Dogs Fail To Follow Trail In Keet Child Kidnapping
The Keet family of Springfield reported the kidnapping of Lloyd Keet, 14 months, after a letter threatened mutilation unless a ransom was paid. Bloodhounds traced a trail to a car as two suspects likely acted, while the parents were at a country club event. A $5,000 reward was offered for the kidnapper's conviction.
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J. H. Keet
Lloyd Keet
Keet
Springfield
Springfield Country Club
Lloyd
Burns
Keets
Kent
Holland Banking Company
Mrs. Kent
Record Price for Hogs at Fulton Sets Mark
A shipper paid 16.60 per hundred for a load of hogs to be delivered the first half of August by J. Ed Moore at Fulton, a price five cents above any previous central market record. In a separate note, lightning struck a barn near Montgomery, killing Fd Wells and injuring George Nelson, who is expected to recover. Missouri declares Can Conservation Day for Friday June 22, urging recovery and proper sealing of glass and metal containers to support canning clubs and food cartridges.
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Fulton
J. Ed Moore
Montgomery
Jonesburg
George Nelson
Fd Wells
Nelson
Missouri
Jewell Mayes
State Board of Agriculture
Tornado Hits the Ozarks Causes Deaths and Heavy Damage
A tornado swept the Ozarks injuring many and destroying homes across Greane, Christian, Stone, Wright, Webster, Douglas, Howell and Ozark counties. One man, Mr. Roberts of Fordland, died when his house was blown away. Dozens were injured, and Seymour Hurley Chadwick Ozark and Fordland area property damage ran into tens of thousands of dollars as communication with the region remained largely cut.
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Ozarks
Greane
Christian
Stone
Wright
Webster
Douglas
Howell
Ozark
Arkansas
Seymour
Webster County
Hurley
Stone County
Fordland
Sparta
Chadwick
Bruer
Elkhead
Boaz
Christian County
Roberts
Ed Melton
Benny Sarten
Sarten
Baby Sarten
James H. Stewart
J. H. Stewart
Art Stafford
Walter Davis
James Lewallen
Young Private Hannah Enlists At 13 In Army
A 13 year old, BE F Hannah Jr, joined Battery F Sixth Artillery in Douglas Arizona after his father claimed him as the youngest soldier. He reportedly ran away to Tulsa then returned to Springfield. His father said he will not recover him now, believing the army needs such youths despite age restrictions. Also reported are the death of Preacher's Widow Nancy Orr Stratton in Sedalia at 83, and Joplin’s 50,000 Liberty Bond purchase funded by city commissions from three relief funds amid a growing general fund.
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Farris
Frank H. Farris
Rolla
House of Representatives
St. Louis
Tarris
Sixth Artillery
Douglas, Ariz
BE. F. Hannah, Jr
E. F. Hannah
Springfield
Tiannah
Jefferson Barracks
Tulsa
Hannah
Joplin
Police Department
Fire Department
Krucker Dies of His Wounds in Tragedy Visit
John E. Krucker, awaiting trial for wife murder, died at Ensworth Hospital St Joseph from wounds suffered February 18 after visiting his divorced wife. He shot her then shot himself before their ill child.
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John E. Krucker
Ensworth Hospital
St. Joseph
Krucker
Many New Colors for Late Summer in War Time
The article argues manufacturers push future fashion colors for next autumn to spur purchases amid wartime pressures. It notes six red shades and gray, purples, pinks, and blues, with sober tones likely post summer. It discusses buyer psychology, Paris reports guiding production, and the shift toward durable, affordable garments as war strains shoppers. It also questions silk use and predicts wool, cotton, and cheaper fabrics will dominate winter wear.
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New York
Paris
France
England
Cannada
The Kitchen Cabinets Omelet Recipes Return
The article lists various omelet styles and tips for texture and flavor, recommending beat stage, water or dairy additions, and optional fillings such as spinach, almonds, peaches, orange zest, mushrooms, and asparagus. It suggests serving with fruit sauces and butter, emphasizing versatile methods and yearned simplicity.
Seasonal Dishes For Warm Weather
A compact guide to brightening menus with Lima Bean Salad Creole Rice and Scotch Gingerbread. Lima Bean Salad combines beans onions capers green pepper olives olive oil and vinegar served chilled with parsley. Creole Rice features ham onion peppers rice broth and tomatoes finished with butter. Scotch Gingerbread blends flour sugar soda spices raisins ginger and almonds baked with molasses and shortening.
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Missouri Bankers Elect
Missouri Bankers’ Association
W. B. Sanford
F. T. Hodgedon
Hannibal
W. L. Buechle
Kansas City
W. F. Keyser
Sedalia
BE. P. Neef
The
Lewallen
Arlie McCrattick
Larrwood McCrattick
E. J. Day
Sam Bailey
Kneash
Charles Scott
Tom Blevins
Uncle Sam
Nancy Orr Stratton
Zanesville
Culrase
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