Teachers deserve pay tied to value of work
Local observations argue teachers are underpaid relative to other careers yet are chosen for fitness and taste. The essay likens teaching to oil stock speculation, warns against “get something for nothing” mindsets, and urges steady study, preparation, and lifelong education as the path to success. It contrasts student effort, married life changes, and civic papers with shallow reading and delayed rewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Montana
Texas Oil
Bank of Purdin Elects Officers in Year End Meeting
The Bank of Purdin held its annual officers election and business meeting on December 26. Directors remained largely the same with T. M. Sayers as president and cashier, J. M. Cornet as vice president, and H. G. Johnson as assistant cashier. The bank reported a $5,000 undivided profit, a strong surplus, $106,000 in deposits, and a generous dividend to stockholders.
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Bank of
T. M. Sayers
J. M. Cornet
V. P
H. G. Johnson
H. H. Street
A. S. Johnson
M. H. Hutchinson
Frank E. Cassity
Dan Thudhum
Joe Street
D. G. Schrock
W.G. Beckett
Purdin Enterprise
Musical Evening At Fleming Home Delights Guests
Mr and Mrs F A Fleming hosted a six o clock dinner for family and about thirty guests enjoyed a musical treat. Lee head of Warrensburg State Normal musical department demonstrated violin skill while Adeline F See provided piano accompaniment. guests praised the performances.
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F. A. Fleming
Lee
State Normal
Warrensburg
Chautauqua Lake
New York
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Adeline F. See
See
Missouri College Show Herd Captures 54 Prizes Worth 1204
The Missouri College of Agriculture show herd earned 54 prizes totaling 1204 dollars in major national stock shows. Dispuger the Hereford calf led with four champion prizes and six first prizes, earning 355 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri College of Agriculture
St. Joseph
Idalia
Kansas City
Chicago
Deserter
Woolf Makes Business Call Amid Colorado Ranch Plans
Our friend H. J. Woolf and his daughter from West Lef town visited the office on Saturday. Mr Woolf plans a trip to Colorado where he owns a ranch he will irrigate next summer.
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H. J. Woolf
West Lef Town
Mr. Woolf
Colorado
Calhoun Social Event Hosts Dinner Guests
On Sunday December 31 Roy Calhoun and his wife hosted a dinner for Hardy Calhoun Orley Lee Miss Calhoun and Ardie Knifong.
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Roy Calhoun
Hardy Calhoun
Orley Lee
Miss Calhoun
Ardie Knifong
Miss Clair Calhoun Hosts Sewing Party With Guests
Miss Clair Calhoun and her mother charmingly hosted a sewing party last Wednesday afternoon. Out of town guests included Miss Margaret Roberts and Mrs. Orley See. Mrs. Orley See entertained seven friends from a High School Club last Friday afternoon. Eight Browning girls were present: Floy Moore Martha Lockhart Della Peters Floy McClel land Pearl Cotter Rhoda Pipes Hattie Peters Adeline See.
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Clair Calhoun
Margaret Roberts
Orley See
Browning
Floy Moore
Martha Lockhart
Della Peters
Floy McClelland
Pearl Cotter
Rhoda Pipes
Hattie Peters
Adeline See
Couple from Laverne Iowa Wed in Laverne
A wedding occurred in Laverne Iowa on December 14 with P W Kollasch of this city marrying Hulda Lehmann also of Laverne The ceremony was led by Rev Hesse Kollasch is described as a progressive and well to do young farmer Lehmann as a beautiful and accomplished young woman The Leap ER-Record joins friends in sending congratulations and best wishes.
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Laverne
Iowa
P. W. Kollasch
Hulda Lehmann
Hesse
Kollasch
Joseph Kollasch
Lehmann
Joint installation of M W A and RNA in city session
Last Wednesday night the M W A and RNA held an open session in the city lodge hall. Members installed officials including R D Glaze as V C and Jennie Glaze as oracle with supper served by the ladies before adjournment.
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R. D. Glaze
V. C
J. ¢. Gooch
James Neet
J. E. Marvin
J. B. Harvey
Alfred van Wye
H. E. Epperson
Jennie Glaze
Oracle
Mattie Duncan
M. A. Palmer
Eunice Dickinson
Etta Lantz
Mieters
Bernice Ner
Noble cause honored by MWA and RNA supporters
A note praises an excellent evening while highlighting work for a worthy purpose. It celebrates the M W A and R N A for their efforts and ongoing advocacy.
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M. W. A.and
Start a Petition to Grade The Clay Hill West
Citizens urged to form a subscription for funds to widen and improve the dangerous clay hill west of town. The narrow road and muddy conditions have caused accidents, with risk of serious injury or death. Farmers and residents pledged to help. supporters asked to begin collecting money now for timely repairs when weather allows.
High School Junior Class Play Impresses At Opera House
The Junior class under Prof Martin staged a holiday show at the opera house. The crowd praised the performance and the superintendent as an excellent trainer. Prof Martin donated a substantial sum to the school board for benefit of the school.
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Martin
Will You Aid Us Social News Request Prompts Readers Help
In a call for community participation the LEADER-RECORD asks readers to send in social items and write ups of neighborhood events. The note expresses gratitude to contributors and urges continued submissions to keep the paper bright and lively.
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Leader-Record
Thornton Seeks Private Money Loanes
Private money lending notes appear to come from C M Thornton as a brief notice seeking funds. The fragment suggests a personal loan solicitation without broader context or details.
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C. M. Thornton
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