Missouri Governor proclaims thrift week January 17 23
Governor Arthur M. Hyde designates January 17 23 as Thrift Week in Missouri. The proclamation links private thrift to public economy and urges education in wise saving spending and prudent use of public funds across press schools associations and industries. It notes National Thrift Day Budget Day Life Insurance Day Own Your Home Day Share With Others Day and Make a Will Day.
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Benjamin Franklin
National ‘Thrift Week Committee
American Bankers’ Association
United States League of Building and Loan Associations
Missouri Bankers’ Association
Missouri State League of Building and Loan Associations
Arthur M. Hyde
State of
Missouri
Turned State's Evidence Twenty Years Cape Girardeau Murder
Ralph Brasher of the Little gang was sentenced to twenty years in state prison after pleading guilty to second degree murder in the Night Patrolman Martin killing. Brasher also received sentences for two burglaries and jail breaking to run concurrently. Herbert and Luther Little, brothers, are in prison for the same murder. Brasher testified against the Little brothers, hoping for consideration.
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Cape Girardeau
Ralph Brashier
Little Brothers
Farmers Week convenes fourteen Missouri groups in Columbia
The annual Farmers Week in Columbia will January 16 to 20 gather at least fourteen statewide farmer organizations. Notable meetings include Missouri Farm Bureau Federation January 17 to 20 and Missouri Rural Life Conference January 17 to 20 with other groups like Home Makers Conference and Dairyman’s Association set for January 18.
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Columbia-Mto
Missouri
Dean F. B. Numford
College of Agriculture
Missouri Farm Bureau Federation
Missori
Rural Life
Home Makers
Missouri Live Stock Producers’ Association
Missouri Draft Horse Breeders” Association
Dairyman’s Association
Missouri‘ State Holstein-Friedan Association
Southwest Jersey Cattle Breeders’ Association
Agricultural Society
Our Association of County and District
Missouri Federation of Co-operative
Missouri Co-operative Crop Reporters’ Association
Creamery Operators and Managers’ Association
Inheritance Tax Totals Top $1.2 Million in 1921
Jefferson City reports 1921 inheritance tax receipts at $1,229,001.34, down from $1,472,222.70 in 1920. Largest payments: Wm H. Smith Jr estate of St. Louis County $95,406.11. Jacob Lampert of St. Louis $79,087.44. Peter Soden of Jackson County $62,638.60. Sedalia judge warns harsh penalties under prohibition laws.
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Jefferson City
Wm. .H. Smith, Jr
St. Louis County
Jacob Lampert
St. Louis
Peter Soden
Jackson County
Make Habits Snappy Sports Clothes Capture Spring Style
A evolving trend in outdoor wear shows knitted garments moving into dresses blouses and suits with silk and fiber silk adding smartness. Knitted jackets sweaters and paddock suits pair with hats gloves and neckwear to create versatile stylish looks for Southern resorts and cold winters alike.
Missouri PSC okays rate rise for Huntsville and Farmers lines
The Missouri Public Service Commission approved Huntsville Telephone Company rate increase from 25 cents to 50 cents monthly. The commission also requires a new switchboard and installation when 250 of 365 country line members pay dues, with a three month deadline.
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Truntsville
Missouri Public Service Commission
Huntsville Telephone Company
Farmers’ Mutual Telephone
Ines
Mexican resident Charles Lynes dies after illness
Mexico Missouri reports Charles Lynes age 47 died here after a period of poor health. Born in Callaway county he moved to a farm near Centralia about two years ago and had been in poor health prior to death.
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Mexico
Charles Lynes
Callaway County
Centralia
Tractor blast victim Hodges dies in Mexico Missouri
Riley Hodges who was injured in a tractor explosion near Vandalia two months earlier has died. His death triggers a $20,000 payout to his widow from a $5,000 policy clause.
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Mexico
Riley Hodges
Vandalia
Hodges
Centralia Man Dies After Poor Health
Centralia Missouri reports the death of a man after a period of ill health. In Sikeston, Missouri C L Blanton and sons, Poland China breeders, claim the largest Poland China boar pig in the Middle West at 78 inches long and 40 inches tall. In Sedalia Missouri Ames C Morris of Franklin Junction, a Katy employee aged 31, died from blood poisoning after two finger injuries on December 26.
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Sikeston
C. L. Blanton and Sons
Poland
Middle West
Sedalia
Ames C. Morris
Franklin Junction
Katy
Six inch rule proves handy for dressmakers
A six inch rule is recommended as a useful addition to the work basket for dressmakers. It aids measuring hems beyond the hemmer or for other measurements of six inches or less, offering greater convenience than a tape measure.
The Throne and the Footstool of Edgemont
In Edgemont the long feud between the King and Foote families over the built up estate called The Throne and the cottage dubbed The Footstool evolves as Lawrence King falls for Louise Foote. He wins over Prudence Foote by fixing the fence and guiding steady reconciliation, turning the feud toward a lasting bond.
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New England
Edgemont
Philemon King
Foote Place
King
Amos Foote
Prudence
Dr. King
Amos
King Place
Foote Cottage
Prudence Foote
Louise
Mr. King
Samaritan
Lawrence King
Footstool
Lawrence
Foote
Aunt Prudence
King Auto
King Estate
King Lawn
Dalton
Sleep the Key to Growing Up Healthy and Smart
A medical perspective urges adequate nightly rest for children citing U S health service and London council guidance. It warns late hours harm the nervous system, cause sleep hunger and poor school performance, and urges parents to enforce earlier bedtimes for better growth and behavior.
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California State Journal of Medicine
United States Public Health Service
London County Council
Literary Digest
Japanese Lacquer Ware Brilliance and Craft
Japanese lacquer ware is noted for brilliance and beauty. The craft originated from China around the sixth century and uses up to 35 coats of black lacquer on a wood base. Decorators apply gold silver and color powders then seal with a transparent lacquer coat.
Conversation Request Between Peckton and Godspur
Mr Peckton asks Mr Godspur to call his home tonight around eight for a 20 minute telephone talk. Godspur declines and asks what to discuss. Peckton plans to hear a lecture from Mrs Peckton after dinner and wants a brief respite.
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Missour
Hyde
Ironton
Milton and
Wilburn ‘Barton
Bud Osborn
Doyle
Osborn
Bolivar
Karlin
Springfield Bolivary Ol and Gas Company
Ozark
Monett
Ozark Press Association
Carthage
Joplin
Springfield
Aurora
Poplar Bluff
Ernest Walker
Butler County
Nevada
Nevada, Mo
W. F. Crigier
Self
Wright City
Trevie Turpin
Columbia
Hopkins B. Shain
Criminal Court
Huntsville
Sirti
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
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