Hunt Heads Legion and Plans for the Home Show
Paul Hunt was elected commander of the Roscoe Enloe Post of the American Legion and announced a plan to fund a club house via a 25 cent weekly per member tax, aiming to assemble a 500 member nucleus for building a facility. Eddie Arnett was named vice commander, with other officers listed. A Red Cross fundraiser and minstrel show at Jefferson alluded to strong post enthusiasm, practice sessions ongoing for a larger show than last year.
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Paul Hunt
Roscoe Enloé
American Legion
Hunt
Eddie Arnett
J. C. McCluer
Fred Tanner
Wade Condit
Rev. Talbert
Richard Nacy
Curtis Dim
A. Linxwiler
Leonard Nice
Andy Schwartzfeger
George Grews
Ben “Schuetz
Red Grass
Legion
Cole County
Red Cross
Jefferson
Two inaugural balls planned for January inauguration
In St Louis two inaugural balls are planned for Governor-elect Arthur M. Hirte. Lieutenant Governor-elect Hiram Lloyd says the main ball will be at the mansion with an overflow event in the State Capitol rotunda. Flowers and music will decorate both venues. If weather is bad the inauguration will be on the Capitol steps. otherwise it will occur on the south Capitol steps with the driveway and park area leading to the Supreme Court building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Jefferson City
Arthur M. Hirde
Hiram Lloyd
State Capitol
Lloyd
Hyde
Capitol
Supreme Court
To Women Who Overdo in Daily Domestic Duty
A vintage advertisement urges women to avoid overexertion at home noting many suffer in silence. It extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy to restore health and urges readers to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Senators Lodge and New Eliminate from Cabinet Prospects
Washington Dec 2 Elimination of Senators Lodge Massachusetts and New Indiana as prospective members of President elect Harding's cabinet was reported during Harry M Daugherty's visit. Both senators reportedly prefer remaining in the Senate to cabinet service, while talks touched on other legislation and possible cabinet candidates.
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Washington
Lodge
Massacchusetts
New
Indiena
Harding
Harry M. Daugherty
Ohio
Daugerty
Daugherty
Senate
Masaschusett
Watson
Guliena
Philadelphia
Pearce
Pennsylvania
Mairsman
Deputy Sheriff Futrell killed in North Carolina riot
In Goldsboro North Carolina a mob attacked the Wayne County courthouse attempting to seize five Black men held for trial for a White man's murder. Futrell a former deputy sheriff and alleged mob leader was shot and killed by a twelve person citizen guard in a brief bombardment. State troops were dispatched as unrest spread after the clash.
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Goldsboro
N. C
Futrell
Wayne County
Campaign expenses modest for Democratic county committee
Chairman Curtis reported last campaign costs at 1397.83 spent and 1398.00 raised, leaving 20.17 in the treasury. The largest donor was Elmer Connell with 50 dollars. Several others gave 25 dollars, with many small gifts, primarily used for postage and printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Democratic County Committee
Elmer Connell
Congress
Lee Jordan
Howard ‘Cook
A. T. Dumm
Bob Holliway
Frank Morris
Fire in Burning Grass Near East High Street
A grass fire in the rear of the homes of the Misses McKenzie and N J Powers on East High street was quickly put out by the fire department late last night. Strong winds and tall grass raised fears of spread and property damage.
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Misses McKenzie
N. J. Powers
East High Street
Hunters Licenses Break Records in Cole County
Cole County issued 2,250 hunting and fishing licenses this year compared with 2,308 in 1919. The gain of 42 comes with December, including 210 state licenses up from 156 last year. Franklin County previously led the district with 2,868 licenses, but Cole now leads due to Franklin’s quail shooting setback from an illegally adopted law.
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Cole County
Direkx
Qlerk Duckx
Franklin County
Leslie
Cole
Milling business is quietest in years in Chicago
Chicago December reports the wheat milling sector is at its quietest in ten years. A P Husband secretary of the Millers National Federation cites minimal export demand and weak domestic needs, tied to unfavorable ocean freight rates and a small price differential against flour. European mills have absorbed U S wheat supply, delaying exports until spring.
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Chicago
Kansas Industrial Court
Kansas Millers
A. P. Husband
Millers National Federation
Husband
Europe
Great Britain
Holland
Denmark
Sweden
United States
Hogs Reach Pre War Prices Amid Pork Drop
The Associated Press reports hog prices on the hoof have moved back to 1913 pre war levels in Chicago based on figures from a major packer. Wholesale fork and pork products follow toward April 1917 pricing, signaling a broad drop.
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Associated Press
Chicago
The
Institute of the American Meat Packers
Moniteau County Road Contract Goes to E C Johnson
A 4.54 mile Jefferson City California road project from Cole County line to the west, awarded to E C Johnson of Jefferson City, will remove railway crossings and run mostly south of the Missouri Pacific tracks. Work begins after winter prep with grading and culverts, funded by state funds and overseen by M Rudder and L S Howe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capital News
California
Jefferson City-California
Monireau
E. C. Johnson
Jefferson City
Missouri Pacific
Cole County
Ten Mile Drive
Centertown
Missour Pacific
Johnson
Harding open to talks with Wilson on League plans
President elect Harding indicated willingness to confer with President Wilson on the League of Nations upon his Washington arrival next week. He plans to meet with Senator Lodge and others to set preliminary conference plans and will likely visit the Senate and speak on his views. Mrs. Harding is aboard after cabin confinement due to bad weather.
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S. 5
Pastores
Harding
Wilson
League of Nations
Washington
Congress
Lodge
Senate
McLean
Amendments to League Covenant Delayed Over US Entry
Geneva December 2 The Assembly of the League of Nations debated amendments to the covenant with most delegates seeking revision to remove obstacles to United States entry. Article 10 drew little direct attention though discussed in smaller circles. M W Rowell Canada urged that committee resolutions do not close the door to further amendments. Scandanavian and British Dominion delegations weigh approaches as postponement persists pending U S policy clarity under the new government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Dec
Assembly of the League of Nations
United States
M. W. Rowell
Canada
Rabbits Sent From Hunt To Baptist Orphans Home
A hunting party from the Baptist church near St Louis hunted in Centertown and gathered 140 rabbits for the Baptist Orphans Home at Pattonville. Leader Bailey Lansdown and hunter William Lumpkin organized the trip. Bob Glover led with 20 rabbits, followed by Will Dixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Orphan's Home
Pattonville
St. Louis
William Lumpkin
The
Baptist Church
Bailey Lansdown
Centertown
Bob Glover
William Dixon
William Stone
J. B. Houchin
Walter Gordon
W. Hampton
T. J. Wheeler
Cortez Hahn
William Plummer
J. Burnett
Will Dixon
Ray Gass Back for Visit in the City
Ray Gass formerly with the Utility Board and recently named Montana State Highway Engineer arrived yesterday for a visit with his mother and relatives. He is pleased with his new role and progressing on road construction. Also noted is entertaining at 319 W. Ashley St. by Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Sachs with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bilenger and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. Zimmerman, Hy. Sachs and family, Floyd Sachs, and Miss Gladys Bailey of St. Louis.
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Jefferson City Boy
Montana
Ray Gass
The
Utility Board
Sylvester Sachs
W.shley St
Myr
Paul Bilenberger
J. Zimmerman
Hy. Sachs
Floyd Sachs
Gladys Bailey
St. Louis
Taxpaying Lags in County Collector Office For 1920
County collector A. E. Blaser reports taxpaying for 1920 is delayed with December rush not starting as usual. Higher taxes reflect a state Board of Equalization valuation to shore up the county treasury. Delayed payments may be attributed to favorable corn harvest weather.
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A. E. Blaser
Blaser
State Board of Equalization
Former Jefferson City Boy Dies in St Louis
Obituary notes Adolph Schur, longtime Jefferson City native turned railroad clerk, who died in St Louis. He worked as a printer, became a Missouri Pacific ticket agent in Jefferson City and Joplin, and recently moved to St Louis. He leaves a widow, two children, two sisters, a brother, and a stepmother in Jefferson City. The body was taken to Linn for burial with family.
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Adolph Schur
St. Louie
Schur
Jefferson City
Missouri Pacific
Joplin
St. Louis
Anna Schur
Linn
Legislator Elected Without Any Campaign Expense
Dunklin County's Representative Casper M Edwards files a campaign expense affidavit showing no spending in either the primary or general elections. He also declares he did not ask for votes nor promise to procure nomination or election.
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Casper M. Edwards
Dunklin County
Edwards
Kennett
New National Guard Battery D Officers Elected
Sanalia Missouri December 2 election officers for Battery D First Field Artillery, Missouri National Guard, were elected tonight. They are W F Logan captain, George A Rodekehr and Rolla O Bowman first lieutenants, Harry L Colling and Carl P F Urban second lieutenants. Seventy one men have been enlisted.
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NEW National Guard
Sedalia
Sanalia
Battery D First Field Artillery
Missouri National Guard
W. F. Logan
George A. Rode- Kehr
Rolla O. Bowman
Harry L. Colling
Carl PF. Urban
Had Surprise Party for Mrs Jennie Gross at 422 Jackson
Friends gathered at 422 Jackson Street last night for a surprise party in Mrs Jennie Gross's honor. Attending were Mesdames Chas Cazarlinsky Joe Feinsten Tillie Baer Jennie Baer Rose Miller Chas Zeigler P Gold and Bertha Shafer.
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Jennie Gross
Jackson St
Mesdames Chas, Cazarlinsky
Joe Feinsten
Tillie Baer
Jennie Baer
Rose Miller
Chas, Zeigler
P. Gold J
Bertha Shafer
Increased electricity rates spark public concern in Jefferson City
Citizens in Jefferson City react to higher electric bills as the Public Service Commission approves roughly 28 percent rate hikes effective October 1. Manager Kilby promises to investigate apparent discrepancies while noting October bills may reflect pre change charges. Many shoppers cite winter darkness and usage shifts as factors.
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Jefferson City
Heat and Power Company
Capital City
Daily Capital News
Public Service Commission
H. 5
Kilby
Demand for Musicale Tickets Drives Matinee Arrangements
Demand for tickets to the musical is very great and seats are scarce. Peter J. Schell of Schell Music Co announced two matinees today at 3 o clock with Edith McDonald soprano Olive Robertson pianist and Charles Young violinist. He urged attendees to choose the matinee to accommodate all. Tickets may be secured from Schell Music Co with no charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter J. Schell
Schell Music Company
Schell
St. Louis
Foundation Started for Billy Mueller’s Movie Theatre
Work on the foundation for Billy Mueller's new movie theatre on East High Street, occupying the Walther-Wymore building, has begun. Contractor Louis Schell says completion is expected early next spring and the theatre will be among Central Missouri's finest, according to Mr Schell.
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Billy Mueller
East High Street
Walther- Wymore
Louis Schell
Missouri
Schell
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Roscoe Enloe
Post
State House
Senators Lodge
Harry M Daugherty
Boise Penrose
North Carolina
Citizens’ Committee
Southern Highway
Panaha
White House
Baptist Orphans’ Home
Baptist
Adolph Schuhr
Shortness
Start Foundation ON New Movie Theatre
Mueller
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