The Man Behind The Throne In Missouri Politics
A critical look at Lieut Gov Hiram Lloyd as the power broker beside Governor Hyde. The piece notes Lloyd’s influence with the governor, hints at a forthcoming United States Senate bid, and comments on state officials’ reactions. It also touches Greece Turkish conflict, Western Texas secession talk, and Jefferson City politics including council votes and race outcomes.
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Hiram Lloyd
Hyde
Jefferson City
Lloyd
United States
Missouri
Her Looks Yes Im Engaged to a Millionaire Womans Charm
A Baltimore American amusement item notes a quip about a woman who is engaged to a man with a purported million dollars. The exchange plays on the phrase a girl with a million dollars and the bride’s supposed appearance, framed as light newspaper humor.
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Baltimore
Worth Cultivating Portrait Art Debate
A Birmingham Age-Herald note ponders wealth of Mr Grabeoin and the potential for a magnificent portrait study by several artists. The exchange frames his riches as a subject for art and raises interest in a formal portrait among local talent.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Origin of American Indians Suggested as Asian Migration
The text discusses unresolved origins of American Indians, noting anatomical similarities to Mongolians and proposing ancestral crossing from Asia to North America. It cites a broad range for ancient human presence from 25,000 to 200,000 years ago.
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Asia
North America
America
Making Talking Machine Records Describes early recording process
The article explains the phonograph recording steps from wax master to metal plate. It notes an unlimited number of records can be pressed from a single plate and that artists sing into a horn during recording.
How High Do Birds Fly
An unsettled ornithology question notes a scientific institution asked air men in meteorological exploration to observe bird heights. It states birds generally stay under 1,300 feet, with occasional elevations between 6,000 and 7,000 feet.
Mental mood prevalence across intellect levels
The text asserts that most people experience mental low mood, with few exceptions among the feeble minded and insane. It argues that the more intellectual individuals are more prone to this malaise, describing it as a spiritual sea sickness affecting the brainy majority more than the less brainy.
Emerson on hospitality and true graciousness in service
A reflective note on hospitality valuing genuine service over display. The quote suggests humble generosity outshines lavish, city-feast splendor by letting merit and modest offerings speak. It emphasizes service as merit rather than ornamental abundance.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
Student Body Weekly Sport Desk By Democrat Tribune
Weekly publication by the High School Student Body with staff credits for editors reporters and sport writers. Indicates byline courtesy and student involvement in community journalism.
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Democrat-Tribune
Edior—Ward Dorrance
Assist
Nannie Bedsworth
Milton Meyerhardt
Henley Blair
Julius Meyerhardt
Mardi Gras Planned By Columbia High Senior Committee
A Columbia High School report describes a Mardi Gras planned by the Senior class under Miss Kitchen. The event features a Main Show with a one act comedy, a fashion show with fifteen models, and a Black Face Chorus with dance and songs, plus Topsy Turvey Dance and feats in the chemistry room. Seniors praise Columbia students and pledge an advertising committee to promote the celebration.
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Miss Kitchens
Columbia High School
Miss Kitchen
In Russia A wagon to haul away a million roubles
A humorous exchange is cited by the Louisville Courier Journal about a man claiming to have seized a million roubles and needing a wagon to move it. The response offers a wagon for a million roubles, while a quip about Redd-Black’s stock of tin and ownership of a flat-tired vehicle follows.
Prohibition era carnival features curios and wireless demo
A 1920s style fair scene promises water turning to wine demonstrations by the J C Radio Club with wireless telegraphy in the physics room. Visitors will meet a two headed cat a one eyed monster a four eyed monster a wingless bat and other curios plus Madame Fatima fortune telling and Pekin Inn serving refreshments as confetti and streamers fly.
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J. C. Radio Club
Rhine
Italy
Madame Fatima
Pekin Inn
Noted Bible Teacher Honors Hobo Hill at Assembly
Miss Burall, famed Bible teacher and religious educator, spoke to our weekly assembly last Thursday. Her talk praised heavenly heredity over earthly, urged self discipline, and praised her magnetic influence on hundreds of girls, while noting a $10,000 offer from Washington but preferring the affection of thousands.
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Hobo Hill
Miss _Burall
Miss Burall
America
Washington
United States
Aemrica
Miss Ivy Leaber Featured in Faculty Series
In our faculty series we profile Ivy Leaber, a busy teacher beloved by students and colleagues, though her sister enjoys greater local renown. The piece highlights her approachable manner and daily school contributions.
Miss Seabers Earns Praise at Junior High School
The junior high school staff and the superintendent commend Miss Seabers for faithfulness and tireless energy. They note her ability to appeal to children, popularity with pupils, and habit of mixing light lessons into instruction. Parents and students alike praise her repeatedly.
North Central Association accredits J. C. High School
The North Central Association of Colleges and High Schools notified Mr. Oakerson that J. C. High School is placed on the list as a first class fully accredited high school.
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North Central Association of Colleges’ and High’ Schools
Oakerson
Class trips document field study on farms and stables
Mr Woods led his Physical Training class on a hike to the Moreau last Tuesday afternoon. On Wednesday and Thursday he and his agriculture classes visited Houchin's stables to study and judge the Houchin horses. A further trip is planned for next Friday.
Miss Traits Absent Friday on Business Trip
Miss Traits was reported absent Friday while on a business trip to Columbia. The note notes her scheduled engagement and travel details as the office resumes its routine work.
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Columbia
Junior baseball drama inflames gymnasium readers
The piece notes junior boys’ fascination with baseball amid a week of athletics. It mentions Jack Burkhardt using an optics-impaired catching style, Milton Myerhardt’s ankle injury and cane, Miss Hennasy’s attention, and Stanley Pelta son and Clarence Irwin with hand bardages from hot balls, signaling publicized school sport mishaps.
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Jack ‘Burkhardt
Hennasy
Milton “Myerhardt
New York
Stanley Peltason
Clarence Irwin
Bardages
Commencement Week Program At Ernst Simonsen High School
Sunday evening May 15 features a Baccalaureate Sermon by Rev E W Behner. May 17 offers a Music Program by the High School Music Department and May 19 presents the Commencement Program with an address by Governor A M Hyde. Special music, class honors, prize and medal presentations follow in the auditorium. The school has ordered a new grand piano for use during these programs under Miss Daisyl Seaber.
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High School
A. M. Hyde
Ernst Simonsen
Daisyl Seaber
The Restless Machine Observed by Yonkers Statesman
A brief Yonkers Statesman cartoon caption notes an automobile across the street appearing restless as it seems to react to people nearby. The dialogue suggests the car senses activity and might move toward them.
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iRédd
Greenie
Yonkers
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Daily Democrat-Tribune
Joseph Goldman
Cole County Democrat Printing CO
Jefferson City, MO
Greece
Constantine
Venezilos
Texas
Rephle
Arkansas
Nature
Missouri Pacific
C. L. Stone
Pace, R. R
ST. Louis, MO
Efferso
House of Comfort
Harry
Jim
Universal
Larry Lemon
Radke’s
Sessue Hayakawa
LE Ting Ling
Clyde Cook
Gee Were
Bill
Alec
Aint
Bor
Pyveryone
Sutherland Sisters
Editorial
Dr. Holmes
Islands of the Seas
Russia
Louisville Courier-Journal
Greene
Ver
Ivy Leaber
E. W. Behner
Dora Sutherland
Sutherland
Bradhurst Ave
N. Y. City
W. A Dallmeyer
Insurance Agency
L. J. Franz
East High Street
Theo. Angewendt
Coal and Wood Dealer
Retaj
Cerna, Maio and
Milberry
Isffiro City
G. A. Fischer
F Sre Insurant
Roer Wei infSorsen City
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