Commution Plea Hangs Over Missouri Death Case
Gov. Caulfield weighs clemency for Newell M Adams sentenced to be hanged for the June 1928 murder of Policeman Francis Mond. Springfield lawyers Moon Collins and Diemler urged reprieve due to court technicalities and alleged insanity.
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Jefferson City
Gov. Caulfield
Newell M. (Dobbs) Adams
Supreme Court
Bolivar
Polk County
Francis M. Dearmond
Fred A. Moon
L. L. Collins
Eugene Diemler
Springfield
Adams
Kirksville
Commercial State Bank
L. L. Staughn
Kansas City
Beef Cattle Feeding Plant That Cuts Down Cost of Labor
An article by W A Radford outlines a modern beef feeding plant design aimed at reducing labor costs. It describes an I shaped barn 34 by 100 feet with central hay racks, twin silos, feed rooms, overhead carrier tracks, and a suction ventilation system for warmth and efficiency.
Simple Method To Test Heating Plant In New Homes
A homeowner can test a new heating system by lighting a fire under the boiler and observing radiator heating. All radiators should warm uniformly within three to five minutes. the farthest should not lag the nearest. Check air dampers for tightness and ensure the heater base is grounded to prevent air leakage.
Narrow Flooring Reduces Shrinkage with Narrow Boards
The text explains that narrower floor boards shrink less across their width than wider boards. It argues shrinkage is minimized when using narrow pieces, assuming proper workmanship and good materials.
Special varnish for all outside work
A special grade of varnish is required for exterior house work. It costs more than ordinary varnish and resists weather, heat, and cold to protect wood and prevent whitening.
Red Cross Ddiwing Ad Sparks Grocer Sale
An old ad promotes Red Cross Ddiwing with a large bottle priced at 10 cents and claims all good grocers carry it. A quirky line about a barber who only shaves a man’s face once and seldom talks much accompanies the copy.
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Red Cross
Hard Water Mark and Borax Soap Ad
A vintage advertisement touts 20 Mule Team Borax as softening hard water for easier washing. The copy notes grimy suds reveal hard water and claims Borax simplifies cleaning for homemakers.
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Borax
Old Doctor's Idea Aids Elderly People
In 1885 Dr Caldwell discovered a harmless, effective laxative that does not gripe or cause habit. He perfected a gentle prescription used for biliousness headache poor appetite and fatigue. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin became a popular laxative available at any drugstore. Some men complain when daily bread isn’t buttered.
Was It an Invitation? Young Chap and Miss Daisy
A playful exchange centers on romance as a young man insists on a kiss before departure. Miss Daisy questions his timing while a light note hints at a detective theme and a budding genius near the punchline.
Traffic Cop Warns About Nujol Health Remedy
A police voice promotes Nujol as a natural product aiding digestion and toxin removal. The pitch claims it keeps the body functioning as Nature intends and prevents buildup of poisons, urging readers to start using it and find it at drugstores.
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Missouri News Nuggets
Cape Girardeau
Marian
Owis
Taylor
Missour
Odessa
Alfred Miller
Austin
Here
Miller
Alice Emmons
Boonville
Henry S. Caulfield
L. D. Thompson
Thompson
Marshall
Leo Burfield
Chemical Bank of
Sweet Springs
Building and Loan Association
Mexico
Abraham Zimmermann
Switzerland
Audrain County
Columbia
Lee Moore
Missouri State Penitentiary
State Board of Pardons and Paroles
John L. Whitesides
Moore
Boone County
W. A. Radford
William A. Radford
South Dearborn Street
Chicago
Ill
Hayrack
O.C
Caldwell
Barton’s
Nujol
Najol
Nujol Laboratories
Park Avenue
New York
Nature’s Law O. K
Lydia E. Pinkham
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