Four Counties Vote Road Bonds in Missouri March
The Missouri Highway Department reports four county bond elections set for March totaling 2,616,500 dollars. Pike 500,000 Warren 400,000 St Charles 1,400,000 Polk 716,000 plus other district votes. past bonds bring total to 20,769,000. Also a note on Sergt Michael Ellis and a French sweetheart awaiting his return.
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Department
Jefferson City
Pike County
Warren County
St. Charles County
Polk County
Missouri
State Board Examiners Reported Deficit in 1918 1920
Jefferson City report shows the State Board of Examiners collected 9 657 01 and spent 16 847 75 from May 8 1918 to February 1 1920. The deficit would be 6 847 75 without the 2 000 borrowing and 5 079 01 bond recovery from the old board’s security.
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Jefferson City
State Auditor's Office
Gardner
State Board of
Fly Straightens Leg
Jefferson City Mo A farmer says a double influenza attack lengthened his crippled leg by 2 inches restoring equal length to the other leg Fifteen years earlier a coal mine injury left one leg 2 inches shorter He claims full use again after recovery and the leg now matches the other in length
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Jefferson City
Jacob Brondel
Here
Brondell
Laclede Courthouse Burns and Other Missouri News
Laclede County courthouse and county offices burned with records of the Circuit Court and officials likely damaged. county records in vaults believed safe. One girl caused a factory strike in Jefferson City by tearing up her union card, prompting walkouts. Bank of Molino to reopen after state banking department conference. prior closure due to doubtful loans, capital stock $10 million, deposits about $54,000.
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Laclede
Lebanon
Laclede County
Circuit Court
Recorder of Deeds
Jefferson City
Tweedle ‘Ootwear Company
Bessie Rodel
Charles Tweedle
Molino Bank
Mexico
Bank of Molino
George W. Hobbs
State Banking Department
Memorial fund drive for Pettis County men
A joint canvass to raise funds for a France dead memorial and a veteran appreciation monument was proposed in Sedalla by L P Andrews as chair of the Settlers Memorial Committee.
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Sedalla
Pettis County
France
L. P. Andrews
Settlers' Memorial Committee
Record Hog Price Patch Springfield Missouri
A record price for a hog in Missouri was reported with Wonders Maiden VIL selling for 1600 dollars. The pig, raised on the J. T. ranch near West Plains, was sold to F. M. Holtsinger of Moberly Missouri.
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Springfield
Missouri
West Plains
J. T
F. M. Holtsinger
Moberly
Land sales and liens top one million in Livingston report
W L Cox reports that land sales and liens filed for record in two days recently totaled 1 008 420 47. Proceedings indicate significant activity in real estate transfers and beneficiary filings within Livingston County.
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Galea
Livingston County
W. L. Cox
Missouri News Briefs From Across The State
Summary of scattered Missouri items including Mrs. Mary Brandt’s death in Morgan County, Wrbana road district seeking eight miles of aid, Gov. Gardner naming Clarence G. Slummond to staff, Southernsouthern Missouri lumber dealers meeting in Cape Girardeau, Ruth Ehlen winning $5,500 against the KK&T Railroad, census adjustments for Joplin, Bates county women delegates, Mountain Grove power project for five towns, a dynamite accident in Kansas City injuring a child, Judge H W Johnson’s funeral notable attendees, Lebanon bond legality issue, Missouri treasury balance near 9.88 million, Leeton wife found dead possibly from flu, Steedman explosion killing a woman, Centenary ministerial team formation, Sedalia dairy sale to stockholders and transfer to A A Bluemke.
Popular Spring Suits Show Plain Lines and Clever Details
The article surveys spring suit styles for Easter shoppers, noting a shift toward straight lines and plainer effects. It describes two representative outfits with short coats, straight plain skirts, and inventive pockets. one features a severe business-like design with minimal embellishment and unique pocket construction, the other uses checkerboard embroidery, a silk belt cord, and plated skirt panels to create a similar silhouette.
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Sik
English Hats of Felt With Floral Turbans and Veils
English felt hats showcase flower turbans ranging from violet roses to blue blossoms and yellow pink crushed roses. Fronts feature American Beauty roses. many turbans are draped in marines or paired with veils in brown taupe black or sand tones with patterns.
Novel Blouse Styles Show Fresh Smock Departures
New summer wardrobe items feature blouses and smocks in georgette crepe chiffon and batiste. Designers highlight printed and plain chiffon bands, satin buttons, and braided cord girdles for a cool, dainty look with refined fabrics and delicate trims.
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Georgette Crepe
Volle
Georgetic
Fixing Up the Bedroom with Patchwork Comfort
Adapting grandmother’s prettiest patchwork to modern bedrooms yields lively results. Cream unbleached cotton serves as the center for pillows, bolsters, and spread, bordered by green and white striped chambray. Pink chambray roses are appliqued to cover seams, with yellow satin stitch and French knots at the flower centers.
Simplifying recipes from basic patterns in USDA guidance
The article argues homemakers should use a few basic standard recipes and vary them rather than follow every new recipe. It explains mixing methods, pastry, and numerous cake variations such as chocolate, nut, spice, ribbon, silver, gold, and marble cakes, all as adaptations of core batters and doughs.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Office of Home Economies
Good Health Based on Wholesome Food Standards
Advice on forming good food habits for all ages, emphasizing wholesome foods, moderate portions, and training children in healthy eating. If health issues arise, consult state agriculture and home economics leaders for guidance to improve diet.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Handling of Food Supplies for the Housewife’s Duty
The article stresses proper handling of food supplies as a key housewife duty to protect health and boost family efficiency through careful storage and preparation practices.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Houehol QUESTIONS on Home Remedies
Household remedies discuss mustard poultices with egg white to avoid bitterness. A mustard and water emetic is suggested for poisoning. A teaspoon of salad oil is claimed to stop a throat tearing cough at night. Vinegar and stale bread poultice nightly may cure a corn after a week.
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Tebo
Henry County
Calhoun
Leeton-Windsor
Saline County
Marlies County
Collins Special
Clair County
Bargeant Elile
J. Louis
Sergt
Michaelitts
Lewis
General Pershing
United States
Alga E. Masson
Charleval
Paris
Ellis
St. Louis
Mary Brandt
Peter Brandt
Morgan County
Wrbana
Clarence G. Slummond
Cape Girardeau
Ruth Ehlen
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad
Nicholas Ehlen
Joplin
Bates County
Joplio
Mountain Grove
Mountain Grove Light and Power Company
Willow Springs
Cabool
Mansfield
Gnuinesville
Orwark County
Montgomery City
H. W. Johnson
David QR. Francis
Paul Brown
Clarence A. Barnes
Bank of Commerce of
Middlekamp
Treasury
Missour
Leeton
William Abington
William A. Abington
Steedman
William Vandeloecht
Fulton
W. L. Scarborough
A. C. Johnson
C. Grimes
Methodist Church
Sedalia
Co-Operative
A. A. Bluemke
Peoria
Worl Ton Biscuits
Eeeerene Buking P. Biscuit
Houehol
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