08 Nov 1921
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Newspaper
Democrat Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1921
Page
1
New York reports Love in a country cottage tempts more but city marriage licenses fall behind 1920 and 1919 levels. Fewer immigrants, small bank accounts, and home shortages blamed for fewer new households. Marinello Shop promotes a permanent move as a remedy.
A Missouri note reports 105 men applied for state highway board posts under Governor Hyde. He will not select yet as salaries of ten dollars a day are paid only for actual service. Names from Jefferson City include Col. T. L. Price H. R. Nations and Judge D. W. Shackleford. The piece weighs political pay and wartime labor concerns.
The piece notes November 11 Armistice Day will be widely celebrated with Washington hosting peace talks and global observers. Jefferson City promises unprecedented celebration despite weather. Also mentions Emperor Charles of Hungary in Portugal and political shifts in Europe. Beef prices in Chicago dip to 11% cents per pound while retail meat prices lag behind livestock declines. Obituary mentions Judge James L. Downing of Malden, once profiled as the "One Gallus Democrat from Southeast Missouri," now probate judge in Dunklin County.
A conversation between Mr Gripping and Mr Godspur centers on noisy neighbors. Gripping muses on bearing faults while Godspur notes recurring disturbances from ever-playing phonographs, piano finger exercises, family quarrels, dogs, children, and chickens. The exchange ends with a wary agreement that a quiet sigh may suffice when neighbors move away.
A playful exchange contrasts a renowned hunter recounting a hippo chase with a socialite’s run in a drawing room. The literary lion wonders about the thrill, while the speaker admits an evening of being chased by a socially ambitious woman.
A playful exchange features Senator Sorgum discussing phrases about entering a race. The dialogue shows uncertainty about the idiom while one speaker asserts readiness to join the fray regardless of outcomes. A character named Darling laments money loss, and a companion responds with lighthearted reproach about potential personal loss.
A poetic fragment describes a bald man whose heart glows with joy as he departs the scene below and receives a shining crown, implying a moment of spiritual reward. The verse confirms heaven’s approval and celebratory imagery.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer reflection compares the bow noted by a cord to curves on the human body. It extols soft, tender lines seen in mouths and the blending of countless curves, contrasting it with a cruel gossipy woman whose mouth is likened to a stone wall.
J M recalls overhearing a movie audience exchange about a film described as educational and about a horrid vamp. The speakers discuss the idea of meeting a vamp and how to protect themselves, highlighting public reactions to on screen content.
A dialogue recalls a time when men sold their votes and a senator agrees the practice had to end due to the high cost of election. The exchange underscores historical concerns over corruption and political funding.
Diamond fields in the Bel gian Kongo yielded 200000 carats in 1910 and analysts estimate the mine could produce about the same annual quantity in future years.
Jud Tunkins relates a decade long joke he started when he lent an umbrella to a man ten years ago. He has kept borrowing umbrellas hoping the original owner will return it, refusing to be discouraged by the loss.
In a playful exchange, he asks if she would say yes to marriage, she counters by asking if he would propose again if she indicated she would answer affirmatively. The dialogue explores mutual hesitation and playful negotiations about commitment.
A tourist recalls the public agitation as a gang of international thieves passed through. A native notes that the government even placed locks on the canal to tighten security.
A dinner guest complains about poor service as fifteen friends stopped to chat while they ate. The narrator had to stand for the entire meal, dampening the dining experience and prompting discussion of social etiquette and its costs.
Judge notes Max Smith reviewed on prohibition and found the dry topic held interest Pax Yes agrees he can always make dry subjects engaging while the judge affirms.
A sequence of short lines features a teddy bear on ice who walks away, a playful exchange between Mrs Justwed and Jack about economy, a Flapper dreaming of film stardom, and Miss Ryval and Miss Bright at a Barclays ball with witty banter.
A terse exchange reveals uncertainty about Mrs Bliggins's whereabouts as Mr Bliggins states she is playing bridge and may be receiving or giving. The dialogue highlights ambiguity and social nuance in a brisk, period tone.
Timoth y hay offered at 18 dollars per ton delivered in ton lots or 16 1 2 dollars per ton for any quantity at the farm. Oats priced at 30 cents per bale. Contact F W Dal lmeyer at phone 4 W.
Harry W. Haley, in Leavenworth prison for six months in the army disciplinary barracks, was released by order of the war department after admitting he served the term in place of Thomas W. Jones, the comrade who saved his life in France. Jones, whom Haley substituted for, was tried for desertion and is now reportedly in Canada after marrying.
A laprobe vanished from a car between the Country Club and Jefferson yesterday. It may have been stolen. A liberal reward will be paid upon return to this office with no questions asked. Submission date 11-5-11.
A summary of Sir Edward Creasy s study naming the fifteen decisive battles across history including Marathon Syracuse Arbela Metaurus Arminius Chalous Tours Hastings Orleans Armada Blenheim Pultowa Saratoga Valmy and Waterloo with their dates from 490 BC to 1815 AD.
The article explains the term dacoit as bands of robbers in India. It notes they resembled Sicilian and Greek brigands, were driven out of Hindustan by the British government, and are now active in Burma. In British Indian law the term signifies a conspiracy of five or more to commit theft.
A page fragment discusses Cleopatra's supposed hair restorer claiming any baldness cure or political leverage. It suggests she might have used it to woo Caesar, appease rivals, or influence Antony, but notes no scientific or practical evidence from recent feoptologists supports real efficacy or action.
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