Pemiscot County Democratic Convention Called for 1920
By order of the Pemiscot County Democratic Central Committee a county convention is called to meet at Caruthersville Court House on April 1 1920 at 1 PM to elect ten delegates five men and five women to the State Convention in Joplin on April 22 1920. Each township receives delegates based on 1916 Democratic presidential votes with a minimum of two delegates. Township conventions will be held March 31 1920 to determine delegates, with women allowed equal vote. Delegates’ credentials and resolutions to be certified by township officers. Witness March 22 1920 Everett Reeves chairman H V Litzelfelner secretary.
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Democratic County Central Committee
Pemiscot County
Missouri
Democratic Party
Aech
Baird Sentenced to Fifteen Years in State Penitentiary
Everett Baird received a 15 year sentence in the circuit court for shooting and killing tenant Walter Jenkins in a summer dispute. About thirty witnesses testified. the jury deliberated five minutes before finding guilty. An appeal reportedly filed.
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Everett Baird
Walter Jenkins
Baird
Jenkins
Printing of Cotton Blossom sparks regional standoff
The Caruthersville Democrat’s annual staff of 1920 is accused of malice over printing rights for yearbooks. The Caruthersville Herald and Hayti Herald are cited in a heated reply, with the writer accusing staff of childishness and noting a lingering rivalry between Caruthersville and nearby towns. The piece ends by questioning the authenticity of the controversial paragraph and vowing readiness to confront further notes.
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Caruthersville
Leeast
Democrat
The
Argus
Hayti Herald
Hee
Caruthersville Industries
Urath
Herald
Sanaad
Revival Draws Delegation to Crowe and Hobbs Meeting
The Crowe and Hobbs revival gathering draws visitors from nearby towns as the minister and singer engage the crowd. Portageville visitors arrive by the Bull Moose, are welcomed by Haytians, attend services, and are hosted by the Ladies Aid after the service. Bud Killion and wife from Portageville also attended. At Turnboaugh's Jewelry Store in Caruthersville, Columbia Grafonolas and Sonora phonographs are advertised for sale.
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Crowe and Hobbs
Portageville
Tabernacle
Haytians
Columbia
Sonora
Turnboaugh's
Caruthersville
Bud” Killion
Old Burned Out Globes Exchange Offer
Bring me your old burned out electric lght globes and I will allow you ten per cent in exchange for new ones. J. S. Larkey, 406 Ward ave., Caruthersville, Mo.
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J. S. Larkey
Ward Ave
Caruthersville, Mo
J. H. Larkey
German Turmoil and Election Threats Signal Instability
The piece describes Germany's internal unrest during wartime fears. Street battles, expulsions, and a looming overthrow of the republic threaten Ebert's grip while Von Hindenburg is floated as Imperial President. Eight thousand killed in riots foreshadow a collapse. foreign control is urged to enforce democracy amid a monarchist tradition. Mentions of Napoleon, Blucher, and looming imperial ambitions frame a tense history lesson. The item closes with local ads and notices about Miss Hattie Mae Argo's visit and a wallpaper sale by Highfill Neifind Furniture Co.
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Ebert
von Hindenburg
Germany
Napoleon
Blucher
Waterloo
Deutchsland
Napoleon III
France
Europe
Berry Palmer Company Ad For Electrical Work Ca ruthersville Mo
For all kinds of electrical contracting and repairs see Berry Palmer Company at 419 Ward Ave Ca ruthersville Missouri.
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Berry-Palmer Company
Ward Ave
Caruthersville, Mo
Vigilant nightwatchman prevents $100000 loss
Sunday morning at three o'clock the fire alarm was given by night watchman Chas. Spencer. His revolver and cries of fire roused residents as a shed behind Elmer Murphy bricks heated barber shop burned. A hot stove likely lit excelsior. flames were checked quickly with only window entrance damage. If not for Spencer, losses could have reached $100,000 and spread across the square.
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Chas. Spencer
Elmer Murphy
Chas
Provon
Keystone
Spencer
Buckleys Hayti Offers Ladies Spring Suits Amid Local Illness News
At Buckleys in Hayti, a display of ladies spring suits is noted while Robert Margha of Nep Stedart's is reported to be caring for two ill children. The item blends local commerce with a brief health update affecting residents.
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Buckleys
Hayti
Robert Margha
Nep Stedart’s
Vulcanizing and repair services offered in Missouri
Berry Palmer Company of Caruthersville Missouri advertises vulcanizing and repair of all kinds, indicating a general repair shop presence in the town.
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Butler
Little River
Sustell
Everett Reeves
Democratic Central Committee
H. V. Litzelfelner
Little Prairie
Holland
Eases Cooter
Virginia
Crowe and
Hobbs
Tabernacle Meeting
Carnegie Hall
Pittsburgh
Mme
Marie Rappold
Metropolitan Opera Company
New York
Edison
Kappold
Pittsburgh Post
Mme, Thappold
Tittebureh
Rappold
Mme. Rappold
Wittsburgh Gazette-Times
Marie Lauerentl
Metropolitan Opera Com- Thirey
Evershoudy
Boa Hee
Idiaon
Orragh
Ehonograph
Witta Bony
Efler
Ladies Aid
Highfill Neifind Furniture Co
Hattie Mae Argo
Brage City
Mae Fisher
Ely
Buckleys’ Store
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