E S Austin seeks state charity secretary post amid new board
E S Austin of this city applies for the secretaryship of the state board of charities and corrections as Gov Hyde names five new board members. Col J A Corby of St Joseph is retained, J L Wagner may resign. The post pays 2500 dollars annually. The tax commission proposes raising railroads telegraph and telephone and bridge valuations to 392 462 469 dollars, an increase of 170 000 007 from last year, with Missouri Pacific rising to 44 million. State total valuation near 4 670 000 000, up about 2 000 000 000. Cape Girardeau regents fail to reelect Prof A S Dearmont head of state teachers college, Dr Joseph A Serena selected in his place. The Cape normal is not alone in student-teacher shakeups. Missouri faces frequent difficulties with changes. Senator Reed introduces a joint resolution proposing a 100 000 dollar fine on any American official accepting gifts from European rulers. Most European potentates are out of work and unlikely to give gifts to Americans. Urel W Lamkin elected President of the Mary-
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E. S. Austin
State Board of Charities and Corrections
Hyde
Col. J. A. Corby
St. Joseph
J. L. Wagner
State Board of Equalization
Missouri Pacific Railroad Company
Cape Girardeau
Board of Regents
A. S. Dearmont
Reed
Congress
Europe
Safe Investment Bonds for Jefferson City Offer
A Safe, Attractive Investment for Jefferson City offers bonds dated July 1, 1921, due July 1, 1926 with a 714 percent return per annum. Bonds are unconditionally guaranteed as to principal and interest by Illinois Traction Company, which operates utilities in 88 Illinois towns and 500 miles of interurban railway. Bonds may be purchased at 101 E. High Street. attached coupon usable for subscription.
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Jefferson City Bridge & Transit Company
Jefferson City
Jefferson City Bridge & Transit Co
Illinois Traction Company
Illinois
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
E. High Street
Kilby
Jefferson City Bond Notices and Funding Details
Jefferson City announces two bond issues: $22,000 for Judgment Funding Bonds dated Sept 1 1921 and $109,000 total indebtedness with $37,000 floating debt. Sealed bids for the 22k funding bonds due by 5 pm June 21 1921, with open at 8 pm, R R Nacy City Clerk.
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R. R. Nacy
Jefferson City
Missouri Supreme Court
Richard R. Nacy
Buys Out Grant in Arnold Garage and Sales Co
Earl Grant disposed of his half interest to partner Hugo Arnold. Grant, a leading young businessman, has no definite plans yet but will decide soon. Arnold, known locally, will run the business as before, with poultry postpaid catalog offerings from Missouri Poultry Farms in Columbia.
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Earl Grant
Arnold Garage and Sales Co
Hugo Arnold
Realism Backfires as Film Producer Injured by Dynamite
In Los Angeles Irvin V. Willat a noted film producer and director married to Barbara Bedford was seriously hurt during a studio scene. Dynamite cartridges exploded when he threw a bundle onto a bonfire blowing sections of scenery and throwing crew members to the ground. Willat suffered injuries to his left leg and arm from caps while investigators cannot account for the explosive fuel. The incident recalls a prior accident when comedian Harold Lloyd was nearly killed by a similar blast two years earlier.
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Los Angeles
Irvin V. Willat
Barbara Bedford
Willat
Harold Lloyd
Pavillion Royal a New York summer dance resort praised
A glowing feature extols the Pavillion Royal on Long Island as the year’s premier showplace with Broadway flair. It compares its elegance to Deauville and Monte Carlo, noting a vast tented main room, formal gardens, and lavish celebrity patronage from North Shore residents seeking an ultra-sophisticated, non roadhouse nightlife venue.
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New York
Deauville
Ostend
Monte Carlo
Long Island
Europe
Berlin
Broadway
Nassau County
Les Bretteaux
le Notre
Moreau Park Opens Season with Rentals and Boat Hire
Moreau Park begins its season offering three cottages for rent for camping parties located near a half mile of good road through the park. Cedar canoes and steel boats are available for hire along with an excellent bathing facility. Truck meets the car line each afternoon with a 25 cent round trip fare and 15 cents for children. Phone 4 W. 5-19-dtb.
Merriment and humor light a cheerful gathering
A Washington Irving quotation frames a scene of friendly fellowship where light jokes and abundant laughter define the merriest meeting, showcasing how honest good humor oils social bonds and sustains jovial companionship.
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Washington Irving
Vanity Shoppe offers Sham pooing and beauty services
A brief notice promotes the Vanity Shoppe over Dallmeyer's Dry Goods Store offering Sham pooing hairdressing facial massage manicuring scalp treatment and chiropody. Appointments via phone 1249. Local business listing dated 4 26 5 26.
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Dallmeyer’s Dry Good Store
Christmas Pipe Gift Sparks Dry Humor
A verse quips about a wife giving a pipe with brass trimmings as a present, expecting the husband to quit smoking on New Year’s Day, while refusing a neighbor’s vow to quit, reflecting playful domestic inconsistency.
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Hng
Arkansaw Thomas
Broadway Comes to the Country With a Jazz Orchestra
A large jazz orchestra provides the music as Broadway reaches into the provinces, delivering a bold fusion of stage spectacle and country audiences in a historic transfer.
Many Kinds of Pigeons Describe Varieties and Origins
Over two hundred pigeon varieties trace to the rock dove of Europe. These birds live on sea cliffs and do not inhabit trees, unlike many other birds.
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Europe
Mongols and Indians Compared in Beliefs and Life
The article notes many similarities between Mongolian and American Indian life including personal and religious observances. It highlights that Mongols, though Buddhist Lamaists, share routine practices with American Indians, showing cross cultural parallels in customs and daily life.
Plumbing and Heating Announcement by Thomas Kierns
Plumbing material has come down. Now is the time to have your bath room renewed or plumbing put in good repairs. Thomas Kierns, Plumbing and Heating.
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Thomas Kierns
The Mind and Human Will Inspires Resilience
A brief quotation explores the human mind as elastic and resilient. It compares mental pressure to released steam, noting that greater constraint yields stronger mental rise and enhanced capability to act. The message emphasizes perseverance and effort amplifying achievement.
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Tryon Edwards
Spitting on Floors and Sidewalks Punishable by Arrest
Cole County authorities announce penalties for spitting on floors and sidewalks as a public health offense. The notice, issued by the Anti Tuberculosis Society, warns of arrest and fines for violators and underscores efforts to curb disease transmission.
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Cole Co
Anti-Tuberculosis Society
To KI Moths Delights Garments With Perfume And Stone
A thrift magazine note suggests placing small pieces of pumice stone with a few drops of perfume among clothes to repel moths and impart a delicate scent. No washing ironing or cooking in the household. Contact 744 Black.
Arctic Travel Delights and Deli Dilemmas
The Providence Journal notes a polar travel quip highlighting Eskimo cuisine made from eggs angelica and crokeberries mixed and stored in a sea skin bag with whale oil. The remark ends with a wry lack of enthusiasm for Arctic travel.
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Providence Journal
Measure to teach children games faces scrutiny
A Boston Transcript note questions a proposed measure to teach children play as schools are urged to expand youth activities. The piece suggests the idea may have merit but also hints at concerns about replacing joy in childhood with formal instruction.
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Boston Transcript
Ford Touring Car for Sale with Demountable Rims
For sale a Ford touring car in good condition from Jefferson Cleaners. The ad notes demountable rims and shock absorbers and includes the motto Advertising is the one great per petuator of legitimate business.
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State Tax Commission
Railroads
Telegraph and Telephone and
Urel W. Lamkin
Mary
Jefferson City, Mo
Grant
Missouri Poultry Farms
Columbia
U. S
U.S
United States
Rubber Company
Ruwart Motor Car CO
L. C. Withrup
Lisenhard Bros
Lehman
Belle Garage
Belle, Missouri
Walker Garage
Chamois
Lambeth & Dubbo
F. R. Howar
Mokane
T. & G. Motor CO
Millett, Linn
STARS
Even Bros
Westphalia
Eberhart
Russellville
Miller
Centertown
Moreau Park
P.M. Giorage
Main St
Schell Music CO
High St
Capital City Building
J Pranz
Leeo
Jefferson Cleaners
Able and Our Service
Jefferson City Candy Company
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