Lafayette County Wheat Production Lectures Schedule
The State College of Agriculture via Lafayette County Council of Defense schedules lectures on wheat production across Lafayette County. An agricultural specialist will visit Concordia Alma Waverly Lexington Napoleon Wellington Odessa Mayview Higginsville for three days of meetings to help farmers increase yields. Sessions run Aug 30 to Sept 1 with times listed per town.
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State College of Agriculture
County Councils of Defense
Lafayette
Concordia
Alma
Waverly
Lexington
Edmondson and Whittington Wed in Recorder's Office
Charles Edmonson of Northorn Missouri and Grace Whittington of Hardin were married yesterday afternoon at 3 o clock with Judge S N Wilson presiding in the Recorder's office.
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement In Early 1900s Ad
Mrs. Henry Brasch of Lexington testified in two dated statements that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved her severe bladder and kidney troubles. She said swelling, headaches, and back pain improved and has remained cured for years. The ad notes availability at Crenshaw & Young's Drug Store and Foster-Milburn Co. in Buffalo. Also mentions Arthur P. Legg enlisting in the U S Army Aviation Section and Miss Fanny Lee Snyder returning from Odessa after visiting Miss Katherine Ashurst.
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Lexington
Henry Brasch
Main St
Dean
Crenshaw & Young
Foster-Milburn Co
Msgrs
Buffalo, N. Y
Arthur P. Legg
J. M. Legg
St. Louis
U. S. Army
Fanny Lee Snyder
Odessa
Katherine Ashurst
Fletcher's Castoria Ad and Local Visit Notes
An old advertisement for Fletcher's Castoria appears among brief society notes. Mrs A R Clark and Mrs Jess Menaugh traveled to Kansas City for a short visit, while Dr and Mrs C T Ryland also departed for unknown plans or excursions.
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A. R. Clark
Jess Menaugh
Kansas City
C. T. Ryland
LIMIT THE SOLDIERS' KITS
Washington August 22. Provost Marshal Growder ruled that 1006,100 boys of the first increment may take little to cam p. Trunks are prohibited suitcases and handbags frowned upon. Each man should bring only necessary toilet articles and one change of linen and underclothing. Military appearance will be strictly enforced from reporting at local board headquarters. The department stresses bringing only these articles and nothing more.
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Washington
Cam
Growder
War Department
Two Mexican Boats Destroyed by Explosions on Mississippi
In St Louis two steel boats bought by the Mexican government in Chicago for lighthouse tenders were wrecked by four blasts on the Mississippi. Twenty men injured, including Mexican crew members. two may recover. Estimated loss about 70000 dollars. Fort Worth reports Camp Bowie construction finished and ready. expected to host national guard camps. seven units have arrived.
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Mississippi
St. Louis
Chicago
Lghthouse
Missippi
Fort Worth
Camp Bowie
National Guard
War Department
Beyen Umlia
Government Lends 50 Million to Britain Aug 22
Washington reports a loan of 50 million dollars to Great Britain today raising total Allied aid to 1.98649 billion dollars.
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Washington
Great Britain
May Recuse the Wheat Crop in 1918 Conference Insight
Indianapolis August 21 experts from Illinois Indiana Kentucky Michigan Ohio and Wisconsin told USDA representatives that labor shortages and phosphorate fertilizer scarcity hinder winter wheat and rye production in 1918. They agreed on a government goal of about 29 percent higher winter wheat acreage, with solutions including a labor census, shorter school terms, and targeted fertilizer distribution and rail logistics to farmers at near cost.
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Indianapolis
Inois
Indiana
Kentucky
Michigan
Ohio
Wisconsin
United States Department of Agriculture
Railrads
Joplin mayor ousted after recall vote in commission-era era
Hugh McIndoes, Joplin’s first commission mayor, was recalled by 2,289 to 963 after a three year tenure marked by alleged police mistreatment charges and extravagant governance. His final act freed city prisoners and remitted thousands in unpaid fines. Police chiefs Milligan Walker Crane resigned with him.
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Hugh McIndes
Joplin
Moindoe
Police Department
Masonic Lodge
Melndoe
Misgouri City
State Senate
Commissioner of Revenue
N. H. Milligan
Thomas Walker
Louw Crane
United States weighs Vatican peace proposal
Secretary of State Lansing said Washington is informally exchanging views with Entente powers on Pope Benedict XVs peace plan. No formal reply or conference is planned yet. President Wilson seeks Russian reaction via Ambassador Francis in Petrograd to gauge the Provisional Governments stance and influence Allied unity.
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Washington
Lansing
Benedict
Wilson
Vatican
United States
Russia
Francis
Petrograd
Fighting Parson Weldon resigns pastor post in Boonville
The Rev J B Weldon known as the Fighting Parson resigns as pastor of the Christian Church at Boonville to accept appointment as head of the Sixth Missionary District of Missouri. He will oversee twenty one counties with 265 churches and about thirty five thousand members.
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J. B. Weldon
Christian Church At
Boonville
Sixth Missionary District of
Missouri
The
Christian Church
Meat supplies are short in world and U S
Washington reports a 115 million decline in world meat producing animals versus pre war conditions. Cattle rose 7 million in the U S while world totals fell 28 million. Sheep dropped 3 million in the U S and 54% million worldwide. Hogs rose 6 14 million in the U S but fell 3244 million globally. War demands appear in U S exports reaching 1 939 193 000 pounds in the year to June 4 1916, up from 498 848 000 pounds three years pre war, exports mainly to allies whose animal stock shrank by 13 million head.
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Washington
Food Administration
United States
Confederate Vets Set Oct 12 13 Reunion at West Plains
General Thomas Love of the Missouri United States Confederate Veterans announces the annual state reunion will be held October 12 and 13 in West Plains. The event brings together Confederate veterans from across the state to commemorate their service.
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Thomas
Love
Springfield
Missouri
United States Confederate Veterans
West Plains
Union Secretary John Knopple Dies in Sedalia
John Knopple aged 51, financial secretary of the International Association of Machinists, died in Sedalia. Born in Springfield Alabama, he had lived in Sedalia since 1890, leaving behind a note on union leadership and a long local career. Kicking Horse injures three near Fulton when a horse kicks apart a rig, seriously injuring Mrs Anna Austin Mrs Everett Austin and the 20 month old son.
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John Knopple
International Association of Machinists
Sedalia
Springfield
Anna Austin
Everett Austin
Fulton
Miss Conover Elected Chair at Ottawa University
Miss Study Conover of Carrollton has been elected to the chair of English and botany at Ottawa University in Ottawa Kansas. She will lead both departments and assume duties at the university this fall.
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Ottawa University
Study Conover
Carrollton
Ottawa
Kan
Washington seeks surge in destroyer production
Secretary Daniels met with ship and engine builders to plan immediate expansion of destroyer shipyard facilities. The goal is to double or triple output within eighteen months, yielding more destroyers than any other nation. He indicated all feasible destroyers would be ordered and pending contracts sped up.
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Washington
United States
Daniels
Germans Kill 6827 Seamen Since War Start
London Aug 21 Sir Stanley president of the board of trade announced in the House of Commons that since the start of the war 6627 merchant seamen have been killed by Germanys submarine war and mines.
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London
Germany
Sir Stanley
Board of Trade
House of Commons
Judge Upholds Draft Law in Albert Jones Case
Federal Judge Speer ruled the Selective Draft Law constitutional in a public decision from Mount Airy Georgia dated Aug 21. The case concernes Albert Jones, a Black man charged with violating the law.
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Mount Airy
Speer
Albert Jones
Big Corn Crop Along Border Brings Prosperity Hopes
The border country sees a strong corn yield after late rains ended a drought. Acreage is larger than normal as planting benefited from favorable conditions. Old settlers compare 1917 to the record 1875 as moisture held. prices expected high enough to boost farmers along the border.
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Marne de Cygne
Bates County
Little
Osage
Vernon County
Obituary Notice for St Josep Politician Daad
A longtime politician in St Josep has died at age 86. Daad served in Weriteetland politics for many years and remained active until his passing.
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Joba
St. Josep
Weriteetland
Draft Summary From Waivers and Transfers
A terse record notes numbered items including 354 No. Not Exempted 142 Discharged by Physician 72 Already in service 14 Transferred Sick No. Appealed to Dist. Brd 114. The fragment hints at administrative action possibly related to military or civic service with appeals and discharge status.
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Dist. Brd
Local visitors spend day in area
W B Douglas visited Kansas City yesterday for a day trip. Miss Mary Bandon traveled to Fayette Missouri yesterday for a visit. Mr and Mrs R L Chamblin along with Mrs G W Vivian Mrs Emma Bryan and Mrs Nora Cruse of Higginsville arrived yesterday to spend the day with Mr and Mrs B A Chamblin.
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W. B. Douglas
Kansas City
Mary Bandon
Fayette, Mo
R. L. Chamblin
G. W. Vivian
Emma Bryan
Nora Cruse
Higginsville
B. A. Chamblin
Vacationland Lakes Invite for Pleasant Summer
The writing invites readers to enjoy a pleasant summer at Vacationland Lakes with options to camp sail golf dance boat fish and rest. It highlights spots in Canada the New England states Michigan and Wisconsin as destinations with many enjoyable activities and restful retreats.
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Canada
New England States
Michigan
Wisconsin
Early start helps year feel better and better
The message urges readers to begin promptly to improve wellbeing and secure favorable accommodations for the year by choosing a place early.
For Sale or Trade Pedigreed Pigs and Puppies
E B Vaughan advertises six Durock Jersey pigs and two pedigreed white collie puppies for sale or trade. Listing contact shows initials and location code 8 3 5.
Cream sought by Hinesley’s Confections in Lexington
Sweet cream wanted by Hinesley’s Confections at Lexington Missouri. Good price paid. Call 64 for supply offers or inquiries.
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Hinesley
Lexington, Mo
Tea Towels Rally For Camp Needing Soapy Dishes
In Lexington women respond to Company A's appeal for teal towels by quickly assembling and presenting them at the Nevada camp. The gathering vows the towels will leave the boys with no excuse for dirty dishes, signaling spirited local support.
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Lexington
Nevada 187
Notice to bidders for coal for county court Lexington
By order of the county court the Clerk will receive sealed bids up to noon on Tuesday September 11 1917 for coal to be furnished to the Court House and the County jail at Lexington for one year. Coal to be free of dirt and other impurities. GEO W BATES County Clerk August 23 1917.
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Lexington
Miss Marguerite Porterfield Returns Home to Kansas City
Miss Marguerite Porterfield returns to Kansas City after a week’s visit with Mr and Mrs W C Shipman. Miss Daisy Shipman accompanied her home for a visit.
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Marguerite Porterfield
Kansas City
W. C. Shipman
Daisy Shipman
Sanol Eczema Cure touted as perfect complexion remedy
Claiming to cure any skin eruption, the Sanol Eczema Cure is advertised as a household skin tonic. The promotion urges readers to try a trial and obtain the product at the drug store in Ady.
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Ady
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