Bankers Say Missouri Finances Healthy Amid Campaign
Missouri bankers voiced strong optimism about state finances at a semi annual session in St Louis led by W L Buechle of Kansas City declaring deposits up and profits strong as the presidential race looms. Other executives echoed the upbeat view noting abundant resources and general prosperity despite the political moment.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Missouri Bankers’ Association
Thin City
W. L. Buechle
Kansas City
Hank
Hreechie
Edward Butler
Mercantile Trust Company
Farms Change Hands In Bates County Transfers
Bates county farms sold to buyers in Missouri. Eugene Rathburn sold 160 acres near here to Henry Wagoner for 27400 dollars. Frank Griffith sold 120 acres near Rockville to G. G. Newell for 28000 dollars. W Harness sold 120 acres near Altoona to L Mcintyret for 16000 dollars. J W Evans sold 346 acres near Adrian to James A. Harrison for 34590 dollars. Herman Loeb sold 430 acres near Rich Hill to H. F. Stevener for 45000 dollars. In Jefferson City, St Joseph Street Railway seeks court order to block P S C from enforcing higher rates asserting undervaluation of property. company valuation 11521639 versus PSC 5509000.
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Herman Loeb
Rich Hill
H. F. Stevener
Jefferson City
Federal District Court
St. Joseph Street Railway, Light, Heat and Power Company
State Public Service Commission
Missouri Editor Donates 5000 For Journalism Scholarships
University of Missouri president announced M S Jewell editor and owner of the Springfield Leader donated 5000 in memory of his son John W Jewel who died at Camp Funston Kansas January 11 2018. The gift funds five journalism scholarships of 50 each via 250 annual interest. In Kansas City a divorced woman pawned a diamond solitaire given by her husband and later redeemed it with his loan repayment, keeping a surplus.
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Columbia
A. Ross Hill
University of Missouri
M.S. Jewell
Springfield
John W. Jewel
Camp Funston
Kan
Kansas City
Welfare Loan Agency
Governor Gardner backs Bunch for presiding judge post
Jefferson City Missouri. Governor Gardner tells Judge John H. Lucas that a man who has lived 75 years in Missouri and is intelligent and honest warrants appointment. Lucas recommended John C. Bunch of St Clair county for presiding judge of the county court.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Gardner
John H. Lucas
Kansas City
St. Clair County
John C. Bunch
Sedalia man files for Missouri attorney general nomination
Sedalia, Missouri resident Mark A. McGruder has filed with the Secretary of State in Jefferson City his declaration of intention to seek the Democratic nomination for attorney general. He attached a receipt from the state Democratic committee showing a $1,000 filing fee. He is the first candidate to formally file for any office.
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Sedalia
Mark A. McGruder
Sullivan
Jefferson City
State Democratic Committee
McGruder
Dorrance Inheritance Proof In 1917 Circuit Ruling
The United States circuit court of appeals reversed a prior decision and ruled that Charles F. Dorrance of Dobson Mo is the son of John Dorrance. He is entitled to inherit the $200 000 estate left by his father, overturning a March 1917 judgment by Federal Judge John C. Pollock.
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Dobson
John C. Pollock
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Charles F. Dorrance
John Dorrance
Clayton Hotel Sells For 75000 In Clayton Mo
Aulonreith's Hotel in Clayton Missouri the town's only hostelry and built on the same site as the 1879 original was sold for 75000 to a corporation led by Charles Andresen and will cease to exist as a hotel on February 1.
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Clayton, Mo
Aulonreith
Clayton
Charles Andresen
State to use 253 acre Callaway farm for prison
Jefferson City Mo state authorities acquired a 253 acre farm on the Missouri River's north bank in Callaway county to be converted for use by the state prison system. The purchase expands the prison district and could change regional inmate housing and staff deployment.
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Jefferson City
Missouri River
Callaway County
Taxpayers Prompt at Year’s End in Audrain County
Mexico Missouri reports almost $62,000 paid to the Audrain county collector on December 31 1919. This exceeds the last day of 1918 by about $27,000. Also in Missouri news a mother of twelve Rosa Stuart is granted a divorce with $30000 alimony in circuit court. Missouri Supreme Court affirms a $700000 judgment against oil magnate H Clay Pierce in favor of the National Bank of Commerce of St Louis. Doniphan marriage of John Logan and Miss MacStone officiated by Rev Poster. bride was a teacher.
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Mexico
Audrain County
Rosa Stuart
Gank
Jefferson City
Missouri Supreme Court
H. Clay Pierce
National Bank of Commerce of
Doniphan
John Logan
Drumright
Okla
MacStone
Poster
Fashion's Eyes Linger On Fine Cottons For Spring
Fashion shifts from winter to spring with fine cottons taking center stage in shop windows. Shoppers favor ginghams and chambrays for children’s dresses, designed by specialists who emphasize neat cuts, embroidery, and careful details like white pique piping, pearl buttons, and bias-belted gingham.
Pleading the Cause of Fans in Fashion History
Fashion notes on fans looping in and out of style, from ostrich feather varieties to peacock feather centers. Ostrich plumes grow with length and color, mounted on tortoiseshell sticks, pairing with metallic brocades for evening wear. Palm leaf fans emerge, painted with gold edges, silk flowers, and ribbon bindings, signaling a revived yet antique touch.
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Cleopatra
The Untrimmed Necks Require a Dashing Wearer
A quirky descriptor notes that the shallow untrimmed necks demand a wearer with striking looks and high appeal, suggesting fashion stakes tied to appearance and style in a period voice.
Pumpkin Dishes From Winter Produce on the Farm
The article promotes pumpkin as a versatile winter vegetable with recipes beyond pie. It urges farmers to store pumpkins and lists desserts custards puddings corn bread soups and side dishes including steamed mashed and glazed preparations, plus simple baking and serving tips.
Waste in Vegetables Highlights Losses and Savings
Prepared by the United States Department, the article outlines common waste in vegetable prep from inedible skins roots and seeds to careless trimming. It provides percentages of refuse for beans onions cabbage leeks lettuce cucumbers pumpkins squash potatoes turnips and urges careful removal of only nonedible parts and thin paring to reduce waste.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Useful Household Devices for Rural Women
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture, this item notes simple instructions for labor saving household devices and small articles for sale. Rug making, basketry, broom making and similar crafts by home demonstration agents empower women, boost home industries, and raise earnings. These funds often improve homes or support the Red Cross, with some savings donated directly to the Red Cross.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Red Cross
Prolong Wear of Garments in Daily Sewing
Practical sewing tips advise reinforcing parts prone to wear. Strengthen fasteners by sewing buttons through several fabric layers. Reinforce heel and toe threads in new stockings to prevent tearing.
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United States Department of Agriculture
All Around the House Tips for Cleaning and Care
Household hints cover fillings for pincushions with dried coffee grounds and sugar as a substitute lump. Olive oil scalp rubs act as a tonic. Clean zinc with hot soapy water then kerosene polish. Hot water dampens clothes evenly and damp salt removes tea stains from cups. Salt rubs remove egg spoon discoloration.
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East St. Louis
United States
United States Department of Justice
Fast St Laws
Stephen Antonich
Communist Party
Antonich
Hicweath Street
St. Loui
Pontiac Building
Henry M. Tichenor
Sigmund S‘renco
Times
S'Renco
McKmasy
E. E. E. McKimsey
Republican Central Committee
Wam
Greene County
Courthond
Cole
Wwe
Governeor
Supreme Judge
Henry Lamm
Zeomerd Wood
General Wood
Bee
Morris
John BR. Elwell
Steelman
Beaman
W. M. Hyatt
Fitches
Lake Creek Township
Andres W. Hankin
Faree
Cape Girardeau
George Wands
Houck
Hock Levee
Here
Eee Mo
Dorrance
Clayton Hotel
Cawel
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