Record zinc output and tax case from Missouri story
Mineral output in 1913 from Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma districts hits a historic high of about 289 000 tons of zinc ore despite low prices, with calamine included shipments likely near 295 000 tons. Treasury rulings threaten bond taxation on school and drainage districts, possibly raising rates. Missouri AG argues districts are political subdivisions. Quail hunting down. calls for feeding birds in winter. Missouri woman marries Japanese Jet Okino after licensing process in Springfield.
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Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Joplin
Treasury Department
Washington
Yarker
Nala the Champion Horse Heads US Government Stud
Nala a $40,000 Callaway County bred horse owned by Edward McLain has been presented to the United States Department of Agriculture to head the government stud. The horse previously sold for $1,000 to a Chicago firm and later brought $10,000 from FE Harriman after prize wins including a championship at Madison Square Garden. McLain later purchased three Harriman horses for $40,000, with Nala praised for perfect conformation and high notable qualities.
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Callaway County
John Arnold
United States Department of Animal Husbandry
Nala
Edward McLain
Chicago
FE. A. Harriman
Madison Square Garden
Harriman
MelLain
Oldest active Sunday school teacher Dr. Richard Bourn
Mexico claims the world’s oldest Sunday school teacher is Dr. Richard West Bourn, now 92, active in Promenade Street Methodist Church. Born March 7 1820 in Franklin County Kentucky he studied medicine at Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia in 1845 and retired from practice years ago.
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Mexico
Richard West Bourn
Doctor Bourn
Promenade Street Methodist Church
Franklin County
Kentucky
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia
Firebug Burns Two Houses in Brookfield
An incendiary fire destroyed two houses owned by Rev. W. R. Shane of Kansas City in Brookfield and damaged a third residence. The two Shane homes were previously partially burned a few weeks earlier at the same early morning hour, and insurers had issued policies on both structures after repairs.
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Brookfield
W. R. Shane
Kansas City
Shane
Pioneer Jackson County Man Dead During Delivery
Stoner a pioneer farmer of Lees Summit died suddenly at age 64 while en route to deliver milk. He came to the area forty one years ago from Lawrence County Pennsylvania and settled on his longtime farm two miles west of Lees Summit.
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Jackson County
Truce Stoner
Lees Summit
Stoner
Lawrence County
Pennsylvania
Accused arson suspect sought in Ochiltree Texas
John Burkhart, accused of trying to burn a town, was wanted in Ochiltree County for arson. He was arrested at Lees Summit by the Ochiltree county sheriff, found by the Anti-Horse Thief Association, a recently organized group for apprehending criminals.
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John Burkhart
Ochiltree
Tex
Lees Summit
Ochiltree County
Burkhart
Anti-Horse Thief Association
Missouri Minister Dead at 86 in Pettis County
The Rev. Henry Mahnken a retired German Methodist Episcopal Church minister died in Lake Creek township Pettis county at age 86 He was a widower and left eight children. Marion county boys win corn judging titles eight winners advance to Columbia for farmers week in Palmyra competition.
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Missouri
Henry Mahnken
Lake Creek Township
Pettis County
Columbia
Marion County
Palmyra
Boy Wounded While Rabbit Hunting In Family Incident
Twelve year old George Lamme was accidentally shot in the back of the head with a 22 caliber pistol by his cousin Charles Lamme, also twelve. The lead lodged five inches under the scalp and was removed by a physician. The boy is expected to recover.
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George Lamme
Charles Lamme
Hold Up St Louis Talk Rates In Hell Telephone Case
The state commission suspended the proposed Hell telephone rate increase for St. Louis from January 1 until May 1. A thorough investigation will be conducted regardless of the St. Louis Service Commission's finding that the hike should be allowed.
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St. Louis
St. Louis Service Commission
Death of Adolph B. E. Methudy Former Missouri Senator
Adolph BE Methudy former state senator for Missouri's Thirtieth district has died in Highlands North Carolina. He was a St. Louis lawyer when first elected to the senate in November 1906.
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Adolph BE. Methudy
Missouri
Highlands
N. C
St. Louis
Mr. Methudy
Senate
Auto Accident Claims Life Of Miss Clara Little
Miss Clara Little sister of Charles and Edward Little stockmen near Holden dies from injuries after a car skidded off a culvert and overturned near her home. Injuries sustained in the automobile accident prove fatal.
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Clara Little
Charles
Edward Little
Holden
Ray County Poultry Association Elects Officers
The first annual meeting closed in Richmond with R. S. Wild of Cowgill elected president, Mrs. W. T. Fils of Richmond as vice president, and Mrs. J. J. Booth of Richmond named secretary.
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Miss Clara Jurgensen Wins Damages in Rainy Day Suit
Miss Clara Jurgensen of Mexico Mo won damages against the Pennsylvania Railroad at St Louis. She sought 35000 dollars and was awarded 5375 dollars for loss of beauty marred to a wreck after an incident in Mexico.
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Clara Jurgensen
Mexico
Pennsylvania
St. Louis
Daredevil stage driver Pete McCoy and the Deadwood circuit
A congressman recalls old coaching days and Pete McCoy famed for fast driving. In one run toward Carbondale a horse dies at the hilltop, but Pete vows to reach the regular stopping place before stopping.附
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Dakota
Pete McCoy
Deadwood
Carbondale
Spearfish
Bear Gulch
Pete
Lippincott’s
Little Henry Sees Sister Born as Tender on Train Faith
A New York Evening Post item recalls Henry’s playful dream of being a railway engine. He meets his newborn sister with grave curiosity, then grins and says she will be the tender for his train.
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Henry
New York Evening Post
Cure for eczema by Cuticura products
A Seymour Missouri resident describes years of itchy burning eczema on scalp and body. After trying many remedies without relief, he credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with a complete cure in two weeks. He notes sales worldwide and offers a free sample with Skin Book.
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Seymour
L. Killian
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Crossing at Speed Across the Rail Line
A country road scene shows a fast moving automobile and an express train racing toward a crossing. The owner asks the chauffeur if they can make it before the railway, but the chauffeur speeds up and they fail to clear the crossing. The scene is described as in the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Also advertised are Dean's Mentholated Cough Drops promising quick throat relief and noting availability at all druggists.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Dean
England
Useful at Last Hat Sparks Scouts Tent Plan
Mable asks for her mother's old merry widow hat to use in a tent construction while playing scouts. Mother questions the request as Mable explains Martin and she plan to use it for their camp project.
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Mable
Merry Widow
Martin
Mean Trick Sparks Family Trawl Over Shared Bathhabits
A fragment from a domestic scene shows a child accusing a brother of using a preferred clean area. The quarrel centers on a roller towel and a “clean place” selected by the speaker, highlighting sibling tension over shared spaces.
Quite a Pet in Humorous Exchange at Home
A lighthearted dialogue features a wife embarrassed by her dog and plans to take it to a movie theater. The quip highlights domestic humor and popular culture as the wife vows to curb the animal’s antics by exposing it to moving pictures.
Their Natural Affinity on Women in Farm Work
The dialogue contrasts opinions on encouraging women to take up farm work. One speaker asks what others think of the movement while another quips that women have always been drawn to husbandry, highlighting traditional gender roles in rural labor.
Bank failure stirs Old Scadds and balance joke
Advertisement notes Old Scadds upset by a bank failure and a pun about balance. Then promotes Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children for stomach teething disorders and bowel regulation, claiming four years of use and child appeal. Sample free from A G Olmsted, Le Roy New York. price 24c. British colonial population projected at 400 million.
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Scadds
Jokes and harm in comedy restricted by words
A lighthearted remark explores humor that avoids harming others and questions limits on what is permissible in jest. The note implies caution about punchlines that target people or sensitive topics while still aiming for wit.
Doan's Kidney Pills Brought Relief to a Weak Mother
A testimonial describes a woman suffering backache dizziness and swelling from kidney issues. After using Doan's Kidney Pills her condition improved with reduced headaches and fatigue, and swelling subsided enabling her to care for her family again. The account notes doctors believed kidney filtration was impaired before treatment.
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Bright
Doan
Refused to Get Excited in Philosophical View
Congress man Patrick D Norton recalls the composure of Jones as Mrs Jones rushes in with shocking news about Norah lighting the kitchen fire with gasoline Its blast sent her through the kitchen window The story contrasts stoic humor with a domestic mishap Then a French boy Caillou asks for a sardine to float in his water rather than eat it
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Patrick D. Norton
North Dakota
Jones
Mrs. Jones
Caillou
Blind Parisian woman donates 27 francs to missions
A poor blind woman in Paris gives 27 francs at a missionary meeting. When asked why, she explains that as she is blind she saves what others spend on lamps each year, and she donates the money to illuminate distant heathen lands.
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Paris
Frances
Important to Mothers Examines Castoria Bottles
Inspect each Castoria bottle for the signature of the original Fletcher’s Castoria. A safe and sure remedy for infants and children, as demanded by mothers and physicians alike.
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Fletcher
Death on Theodore Thomas Tour Sparks Family Message
During a concert tour, a musician died suddenly. A telegram to the parents requested disposition of the remains. The reply said the musician's disposition was roving, revealing the family’s heartbreak.
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Theodore Thomas
John Blank
Wise Johnnie and the dinner dilemma
A family joke centers on Wise Johnnie who slaps his sister and is scolded. The father imposes no dinner as punishment, but Johnnie retorts that he will wait until after dinner to hit sister. The quip ends with a child’s clever twist on the rule.
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Johnnie
Nothing on Her Margery and Helen Share a Butler
A playful exchange reveals a pun about keeping a butler and then a boarder. Margery declares, We keep boarder as a twist, showing a lighthearted moment among neighbors Helen and Margery.
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Margery
Helen
Which Is Different. He Says He Is Always Outspoken in His Wife’s Presence
A quip suggests a sly distinction between being outspoken and being outtalked. The speaker implies that in his wife’s company he remains frank, while the listener hints at being outdone in talk. The line plays on wordplay about expression and dominance in conversation.
Woman asserts husband withholds no secrets to her
A woman claims her husband tells her all he knows and argues she is entitled to another opinion on the matter.
Boy’s party tale ends with prayer recital
A young boy recalls a children's party where each guest contributed a song recitation or music. His mother laments his inability to contribute, but the boy proudly says he stood up and said his prayers, turning his moment into a meaningful moment.
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Jack
After Years and a Diamond Ring Keepsake
In a reflective scene a long married couple strolls past a jewelers window. The wife recalls their wedding rings and the husband nods, reminiscing about the earlier happy days and the years of marriage they have endured.
Child’s tale prompts plea for teacher discipline
A girl recalls her father whipping her for biting Tommy and urges him to whip her sister’s music teacher as well. She says the teacher bit sister yesterday, kissing her mouth and aiming for her neck as she struggled to free herself.
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Tommy
Something Light and Lighter Reading Swap
A light exchange about books and tastes. A shopper requests a novel while preferring gentler crime stories, seeking a gentler pairing for bonbons and smelling salts.
How to avoid war and keep peace, a wife’s view
A fragmented feature discusses avoiding conflict through restraint and dialogue. It references domestic harmony as a microcosm for broader tension reduction, urging calm dialogue and avoidance of escalation to preserve stability.
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