Missouri Sign Up Exceeds Prior Club Enrollment
More than 15,000 Missouri boys and girls have entered the University of Missouri College of Agriculture food production and conservation campaign. Ninety seven counties are represented. total enrollment across nine club branches reaches 15,802 with St. county leading at 4865 and Lafayette, Chariton, Oregon, Henry, Pettis among the top counties. Other notes include a testimonial about Chamberlain's Tablets and a family visit report from Hughesville.
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Missouri
University of Missouri College of Agriculture
St. County
Lafayette
Chariton
Oregon
Henry
Pettis
Lafayette County
Chamberlains Colic Remedy Showed Quick Relief
A Huntington Indiana mother urges keeping Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy at home to combat severe illness feared in every neighborhood. She recalls her two children sick with cholera and diarrhoea in summer 1911 and reports immediate relief from the remedy.
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Chamberlain
Charles Enyeart
Huntington
Ind
Mrs Warren Returns to Tulare After Visit
Mrs J B Warren and three children, guests at G P Warren’s home, departed Sunday for Tulare California. Mrs R P Serry also left Sunday morning for a visit to Sweet Springs.
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J. EB. Warren
G. P. Warren
Tulare
California
R. P. Serry
Sweet Springs
Advice on preventing sour stomach and using Chamberlains Tablets
A brief health note explains mild indigestion results from fast or excessive eating and suggests eating slowly chewing thoroughly and avoiding meat at supper. It advises taking Chamberlains Tablets when sour stomach occurs to aid digestion.
Musgrove Visit Residents Return Home to Kansas City
Mr and Mrs W G Musgrove returned Sunday evening to their Kansas City home after a short visit with Samuel Drysdale's family. Raymond Payne of Kansas City also spent Sunday here with friends.
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W. G. Musgrove
Kansas City
Samuel Drysdale
Raymond Payne
Diplomas Scatter Across World From Missouri College
Seven women received degrees as the University of Missouri conferred 620 diplomas to 1917 graduates. The College of Agriculture turned out 119 graduates, the largest ever, with 98 bachelor's degrees and 21 advanced degrees including two doctorates. The college ranks among the nation’s top five in agriculture.
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University of Missouri
America
China
Japan
Hawaii
Chile
Brazil
Russia
India
Europe
College of Agriculture
University of Mingouri
J. D. Riff
Springfield Traction Strike Ends Settlement Reached
B H Sanderson, president of Springfield Traction Company, announced a settlement ending the motor men and conductors strike that had been underway since October 3, 1916. Concessions were made by both sides, though the detailed terms were not released.
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Springfield
Springfield Traction Company
B. H. Sanderson
Lathrops Only Hotel Burned in Fire
The Lathrop House, Lathrop's only hotel, was destroyed by a fire call. The two story brick building sustained about eleven thousand dollars in damage and loss.
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Lathrop
Joan
Stabbing at Moberly strike at Brown show factory
Trouble flared at the Brown show factory as strikes tried to bar non-union workers from entering. A woman striker was stabbed amid ongoing unrest and further trouble was anticipated.
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Moberly
Brown Show
Farm accident kills Jesse Miller near Lamonte
Jesse Miller, 70, was instantly killed when his team runaway spooked and toppled a tractor in a cornfield where he was working on a southwest Lamonte area farm last week.
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Jesse Miller
Lamonte
Educator Shot by Highwayman Near St Louis University
Prof Martin W Schmidt of St Louis University faculty was shot three times in the head by a highwayman the other night. He is reported in critical condition.
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Martin W. Schmidt
St. Louis University
Butler Estate Valued at Million Disclosed in Will
The will of James J. Butler, longtime Democratic leader of St. Louis and former congressman, filed now, estates valued at about 1 million dollars. Half goes to the widow, half to the son, with Edward Lancaster Butler named as trustee for the minor son until age five.
Nest Egg Swatted By Missouri Poultry Station
The Missouri State Poultry Experiment Station at Mountain Grove says swatting the nest egg reduces summer losses and discourages the broody instinct. It contrasts with past calls to swat the rooster and questions Madam Hen's rights to life liberty and property without due process.
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Missouri State Poultry Experiment Station
Mountain Grove
Biddy
Arrests Ordered For Vandalism In The Cemetery
Machpelah Cemetery Association announces private control of the grounds and strict enforcement of rules. Officers will arrest trespassers and those violating cemetery rules, with a warning to parents to warn children and maintain order on the grounds.
Whooping Cough Remedy Praised by Mother in Peru
Mrs P H Martin of Peru Indiana reports her two daughters recovered from whooping cough after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The testimonial notes the medicine keeps the cough loose and expectoration easy and calls the remedy "a charm."
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Chamberlain
P. H. Martin
Peru
Ind
Up-to-date concrete mixing advert claims faster, better results
An advertisement by John 1 Ashurst promotes modern concrete mixing. It claims our mixer is the best on the market and that mixing concrete with the new method saves cost while improving quality. The copy emphasizes readiness to do more and better work.
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John 1
Ashurst
Warren Visits Kansas City for Day Trip
G. P. Warren traveled to Kansas City on Saturday to spend the day there, enjoying the city's sights and activities.
Wanted young women in banks and offices to replace men
An advertisement urges women to train and seek work in banks and offices with pay only after employment. It promises “No Position, No Pay,” and asks readers to write for the offer from Chillicothe Business College along with other local ads for Sanol Eczema Cure and related health products.
Fresh fruits and vegetables price list note
An old newspaper ad lists produce with per dozen prices for oranges banans lemons and beans and per item prices for cucumbers tomatoes cabbage celery onions lettuce and strawberries. The location notes mention 10th St between Main and Franklin.
Sand helps liver kidneys and bladder relief claim
When backache signals trouble, this ad asserts Sand aids the liver and kidneys as well as the bladder. A trial 35e bottle offered at drug stores, urging readers to try the remedy.
Judge Davin Visits Kansas City for Day Trip
Judge Samuel Davin went to Kansas City Saturday to spend the day. Miss Katherine Wilson left Saturday for a six weeks visit in St. Cloud, Miss.
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Samuel Davin
Kansas City
Katherine Wilson
St. Cloud
Academy ad seeks applicants for modern cottage residence
In a concise notice, the Academy invites applications for a modern four room cottage. Details emphasize contemporary style and suitability for residents. Applicants are advised to submit credentials promptly.
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F. B. Tressey
Richmond
J. Q. Cope
J. W. McClure
Hughesville
Colorado Manountains
Geo. W. Scobie
Colorado
the Intelligencer
Kansas City Star & Times
The
Kansas City Journal, Daily & Sunday
Kansas City Post
Kansas City Post, Daily
Eehaben Meee Nees
the State University
Recorder's Office
Lexington
Fritz Niemeyer
W. F
Cora C. Krohm
Home B. & L. Ass'n
Higginsville
Bertha E. Fegert
Ernest Fegert
Wm. P. Neill
Ella Schmidt
James W. Garnhart
Henry C. Wallace
Mary L. Young
Margaret J. Smith
W. D
Marshall
Christian Society
St. Joseph
Missouri Christian Missionary Society
A. W. Kokendorffer
Sedalia
E. F. Leake
Independence
H. A. Browning
la Plata
W. ©. Gibbs
Columbia
Ernest F. Wilcott
R. B. Biiney
Bugs Bonds
Fulton Commercial Club
Liberty Bonds
Thene
Municipal Electric Merit Plant
Souther
Joplin
Furpiah
Machpelah Cemetery Association
Cp Es
Castor
Regul
Castoria
Cantaus Company
Niwhone Girt
Chillicothe Business College
Inez
Ida Bell Walker
Hugh Patterson
Winifred Winn
Winton
Caltha Campbell
G. C. Marquis
Mattie Marquis
Lee Wallace
John Ryland
Mike Malo
10Th St
Main and
Pranklin
Academy
J. A. Rankin
Main
College Streets
N. Wilson
Mra. F. R. Neet
20Th
Bloom Streets
Wesley Krovck
Andy Wilcox
Elizabeth Graves
E. B
Vaughan
Warwick Baliye
Nya Ritts
Chautauqua
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