Missouri court ruling splits Presbyterian groups over church property
The Missouri Supreme Court in Boyles vs Roberts holds the Cumberland Presbyterian general assembly lacked authority to unite with the Cumberland church without creed changes. The ruling reverses a lower court, granting former Cumberland property to those who stayed with that church, including Missouri Valley College in Marshal.
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Eraon City
John
Missouri
WW. Graves
State Supreme Court
Lave
Boyles
Roberts
Presbyterian of
Cumberland Presbyterians
Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
Supreme Court
Ptients Court
Platoff
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Missouri Valley College
Maraball
Women Envy and Beauty Promised by Electric Bitters
A health advert claims attractive women with ideal faces and temper suffer fewer woes. It asserts kidney poisons cause pimples and blotches, and promises Electric Bitters will purify blood, regulate stomach, liver and kidneys, strengthen nerves, brighten eyes, refresh breath, and give a smooth complexion. Sold for 50 cents at J. Clay's.
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T. Clay's
Arsenic in Water Poisons Farm Poultry Near Missouri River
In Clay county across the Missouri River Frank Wine’s farm turkeys and chickens fell ill after feeding on corn mixed with water from the family cistern. Sixty turkeys and 300 chickens died within hours. City chemist Dr. W M Crows examined two dead birds and a water sample, with results pending. All affected persons are expected to recover.
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Frank Wine
Randolph
Missouri River
Clay County
Clesera Thoreday
City Hall
W. M. Crows
Cros
Plot Against General Funston at Fort Leavenworth
Fort Leavenworth Kansas hears rumor of an alleged plot against General Frederick Funston commander of Army Colleges. A robber shot at the general in his residence but the assailant escaped unarmed. Guards have been strengthened and a government teamster was briefly arrested.
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Lavenworth
Kan
Jane
Fredrick Fuseton
Army Colleges
Fort Leavenworth
Fonston
May
California
Funston
General Fanstons
Toy Pistol Tragedy Involving Jealous July Fireworks
In Joplin Missouri Sidney N Neeland a 12 year old boy died of tetanus after a toy pistol accident during a premature Fourth of July celebration. He shot his hand badly hurting himself then concealed the injury from his parents fearing a whipping. A physician advised to call a doctor but the boy told his father he injured his hand on a wall. Three days ago tetanus developed and he died.
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Joplin
Jane
Sidney N. Neeland
George Neeland
Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Howard and Nearby Townships
A series of warranty deeds recorded for Howard and adjacent townships include Ellen Olive Morelock selling 80 acres in Howard to H J Middelkamp for 24000. J N Burroughs selling to Frances E Garrets Ey lot 2 block 1 Williams addition Butler for 1875. W D Yases selling part lots 2 block 2 Williams addition Butler to J A Rogers for 900. John W Vandyke selling 80 4 wee 14 Osage twp for 5800. Miller Vandruff selling to John T Laning 60 acres section 39 Summit twp for 2400. A E Lyle selling 80 acres section 11 Mt Pleasant twp for 32. Martha A Carrice selling to O W Carrice of old public equal in Pappinaville. A P Gordon selling to C B Warner 1 acre section 4 New Home twp for 125. F L Smith selling to D C White 804 section 20 Deer Creek twp for 5600. C S Beasley selling to J F Teidke 704 section 27 Prairie twp for 1200. Beasley again selling 64 section 27 Prairie twp for 75. JC Valentine selling lots 1 and 2 block 42 Rich Hill. MA Kimbrough selling to Arrilla Hawk lot 11 block 72 Rich Hill for 180. John W Huffman selling to Homer Davall 160 acres section 23 Charlotte twp for 10000.
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Ellen Olive Morelock
H J Middelkamp
Howard
J N Burroughs
Frances E Garrets
Williams
Butler
W D Yases
J A Rogers
Los
John W Vandyke
George P Norton
Wee
Osage
Miller Vandruff
John T Laning
Cee
Summit
E Lyle
James T Hull
Mt Pleasants
Martha A Carrice
O. W. Carrice
Pappinaville
A P Gordon
B Warner
F L Smith
D C White
Deer Creek
C S Beasley
J F Teidke
Prairie
CS Beasley
JC Valentine
Ray King
Rich Hill
MA Kimbrough
Arrilla
Peeping Preacher Fined Five Dollars in Missouri
In Ss Joseph Missouri a Baptist preacher Joel Osborn was fined five dollars for peeping into houses near Seventh and Angelique streets. Convicted in Police Court on evidence from George Davie of 622 Angelique and Mrs Jesse Woodford of 624 Morice Street. Osborn claimed he tracked a male church member and his wife to catch him, but the court did not accept the defense.
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Ss. Joseph
Tomas
Seventh and
Angelique Streets
Joel Osborn
Messanie Street
Pollca Court
George Davie
Angelique Atreet
Jesse Woodford
R. Osborne
Joke Results Seriously at Carlyle Illinois
Constable Petera went to Beckemeyer to arrest William Anderson for maiming a dog. John Weber pretended to be Anderson, was placed under street, then admitted the joke. Weber was detained and charged with aiding an escape with bond set at 500 dollars. The act is a penitentiary offense.
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Carlyle, Ill
Petera
Beckemeyer
William Anderson
John Weber
Anderson
Weber
Sinal
Beagle Pup With One Eye Sits Center Head
A beagle with a single eye centered on its forehead, kept by R. J. Oglesby of Alton as a curiosity. The pup is only a few weeks old and appears normal aside from its odd eye placement. Visitors flock to view the animal.
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R. J. Oglesby
Mr. Oglesby
Strawberry profits from Bates County report by H P Goodell
H P Goodell of near Rich Hill submits Bates County strawberry figures. A 500 square foot bed yielded Altes gallons of berries with four and a half inch circumference. At 12 cents per quart, this translates to about 638 30 per acre, showing profitable potential despite local limits.
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H. P. Goodell
Rich Hill
Bates County
Fertility of Eggs Linked to Housing and Handling Practices
Officials study factors affecting egg fertility and hatchability. Warm quarters and overfeeding are linked to poorer fertility. handling, storage, incubation, and male tenure with hens influence outcomes. Vigorous parent stock yields higher fertile eggs. rest periods and careful handling reduce loss during storage.
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Department of Agriculture
Rhode Island
Profitable Poultry Feed Emphasizes Protein and Ash Balance
A report on poultry nutrition explains that successful meat or egg production hinges on proper feed with sufficient protein, carbohydrates, and ash. Analyses of Leghorn body composition and fresh eggs show protein and ash content drive ration formulation for optimal results.
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Jeneter
New York Experiment Station
Choices in Breeds and Rearing of Fowls
The author notes many fowl breeds and argues for cross breeding with small male and large hens for better results. Incubator chicks need careful feeding due to artificial rearing, while farm flocks benefit from tailored feeding. Proper poultry nutrition requires judgment, not fixed quotas.
Moisture Use In Incubators Increases Chick Hatches
Moisture tests at the Oregon station compared incubators operated per maker directions with varying moisture. A tray of dry sand sat beneath the units while in maximum moisture machines the sand remained wet. Final results show a 326 percent rise in chicks hatched when moisture was used in incubators.
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Oregon Station
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Peoples Bank
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