Ellington Mob Lynches Prison Camp Negro
A Black prison camp worker Fred Canefax is killed by a white mob near Ellington Missouri after allegations he assaulted a rural mail carrier. Deputies swore in to aid the pursuit but could not stop the mob. Canefax’s body was found near Centerville with gunfire damage after a night hunt by farmers.
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Ellington
Fred Canefax
Reynolds County
Canefax
Frank Simmons
Sus ‘Picion
Centerville
Miss Mathilde Dallmeyer Wed to Dr. Frank E. Sheldon
Jefferson City reports the marriage of Miss Mathilde K. Dallmeyer daughter of Rudolph Dallmeyer to Dr. Frank E. Sheldon in the Presbyterian Church Kansas City Rev E W Behner officiated. The bride a suffrage leader and active in Republican politics serves as vice president of the Republican Club of Missouri and chairs the Woman's Republican State Committee.
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Jefferson City
Mathilde K. Dallmeyer
Rudolph Dallmeyer
Frank E. Sheldon
Kansas City
Presbyterian Church
E. W. Behner
Missouri
Republican Club of
Woman’s Republican State Committee
Elderly man requests delayed burial with ice packed body
Carthage Missouri reports Joshua Bays, over 80, of Jerico Springs, Cedar County, feared being buried alive. He asked his body be packed in ice for three days after death and buried if no life signs appeared, without embalming. Relatives hauled 500 pounds of ice from Lamar to preserve him.
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Carthage
Joshua Bays
Jerico Springs
Cedar County
Lamar
Bays
Postponed World Congress to March and April 1921
Columbia Missouri reports that Walter Williams dean of the School of Journalism and president of the Press Congress of the World announced the executive committee moved the congress date from October 1920 to March and April 1921. In Greene County P H Ross announces W B Delp named Greene County farm agent succeeding G W Catts with duties starting immediately from Springfield.
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Columbia
Dean Walter Williams
School of Journalism
Secerty of Missouri
Press Congress of the World
Greene County
Columbia, Mo
P. H. Ross
University of Missouri
W 8. Delp
G. W. Catts
Springfield
Woman of 93 Dies in Chamois Missouri
Mrs. B F Lieneke aged 93 died in Chamois Missouri. She was the wife of Civil War veteran Ernest Lieneke and survived by 12 children 80 grandchildren 95 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.
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Chamois, Mo
B. F. Lieneke
Ernest Lieneke
Wheat Acreage Law Report Reassesses State Crop
Jefferson City MO the monthly crop report by the State Board of Agriculture and the Government Bureau of Crop Estimates shows overall conditions as good. Wheat yield now placed at 31 698 000 bushels a rise of over 2 000 000 from last report yet total is down 26 000 000 from last year acreage reduced 40 percent. The grain is better this year despite lower output. Bradley Is Given Life In Murder Case
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Jefferson City
Sta Bdard of Agriculture
Government Bureau of Crop
Bradley
Warrensburg
James Bradley
Tom Clark
Joseph Talbot
John McDonald
James Stapelton
Lafayette County
Lexington
Kansas City
State Tax Commission
Columbia Man’s Son Named Director at Chase Bank
Columbia resident former Senator Ben M. Anderson learns his son Dr. B. M. Anderson has been chosen director of the Economic Bureau of the Chase National Bank of New York. Dr. Anderson recently served as economic adviser at the National Bank of Commerce New York and was an assistant professor of economics at Harvard. He graduated from the University of Missouri.
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Columbia, Mo
Ben ‘MM. Anderson
B. M. Anderson
Economic Bureau
Chase National Bank of New York
Anderson
National Bank of Commerce
New York
Harvard
University of Missouri
Parachutist from Sikeston lands safely in Forest Park
Spider Burns jumped from an airplane flying over 2000 feet, parachuted to Forest Park in St. Louis, with pilot Leonard McMullen. Elopement of Orville Taylor and Mary Crain from Sikeston disrupted by police at Union Station. William C. Askin, longtime Salem resident and former postmaster and bank president, dies in Salem after pneumonia. to be interred there under Masonic Lodge auspices with burial in Salem.
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Spider” Burns
Sikeston, Mo
Forest Park
St. Louis
Leonard McMullen
Sikeston
Orville Taylor
Mary Crain
Union Station
Salem
William C. Askin
Fresno
Cal
First National Bank
Masonic Lodge
Tax Commission召唤铁路与公用事业就今年税基公开听证
Jefferson City 公告 State Tax Commission 通知铁路、街道铁路、电报、电话及桥梁公司于 7 月 12 日出席就本年度税收的财产估值进行讨论。去年这几类财产的总估值约 2.22 亿美元，其中蒸汽铁路估值约 1.55 亿美元，街道铁路约 4,400 万美元。
State Fair aims for up to 100000 daily attendance
Sedalia Missouri sees preparations for the 20th annual State Fair from August 14 to 21 with an average daily turnout projected between 50000 and 100000 on the two big days. Camp grounds for 20000 at White City are being organized by M Virral. In Fulton, Roy Custard of Fulton died in a Colorado mine accident and was brought home for burial. Carrollton plans a county livestock show and fair July 28 and 29 for Carroll County residents.
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Sedalia
E. G. Bylander
White City
M. Virral
Chamber of Commerce
Fulton
Roy Custard
Colorado
Carrollton
Carroll County
Attendance Declines Across Jasper County Schools
Joplin Missouri reports show a steady drop in student attendance over the last three years per the county clerk's latest issue. The decline affects Jasper County schools, with implications for local education plans and funding.
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Joplin
Jasper County
Lightning Strikes Farmer Near Lancaster During Storm
Charles Hill a farmer four miles northeast of Lancaster was milking during a storm when lightning struck him causing serious injuries according to local reports from Lancaster Missouri.
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Lancaster
Charles Hill
Houston to Have School In Houston Missouri
Construction of a new school building will start soon in Houston Missouri funded at 200000 dollars. The project follows county records showing 26963 pupils in 1917 and 21164 in 1920.
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Houston
Sheer Frocks for Summer Evening Replace Conventional Dresses
Lightweight organdy and voile frocks gain favor for warm midsummer evenings as they look fresher than silks. Designers adapt organdy with lace and net trims to suit older wearers, offering dignified options with tunics, scalloped edges, and crochet button details.
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Batiste
Georgette
Summer Hostess Opens Country Pleasures for City Guests
The writer extols country and small town hospitality as a pathway to delight city dwellers in summer. Porches, picnics, scenery, and simple informal entertainment with coffee, ice drinks, lamps, and a bonfire create memorable experiences. Practical hosting tips include pillows, paper dishes, vacuum bottles, and portable cups for easy serving.
Lace Cascades Back in Fashion for Tailored Dresses
Lace cascades are returning to favor with lace ruffles on shirred nets as an underbrousse. The lace cascade decorates smart frocks while jabots on chic high standing collars reappear, giving a jaunty, well groomed look to slender necked, tailored figures.
Leghorn Hats Set Tone for Summer Tea Fashion
The article notes large flower laden leghorn hats as the season’s highlight for summer tea and afternoon social affairs, emphasizing their picturesque appeal and fashion appeal for gatherings.
FOWLS PROVE PROFITABLE WITH PROPER FEEDING AND CULLING
A USDA prepared piece explains that well fed, well managed flocks yield higher egg production and profits. Culling poor layers boosts returns, while using purebred stock and good strains improves laying. Feeding with balanced rations and home produced grains lowers costs and increases egg output.
Buying Chicken Feed for Small and Large Flocks
The article notes that with few chickens it is easier to buy prepared feeds, but larger flocks may benefit from buying finely cracked grains and mixing them. It warns many feeds include grit and low quality grains, advising careful examination and guaranteed quality before purchase.
Estimating Receipts for Farm Products Volume Guidance
Farmers and shippers should compare grade pack and quality with daily bulletins, then deduct freight costs and commissions to estimate returns. Prices may differ due to heavy receipts or weather changes. Telegraphic reports can be requested from the U S Department of Agriculture, Washington DC.
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Bureau of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Washington, D. C
Hold Roughage in Reserve for Drought Years
The article argues cottonseed cake feeding does not replace roughage. It emphasizes dry cured forage from the range typically suffices, but durable droughts can exhaust range feed. It recommends building a reserve of roughage like hay or silage during good years.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Vigorous Fowl Favored for Breeding Standards
The United States Department of Agriculture notes breeding birds should be strong healthy and vigorous. The comb face and wattles must be bright red with bright eyes a broad short head and legs set well apart. Plumage should be clean and smooth and overall condition vigorous.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Marketing Plan for Separate Egg Packages
Plan outlines market segmentation for white and brown eggs in separate packages. Defective or irregular eggs should be kept by producers for home use to minimize breakage in transit.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Poultry Farming Advice From an Expert
A farmer should market only defect free eggs and turkeys fattened for market from October onward. Day old chicks have progressed, infertility affects marketing less in infertile eggs, and geese vary by breed. New raisers should avoid feeding chicks immediately after hatching to prevent issues.
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Negro
Maryville
J. F. Rogers
Maryville State Teachers
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Branson, Mo
White River Dam
Branson and
Hollister
Boonville
Hamilton-Brown
M@hive Company
St. Joseph
Clay County
Sedana Loan
Sedalia Savings and Loan Association
Kirksville
Commercial State Bank
Jace” Ottar
Eee
Toulouse
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