Inside the Nation's Largest Prison Visiting its Workshops
A visiting party from the House committee toured a major state penitentiary inspecting departments from the twine and broom factories to the ice plant and dining facilities. They noted a large labor force, extensive machinery, separate quarters for women, and a high degree of self-sufficiency with a 600 acre prison farm supplying milk and produce. The tour highlighted the facility’s progress, equipment, and daily operations.
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House of Presentatives
Tates
Messrs
Andre
Pool
Eleomie
Ted
Capi
Lay Allen Couple Wed In Milan Ceremony
James A. Lay and Mrs. Myra Allen of this city married in Milan on Tuesday last week with Judge P A Sandefur officiating. The groom is a prosperous farmer and the bride well respected in the community. They will reside on the groom’s farm southeast of town. The Leader-Record offers祝es for a happy and prosperous life together.
Head and Myers Wed in Linneus with Judge Pratt
Noel Head and Miss Golda Myers of this city secretly married in Linneus last Wednesday after securing a license and a brief public record glimpse. Mrs Myers is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Myers and has been a noted local agent. The couple plans to decide their future home location.
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Noel Head
Golda Myers
Linneus
Judge Pratt
W. A. Myers
Fang
Auto Mane
Unites With Friends in Warm Matrimonial Congratulations
A wedding well wish card expresses heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for a long happy voyage over life together, noting the couple’s union is celebrated by numerous friends.
Barber Shop Change Hands In Local Deal
Wallace Grice has purchased the Litton barber shop and took possession Saturday. He is a former soldier boy who helped greet troops in Newport News and aided others from his area. Litton plans his next location, and well wishes follow him and his wife for success wherever they settle.
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Wallace Grice
Litton
Mr. Grice
Newport News
Grice
Special Election Notice Browning Missouri 1919
Notice by the Browning Missouri Board of Aldermen of a special city election on June 3 1919. Polling places are J D Burwells office east ward and K M Duncans office west ward. Election judges named Frank Creason L O Carpenter J H Cahoun Eli Nickell. City Clerk S P Carr certifies the notice.
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Board of Aldermen
Browning
Leader Record
J. D. Burwell
K. M. Duncan
Frank Creason
L. O. Carpenter
J. H. Cahoun
Eli Nickell
City of
S. P. Carr
Illinois seeks report on future building material prices
A joint legislative committee was appointed to study the building materials market and report on price trends. They conclude prices may stay high for years due to limited production and strong demand, with purchasing power for staples and manufactured goods remaining elevated postwar.
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Illinois
United States
Build Now slogan urged as prices unlikely to drop
The Build Now Association of Greater Kansas City urges immediate building and reconstruction, arguing that prices will not fall and unemployment and plant losses require action. Officials advise not waiting for lower costs and promote the motto Buy Now, Build Now. Kansas City Times May 16, 1919 advertisement.
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Joint
Greater
Kansas City
Child Welfare Week in Sullivan County Planned
A child welfare week will be conducted in Sullivan county the first week in June. The program runs at three centers Milan Green City and Osgood with two days each. Weighing measuring examinations and talks on Child Welfare by Miss Whaley and Miss Moore accompany exhibits of diets a layette milk posters and literature. Everyone is urged to participate and bring a mother who lacks transport. Signe Freestrom Home Demonstration Agent.
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Sullivan County
Milan
Green City
Osgood
Miss Whaley
University
Miss Moore
Antituberlocus Association
Mass Meeting at Jenkins Schoolhouse for hill cutting
A mass meeting is planned at the Jenkins schoolhouse on Thursday night May 29 to raise funds and organize labor to cut down Jenkins hill. All interested are urged to attend with cash or willing to work. By order of Com.
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Jenkins Schoolhouse
Jenkins Hill
Com
Local items and the hard work of small town papers
The piece argues that local happenings are often missed by reporters in country towns. It notes families may feel ignored and stresses that local news is the toughest duty for editors, more so than editorials.
Hidden Visitors Stir Local Interest At Unnamed Gathering
A note urges sharing updates about friends visiting and the public’s interest in their activities. It argues duty to inform neighbors and suggests the newspaper may seem partial but deserves a chance to prove otherwise.
P. E. O. Chapter V May Meeting Hosts Guests
The P. E. O. The Chapter V gathered Wednesday May 14 with Mrs. Cornelia Harmon leading the Bible study on Ester. Mrs. Hinda Rush presented a paper. Fourteen members answered roll call with a commandment. Guests at social hour included Miss Lucile Warner of Las Animas and Mrs. Kathryn Calhoun and Miss Lucile Best Bogard.
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Cornelia Harmon
Hinda Rush
Ester
Lucile Warner
Las Animas
Colo
Lucile Best Bogard
Bailey on Birds and the Bird Law Debate
Massachusetts reports birds destroy 21000 bushels of insects in one day while Nebraska and Missouri see 170 car loads and 200 car loads reduced daily. Farmers and landowners are ignored as hunters destroy wildlife. The USDA funds crop protection and sanctuaries but advocates bird protection. An Arkansas lawyer questions who are the birds’ real friends amid repeal talk.
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Nooon
Pris
Ial
Massachusetts
Nebraska
Missouri
United States Department of Agriculture
Arkansas
United States Court
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Alaska
Lady Pi
World
Emma Goldman
Aes
Bailey On Birds
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