Missouri Education Under Criticism by Lamkin
Former state superintendent Uel W. Lamkin told the State Teachers Association in St Louis that Missouri's school system is a disgrace due to incompetent teachers inadequate facilities and negligent legislators He cited a 1917 survey placing Missouri thirty seventh in educational opportunities and urged English language instruction and better rural schooling outcomes.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Uel
America
Lamkin
Flood Leaves Osage Valley Corn Destroyed by Flood
In Jefferson City Missouri farmers from the Osage River Valley report extensive flood damage across some 300 miles. Upland corn failed and bottom lands inundated with water higher than seen before this season. Estimates place corn losses at over half a million dollars, with the river subsiding gradually.
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Jefferson City
Short State Notes Highlight Local Government Initiatives
Reports from Missouri tally a new state store for foodstuffs to be opened in Jefferson City. Cape Girardeau relief came via four coal car loads. A parole for Harry C. Immel is sought at the state prison. Jack Wheeler, four, rescued his younger brother from Ware's Creek unaided after a fall. The St. Louis Chamber seeks summer coal demand to stabilize miners’ jobs. Richmond Heights voters approved annexing Campbell’s gambling resort area amid a fraud probe. State Senator McCullough criticizes Democrats who supported the prohibition enforcement act. Missouri laws to enforce prohibition were designed to take effect Jan 1, 1920. Bobby Burns rearrested on burglary and latency charges after selling stolen Liberty Bonds.
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Jefferson City
Frisby H. McCullough
Knox County
Congress
Wilson
Missouri
Oil Discovery Sparks Hope Near Neelyville Missouri
Excitement grows as a well drilled by the Missouri Pacific Railroad at Neelyville yields oil bearing sand. An Ohio oil expert confirms the sand as oil bearing, prompting leases on several thousand acres and plans to begin drilling soon.
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Neelyville
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Ohio
Missouri U May Close Over Coal Shortage
The University of Missouri may shut down soon due to a coal famine. Business manager Edward E. Brown says only a small coal stock remains and cold weather could exhaust it within days, with the campus consuming six to eight coal cars weekly in very cold conditions.
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Missouri U
Columbia
University of Missouri
Edward E. Brown
Kansas City Leads Missouri Red Cross Drive
Kansas City Missouri leads the Red Cross drive with 42 000 members toward a 100 000 quota. St Louis reports 150 business firms at full membership while overall enrollment so far is so large that tabulation is incomplete. Missouri's statewide quota is 670 000.
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Kansas City
Red Cross
Missouri
St. Louis
Two Towns Over Top in Roosevelt Memorial Drive
Mexico and Salt River have surpassed the Roosevelt Memorial Fund goal. Harry Householder and R. R. Buckner announced the drive here. Local quota was 400 dollars and met with 265 contributions total. The county quota of 1200 dollars is nearly completed.
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Mexico
Salt River
Harry Householder
R. R. Buckner
Bond election ordered in Cape County for $1,000,000 issue
Cape Girardeau district officials set December 18 for a special bond election on a $1,000,000 Cape County bond issue. Heavy rains created large ponds in wheat fields as local hunters pursue geese and ducks. A survey of mental hygiene is also noted with Dr. Hamil ton at State Hospital No 4.
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Charleston
Cape Girardeau, Mo
Cape County
Survey of Insane
W. Hamilton
National Committee of Mental Hygiene
State Hospital No. 4
Power supply curbed in Mexico Missouri due to coal shortage
The Mexico Power Co. warns residents of limited water and light service, operating only from early morning to late evening to conserve coal. The notice notes the town's dependence on the utility for essential needs and urges frugal use until conditions improve.
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Hannibal
Burlngton
Board of Public Works
Mexico (Mo
Armistice Day in Washington and National Events
Armistice Day events in Washington include the Prince of Wales as a guest and President Wilson rising for the first time since illness. Anticipation grows for substantial coal wage raises and price adjustments to cover costs. Authorities conducted nationwide raids on radical groups arresting hundreds. Attorney General Palmer warns the United Miners of America that conventions’ resolutions are not above the law. Mexico reports a 151 514 476 peso 1918 comptroller shortfall. the American Federation of Labor backs the miners in their strike.
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Prince of Wales
Wilson
Washington
United Miners of America
Palmer
American Federation
Pardon Granted to T. W. M. Boone in Bank Failure Case
Washington announced President Wilson granted a pardon to T. W. M. Boone, serving less than seven years for the American National Bank of Fort Smith, Ark. Eleventh hour Gompers efforts to end the coal strike met a government pledge to dismiss injunctions once the strike order is withdrawn. Plans of the union of Russian workers to bring about an overthrow remain unresolved.
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Washington
Wilson
T. W. M. Boone
American National Bank of
Fort Smith, Ark
Samuel Gompers
Union of Russian Workers
Radicals Round Up In Pacific Northwest Raids
Police in Centralia Seattle Tacoma and Aberdeen raided Industrial Workers of the World HQs seizing literature and arresting dozens. A 16 year old suspect confessed joining the I W W and four ex service men were marked for death amid inquest and fears of further trouble after Armistice Day parade violence.
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Centralia
Wash
Washington
Industrial Workers of the World
Lewis County
Chehalis
National
Seattle
Tacoma
Aberdeen
Industrial Workers
Herman Allen
D. Lamb
Allen
James Lamb
Mr. Allen
David Livingston
Lamb
Hold 441 W W For Murder
In Centralia Washington forty four alleged Industrial Workers of the World are jailed after Armistice Day parade firing. Company F of the 3d Regiment National Guard of Washington arrived from Tacoma. No further disorder reported. Prosecution says evidence points to planned parade violence based on a confession from James Lamb, aided by a citizens committee.
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Centralia
Wash
3D Regiment National Guard of Washington
Tacoma
Herman Allen
Citizens’ Committee
James Lamb
Miners Demand Higher Pay in Pact Talks
Washington report shows coal operators accepting Secretary Wilsons invitation to meet miners. John L Lewis declined to meet Brewsters committee seeking a new wage agreement. Miners insist on a pay scale effective on contract end.
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Washington
Thomas T. Brewster
Coal Operators’ Scale Committee
Wilson
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
Brewster
Dry Law Enforcer Named
Washington John F. Kramer an attorney of Mansfield Ohio has been named federal prohibition commissioner in direct charge of the enforcement of wartime and constitutional prohibition.
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Washington
John F. Kramer
Mansfield, D
Ted
Hotel Workers in Soviet Union and New York Strike Threat
Convention in New York discusses a possible general strike by hotel employees. An ultimate aim cited is the taking over of hotel properties as part of broader labor action connected with Soviet influence.
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New York
New York State
Bayer Aspirin for Colds and Pain Ad
Bayer tablets sold in a Bayer package advertise aspirin for colds pain neuralgia lumbago and mutism. The claim notes nineteen years of medical usage and that handy tin boxes cost only a few cents.
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Bayer
Militaristic Groom Bids Judge Marriage Then Salute
A returning soldier and his beloved sought and received a marriage license from a judge. After the vows the groom saluted the bride with a military gesture, prompting the judge to remark approval as he signed the license.
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Idianapolis
California Fig Syrup Ad Claims Child Laxative Benefits
An advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a trusted laxative for children, promising gentle stomach and bowels support. It urges mothers to use the product daily based on a “delicious fruity taste” and directs dosing guidance on the package labels.
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California
Cherished Attention in Salesmen’s Shifting Regard
Mrs. F gilt laments salesmen once paid close attention due to spending. She notes they now regard her pursuit as an attempt to monopolize more of their time, reflecting a change in customer-service dynamics.
Shave With Cuticura Soap Ad Ends Daily Irritation Claim
An advertising blurb promotes Cuticura Soap as doubling razor efficiency and promoting skin health. It claims the soap cleanses, prevents germs and irritation with daily shaving and can be used for bathing and shampooing.
Real test of the song's popularity lies in parody
The phrase notes that popularity is proven by parodies as crowds react to the tune. It suggests that a song's popularity is reflected in how often it is imitated or parodied by others.
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