MISSOURI News Nuggets Late State Events Condensed
A collapsed tub accident claims 3 year old Mancel Shaw in Columbia. Scotland County appoints Walter McPherson as Assessor to fill vacancy. Mrs Anna M Clark dies by scalding fire at Sedalia home. six sons survive. Wardell postmaster to be chosen after Dallas Owens resigns. Sedalia hosts first night game as Sedalia Athletics beat Brunswick. Tilden Lutz dies at 55 in Charleston. B F Rathbone, 83, notable Ozarks figure, dies in Springfield. Mark Dempsey, 67, Shelby County farmer and former County Judge, dies. Springfield Police Chief Royston resigns after intoxication plea. Governor Caulfield names I N Threlkeld special judge in Farmington circuit. John Storttz arrested on perjury charges in Cedar County case. Senate holds formal sessions to remain in operation until May 18. Missouri budget bill approved totaling 575000. Harley Fisher sentenced to eight years for manslaughter. H Mack Nations buys Greensburg News. Thomas C Ingraham, Civil War veteran, funeral in Mountain Grove.
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Springfield
Frank F. Royston
Republic
Dan M. Nee
Royston
Justice Court
Nee
Jack Hall
Jefferson City
Caulfield
I. N. Threlkeld
Farmington
Barton H. Boyer
Threlkeld
Boyer
John Storttz
Cedar County
United States
Gasconade County
Senate
Missouri Senate
EF. H. Winter
A. J. Redkop
Warrensburg
Larry Brunk
Redkop
Compact Dutch Colonial Room Plan by W A Radford
Five room Dutch colonial design details a compact square plan with a large living room, dining room arch, kitchen rear entry, two upstairs bedrooms with generous closets, a bathroom, linen closet, and cross ventilation from a hall window for privacy and comfort.
Type of Fence Means Much to Home Beauty
Homeowners favor ornamental fences chosen with care, often built by specialized designers. Custom built fences, woven wire with red cedar posts, chain-link lawns, white trellis fences, picket styles, and archways enhance gardens and outdoor rooms.
Ounce of Prevention With Plumbing Pays
Miss Marion Talbot of the University of Chicago stresses preventive plumbing. Start with a simple drainage system using good materials and keep fixtures in good condition. Avoid paper scraps matches flowers rags hair and other insoluble items to prevent pipe stoppages.
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Marion Talbot
Department of Household Administration
University of Chicago
Woodwork Decorating Advice for Rooms and Color Change
A reader asks how to harmonize woodwork with various decor schemes. The expert suggests adjusting woodwork color to fit the room, noting that a bright scheme may require a contrasting or coordinated finish to blend or stand appropriately.
Harmonizing Woodwork With Dark Decorative Schemes
The article advises using enamels for woodwork in a dark decor and explains matching with wall backgrounds. It covers choosing natural or stained hardwood, preserving grain, and applying durable waterproof finishes for easy cleaning and lasting luster.
Simplicity and Dignity in Small Home Design
Dignity and simplicity are core ideals for small houses. Elaborate details raise costs and detract from architecture. Postwar material choices shift toward permanence as Americans reassess costs, improving domestic design and boosting community appeal.
Homes Indicate the People Living in Them
People reflect their environment and feel mood from surroundings. Those in shabby houses lack hope and pride, becoming a liability that requires Herculean strength to resist.
Jilted in Love Boy Kills Self at Church Altar
Paul E. Holliday a twenty four year old Citadel student from a wealthy South Carolina family killed himself at the altar of a Methodist church in Conway after heartbreak over a girl choosing another suitor. He borrowed a shotgun from a relative the night before and spoke with the girl by telephone shortly before his death. A meter reader found his body the next day. three letters were found on him including a note to his mother.
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Conway
S. C
Paul E. Holliday
Citadel
South Carolina
Holliday
Lieved
Apron Life Net Saves Baby in 3 Story Fall
In Cassel Germany a two year old climbed from a fourth story window and fell. His grandmother appeared in the doorway and caught him with her apron. The apron tore but the child landed with no serious injury due to the catch.
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Cassel
Germany
Prospector Dies After Rich Gold Field Find in Nevada
Tonopah Nevada story of Silveroni Penel roving Nevada deserts for 19 years ends with discovery of high grade ore, claims sold for 75000 dollars, two days later death, executors seek a brother in South America and a sister in Spain.
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Tonopah
Nevada
Silveroni Penelas
South America
Spain
Dog Guards Dead Master in Montana Tragedy
Ringling man Lewis Grimsted died of heart attack and exposure near White Sulphur Springs after starting a cross country foot trek. His dog stayed beside the body until rescuers reached the scene.
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White Sulphur Springs
Mont
Lewis Grimsted
Baboon Attack on Venice Pier Ends in Fatal Shooting
A runaway baboon charged along the Venice pier injuring five people, one severely, before a police officer shot and killed the animal. The incident disrupted activity near the waterfront as responders treated victims and secured the area.
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Venice
Calif
Remembering Jesus in the Lord's Supper Lesson
Bible lesson on Luke 22 7 30 outlines Passover preparation by Peter and John the institution of the new covenant through bread and cup symbols Judas betrayal and disciples ambition and the apostles’ future place in the kingdom with throne seats and shared meals.
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Jesus
Peter
John
Calvary's Cross
Judas
Israel
Redeemer's Debt and Infinite Mercy
Poignant religious reflection on humanity as debtors to God. The author emphasizes forgiveness abundant in Christ and the immeasurable mercy of divine love.
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C. H. Spurgeon
Great Things From God We Should Expect Great Things
Quote from John R. Mott urging believers to anticipate and receive divine deeds. Emphasizes God’s greatness and habitual acts of powerful works for faithful followers.
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John R. Mott
Regular Pains and Bayer Aspirin Relief
An advertisement promotes Bayer Aspirin for menstrual pains and general aches. It touts rapid relief from headaches, neuralgia, neuritis, rheumatism, colds, and fatigue, claiming genuine Bayer Aspirin is safe, inexpensive, and effective for women’s monthly discomfort and everyday pains.
Newspapers Gain in Readership Worldwide
The aggregate daily newspaper circulation in the United States and Canada rises to 45,106,245 from 44,110,094 in 1980, a gain of about one million readers. The piece calls newspapers the world’s greatest school, with continuous year round classes, low cost, and wide reach.
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Canada
Favorite Prescription Restores Health at Critical Age
Mrs J R Odom of Grandin Missouri reports chronic stomach distress headaches and night fevers. After failing with a family doctor and other medicine she credits Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery with restoring regularity and relief before reaching menopause. All dealers.
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Grandin
Dr. Pierce
J. R. Odom
Belgrade Sees 102 Centenarians and Population Figures
Official Belgrade statistics show 262,293 residents with 8,000 over sixty. The city reports 102 centenarians and a gender imbalance of 44,000 more men than women.
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Belgrade
Jugoslavia
Believe It or Not Cartoon Satire on Car Security
A humorous dialogue features a friend questioning leaving a car unlocked and a midget car owner claiming the engine fits in his pocket, delivering a punchline about theft risk. The joke plays on exaggerated cleverness and toy-like car imagery.
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Columbia
Mancel Shaw
Scotland
Walter McPherson
Memphis
Scotland County
Sedalia
Anna M. Clark
Samuel V. Clark
Charles Komig
New Wardell
Caruthersville
Wardell
Dallas Owens
Owens
Sedalia Athletics
Brunswick
Charleston
B. F. Rathbone
B. F.F. Rathbone
Ozarks
Knights of Pythias Order
W. G. Rathbone
Southwest Teachers’ College Board of Regents
Dempsey
Shelbina
Mark Dempsey
Here
Adams County
Shelby County
House
Fulton
Harley Fisher
Missouri Penitentiary
H. A. Collier
Missourian
Marshall
H. Mack Nations
Daily Democrat-News
Greensburg
Kan
Mountain Grove
Thomas C. Ingraham
Grand Army of the Republic
Mr. Ingraham
Edwards County
W. A. Radford
William A. Radford
South Dearborn Street
Chicago
Aon Ee
Baboon
P. B. Fitzwater
D. D
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Belgradians
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