Compotes Wilson's Gift to Miss Clark
Miss Genevieve Clark daughter of the Speaker who will marry James M. Thompson of New Orleans June 30 has received a wedding gift from President Wilson of two silver compotes lined with gold. The 10 inch high pieces feature American eagle heads holding laurel wreaths and cupids on the sides supporting laurel decorated medallions with G C C initials. Other gifts include a US made glass set from Mrs. Sneath and silver items from Louisiana Pike County Mrs. William Randolph Hearst, Rep. Baker of New Jersey and Dr and Mrs. Hill.
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Bowling Green
Genevieve Clark
James M. Thompson
New Orleans
Wilson
United States of America
Samuel B. Sneath
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Louisiana
Pike County
William Randolph Hearst
J. Thompson Baker
New Jersey
David Jayne Hill
Seven Day Butter Contest At Missouri State Fair
Missouri State Fair at Sedalia runs September 25 to October 2 featuring a seven day butter contest directed by Dairy Commissioner E G Bennett with a $500 purse. Entry requires a certificate from the exhibitor’s creamery approving milk product sales from animals exhibited. Plans include future prizes from the Jersey Cattle Breeder's Association and local dairy supply dealers to boost dairy classes at the exposition.
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Sedalia
E. G. Bennett
South Missouri Dairyman’s Association
Bennett
Jersey Cattle Breeder’s Association
Death of 103 year old Schell City woman Louisa Burge
Mrs Louisa Burge died at her home in Schell City on Wednesday of last week at age 103. She was universally loved and respected and remained active until a few days before death, with eyesight reportedly good for her age.
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Louisa Burge
Schell City
James L Strein dies at 72 in Missouri hometown
James L Strein born September 11 1842 in Gasconade County Missouri died June 19 1915 at his home near Butler aged 72 years 9 months 8 days He lived in Bates County most of his life married Sarah Jane Berry November 3 1878 they had Lydia F Anna K and James W Strein all surviving He also leaves sister Mrs C L Moore of Kansas City Memorial services were held June 21 at 10 30 am at the family home conducted by Rev L W Keele burial followed at Mor.
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James Lafayette Strein
Gasconade County
Misouri
Butler
Bates County
Sarah Jane Berry
Lydia F
Anna K
James W. Strein
C. L. Moore
Kansas City
Bro. Strein
L. W. Keele
Mor
Should Have Pretty Teachers Policy Debate
A controversial proposal argues for higher salaries to attract attractive teachers, claiming looks improve discipline and teaching effectiveness. The idea, framed as a right for every student, sparks debate about funding, school boards, and standards in education.
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Fort Hays
Yuna Etter
On the Wing in Bates County Local Notes
A crowded item list from Bates County residents notes sicknesses such as Miss Annie Porter and Eugene Nestle, farm work including corn leaks and threshing machines, a storm that unroofed a shed and damaged a buggy, travel to Kansas for harvest, social events like a 58th birthday dinner for Margaret Landreth, and community activities with families and neighbors. The piece mentions Wm Lyons delivering a new threshing machine and local trades like Welton the jeweler.
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Jesse Thornbrugh
Kansas
Tom Huffman
Charley
Wm. Lyons
Amsterdam
Miss Tey Jenkins
Kansas City
Will
Virginia
Facts and Fiction The Most Superficial Invests Prove The Fol
The fragment suggests a discussion on superficial investments and their outcomes. It hints at a broader essay or column debating how surface analysis fails to reveal deeper risk or value in financial matters. No specific people, places, or events are clearly identified.
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Foster
Adrian
Whitney Feed Yard
Guyton’s Barn
Lowenstein
Belleville, Illinois
Miss Clark
Ats
Clenmad and
Bisc
Missouri
James L. Strein
Aaron Crumley
Annie Porter
Judge Hedger
Ike Lockridge
Press Porter
Henry Ison
Hub Thornbrugh
Whipley
Eugene
Cyrus Nestlerode
Fred McCall
C. I. Brown
Frank Sellen
Charles Argenbright
Nyhart
Ben Craft
McGuire Boys
Old Vinton
Welton
John W. Porter
Lizzie Smith
Nevada
Johnny Porter
Margaret Landreth
Lawrence County
Ind
Illinois
Ison Landreth
Grandma Thornbrugh
Herbert Thornbrugh
Ben Porter
Ed Winfrey
John Rayborn
Jesse Shaw
George Cowdrey
Landreth
George Church
Missouri State Bank
Bowman
Butler, Mo
Butler Or
Call
Chas. R. Bowman, Mer
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