Missouri News Nuggets From Sedalia to Mississippi
Sedalia Life Insurance Company closed under an execution over $130 rent owed from landlord George Tuttle of Kansas City. In Cape Girardeau Mrs Ella Ellinghouse died from burns while trying to light a fire. George A. Mahan announced a $10 000 gift to the University of Missouri for literary prizes in memory of his wife. Boonville Jimmy Golden jailed for five years for assault with intent to kill after a Sunday dice game incident near Jackson's Lane. Columbia Dean Walter Williams became acting president of the University of Missouri School of Journalism. Jefferson City announced an airplane route between Jefferson City and St Louis via Fulton with two ships daily. Mexico Melvin Iman, 14, found employment in Des Moines after disappearing. Homer Powell 18 left with him en route to California. Malden F M McKinney, 30, lost right leg in railroad yards. Fulton 200 people celebrated the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Tob Meador on a farm home. Marshball J L Houston 57 killed when his truck overturned on Highway 40. Joe George injured. West Plains Raymond Messer 27 died of ptomaine poisoning while being transported from Mountain View. Columbia Captain Walter Wilson Stone 90, a notable Missouri figure, died in Greenville Mississippi. former Greek Latin professor at Missouri and state official.
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Sedalia
Sedalia Life Insurance Company
George Tuttle
Kansas City
Cape Girardeau
Ella Ellinghouse
C. B. Denman
Farmington
Federal Farm Board
Burns
Beasville
Bollinger County
Missouri Penitentiary
C. F. Taylor
Golden
Jackson's Lane
Boonville
Taylor
Columbia
Walter Williams
School of Journalism
University of Missouri
Williams
St. Louis
Board of Curators
Stratton D. Brooks
Brooks
Dean Williams
Caledonia
C. P. Imboden
Jefferson City
Fulton
Theodore Oberman
Jefferson Airways
Lambert-St. Louis Field
Mexico
Melvin Iman
Des Moines
Homer Powell
Iman
California
Malden
F. M. McKinney
McKinney
Ilimo
Jim Tob Meador
Bachelor
Marshall Junction
Joe George
West Plains
Raymond Messer
Watonga
Okla
Mountain View
Wayne County
Charles
Oklahoma
Dairy Barn That Will Appeal to Farmers With Good Herd of Cows
Dairy expert William A. Radford explains modern one story dairy barns designed for a 20 cow herd. The plan shows stanchions, box stalls, mixing rooms, twin silos, overhead carrier track, concrete mangers and ventilation.
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W. A. Radford
William A. Radford
South Dearborn Street
Chicago
Roof as an Exterior Feature and Fireproofing Importance
The article argues that a roof is a key exterior element, deserving architectural treatment and fireproof durability. It cites fire loss from roof sparks, urges long lasting materials, stresses true economy over low initial cost, and notes color harmony and future popularity of vari colored roofs.
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United States
Terra Cotta Material Boasts Strong Points
Terra cotta offers plasticity lightness durability and fire safety for exterior use with steel and concrete structures. It resists dirt. smoke soot and grime wash off easily. Exact duplicates of decorative details can be cast from molds. rich ornamentation costs little more than plain surfaces. Various colors textures and finishes enhance architectural color and lighting effects.
Safeguard to Health Examine Home Plumbing System Thoroughly
The plumbing of a house is a key health factor for the family. Inspect the whole system carefully when remodeling or buying a home to ensure pipes and sewer lines are in good condition. Do not rely on a casual inspection.
Imaginary admirer spurs divorce case in Detroit court
Mrs. Grace Speck testified before Judge Joseph A. Moynihan that eight years of marriage led her to create a fictional suitor to rekindle her husband Otto's affection. The ruse backfired as a real plumber, mistaken for the imagined man, began stalking and provoking jealousy, contributing to the couple's marital breakdown and Speck’s decision to leave.
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Detroit
Grace Speck
Otto
Joseph A. Moynihan
Burglar Drank Too Much and Fell Asleep on Job
Paris Andre Sterckman a young Frenchman known for working in an evening jacket has robbed Paris apartment houses of 80000 dollars in jewelry. He would dine on his victims meals and steal wine champagne and bottles. On his latest burglary he drank so much liquor that he passed out in the kitchen.
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Paris
Andre Sterckman
Man Swallows Dynamite Then Blows Himself Up
In Miskolz Hungary a 64 year old miner Joseph Szigeti swallowed dynamite and ignited its fuse to end financial troubles. Neighbors rushing to the scene found him dead from the explosion at his Szuhakilos village home.
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Miskolz
Hungary
Joseph Szigeti
Szuhakilos
Atlanta Man Seeks Divorce After Alleged Knife Threats
Ernest V. Jones files for divorce from Cleo Jones in Atlanta claiming she threatened him with a butcher knife and beat him, causing constant headaches and fear of a breakdown.
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Atlanta
Ernest V. Jones
Cleo
Lost 1803 Raeburn portrait found by Scottish miner’s wife
A Raeburn portrait of Robert Burns dated 1803, long missing, was reportedly found by a miner's wife in Larkhall Scotland. The canvas measures 27 by 23 inches and bears an indistinct Rae burn signature experts suspect. It was bought for a few shillings in a second hand furniture shop per Glasgow press.
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Raeburn
Robert Burns
Larkhall
Scotland
Burns
Glasgow
Memory development booklet explains techniques
A short exchange frames a pamphlet given as guidance. The pamphlet is described as a booklet about developing memory, offered in a casual conversation.
Honest Man Found in Tax Return Joke
A tax clerk jokes about finding an honest man among returns. He points to a movie executive who classified his salary as unearned income, provoking disbelief in the Columbus of the office.
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Income Tax Department
the Columbus
Miss Cayenne Contemplates Narrow Escapes and Marital Hopes
A reader exchange quotes Miss Cayenne noting verbal slips about opportunities to marry. The dialogue highlights humorous misstatements and social expectations surrounding marriage prospects.
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Miss Cayenne
Witty Exchanges on Coffee and Society
A humorous exchange notes twenty seven coffee methods and asks why not learn one. City chatter about neighbors proves indecisive and indifferent, while love and marriage drive thoughts of diamonds and clubs. History repeats without fresh encores.
Reidsville Boy Aids Family by Capturing Burglary Suspect
Fourteen year old Bruce Turner confronted a bedroom intruder in his home in Reidsville North Carolina. After a mid night scuffle the youth tackled the prowler and held him until family members arrived. The incident followed his football training and showcased his quick response at night.
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Bruce Turner
Reidsville
N. C
Turner
How One Woman Lost 20 Pounds of Fat
An реклам format ad extols Kruschen Salts as essential minerals for body function. It claims fat loss of 20 pounds in three weeks with daily half teaspoonful doses in hot water, plus increased energy and clearer skin. Money-back guarantee and wide pharmacy promotion cited.
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Sanove
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