Ward and Labor Clash in Poplar Bluff Letter
The Poplar Bluff Democrat reports a trio of events: Edw. D. Hays accuses labor leaders of selling out to R. Ward, labor unions condemn Hays and demand proof, and a Republican speaker accuses Ward of railroad ties to attract labor support. The piece defends Ward, praising his honesty and record while condemning attacks as unfounded.
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Poplar Bluff
Edw. D. Hays
Congress
R. Ward
Hays
Hill
Ward
Ward & Reeves
Frisco
Cone
Smeyny
Persoda
Indiadiyin
Cree Nieed
Cronk
Bob Ward
Missouri Farm Bureau backs school tax amendment
In Kansas City October 19 20 the Missouri Farm Bureau Federation executive committee endorsed Amendment No 5 aimed at allowing farmers to vote on a maximum school tax of $1 rather than 65 cents The measure would end a 40 year penalty that kept rural districts underfunded and would not levy a $1 tax but enables farmers to raise that amount if desired through existing powers
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Columbia
Missouri Farm Bureau Federation
Kansas City
Missouri
Mather
Widow Zella Crocker dies near Swift burial at Dry Bayou
Mrs. Zella Crocker died Sunday at her Swift area home and was laid to rest at Dry Bayou Cemetery. She leaves a husband and three young daughters. The community mourns. the school has been closed for cotton picking. W. S. Ferguson went to Luxora, Arkansas last week.
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Zella Crocker
Swift
Dry Bayou
Auto with Seven People Falls into Ditch
Two Negro men, Russell Hickman and Sam Jelnson, drown when an automobile with seven aboard plunges from a bridge into a 15 foot ditch near Jennings levee camp. Hilary Lewis, a negro jitney driver, and four passengers escape. two others remain trapped until the car is cut open after a hole is made in the bottom. All occupants were employees at the Jennings camp.
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Russell Hickman
Sam Jelnson
Jennings Levee
Hilary Lewis
Lewis
Ehoir
Jenning
Pemiscot Argus
Committee to Investigate Army Goods
Columbia lists R W Brown Carrollton J Evans of Marysville Xenophon Caverne Canala as eight members to personally inspect Army supplies offered for sale through the State Parabureau Mes eenon The War Department is muting very abractive prices on harness items shoes and clothing The committee will review the report at the next meeting of the executive committee
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Columbia
R.W. Brown
Carrollton
J. Evans
Marysville
Xenophon Caverne
Canala
State
Para Bureau
Mes
Wat
Oon
Theo
Attempt to Poison Parents In New Madrid County
Harold Wilkey a 17 year old from Risco was jailed in New Madrid accused of poisoning his father Arch Wilkey and stepmother with Rough on Rats mixed in coffee. The four other children suffered minor exposure. a physician diagnosed poisoning after the first dose. Wilkey, foreman of a lumber crew, confessed to the crime and was brought to Parma by Marshal A Kerr.
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Harold Wilkey
Arch Wilkey
Risco
New Madrid
Young Wilkey
Marshal A. Kerr
Parma
Wilkey
Itisco
New Madrid County
Parma Courier
Hemphill Lumber Mill Destroyed by Fire in Kennett
Fire swept the Hemphill Lumber Company mill and shops in Kennett Friday around 2 o clock. Losses on machinery and equipment are total, with about 100000 dollars, insured. Volunteers prevented spread to yard. rebuilding and new inner framing planned, work to start soon. The wall structure not damaged will be repaired within weeks.
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Kennett News
Hemphill Lumber Company
Ire Hechters
Southeast Missouri Teachers' Association Meet At Cape Girardeau
Southeast Missouri Teachers' Association will convene Thursday at Cape Girardeau. Teachers chose not to miss class for the meeting. Agricultural class studied cotton on a field trip with scoring shown. Elections interest grows among students as the Nations League is studied in government. Sophomores plan debates with topics picked from contributions by Miss Pickens. Miss Matheny teaches Current Events weekly. Basketball teams schedule Nov fifth games with Marston on home court. Former teacher Jhon F. Rose now Marston superintendent and praises his team. Public support appreciated.
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Southeast Missouri Teachers’ Association
Cape Girardeau
League of Nations
Miss Pickens
Miss Matheny
Marston
Jhon F. Rose
Frustrated voter laments coal shortages and political confusion
A fragmented column features a wary American public reacting to high coal prices in France and domestic shortages. It references President Harding and Cox, voter indecision, and distrust of a business friendly administration amid political chatter and protest.
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Sible
France
Lone
Jinks
Harding
Cox
More Personal Credit for Farmers
Columbia reports a Missouri State Federation survey of rural credit conditions. A questionnaire goes to county agents and farm bureau presidents to assess farmers personal credit needs and adequacy of service for small farm enterprises. The data informs the rural credits hearing in Washington for potential legislation. The goal is to expand farmer access to personal credit to sustain high production standards.
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Columbia
Missouri
State Federation
Farm Bureau
Washington, D. C
Federal Land Bank
United States
World News Summary by Edward W Pickard
Edward W Pickard presents a weekly world news review that distills dispatches and articles into clear, insightful explanations. He draws on global travels and historical study to clarify events, their significance, and future implications for readers seeking concise context.
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Edward W. Pickard
Terald
Weekly News Review
University of Ilinois
Chicago Daily News
Chicago
Evening Post
Telegraph
Travel and Magazine
United States
Canada
Mexico
America
Pickard
Braggadocio Singing Convention Planned Next Sunday
Health is good in Braggadocio as cotton picking slows from rain. Mr Parsons teaches at the Methodist church and hosts a singing convention October 21 with multiple classes expected from nearby towns. Miss Viola Patterson continues a subscription school for local children. Bro Miles filed his church appointment, and Miss Lugenia Young, Wardell School principal, visited and spoke on the Bible.
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Miles
the Baptist Church
Lugenia Young
Wardell School
Toledo Woman Votes After Century Wait
A Toledo woman remarks she has waited a hundred years for the chance to vote and expresses hope for many future ballots before her death, highlighting the long struggle for suffrage and the resolve of early activists.
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Toledo
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R. L. Ward
Organized Labor
Stanley News
W. S. Ferguson
Luxora, Ark
Lefler
Ier
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