aiming to secure a purchase of marriage through his desire. Their bond grows through shared brains and shop talk, contrasting with her cold calculation.
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le Moyne
Wilson
Max
White Springs
Carlotta Harrison
Max Wilson
Carlotta
Sidney
Browning
Emerson
Swinburne
Chris Tine Reflects on Lessons From New Marriage
The interview reveals Chris Tine evaluating what she has learned about her husband since marrying him. She discusses adjustments and insights gained, while pondering if her choices align with her values and future happiness.
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Christine
Man's Greatness in Unfinished Portrait
The fragment notes a man praised for greatness and character, describing him as a notable figure whose influence and achievements remain celebrated in broad terms. No further specifics or context are provided in the text.
Iceland Thrives on War Business Prosperity Surges
Iceland enjoys unprecedented prosperity fueled by wartime trade and military spending, positioning the nation as a key regional beneficiary amid global conflict and shifting trade routes.
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Iceland
Excellent Returns From the Canadian Wheat Crop
A Canadian wheat boom is highlighted by settlers like C Lacy and Wv. J. Winstead who show rapid gains from Alberta and Brooks farms. Lacy cleared 6000 from a crop and stock after 300 acres of oats and 260 acres of wheat. Winstead reports 7000 bushels of No. 1 Northern wheat from 200 acres and potential doubling profits, with cattle horses and farm improvements fueling strong returns.
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United States
Canada
C. Lacy
Wisconsin
Alberta
Lacy
Wv. J. Winstead
Brooks
Alex. Wattie
Weather Joke Column Teases Warmth as People Stay Cool
Yonkers Statesman quips about travel for warmer weather with travelers noting the public’s chill. The column plays on expectations of sun and warmth while highlighting a wary crowd choosing conservative comfort over far trips.
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Tom
Willie
Florida
Yonkers Statesman
Danderine Hair Tonic Promises Dandruff Free Shine
An advertisement extols Knowlton's Dandeline for dandruff relief and new hair growth. It promises immediate scalp relief and lush, glossy hair after weekly use, and urges readers to purchase a 25 cent bottle from any store.
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Knowlton
Adv
Blighted Affections Courtroom Exchange
A judge declares alimony payable at sight in a sharp exchange about a self-centered claimant. The brief dialogue centers on a woman's alleged vanity and her financial support. The remark exposes a domestic dispute with courtroom sass and immediate alimony implications.
Postal Card to Carter Se Lyn Opens With Mock Will
A damaged postal card addressed to Carter Se lyn opens with a brief message promising payment of a sample will. The fragmentary text suggests a scam or misleading ad context typical of such notices.
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Carter Selyn
Ady
Katherine's Voice
Katherine discusses a dispute about a music teacher named Exe who claims to have earned over a hundred dollars already in relation to his work. The dialogue contrasts belief with skepticism regarding his financial success.
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Katherine
Lofty plans prove costly as farmer misses hayloft chance
A farmer dreams of loftily planned gains as he contemplates tasks in his hayloft. The narrative hints at missed opportunity and regret over a chance related to his work and timing.
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Mr. K. LeMoyne
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Palmer Howe
K. LeMoyne
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Page House
Otta
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Mr. le Moyne
Gether
Miss Harrison
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