Christmas Services Observed Across Jefferson Churches
The 1924 Christmas season will be marked at Jefferson City churches with White Gift emphasis. Protestant services, church programs, and special sermons are planned. Catholics Evangelical and Lutherans observe Thursday. Notable events include a Christmastide pageant at the Christian Church and a combined orchestra and choir at First Baptist Church, plus two Presbyterian services.
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Jefferson Ci
Christain
Willlresent
Bethlehem
St. Louis
A. J. Fritz
Seibert Price
R M Talbert
First Baptist
T ‘E Courthouse
Paul Wethe
Christ
Canir
Mk Leslie
Cinte Humphrey
Will Watkins
B. Morrow
Nolen Rutledge
Stilson Therd
Ve Taylor
Robert McLaughlin
William Cook
Jewel Leslie
Hilda Gold
Retuice Smart
Jack Wadhey
Sand
C. R. Morrow
Direir
It Is So Warm Here Speedy Relates Miami Visit
A letter to friends of Nick Speedy former Jefferson City Produce manager describes Miami warmth and his palm beach suit as he travels on business. The writer Ab Speedy notes Speedy will not wear the palm bead often on his return.
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Hecht
Nick Speedy
Jefferson City Produce Company
Miami
Florida
Ab. Speedy
Speedy
Moody outlines Missouri tax changes and bills
State legislator P. Moody of Pierce City, from Lawrence County, sketches proposals for the next session. He urges a workers compensation law that is fair to industry and labor, stronger state banking laws, and a plan to assess and collect state and county taxes in the year of assessment. He backs revisions to game and fish laws to protect spawning fish and supports liberal funding for Smith Lever extension programs for Missouri farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Moody
Pierce City
Lawrence County
General Assembly
Moody
Congress
Missouri
Christmas Rush Starts at Jefferson City Postoffice
The Christmas rush has begun at the Jefferson City post office with lines lengthening at parcel post windows. Extra clerks on duty aim to handle increased mail and ensure prompt delivery. Postmaster Linhardt notes heavy incoming mail and urges early mailing to speed processing.
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Jefferson City
T Post Office Department
Linhardt
Two Prohibiting Agents Raid Jefferson City Night
St Louis prohibiting agents arrested Tony Wilbers of Henn Addison for liquor possession after a raid on a soft drink parlour owned by Fred Betts. Wilbers, caught with home brew and whiskey, appeared before Judge Fromme and faces action later in the week. Authorities also visited another parlour but found it served soft drinks only. In Green, project bids for nineteen road jobs were released at the office, with Elden road work in Cole county likely to start in spring.
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St. Louis
Jefferson City
Tony Wilbers
Henn Addison
Fred Betts
Asianer Fromme
Wilbers
iFromme
Teleaves
Will
Twn
Gnost
ANG Duan Udr
Greeprenesnan
Nately
LeRoy Findlay
Lafe Findlay
Formas
Kansas
Elden
Cole County
Two Blazes Strain City Firefighters in Freezing Weather
Firefighters battled two separate blazes as temperatures hovered near zero. At 1 PM a blaze at Mrs J Wolf's 1126 West Main Street was extinguished after an hour’s effort. Around 8 PM a second fire at Tester S D Parker's corner Capitol and Lafayette streets burned a garage room above the chauffeur’s quarters, taking an hour and a half to control. Damage nears 150 dollars. Chief Robertson warns of more fires from overheated stoves if cold continues. The department works through the night with crews kept alert by the cold.
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J. Wolf
West Main Street
Carl
Tester
S. D Parker
Capitol Avenue
Lafayette Streets
Robertson
Puar Ker
Presbyterians To Select Pastor Soon
A Presbyterian Church committee of Charles Dix J R Bunday Mrs Edson Burch and Mrs O H Manchester will choose a local or visiting speaker each Sunday while negotiations proceed for a permanent pastor The church notes Trev W Hooper Adams the former pastor has resigned due to ill health and the new minister may not be chosen in February or later
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Charles Dix
J. R. Bunday
Edson Burch
O. H Manchester
The
Presbyterian Church
Trev
W. Hooper Adams
Senator Buford Visits City Amid Greeting Frenzy
Senator Carter M Buford of HA is in the city shaking hands with hundreds of friends as supporters swarm him in a spirited welcome.
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Buford
Carter M Buford
City Should Buy Street Plow to Combat Storms
The Capital City faces a severe sleet and snow storm causing business disruption and impassable streets. A modern snow plow and street sweeper are urged to accelerate clearing, allow streetcars to run, keep sewers open, and reduce ice piles, with Mayor Cecil W. Thomas endorsing the investment as prudent for future storms.
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Curtis
Cecil W. Thomas
Jefferson City
Senator Bagby Killed in Road Accident Near Fayett e
State Senator David Bagby of Payette was killed while a car carrying Lamnen Spry Howard County superintendent was injured in a wreck on a foggy late road. The impact occurred at a sharp curve near a bridge. details are unclear due to garbled reporting.
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Fayette
David Bugis
Payette
Lamnen Spry
Houle
Howard County
Farmers Week At Columbia Draws Statewide Attention
A scrambled notice indicates statewide attention for Farmers Week at Columbia with mentions of gatherings, programs, and speakers. The fragmentary text references a court center, regional participation, and planned activities, urging attendance and participation in events during the week.
Weather and Telegrapher Lines Reported Outages
Reports from New Mexico or New Prague indicate temperatures around eight degrees with a frost. An agent in North Yorks says telegraph lines between St Louis and Kansas City were out, affecting dispatches and city communications.
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St. Louis Wit Nupsas City
No Evidence for Contest Says Barbee
Associated Press reports Kansas City Missouri that there is not sufficient evidence of fraud in the November 4 general election to support contest of Arthur W. Nelson versus Simmon for governor. Barbee, state committee chair, stated no contest warranted, following a conference with Democratic leaders.
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Kansas City
Associated Press
WOS
Peety
Arthur W. Nelson
Bunceloi
Pavesip
Simmon
Kakaatsaa City
Seg
Cy Plus
Jon Wo. Tarhee
Temperaire State Committee
Sail Fi
Barber
Larkin Heads Local VFW Post Election
E T Larkin, a well known local bar owner, was elected Commander of the Hey Sone Post No 1008 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at the annual election held last night. Other officers elected include Wesles Mueller, Joie: Senior Vice Commander, Tl 2. auf, Quine termasters Joh Thompson, QMeer of Day, Clarence Bradie Chaplains aid Ta EL Leslie Meads, Surgeon. The trustees chosen were Chiu Lew and Thus Hughes Keller. The veterans adopted a citation favoring Adjudant Geaneny taupp for dead at the militia installation of officer wil flakes place at the first meeting in Tarilary.
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BT Larkin
Hey Sone
Veterans of Foreign Wilrs
Organization
Mee
Sims
Wesles Mueller
Joie
Auf
Joh Thompson
Clarence Bradie
EL Leslie Meads
Chiu Lew
Hughes Keller
Geaneny Taupp
Wil Flakes
Tarilary
Cold Wave Prompts City to Seek Aid for Coal Shortages
Severe cold drives appeals from four miles of residents to the County Welfare and Precinct authorities. The Welfare Bureau reports widespread distress as trains halt and unemployment grows. Officials urge prompt assistance to households facing energy and fuel shortages amid harsh weather.
Local Mine Agency Report Details and Dates
Fragmentary OCR notes reference the United Mine workers, a Luther Whit event, and a pretrial or precuti process. Names Elizabeth Green and William Gaetty appear amid terse actions or rulings, with a mention of the county or district court as context. The text hints at a legal proceeding or inquiry tied to a union or labor matter.
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United Mine
Agering
Luther
Jury verdict in probate case over estate of John Wilson
A Circuit Court jury in Cote County returned a verdict regarding the estate of the late John Wilson. The case involved a petition seeking support as a member of the family and payment for board and services rendered at the home. Deliberations lasted minutes before the verdict.
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Cote
Cuftermagny
Marne
Fite
Alohn Wiegersen
Taut
Chix
Deen
Wilcowrson
Phat
Neenton
Che
Lenin
Lye Ganemaui
Jeirevik
Sudee Garmag
Dumm
Cook
Nike Sevier
Pal TN Laut
Haul
Irwin
City Tree Policy Sparks Community Debate
A fragmented city text reveals a debate over establishing a community tree plan. Amid garbled phrases and uncertain names, residents discuss local stewardship, potential zoning impacts, and the cultural value of urban greenery.
Priston Concert Registration and Fest Highlights
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Priston concert featuring Terese Fede and others amid festival activities. It references a schedule, admission, and audience expectations, with scattered phrases about tickets, seating, and event details. The readable text hints at a venue setup and a Mary reader element without clear dates or full names.
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Priston
Dan Ay
Terese Fede
Jan
Mary Reader
Representative-Elect Moves From St. Louis
The party reported limited experience due to 21 impassable roads. Ralph Silvey who monitored to St. Louis returned home as Representative-Elect Movors faced travel barriers from the city to the district amid bad roads and ongoing transportation issues.
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Movors
Stl Louis
Ralph Silvey
St Shouts
Relief Promised Missouri Today By Forecasters
Missouri's capital and central region suffer a crippling tree and sleet storm. Communications are nearly cut by telegraph and telephone failures, with power lines and poles down and a collapsed aerial at State Radio Station. Temperatures near 10 degrees, then rising slowly, as relief is forecast today though cold persists. Utility lines, streetcars, and rail service face major disruption, with Jefferson City rail delays and scattered damage surpassing $100,000. Governor Tyde struggles to coordinate amid limited call lines and widespread outages.
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Missouri
Cub
State Radio Statiog Wos
Hemo
Ta Sen
Messaes
Midni
King Winter
Central
Coatyamt
Jefferson City
Missomi Pacific Mail
Ofelock
Merniye
Avie
St. Louis
Kansas City
Tyde
Lois Die
Unecers
Fai
Servicee
Wietevit
Tunch
Ahrouelh
Bta- Gon
KAD
Barrett Return Attorney General Barrett Arrives Home
Attorney General Jesse W. Barrett arrived home yesterday morning from St. Louis where he has been on business for the past week. He made the trip Thursday night and reached here at about a quarter after one yesterday morning.
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