Library Association Honors Three from Missouri
Three University of Missouri librarians Miss Mary FE Baker H C Severance and Emma K Parsons were elected to offices in the American Library Association during a Louisville Kentucky meeting last week Severance, MU librarian, was re elected secretary of the Bibliographical Society. Also noting visits and stays: Mrs Charles Mayer returned from Higginsville and Mr and Mrs Chas Marshall with two children of Kansas City visited W A Estabrook family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Association
M. U. Columbia
H. C. Severance
Mary FE. Baker
Emma K. Parsons
University of Missouri Library
American Library Association
Louisville
Severance
University
Bibliographical Society
Charles Mayer
Higginsvillle
Chas. Marshall
Kansas City
W. A. Estabrook
Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Advert
Notice urges readers to buy Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy now to be prepared for summer attacks. Mentions George Kohra departing for Columbia after visiting his parents. Clyde Cannady and A Johns spent Sunday in Higginsville and Wellington respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kohra
Columbia
Mr. and Clyde Cannady
Higginsville
A. Johns
Wellington
Are You One of Them Chamberlain’s Tablets Promote Cure
Mrs. M R Sears of Baldwinsville New York reports a six month stomach disorder followed by gas and severe pains. After a druggist's advice she used Chamberlains Tablets and the first dose relieved her greatly. She continued until cured. The tablets do not relieve pain but may prevent recurrence after relief. Miss Marjorie Chiles of Delta Colorado and Grace Comstock of Kansas City visit Mr and Mrs W H Chiles. Mrs J M Poage traveled to Kansas City to spend the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Sears
Baldwinsville
N. Y
Marjorie Chiles
Delta, Col
Grace Comstock
Kansas City
W. H. Chiles
J. M. Poage
Cause of Despondency and Local Visits
Despondency is linked to indigestion and constipation and subsides quickly with Chamberlain's Tablets which aid digestion and bowels. Mr and Mrs J W Williams and two children traveled to Higginsville for a week long visit. Miss Bell Edmonds returned to Warrensburg after a few days visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. W. Williams
Higginsville
Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Praise
A Saskatchewan reader reports high regard for Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. Jom F. Jantzen of Celemeny says he has used it personally and in his family and recommends it as an exceptionally fine preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Jom F. Jantzen
Celemeny
Sask
Missouri Aims French Training for Army Officers
Presiding Hill backs plan to form classes for Missouri and Kansas City officers. The University of Missouri would assist officers heading to France or Fort Riley by offering intensive French instruction, with four regular teachers and graduate students, though funding is uncertain. The effort would target guardsmen gathered in cities like Kansas City and Des Moines, contingent on resources and coordination with Kansas City schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Missouri
A. Toss
Premuch
Préident Hill
Fort Riley
Kowasay City
University
Kansas City
George Calloway Departs St Louis After Visit
George Calloway left Tuesday morning for his home in St Louis after a week long visit with his sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Calloway
St. Louis
Malaria Through Insects Says Expert Warns of Death Toll
Dr Fesavenel of the State University warns malaria causes about twelve thousand US deaths annually and over a million cases. He notes the disease concentrates in southern regions and spreads where Anopheles mosquitoes breed. Prevention rests on screened windows and bed coverings in affected areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bilthere
Union
Fesavenel
Universlty
Generals and Descendants Honor Captain Gentry at Cemetery
Gen Decavid Thompson Chapter United States of TSW2 and fifty descendants met at Seedalls weekly to honor Captain Gentry. A brief marker was placed over his grave in Crown Hill Cemetery honoring the distinguished officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decavid Thompson
Reuben Gentry
Seedalls Weekly
Captain Gentry
Crown Hipt
Callaway County votes again on $7,200 bond for two new buildings
The McCcredie consolidated district in Callaway County approved a $7,200 bond issue for erecting two buildings in a fourth vote. A second election is planned as the measure seeks a two thirds approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCcredie
Callaway County
Fair Buildings for War Use Plan by Local Official
Be Dareedap of Keats City, a member of the Minor Council, plans a Washington trip to offer to the Secretary of War on behalf of state authorities an aviation training school. A wartime initiative organized in Wilaway County includes a charity project, with one slated for New Bloomfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dareedap
Keats City
Counci Et le Feune
Washington
Bodalia
Ais Yuee Cs
Wilaway County
New Bloomfield
Eight More Claimed in Puzzling Case
A fragmented report notes eight additional claims and multiple enigmatic terms. The text mentions victims named Vina and Miauwri, with seven injuries linked to a stated location and person, but details remain unclear due to garbled OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxlady
Missouri County Fairs 1917 List of Dates and Discontinued Events
Secretary Jewell Mayes of the Missouri State Board of Agriculture announces the 1917 county fair schedule by county with dates and several fairs noted as discontinued for travel. The list includes Audrain Mexico, Barton Lamar, Bates Butler, Cape Girardeau Cape Girardeau, and many others with respective secretaries and performance days, plus several entries marked discontinued or not yet decided. The document records extensive details across numerous counties including Jefferson DeSoto Knox Lincoln and more, reflecting a statewide fair calendar and administrative notes.
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Missouri
Jewell Mayes
Missouri State Board of Agriculture
Andrew County
Savannah
R. Murphy
Audrain
Mexico
Barton
Lamar
P. N. Finks
Bates
Butler
Grover Gilbert
Boone
Columbia
R. L. Hill
Buchanan
Jaston
Charles
Brown
Poplar Bluff
He Williams
Cape Girardeau
R. G. Whitelaw
Chariton
Forest Green
F. A. Helman
Prairie Hill
J. A. Harlan
Clark
Kahoka
P. L Wilsey
Cooper
Bunceton
A. J. Nelson
B. W. Morris
Prairie Home
H. J. Fricke
Crawford
Cuba
Jos
Marah
Steelville
Dade
Lockwood
R. A. Frye
Daviess
Pattonsburg
R. E. Maupin
Minklin
Kennett
Jones
Franklin
Sullivan
J. T. Williams
Washington
Henry HH. Titus
Tireen
Springfield
Jesse M. Cain
Grundy
Trenton
John W. Schooler
Harrison
Hethuny
W. T. Lingle
Rageway
C. A. Stoner
Howard
Mayette
Jasper Thompson
Jackson
Independence
W. J. Johnson
Jasper
Carthage
Emma KR
Kell
Jefferson
DeSoto
J. Davidson
Knox
Knoxity
L. R. Weastcott
Lincoln
Troy
D. Bradley
Macon
Atlania
Gordon
Callao
G. Jones
New Cambria
G. A. Goodison, Jr
Marion
Palmyra
G. B. Thompson
Monitogu
California
Wm. Sarman
Monstein
Lupus
A.C. Bruce
Newton
Neosho
L. Brockman
Opt
Oregon
Thayer
John W. Smith
Ossge
Linn
H. M. Lueeckenhoff
Phelps
Rolla
John Mek
Southgate
Montgomery
Montgomery City
Jia
L. McQuie
Pike
Bowling Green
H. M. Strother
Platte
Platte City
J. PF. Sexton
Polk
Bolivar
F. L. Templeton
Pulaski
Richland
A. Steckel
Ralls
New London
FP. Menefee
Randolph
W. B. Hamilton
Jacksonville
David Owens
Saline
Marshall
E. W. Brown
Seoul
Sikeston
T. A. Wilson
Scotland
Memphis
J. K
Hudson
Lannon
Birch Tree
Billa Whitlock
Green City
A. BE. Jones
St. Clair
Osceola
Chas
BH. Higgins
Vernon
Nevada
Samuel A. Cabbin
St. Louis
Upper Creve Coeur Lake
Wright
Mansfield
W. A
Kcan Royal
Convention Hall
Ki City
W. H. Miemationts
Ayiis Mae Chi- Yards
G. H. Heide
Tragic Drowning of National Guard Soldier Henry Toesken
Henry Toesken of the Missouri National Guard Fourth Regiment drowned recently in a slough near Hannibal. His body was recovered. He was 20 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Toesken
Fourth Regiment
National Guard of Missouri
Hannibal
Arthur Warren Mall Guard Die in Severe Storm Night
Arthur Warren a mall guard from Sycamore Olark County near West Plains died after being struck by lightning during a severe storm. His team members were also killed in the incident, and authorities are investigating the double tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Warren
Sycamore
Olark County
West Plains
Milk as a cheap and best summer food argues value over price
Columbia Missouri July 12 Food value outweighs price in judging costs. Milk ranked the most perfect food, capable of substituting for eggs and meat in summer. One quart equals 640 food units while eight eggs supply the same, making milk cheaper even at higher egg prices. Milk provides proteins fats sugar minerals and vitamins and minimizes waste compared with meat. Skimmed milk butter milk and even buttermilk offer full essentials minus fat. Sour milk can be palatable without losing value and is especially useful in warmer months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Civil Service Examination for Clerks and Carriers
An exam for post office clerks and carriers will be held at the city post office on July 14, 1917. Applicants aged 18 to 45. married women barred. Male heights at least 5 ft 4 in and weight minimum 125 lb without coat or hat. applicants must be physically sound. For blanks and details contact E. A. Slasher, Secretary, Lexington Board of Civil Service Examiners, Lexington, Mo. Mrs M S Hessel and Dorothy Lucille Zimmerman visited Geo Zimmerman’s home, returning to Kearney, Mo. sister Helen Zimmerman joined them for the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Slasher
Board of Civil Service Examiners
Lexington, Mo
Children Cry for Fletcher Castoria visits Kansas City
Miss Maggie May Kelly traveled to Kansas City on Tuesday for a visit. An ad notes Fresh Buttermilk deliveries every Monday, Wednesday, Sunday and Saturday. Contact Ed Barron at phone 72 or R T Howard at phone 375 for cement, brick work, excavation, and well services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie May Kelly
Kansas City
Barron
R. T. Howard
Escaped Convict Caught in Lexington
John Boggs, an escaped convict from the Jefferson City penitentiary, was captured in Lexington last Thursday by Officer Seitz. The arrest followed information from Mirick that a man matching Boggs description stole clothing from a car on the River Route. Prison garb found beneath the stolen items confirmed his identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boggs
Jefferson City
Lexington
Seitz
Myrick
Boggs
Final settlement notice for Samuel Gordon estate
Notice to creditors and interested parties that the administrator will apply for a final settlement in the August term 1017 of Lafayette County Probate Court, to be held on the Monday of that term, outlining the estate administration and seeking approval of final disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stier Clothing Company
Lafayette County
Missouri
Lexington
Earl T. Stier
John
Protate Court
Probate Court
Wm. M. McIntyre
Malinda Lacy
Aoe Lon
George Lacy
Samuel Gordon
Emt
Harriett Gordon
John H. Dierker
Tilton Davia
Eugenia M. Davis
Sophia M. Summers
Clyde Eb, Summers
Is Nae Wahl
John Wahl
Henry A. Hoehn
Jay Alter Fi Waddell
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Clen
Presidernt Hill
J. L. Peak
Ravenel
Fulton
Aux Vaese
Secretary of State Board of Agriculture
Bott
Civil Service Examination Clerk-Carrier
Fletcher
Castoria
WM. Schield Mfg. Co., Gign
St. ST. Louis, MO
the Palace of Sweets
Main Street
M. C. Whitten
Frank Hale
Margaret Fanilio
Stephen N. Wilson
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