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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1929
Page
2
A long column cautions Springfield officials about centralizing power under Mayor Jebkins, arguing the council must retain its legal authority. It contrasts this with national figures Hughes and Wickersham, and urges courteous behavior for motorists as warm weather nears.
Al Woods, a leading New York theatrical producer, says ten percent of legitimate stage actors have joined talkies. He predicts a brief vogue for sound films, followed by a return of actors to the stage, noting talkies will reshape climactic parts while much of the film remains silent. The South Whiting Star Journal notes mixed views but agreement that sound will improve legitimate theater and film alike.
Thousands braved rain at Zoleville track to watch the two minute run of three year old Man o War’s progeny win the race. The piece argues beliefs in blood lineage extend to animals and humans, noting the famous progeny’s victory amid mud and public fascination.
In a college essay from Moherry Monitor style notes, Princeton seniors vote by about two to one that Phi Beta KappaKey signaling scholarly merit is preferable to athletic prowess represented by varsity P. The piece also claims ninety seniors would marry for money, while noting social pretenses and a clever, if sardonic, matrimonial system.
The Boonville Advertiser argues for a statewide esthetic campaign as the State Highway Department seeks funds to beautify roads. It urges local engagement to blend cultural and economic progress, predicting artful highways as a lasting civilizational legacy for Missouri and future generations.
Gilbert Swan surveys Broadway prospects as talking pictures threaten a dull year. He notes the shift in productions toward cinema-linked comedies and the cautious optimism of investors while praising rising stage talents like Erin Moore-O'Brien Hope Williams Miriam Hopkins Libby Holman Franqite Yar Timore Ruth Gordon and Minnie Maddern Fiske for sustaining theater quality amid disruption.
Dr Morris Fishbein explains iodine's crucial role in the body, noting the thyroid gland stores iodine from food and air. Variations in soil mineral content across regions influence goiter prevalence, with higher iodine near shores and in some inland areas. suggesting studies to address dietary iodine deficiencies through local sources and education.
Two Missouri bank cashiers were convicted of receiving deposits while their banks were failing. John L. Beaghler of Savannah received a five year sentence. his conviction was reversed for trial errors and remanded. Minor H. Lewis of Macon county was affirmed sentenced to two years.
LOUIS 40 insurance man CHARLES F Lutz killed his sister Mrs Louis Held in front of their father then shot himself. Doctors said Lutz will likely lose sight as optic nerves were severed. He faces homicide charges after a torotier's inquest. Prosecution awaits recovery.
Owen Oberst, 18, Butler county farmer youth, charged with murdering his parents and five siblings on April 26, 1928, faced preliminary hearing before Justice W. H. Coutts Jr. in El Dorado Kansas. He pleaded guilty to first degree murder and was sentenced to serve the remainder of his life in the state penitentiary.
Officials urge iodine use to combat simple goiter through iodized salt and tablets. Piggybacking on this program, communities report a decline in goiter cases as solutions and salt with iodine become common.
Jefferson City readers celebrate nine local children with birthdays. The list names Henry Clarenbach, Hortense Sweeney, Margité Bee Diemer, Nadine Onger, McCarty, Henrietta Tarbet, Artie George, Frances Robinson, and Eleanor Blair with street addresses partially shown. Parents are urged to submit names and addresses of children under fifteen to be included in future Birthday Club notices.
The council approved an ordinance banning a complete turn on High Street between Marshall and Bolivar, and raised pen alty ranges from 3 to 100 dollars. Fritz Posin was removed from the police force, with Harry Seruses appointed to succeed him.
In Lansing, the state supreme court ordered the case returned to Butler County for trial after Wix pleaded, overturning a prior ruling. The decision directs retrial proceedings to proceed in the Butler County courtroom.
Describes Dr Caldwell's early practice and his liquid vegetable laxative Syrup Pepsin introduced in 1992. Claims it is mild, safe and gentle, now the world’s largest selling liquid laxative used by millions for headaches indigestion sleep and more. Emphasizes mothers buy most bottles for family use.
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