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Newspaper
Democrat Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1921
Page
4
Society items from the Democrat Tribune report numerous visits and travels. Senator Frank Warner and wife vacation in Colorado while residents like Mrs C P Knight, Miss Wilkinson, and Miss Kennedy visit family, attend churches and conventions, and celebrate birthdays. Local clergy, church quilting, Vassar invite for Kathrine Dallmeyer, and a New Madrid civic event frame a bustling community page.
Season 3 cottages available for rent for camping parties located a quarter mile from good park road. Cedar canoes and steel boats for hire. Bathing facilities excellent. Truck meets the car line every afternoon. Fare 25 cents round trip, children 15 cents. Phone 4 W. 5-19-dtb.
The Jefferson City Bridge & Transit Company offers guaranteed gold bonds at 71 percent annual return, dated July 1 1921 due July 1 1926. Secured by mortgage on all company property, guaranteed unconditionally by Illinois Traction Company which controls utilities across multiple states and operates over 500 miles of interurban railway. Bonds purchasable at 101 E High Street with attached coupon for subscription.
An elder laments a holiday rush after receiving a telegram from Sarah while in her apartment. The message reads Parrot laid an egg and wire instructions, suggesting a comic miscommunication that ruins the trip. The piece blends domestic humor with a touch of telegram-era whimsy.
Jud Tunkins remarks that the Lord is not enforcing the law as he once did against Ananias. Rastus Johnsing exclaims gratitude and faith in divine patience while noting People’s fickleness toward who loves work.
A coroner from a London borough retires with a record after conducting 28,000 inquests during 26 years of service. The milestone marks a long career in public inquiries and judicial reviews.
A compact statement asserts that a core character quality underpins all forms of expression from sermon to poem to picture or play, insisting nothing else holds value without this steadfast support. The remark emphasizes consistency and backing across creative and oratory work.
The passage notes Scotch origins of many Irish families and the common words that mark their speech. It mentions that both Scotland and Ulster use phrases about a burn and that the term wee strewn appears commonly in both regions.
Masrinello Shop proclaims return to pre war prices across all departments and goods. Local ads promote shorthand and bookkeeping courses, poultry stock offers, vanity services, a Cadillac for sale, domestic help wanted, and various retail items with contact details. Public notices warn spitting on floors punishable by law.
The Toledo Scale Company seeks an ambitious salesman to cover Jefferson City and nearby areas. Requirements include current employment, one year in present job, 25 to 45 years old, fidelity bond, own or buy a car, and willingness to work on commission. Potential earnings range from 3000 to 8000 dollars annually based on effort. Address Toledo Scale Company 90285 Michigan Avenue Chicago Illinois. 4-10-6é
A recently captured shark off Australia contained a mustard tin a lemonade bottle and a woman's bathing suit in its stomach. The odd discovery suggests the shark may have swallowed the items fairly easily despite their size and odd combination.
Jefferson City Missouri issues fire department equipment bonds dated June 1 1921 and judgment funding bonds dated Sept 1 1921 both 6 percent 10 to 20 year maturities totaling 109000 with 22000 funding bonds upheld by Missouri Supreme Court sale of 1921 bonds set for June 21 1921 sealed bids to city clerk R R Nacy bids opened 8 pm. Also notices plumbing and local truck service information.
Notice announces a stockholders meeting in Jefferson City Missouri on June 20 1921 at nine in the forenoon to elect directors approve and authorize mortgage bonds up to 100000 and refinance 79000 first mortgage bonds due July 1 1921 plus a second mortgage authorization of up to 80000 and to convey company properties to secure the bonds. Directors and officers named.
Jefferson City Missouri dated June 9 1921 invites sealed bids for resurfacing Harrison Street between Main and Water Streets. Approximately 2200 square yards to scarify and surface with bituminous macadam or Kentucky Rock asphalt. Bids due July 9 1921 at 8 PM.
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