Missouri News Nuggets Late State Events Condensed
Columbia reports Mrs. Mary Ann Edwards 71 of Shawnee Ohio fatally injured in a two car crash on Highway 40. Others injured include Clara Edwards, David Long 25, Ralph Rheinhardt 19, and Melvin Haggist 20. Coroner says no inquest._LICENSES issued Feb 1 to Jun 1 total 638,878 with fees 6.9 million. Hoffman to retire from University of Missouri after 43 years. Bank of Albany closes and is turned to state. Sabbaticals granted to four MU faculty members. Robbery at Carterville post office results in three sentences and a wounded accomplice. Coroner’s jury in Rolla finds unknown arson murder of Slim Manning. E J Hitzeman named Missouri Pacific station agent at Fredericktown. Fred D Williams recommended for reappointment as Fulton postmaster. Francis Marion Ream dies Sedalia aged 73.
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Columbia
Mary Ann Edwards
Shawnee
Ohio
Edwards
Boone County Hospital
E. G. Davis
Clara Edwards
David Long
Clifton Hill
Ralph Rheinhardt
Mascoutah
Washington University
St. Louis
Melvin Haggist
Rheinhardt
Jefferson City
Missouri
Oscar G. Steininger
Steininger
Benjamin F. Hoffman
University of Missouri
Carnegie Penon
Walter Illiams
J. Hoffman
Unirsity
Hoffman
Wilms
Bank of Albany
Albany
Gentry County
State Finance Department
8S. L. Cantley
E. M.treet
J. D. Smith
Ashier
R. FE. Shelby
State Bank
Walter Williams
Jamess. Williams
J. D. Elliff
Mary R. McKee
Bessie Leach Priddy
Gustav J. Dippold
Cornell University
Ithaca
Joplin
Bertie Roberson
Jeff Roberson
Charles Tucker
Carterville
Merrill E. Otis
Leavenworth
Kan
Burl Smith
Baxter Springs
Kas
Rolla
Slim Manning
Fredericktown
E. J. Hitzeman
Bismarck
Missouri Pacific Railroad
W. A. Engel
Kidnaper Is Only Student Seeking Degree
Mrs. Coffman of Montclair reported a serious young man who asked to care for her three year old son. He said he was William Hinrichs of Glen Ridge and a PhD candidate at Columbia, studying child psychology. Police interviewed him and he left with his playthings and notebooks.
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New York
Leslie Coffman
Oxford Street
Montclair
Ahal
Doctor Gives Blood to Save Baby’s Life
Malden physician Dr. Joseph W. Proctor rescued infant Barbara Ann Keene of Malden by two blood transfusions when the child suffered acute anemia. After the doctor’s first transfusion and a second required by the family, the infant showed rapid improvement and is recovering toward full health.
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Baby
Boston
Malden
Barbara Ann Keene
Chester K. Keene
Malden Hospital
Joseph W. Proctor
Shoots Horses to Save Them From Death by Fire
Mobile man B. F. Midgette used a rifle to shoot two horses at a stable to prevent their deaths in a fire. He was forced out of the building before he could reach the remaining animals.
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Mobile
Ala
B. F. Midgette
Midgette
Bars Checkers Peiping Ruled Dangerous by Harbin Police
In Harbin Manchuria Chinese police brand checkers chess and dominoes as dangerous and against the public welfare signaling a crackdown on common games within Peiping style influences and social order.
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Peiping
China
Harbin
Manchuria
Calf Rearing Tips For Hot Weather From Arkansas Extension
Hot weather stresses young calves so keep them shaded in a lot until six months old. Milk and legume hay with grain support growth similarly to grass, while six month plus heifers need roughage to build body capacity. Bulls need pasture and legume hay but limited roughage. balance with liberal grain. Fall calves are easier to care for. feed milk gradually and at regular intervals. avoid over feeding to prevent scours and adjust diet if needed.
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W. H. Woodley
University of Arkansas
College of Agriculture Extension Service
A Girl of the Luggage Van Delights Engine Station Porter
Publisher's Circular notes Porcus Literarum seeking a title "A Girl of the Luggage Van." Bookstall attendant offers help as the display is disarranged in a feverish search for the object.
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Porcus Litearum
Porcus Literarum
Sleep Misunderstanding Provokes Whirl of Talk
A fragment shows a playful exchange about sleeping like a top. One speaker mocks the other for a restless night while the reply suggests agreement or sarcasm about the idea. The brief dialogue hints at a light domestic moment.
Cheating as an Old Art or Honest Play in History
Poetic lines reflect on cheating and intelligence in historic games. The verse contrasts crafty tactics with fair play, suggesting some men excel by deception while history shows honest competition endures.
Secretarial Exchange Highlights Constituent Demand
A discreet secretary reports to Senator Sorghum that constituents are waiting and asking what should be done. They acknowledge something is wrong but do not know what action is required, seeking guidance from the senator.
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Sorghum
Dairy Associations Seek Superior Herd Sires, Illinois Says
Dairy herd improvement associations save members money in lean times by promoting high producing sires. C S Rhode of the University of Illinois notes a McLean county two year old heifer produced 500 pounds more fat than her dam at the same age, with daughters of her sire also showing 875 to 500 pounds more fat. He stresses keeping such bulls in service and culling inefficient cows based on records.
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C. S. Rhode
University of Illinois
McLean County
Rhode
McLean
Household Economy Maid Demonstrations Prompted by Appointments
A humorous line depicts a mistress instructing half a dozen men with vacuum cleaners to spread through the house, claiming she sent for them to perform demonstrations during spring cleaning.
Flies blamed for deadly disease in homes prompt safety plea
An alarm about typhoid like illness spread by flies warns that children fall ill or die from disease carried into homes. The ad urges spraying with Flit to destroy flies and other pests, claiming quick death, human safety, and a money back guarantee, plus a special Flit Sprayer.
Ego and ego feeding in romance advice from Smart Set adviser
Elinor Bailey Ward counsels girls to appeal to a man's ego rather than his appetite. She notes that a boy's pride grows with boasts of strength and family prowess and that women should encourage and involve him, from rapid promotion to helping with family care, to win his affection.
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Elinor Bailey Ward
Smart Set Magazine
Film Expert Arthur Ripley Makes First Mountain Trip
A seasoned motion picture expert, Arthur Ripley, undertook his first motor trip into the San Bernardino mountains. Not aware of grade difficulty he misjudged fuel, ran low near Rim of the World road, and asked a local for gas. The man directed him to a real estate office two miles ahead.
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Arthur Ripley
San Bernardino Mountains
Arthur
Feller
Los Angeles Times
In the Rough Golfer-Terrible Links Quip
A brief item notes a humorous exchange about golf links or caddies as reported by the Kitchener Record. The dialogue reflects a light beat humor style and newspaper tone from the period.
Woman of Today Questioned by Two Voices
A brief dialog presents contrasting views on the woman of today and the woman of tomorrow. The back and forth hints at evolving roles and expectations without asserting a conclusion.
Dairy Quality Demands Influence on Milk Separation
The article explains how rain and cold lower milk output and how separator speed, warmth, herd changes, and machine cleanliness affect cream quality. It warns that dirty separators waste cream, milky water and slime contaminate future batches, and emphasizes timely cleaning and warm separation for butterfat. It also notes the need for light and ventilation in barns to keep milk clean and odors out.
Bees Attack After Truck Crash Destroys Cherry Tree
A truck crash in Cherryville Pa. crushed a grand cherry tree, prompting a massive bee swarm that settled in the hollow trunk. Eight men aboard were stung, with two Cherryville girls fleeing in alarm as the bees surged from the tree. Some men set surprising sprinting records while escaping.
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Cherryville
Paris checker expert claims world speed championship
Expert Pierre Sigal of Paris claims the world speed and duration checker championship after a two hour twenty minute session at Levallois-Peret. He played twenty eight opponents simultaneously, winning twenty three matches, tying three and losing two while rapidly switching boards.
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Pierre Sigal
Paris
Levallois-Peret
Sigal
Senator Sorgnum Reflects On Statue Debate
In a terse exchange, Senator Sorgnum says a statue in his honor may disturb his family who already suffer from political fault-finding and art critics. The remark captures local tensions over commemorative sculpture and public memory.
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Sorghum
Wall Street Lamb Needs a Sweater After Agile Wander
A playful line hints at a lamb wandering into Wall Street. The piece frames the creature as a regular go-getter, now needing a sweater to cover its offbeat venture into finance.
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Wall Street
Two Job Offers Sent Within Seconds at Farmhouse Scene
Hopeless Henry reports being offered two jobs yesterday within ten seconds. Soapless Sam wondered where the first man was. One man waited at a big white farmhouse on a hill while the other stood about six miles down the road near Exchange.
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Henry
Sam
Mary and Mother Chat About Dad
A brief dialogue snippet shows Mary preparing for bed and her mother discouraged by a heavy cold. The exchange suggests fatigue and illness, with Mary asking to wait for her father and the mother replying she cannot speak clearly due to a bad cold.
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Mary
Concord Savings Bank Gifts to Newborns
A Concord savings bank presents every newborn in Concord New Hampshire with a bank book and a $1 gift deposit, encouraging early savings and financial literacy for residents.
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Concord
N. H
City
Stirring Day Amid Coffee’s Sweetening Note
A light day with the main event being the small but telling change in routine as coffee is sweetened, signaling a quiet, ordinary tempo. No notable incidents or announcements occurred beyond this everyday detail.
Spectators Guard Clock Inspires Floor Watchers
A manager notes the clock on the floor is not insured yet remains safe as over 100 workers keep eyes on it.
Height of Agility and the adroit man Gayley
The Boston Post notes Gayley as an adroit man whose sins never catch him and whose creditors never find him. The quotation frames him as craftily avoiding exposure and trouble.
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Gayley
Boston Post
Procrastination Proves Delightful in Everyday Life
A lighthearted look at how delaying tasks becomes a comforting habit. The piece celebrates small joys found in postponement, from savoring moments to avoiding pressure, while noting potential downsides of chronic delay.
California paper reports wedding rift turns violent
After the ceremony, Smith visited his father in law Daniel Roney's home where his mother in law struck his nose drawing blood and his father in law fired twice with a shotgun. Police believe the couple objected to the marriage.
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California
Smith
Daniel Roney
Roneys
Is He Matrimonially Inclined Phrase
A light exchange hints at a man directing his efforts toward marriage with a playful remark about his motives and romantic plans.
Air Travel Promised for Eco Dor Amid Mule Trails
The article notes aviation as a solution to Ecudor’s transportation gap, where mule packs and Indian trails remain relied upon. It critiques life as harsh labor with little reprieve, hinting at reform through flight.
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Ecuador
Fat Loss Miracle Ad Describes Kruschen Salts
A Montana woman claims losing 19 pounds in four weeks using Kruschen Salts and promotes a daily half teaspoon dose in hot water before breakfast. The ad asserts toxins are expelled and organs toned, promising bright eyes and energetic health with an 85 cent bottle and money back satisfaction.
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Montana
America
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Francis Marion Ream
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Mrs. Malaprop
The
United States Public Health Service
Kitchener
Woman OF Today
Lydia E. Pinkham
NTP Ae Cr Yey
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