Brick for new road to be built in county
Frank Holman announces that a mile and two thirds of brick road will be built west of town. Lynch McDonald Construction Co of Moberly awarded the contract. Brick to be supplied by Moberly Paving Buick Co. Road to be eighteen feet wide with concrete foundation. Construction to begin soon. Possible extension by popular subscription discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Holman
Jefferson City
Yeaturday
Lynch -McDonald Construction Co
Moberly
Buick Co
Tere
Counteyviib
Remarkable Needle Ingestion Story From Walnut Grove School
Mrs. George Swope of Walnut Grove recalls a needle swallowed at age eight while threading a thread. Half a century later the needle was found in her left leg near the knee and gradually moved toward the knee before the point protruded. She pressed the eyelet end and extracted it. The needle remained smooth and intact after fifty years in the body. Holt County Sentinel.
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George ‘Swope
Walnut Grove
Napier
Joshua Noland
Kimsy Creak
Kimany
Holt County Sentinel
Democrat loyalties ripple after Wilson Reed clash
A West Side farmer laments Woodrow Wilson's letter to Senator Reed. He criticizes Wilson for meddling in state primaries, calls Reed a great man, and argues the episode could breach party unity in the county. The writer urges Democrats to avoid personal feuds and focus on policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow — Wilson
James A
Jolley
Funtsville
Wroodrow Witson
Woodrow Witzon
Reed
Harrest
Thelieva
Wilson
Senator Reed
Lefe
Long
Cam
Bonus bill up again in the Senate
Worthington April 2 The Republican start party will push the soldier bonus aside to clear the way for the measure Senator McCumber chair of the senate finance committee said committees will begin work amid strong Republican opposition that the senate ought to pass the bonus. Some favor simplified use of treasury certificates to fund the bonus and borrow money to pay it. McCumber says delay would be harmful to the party and the loyal voters of the county and state will vote for the candidate best suited to represent the state in the U S Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCumber
U. S
Wilson
Antle Wilsa
Reed
Mother Sacrifices Self to Save Children in Missouri Fire
Mrs Katherine Maos, a farmer's wife near Nelson Missouri, burned to death to shield her two sleeping children as flames enveloped her garments from a stove spark. She told her husband she could not reach a blanket to smother the fire and ran to a room for help but perished from fatal burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Katherine Maos
Nelson
Celebration marks Mrs Margaret Golf birthday
Mrs Margaret Golf celebrated her first birthday anniversary yesterday at her home on 1022 Sturgeon Avenue. A birthday dinner was hosted by her daughters and granddaughters with many visitors and gifts, including Mrs Margaret Croft and several others from the community.
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Margaret Golf
Wodak
Margaret Croft
J. V. Warris
Henry Doleshy
Stavel Caldwell
Ly ° B. Williams
Roberta
B. Sailuene
Saithur Quisenberry
Charles Shipley
Sant Tel Roberts
Gon
Nidine Sullifr
Women Rise in Smoking in Major Cities
In San Francisco on April 24, Percival Smith Hill of the American Smokeware Company notes a shift as women in large cities smoke more cigarettes. He says six cylinder cigarettes with full tobacco flavor appeal to women and that educated smokers seek stronger blends.
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San Francisco
Mississippi Levee Funds Get 1 Million Dollar Boost
The House approved an immediate 1 million dollar appropriation to strengthen the levees along the flooded Mississippi River. Secretary Weeks warned the Mississippi River Commission had nearly exhausted its funds and urged rapid action.
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Washington
Op. G
Mississippi River
Weeks
House
Mississippi Iver Commission
Goltra Failed To Use Barge Lease in War Project
Edward F. Goltra former Missouri Democratic committeeman failed to use a barge lease granted by the Secretary of War. The issue concerns the Mississippi Warrior river barge project and the last day of the Wilson administration hampering developments, aides testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Edward F.goltra
Missouri Democratic
Baker
Wilson
Senate Appropriations Committee
Explosion Leaves 30000 Homeless in Monastir Rail Tragedy
Report says 30 000 inhabitants of Monastir and surroundings were made homeless by a ferrite munitions train explosion that killed hundreds of soldiers and many children. Initial reports placed the blast at Salonika before Belgrade dispatches corrected the location along the railway near Monastir. Parts of the city remained burning.
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Monastir
London
Monaastir
Yicllty
Salonika
Belgrade
Rminning
British organist Gatly Sellars concert at Presbyterian church
Gatly Sellars, the British organist, will present a free afternoon concert at Contes Street Presbyterian Church on Tuesday April 25 with a 2 and 4 p m start. The event showcases a Louisvita Ky Plucher organ and aims to suit school pupils and all music lovers with no admission charge.
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Gatly Sellars
Contes ‘Street Presbyterian Church
Louisvita
Trust
Sellars Ing
Proposed $400000 Bridge Over Missouri at Glasgow
A Saline and Howard counties delegation urged the Missouri Highway Commission to fund a new tree bridge across the Missouri River at Glasgow for vehicles and pedestrians at an estimated cost of 400000. The commission will seek 200000 government aid. plans are not yet drafted, delaying any firm estimate. If built this year, it would be the only toll-free tree bridge between St. Louis and Kansas City, replacing a lack of such crossings between St. Charles and Jefferson City.
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Jefferson City
Saline
Howard
Missouri River
Glasgow
Reine
Missound
St. Charles
Wangas City
Charles
Tefferson City
St. Louis
Kansas City
Boonville
Lathrop Marshal Shot During Bank Robbery Attempt
Lathrop Missouri marshal John Burns, 65, was fatally shot today during an alleged bank robbery in Islansys City. Burns died after being taken to a hospital. five bandits fled in a car after exchanging about forty shots with him.
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Lathrop
Isansys City
Man
John Burns
Wmo
Burns
Bartlett Family Thankful for Kindness and Flowers
We thank relatives friends neighbors and Weston Star Lodge A KF and AM for kindness and sympathy during our father Ellis Bartlett illness and death and for the many beautiful floral offerings We also thank Rev HH Vaughn for his excellent sermon Chas and Will Bartlett
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Weston Star Lodge
A. KF
A. M
Ellis’ Bartlett
Alsa
HH. C. Vaughn
Chas
Will Bartlett
Flood waters recede as forecast calls for river drops
The Weather Bureau predicted Missouri and Mississippi rivers would fall within 48 hours. The Illinois river was expected to begin retreating south of Naples, while the Mississippi appropriation action passed Congress to fund river works, awaiting President Roosevelt signatures.
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St. Louis
Federal
Tlinois
Naples
Washington, W.C
Congress
Law
Mississippi River
Kurding
Lawsuit Over Public Inspectors Funds Dismissed in Cole County
A Missouri circuit court judge dismissed a case by James Bradshaw seeking more than 13 000 in reimbursements for deputy inspection and weighing costs paid to private firms. The court ruled no appropriation existed for such expenses and Bradshaw must bear his own costs. Governor Hyde had ordered a recovery action, while other related suits and bonds are noted in the record.
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Sinter
James Bradshaw
Foy Mar. Slate
Ko. Uig
Cole’ County
John G. Slate
Avesutt
Bralaw
Avas
Bradshaw
fMr Bradshaw Isc
Hyde
Germans Reply To Allies Evades Demands At Genoa
Genoa April 21 The Soviet delegation presented a twenty page reply to Allied experts proposing recognition of the Soviet government conditionally upon Russia’s debt. The German reply was conciliatory and evasive, declining annulment of the Russo-German commerce pact or complete withdrawal from the political commission, while agreeing to withdraw from further discussions regarding Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genoa
Russia
Iassi Posals
Germany
Gersman
Howard Asbell Plans Huntsville to Moberly Bus Service
Howard Asbell spent the week in Huntsville city area arranging a new motor bus line between Huntsville and Moberly. He expects to start within ten days with four to five trips daily, charging standard railroad fares. The service aims to draw trade to both towns and asks merchants to publicize offerings and prices to attract customers.
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Howard Asbell
Tlis
Tangas City
Huntsville
Moberly
Howard
Tuntsville
Ana
Huntsville Mines
Explosion injures sixteen at Downey gasoline station
Los Angeles April 21 reports say an explosion at a Downey California gasoline filling station injured sixteen people with several possibly fatally. The blast occurred at a station handling 17 000 gallons of gasoline triggering extensive damage to the forecourt and nearby vehicles. Emergency crews responded quickly as investigations began into the blast.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Downey
California
Scoutmasters Seek Meet Fit for Chamber Rooms Tonight
Scoutmasters are requested to meet at the Chamber of Commerce rooms this evening at 7:30 for final parade arrangements ahead of Glenane Up Week starting Monday. City officials and scouts are asked to assemble in front of the Chamber at 7:30 for a short tryout under Scoutmaster direction.
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Bcouk Commission
Hulen Tor
Tela
Glenane
Permn
Ine
Eity
Seoul
Soviet Representatives Sign Treaty With Vatican
Soviet representatives sign a treaty with the Vatican permitting Jesuits and Catholic sisterhoods to enter Russia for educational work. Observers say the move signals an attempt to bring the Orthodox Russian Church under Catholic influence.
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Rone
Vatican
Russia
Levee Breach Leaves Vincennes Residents Homeless
A levee break last night sent a wall of water through Vincennes town, flooding the little city and making about one thousand residents homeless. Several inhabitants were swept away by the current as water surged through the streets.
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cVincennes
Padle
Hollver
Russe U
Vincennes
Gompers Seeks Intervention to Prevent Fuel Shortage
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, forecasts that a miners and operators deadlock may trigger a fuel shortage. He urges peaceful settlement within weeks and says miners will stand firm until an agreement is reached. Gompers spoke in New York after meetings with textile strike leaders and will testify before the Lockwood committee on labor practices.
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New York
Samwel Gompers
American Federation
Gabor
Amient
Gompers
Lnher
New Eongland
Samuel. Untermeyer
Lockwood Investigating Committee
Endorse-Tan Atal meeting at the Wast Park PTA
The Parents Teachers Association met yesterday afternoon at Wast Park and heard a full explanation by Superintendant Beach and Messrs Terrill and Chamber of the Board of Education. Members approved the Board action and unanimously adopted resolutions endorsing a levy of one dollar and urging voters to support it at the election next Tuesday.
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Wast. Park
Funeral service for Mrs Winn Save Alice Gray
The funeral will be held at Lost science 902 West Reed Street at 4 pm with Rev Wahin officiating. Interment to follow in Fonteville Cemetery. Addresses by physicians and public and parochial school leaders focused on health and sanitary education for pupils.
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Gray's
Enner
Komornvon
Winn
Alice
Gray
Lost Science
Reed Street
Wahin
Gould
Will
Fonteville
Dempsey Honored by London Women in Maidenhead Visit
American boxing champion Jack Dempsey toured Maidenhead to watch his old foe Carpentier, who trains there for theater work. He kept a punishing pace at night with a training sprint along the embankment and a morning rubdown. Fans flooded his letters with marriage and autograph requests, while several thousand spectators awaited him at the Savoy Hotel event.
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Loriden
Jack Dempsey
Maidenhead
Carpentier
Tranning Quarters
Dempsey
Savoy Hotel
E-Hotel
Local Lyric Hall to Host Buhl’s Universal Five Tonight
Tuesday night April 2 the Buhl’s Universal Five returns to Lyric Hall with peppy tunes and lively performances. Everyone is invited to drop by for several hours of entertainment and enjoyment.
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Buhl
Universal
Five
Tex
Cai
Faverybody
Veterans of Foreign Wars to Hold 1923 Convention in Moberly
The Moberly Chamber of Commerce and the local VFW post invite veterans statewide to gather for the annual convention in Moberly in 1923. Officials note support from local groups and plans to showcase the city during the event.
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Moberly
Chamber of Commerce
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Irish Gunmen Battle in Belfast Ends in Streets of Terror
In Belfast hundreds of gunmen fought through last night and today in the worst night of terror Belfast has seen for months. Seventeen people were wounded as rival gangs clashed in the streets and in this upheaval gunmen moved boldly through urban areas. In Dublin reporters said rebels had captured the British wireless station at Bunbegroe Northern Ireland and British naval personnel were said to be ejected from the station.
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Belfast
Pattles
Dublin
Bunhégroe Northern
Ireland
Teport
Wandering Princess Visited Moberly on Night Trip
An American woman claiming to be a princess arrived in Moberly last night amid a wave of affidavits and stories. She said she never wanted US citizenship, opposed the war, and sought help for travelers while recounting a tale of a husband killed years ago.
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Reed
Haisial
Jon
Washington
Congress
Warone
Frederick. Gassel
Berry
Mon
Kansas “City
Hission
Tanian
Amer
Fluntsville
Kansas City
Miscellaneous Howard County Notice Relates To Marriage
Fragmentary notice states a marriage occurred last evening performed by Rev Shave involving Miss Nellie Amick and a man named Milk Armick from Glasgow. The couple plans a farm home in Fayette. The item references Central Christian and Mrs Amick.
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Nellie
Fayette
Glasgo
Amick
Glasgow
Remodeling Underway At Reed and Fourth Corner
A local building project at the corner of Reed and Fourth is underway to remodel a business house. When finished the stucco structure is expected to present an attractive exterior and enhance the neighborhood look.
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Bo Porney
Reed
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