Missouri Homecoming Drive Attracts Former Residents
Labor Commissioner J C A Hiller leads a Missouri campaign to repatriate citizens lured to Texas New Mexico Oklahoma Kansas Arizona and Canada by prosperity tales. Letters pour in from ex-Missourians craving to sell farms and return amid hot climates and poor prices. The State Fair Woman’s Building nears completion with free facilities for female visitors.
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Missouri
Canada
J. C. A. Hiller
Hiller
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Wellsville
Montgomery County
Texas
Wilson
Emporia
Kansas
Idris
Sandy Wilson
Kans
John J. Evans
Guthrie
Okla
Saline County
Dakotas
New Mexico
Arkansas
Arizona
Utah
Washington
Lightning risk to barns after harvest warns farmers
A Missouri correspondent recalls hay and grain stored in barns drawing lightning. He notes August storms sparked fear among Pennsylvania farmers and cites vapor from heated hay as a conductor. Advice urges protecting barns and houses with lightning rods and grounding wires for fences.
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Waldare
Missouri
Pennsylvania
Homeward movement urged for Missourians from Canada
Missourians who migrated to Canada in recent years will start returning home from October through December. Labor Commissioner Hiller urges residents to invite relatives and neighbors to come back, with Federal aid and the Bureau of Labor Statistics assisting. Arch T. Edmonston leads the effort, preparing literature for the homecoming campaign.
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Canada
Land of Plenty
Missouri
Hiller
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Arch T. Edmonston
Jefferson City
Lightning protection for barns and homes advised
A rural guide urges proper lightning rod setup to protect structures and families. It covers rod size, grounding, material choice copper preferred, deep grounding to reach moisture, and sharp terminating points, with braced metal connections to buildings. It also recommends grounding fence wires every ten to fifteen rods for added safety.
County Farm to be disposed after grand jury report
The county court agreed to sell the county farm following a grand jury review. The facility spans over 200 acres, with decent upkeep but deteriorating farming prospects. It recommends purchasing 20 to 30 acres with suitable buildings and exiting the farming business. A special Home Comers Association train runs August 26-27 from Charleston to Jackson, at a fare of one and a third.
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Cape Republican
Treasury
Grand Jury
Home Comers Association
Charleston
Jackson
Weight counts. See that you get it American Fence
C W Henderson reports on weight counts and guarantees quality in fencing services. The note emphasizes trust in American Fence and urges customers to ensure they get proper weight counts for materials and installation.
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C. W. Henderson
Swanger era bank supervision praised for depositor protection
The article lauds Bank Commissioner John E. Swanger for steadfast oversight of state banks and trust companies since 1900, noting no depositor losses since 1907, $783 million in deposits, 36.6 million growth, and 59 new licenses amid two liquidations. It credits Republican governance and strong regulation with maintaining stability and public confidence.
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John E. Swanger
Swanger
Democrate Senate
State Banker's Association
Homecomers Reunion seeks Native relics for display
Residents with old curios are urged to deliver items to Jackson Missouri by August 23 for Home Comers display. Those unable to deliver should notify the organizer. Mardi Gras parade plans include 150 costumes and a manager from St Louis with characters such as Old Hickory Pocahontas Roosevelt cowboys Indians knights and a German band. The Jefferson City letter notes a Republican party meeting and Walter S Dickey's continued chairmanship until September 13.
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Jackson
Mr. Putz
St. Louis
Andrew Jackson
Old Hickory
Pitn Hteepeemienue
Jefferson City
Walter
Dickey
State Committee
Capitol
Kansas City
New York Life Building
Kansas City Missouri River Navigation Company
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J. C. Hiller
Jackson Exchange Bank
Board OF Directors
Hlucher Sperling, Tien HI. Schwel
Ss. M. McAtee
R. B. Oliver, Jr
John A. Snider
Wim. Wagner, Sr
Clarence L, Grant
John A, Snider
Cashier
Bucher Sperling
Louis F. Wagner
Asst
Banks and Trust Companies
Jefferson City Letter
Cape County Savings Bank
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