Missouri calls extra session on constitutional voting amendment
Governor Gardner issues a proclamation convening the Fiftieth Missouri General Assembly in Jefferson City on July 2 1919 to ratify the proposed federal amendment granting women the vote and to appropriate funds for the extra session.
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Jefferson City
State OF Missouri
Executive Department
Congress of
United Tes of America
Frederick D. Garder
Issouri
Ereby
Neval
Jeffon
General Assembly
Missouri
City of
Jefferson
Fredrik D. Gardner
Ohn L. Sullivan
Sec
State
Stockholders Meeting Notice at Brown Missouri
Notice of Stockholders' Meeting for the Brown Telephone Exchange to elect five directors for the year and conduct other lawful business. Meeting at Electric Theatre Brown Missouri starts nine o'clock Wednesday July 8 and continues until concluded. G Peters president E B Fields secretary.
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Brown- Telephone Exchange
Electric Theatre
Brown
Missouri
Ting
G. Peters
E. B. Fields
Why Psy Commission Memorial Granite Ad
The ad from Milan Granite Works by S. W. Summers proposes cutting agent commissions on granite or stone memorials. It invites direct inquiries at the seller’s location to avoid home visits and claims a 20 cent saving per dollar.
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Milan Granite Works
S. W. Summers
Former Pastor Revisit Bruns wick Visits City Friends
Rev. W. O. G. Potter of Brunswick formerly of the M. E. Church South was a guest of many friends here on Thursday. He expressed feelings of warm regard for the city and said he enjoys reading the Leader Record, calling it like a letter from home. He is always welcome in the city.
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Colorado
Henry Kramer
W. O. G. Potter
Brunswick
Potter
M. E. Church South
Leader
Journey to Newport News and Camp Stewart Welcome Home
The narrator travels from Beaver Dam Virginia toward Richmond then Newport News, noting pines, farm fields, lumber towns, and a large canal. He describes unloading Missouri soldiers at Victory Arch, the packed transports, and a warm welcome by Show Me State delegates. The Missouri group meets soldiers at Camp Stewart with Col. Enlo assistance, tours the camp, and plans to reunite with friends.
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Newport News
Beaver Dam
Virginia
Richmond
James River
Camp Stewart
Missouri
Victory Arch
Comibanaeta
Col
Enlo
Stewart
Wallace Grice
Theogram
Col. Rist
Kansas City
Chamin Hotel
Point Comforte
Browning Plans United Fourth Celebration
A mass meeting at the Electric Theatre in Browning decided to celebrate the nations birthday on July 4. Dr. Hunter was elected manager and Rev. Patton assistant with committees formed to organize a top program and raise funds for the event. The town promises a memorable Fourth with friends and neighbors urged to attend.
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Browning
Electric Theatre
Hunter
Patton
Remembered The Editor at Alspach's Fruit Gift
Friday we received strawberries from Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Alspach living north of town. The ever bearing berries were excellent and suited for short cake. We are grateful for their generosity and pride in their fruit crop.
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F. J. Alspach
Letters from France Describe Warenduring Bonds and Departure
Soldier Ray writes from St Nazaire May 17 describing receiving letters home and news of the 89th sailing from Brest. He mentions leaving camps from June and predicts seasickness, notes mail loss from a burned post office, and reports injuries from explosive accidents among comrades. He recalls Cincinnati and Mount Vernon trips and hopes to muster out in New York.
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St. Nazaire
France
Papa
Newport News
Washington
Alexandria
Brest
Verdon
Paris
Sargeant
Cincinnati
New York
Waa An
Gooch
Gla Turner
Mount Vernon
Richmond
Virginia
Sgt. Merrill
Sgt
Merrill
Ray
The Home Circle Reflection on Joy Amid Strife
The piece urges maintaining serenity and finding hope even in hardship. It argues that dwelling on misfortune worsens outlook while seeking small joys can improve character and resilience.
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