State Banks Report No Fall in Farm Mortgage Payments
The state remains prosperous with farm mortgage payments steady, despite forecasts of drought. Banking and insurance agents say the 1901 and 1911 crop losses were worse, citing prompt tax payments and higher land values then. Country lenders note good recent crop years have buffered potential shortages.
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Charles Campbell
Common Wealth Trust Company
St. Louis
Prudential Insurance Company
Campbell
Tent Show Ban In St Louis Grounded On Fire Rules
Building Commissioner J N McKelvery of St Louis ordered the discontinuance of all moving picture shows in tents for fire prevention violations. More than 100 tent shows operate in the city with capital reportedly over 100000. Owners contested the order and filed a circuit court petition for a writ of mandamus to force approval to continue operations.
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J. N. McKelvery
St.Louis
McKelvey
Calloway Prosecutor Aims to ID Ross Assassin
Prosecuting Attorney Nick Cave of Calloway county says enough evidence exists to reveal the identity of the assassin who killed J. Haywood Ross, a 60 year old wealthy farmer found dead in bed at his Fulton area home three miles north of Fulton with a bullet wound in his back. Ernest Ross, 17, son of the deceased and Fulton high school student, was arrested and held for the coroner's inquest.
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Nick Cave
Calloway County
J. Haywood Ross
Fulton
Ernest Ross
Fulton High School
Fire at Davenport arbor shop in St. Joseph destroys $60,000
A blaze of unknown origin broke out in the rear of the Davenport arbor shop in St. Joseph. It threatened an entire block of business houses before being checked, causing about $60,000 in property damage.
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St. Joseph
Two-Cent Fare Takes Effect on Local Trolley Line
The Kansas City Clay County and St Joseph Electric railway adopts a 2 cent fare. The Liberty station remains the only one with a higher charge, rising from fifty five to sixty cents for the round trip to Kansas City.
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Kansas City
Clay County
Brothers Undergo Simultaneous Appendectomies in St Joseph
Three brothers Frank Henry and M A Matheny of Blockton Indiana were operated on for appendicitis at a St Joseph hospital by the same doctors in close succession. All are recovering. One brother died of appendicitis several months earlier.
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Frank
Henry
M. A. Matheny
Blockton
St. Joseph
Old Soldiers and Settlers Meet in Cassville Reunion
The thirty third annual old soldiers and settlers reunion opened in Cassville with a large crowd. Hon. L Beasley delivered the welcome address as an estimated fifteen thousand people attended during the week.
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Cassville
L. Beasley
Ray Fisher Faces Stirring Struggles in Tigers Note
Ray Fisher endures a contrary season with losses despite uniformly good pitching. Detroit manager Hugh Jennings notes the Giants dominate the National League. Reds pitcher Rube Benton shows rising bitterness after a ten inning win with three singles, three runs, and a squeeze play bunt.
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Ray Fisher
Hugh Jennings
Detroit
Giants
Rube Benton
The
Reds
Red
Water Shortage Hits Springfield City
Springfield faces a severe water famine as the Springfield Water Company warns patrons that supplies are limited and wasting water is forbidden. Despite three sources including Sac river Full brights Springs and Valley Water Springs the daily needs strain grows with each passing day of drought.
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Springfield
Springfield Water Company
Sac River
Fullbrights Springs
Valley
Philanthropic Mason Dies at 80 years old
James L. Kirkendall, 80, gave the savings of a lifetime to the Masonic Home of Missouri, totaling 17000. He donated his Hamilton, Missouri home to a California lodge after his wife’s death, and has lived at the home since. A carpenter for most of his life until age 73, he held three Masonic degrees and remained deeply devoted to the order.
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James L. Kirkendall
Missouri
Hamilton
California
Kirkendall
Miner’s Death a Mystery at Bevier Tracks
The body of Davis G. Jenkins, a coal miner aged 38 five, was found on railroad tracks at Bevier with red stains leading to a blood pool about one hundred feet away. Authorities believe he was murdered and the sheriff and prosecuting attorney are pursuing warrants after the coroner’s inquest. Jenkins lived with his widowed mother in the area.
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Davis G. Jenkins
Bevier
Jenkins
Mexico Interurban Quits After Receiver Sale
Mexico's interurban railroad from the city to Molino ten miles north suspended operations after a receiver took control and sold the line at auction. Purchasers include J. D. Bates W. W. Mundy D. B. Guthrie J. Shan Brown J. A. Botts and Marshall Rust. The line will remain tied up until the owners reach an agreement to incorporate.
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Mexico
Molino
J. D. Bates
W. W. Mundy
D. B. Guthrie
J. Shan Brown
J. A. Botts
Marshall Rust
Death of Mrs. Angeline Longan in Pettis County
Mrs Angeline Longan widow of P H Longan former Pettis county circuit clerk dies at her home five miles west of Sedalia Born November 25 1949 in Pettis County she spent her life there and leaves six children One child Capt Rufus E Longan is with the U S Army stationed in the Hawaiian Islands
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P. H. Longan
Angeline Longan
Pettis County
That County
Sedalia
Rufus E. Longan
Hawaiian Islands
Miss Loula Long Wins at Columbia Horse Show
Miss Loula Long of Kansas City won the $1,000 stake in the Boone county fair horse show in Columbia riding My Virginia Dare with John Hook of Paris Mo. She captured first in the f gaited event among seven entries and earlier placed fifth with Kymokan Edmore of Mexico and second with Princess Fisher.
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Miss Loula Long
Columbia
Kansas City
Boone County Fair
My Virginia Dare
John Hook
Paris
Miss Long
Kymokan Edmore
Mexico
Princess Fisher
Warrensburg Normal School Graduates 265 in Summer Class
The Warrensburg Normal Summer School recently graduated 265 members. Ninety five received life diplomas, 135 earned regent certificates, and thirty nine were licensed to teach in rural schools. Rev. Mr. Gelvin of the First Presbyterian church gave the invocation.
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Warrensburg
Gelvin
First Presbyterian Church
Victim’s Wife to Receive $1800 Found in Trunk
Mrs. Benson the widow of J. P. Benson and her child will inherit $1800 found in the trunk of William J. Collins who confessed to Benson’s murder in Canada. Collins signed a waiver stating the money was not his.
Masons Lay Corner Stone of Barry County Court House
Twenty five hundred people witnessed the laying of the corner stone of the new fifty thousand dollar Barry County court house. The ceremonies were conducted by the grand Judge of Masons of Missouri, and Past Grand Master C. C. Wood of St. Louis had the ceremonies in charge. A large basket picnic followed.
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Barry County
Masons of
Missouri
C. C. Wood
St. Louis
Diver Dies After River Rescue Near Bavannah
Roy Hector aged 22 perished after diving in the One Hundred and Two river near Bavannah. He struck a submerged object causing brain concussion, was rescued by Adolph Bishop, regained consciousness, then died three hours later.
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Roy Hector
Bavannah
Adolph Bishop
Lincoln Man Dies in Sedalia Hospital
William H. Schwettmann, 53, a well known and wealthy Lincoln resident for 47 years, died at Maywood hospital in Sedalia. He leaves a wife and three children.
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Lincoln
Sedalia
William H. Schwettmann
Maywood Hospital
Chance Nets Two Bushers From Texas and Union Clubs
Manager Chance of the New York Americans announces the purchase of Outfielder Cook from the Austin club Texas league and Pitcher Cooney from Butte Montana in the Union association. Cooney will join the New Yorks at once. Cook reports in the fall.
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Chance
New York Americans
Cook
Austin
Cooney
Butte (Mont
Union Association
New Yorks
Handy Utility Infielder Phelan Plays Versatile Cubs Role
Phelan of the Cubs serves as a handy utility infielder capable of shifting from second to third and back without sacrificing speed. His defensive flexibility keeps the lineup balanced and ready for various infield alignments.
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Phelan
Cubs
Drought Worsens as Hill Missouri Farmers Salvage Corn
The United States Weather Bureau compares rainfall in 1901 and 1913, noting continued drought effects. Hill farmers cut dried corn and store in silos to preserve forage, with Osage River bottoms showing relatively better corn. Notable farmer Charles E. Dewey operates 1400 acres at Osage Bend. State bureaus report 1651 jobs in July with labor demand high but supply short. plan to extend offices to Springfield and Joplin. Governor Major outlines a five member insurance commission with a nonpartisan, education driven reform agenda for 1915.
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Jefferson City
United States Weather Bureau
Missouri
Osage
Free Employment
Kansas City
St. Louis
St. Joseph
Springfield
Joplin
Sedalia
Cape Girardeau
Moberly
Major
Cnaracter
Missouri July fire figures outside big cities
Figures compiled by Superintendent Revelle of the state Insurance department show that 159 fires occurred in Missouri during July outside of St. Louis Kansas City and St. Joseph. The aggregate loss was $261,445. Causes were Lightning 27 defective flues 19 general negligence 19 firecrackers 12 engine sparks 9 Incendiary 7 spontaneous combustion 5 unknown 60.
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Revelle
State Insurance Department
Missouri
St. Louis
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Statistics show health quarter deaths and births 1913
A. A. McBride reports second quarter 1913 deaths total 0 75 millions? with 6 374 males 4 385 females 8 345 whites and 12 blacks. Tuberculosis caused 1 254 deaths 12 7 percent of quarter total. Births reached 15 571 with 8 656 males 7 015 females 16 0839 whites and Lav blacks. Net births minus deaths 8 412, births down 2 252 from Q1 1913.
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A. A. McBride
State Board of Health
Mercer County Names New Public Schools Superintendent
W. D. Keston of Princeton has been appointed superintendent of public schools for Mercer county, filling the post left vacant by the resignation of A. C. Nichols.
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W. D. Keston
Princeton
Mercer County
A. C. Nichols
Provisional Government: A Child’s Definition
A small boy asks what a provisional government is and receives a wary answer. The father explains in simple terms that such a government must keep afloat from day to day to secure provisions. The exchange highlights practical, everyday concerns behind political concepts.
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Hastling
Not So Insignificant at Whitsuntide Treat
A fragmentary quotation captures a playful exchange at a Whitsuntide school event. The speaker teases about a “little friend” and a joiner named Lisaie, with a character claiming identity in a humorous back-and-forth.
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Whitsuntide
Lizzie
Lisaie
Miss Smit
Feller
Not for Long Now I am twenty one and my own master
A dialogue piece notes a young woman declares independence upon turning twenty one while a suitor reminds her of an engagement. The exchange hints at themes of autonomy, social expectations, and marriage plans in a historical domestic context.
Heartfelt gestures met with a blunt goal on issue of romance
A humorous note on romantic advances where a man offers his feelings to a woman who responds by scoring a goal, turning affection into a playful misfire and a sports metaphor for love. The line frames romance as a game where expectations and outcomes collide.
No Possibility of Doubt Fragrance of the Mayflower
A western bishop recalls a general convention in the east and a New England family boasting Pilgrim lineage. The bishop defers to Christian humility while the wife questions the pedigree. She quips that their claim might scent the Mayflower, as reported by the New York Dining Post.
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New England
New York Dyening Post
Value of foreign money puzzled a student
In a classroom a teacher tests the value of foreign money in America. When little Harry is asked how much a guinea is worth, he replies with a witty quip that it is a dollar and a half a day, reflecting humor about exchange rates.
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America
Harry
Everybody's Magazine
Not Disorderly in Birmingham Arts Exhibit
A quotation from the Birmingham Age Herald notes an art exhibit visit where Whistler works were found. The exchange questions if a guard should eject them, reflecting mild controversy over displayed works and visitor behavior.
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Birmingham Age- Herald
Tardy Arrival at Concert Questions Music Offered
A speaker laments being late to a concert asking what has been played and what is currently playing. The reply notes one piece identified as The Ninth Symphony and wonders how far into the program the performance has progressed.
Mean Man. Papa Refuses Sundae On Tuesday
A short dialogue shows a child asking for an ice cream sundae and a parent replying with a sly joke about it being Tuesday, underscoring a comic, everyday family moment. A simple domestic vignette with no broader event or人物 names.
Secretary Roach Denies Mentioning Stationery to Public Service
Secretary of State Roach visiting Carthage calls the claim he and Governor Major were at ourl piffie. He denies ever telling the governor about issuing stationery and statutes to the Public Service Commission, saying the matter lies solely with the secretary of state.
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State Utility Commission
Mandamus
Supreme Court
Secretary of State Reach
Commission
Roach
Stuwre Roach
Carthage
Major
Ourl
Piffie
Public Service Commission
Governor refuses to name Panama-Pacific commission members
Governor Major said he would not appoint the Panma Pacific commission to oversee the state exhibit at the San Francisco Exposition before next October and perhaps later.
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Major
Panma-Pacific Commission
Proper Celebration and Bomb Threat at Nursery Visit
Elsie proudly reveals a bomb they made with Elsie and visitor Ek ale asking what for. They plan to blow up the nursery to celebrate the birth of a new baby boy, provoking shock as the Life magazine piece reflects on a dangerous prank.
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Ekale
Elsie
Noah and ark lights claim first electrician title
A playful quip suggests Noah was the first electrician since he used ark lights, with a child asking and pat answering I do. The remark frames a rudimentary joke about early lighting.
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Pat
Noah
Sibyl Summersgirl Dominates Fin de Siecle Gaze
A witty quip from Sibyl's All Right likens Sibyl Summersgirl to the pinnacle fin de siecle girl. The joke centers on her habit of exiting a hammock without prompting the man to note any distant object. The line captures playful social commentary and period humor.
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Sibyl
Sibyl Summersgirl
Availability In Prospect
A brief, period style exchange shows a suitor admitting unworthiness while another insists progress is possible. The dialogue hints at improvements to be made with the help of the mother figure, framed in a Chicago News tone.
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Chicago News
Strange to Say Novel Sparks British American Contrast
A British author unveils a novel noted for its unusual premise. The story introduces an American girl who speaks very fair English, highlighting the cross cultural element as a key point of interest in the work.
Handsome Is as Handsome Does Quote Dialogue
A witty exchange about appearances and judgment features in a Sanford and Crabshaw dialogue. Judge sides with a twist on judging by clothes, noting the irony of judging women by appearance.
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Sanford
Crabshaw
Getting Close to Nature in a Moving Picture
A brief caption notes an interesting moving picture of frog culture. The dialogue adds humor about a talking frog movie and possibly hearing the frog croak.
What is an optimist in Scray style
A man who believes an urgent label speeds delivery. The quip from Scray Stories highlights optimistic thinking in a humorous, succinct line.
Ice prices spike in summer heat prompt debate
Quote highlights odd summer occurrence as discussion centers on unusually high ice prices. The exchange notes how scorching weather drives demand and costs, reflecting concerns over commodity pricing in hot months.
Pa Explains a Row Over a Chin Music Phrase
A father explains a slang insult to his son, noting that the Italian term means gentle talking or “chin music.” The exchange wraps with the boy told to go play, highlighting parental redirect in a domestic vignette.
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Son
Woodpecker Fails to Drill Into Iron Trolley Pole
Up Agalin at It. A persistent woodpecker faces defeat as it tries to bore a hole into an iron trolley pole. The exchange highlights the bird's stubborn effort and the pole's solid surface.
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Agalin
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Osage Bend
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State Board of Agriculture
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Henry County
Fred G. Munson
Osceola
John C. Wakefield
Charles Householder
Thompson
Audrain County
P. P. Lewis
Crescent
Christ Hilke
North Broadway
Henry Steinmesch
W. H. Wilkerson
Samuel Sheldon
oFegio
Castoria
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Bethe
Elina
Ann
Uncle Sam
Fort Peck
Montana
Great Northern Railway
Missouri River
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Havre
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