30 Oct 1922
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Newspaper
Moberly Evening Democrat
Location
Moberly, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1922
Page
1
A committee of business men hosts a banquet at the Marchants Hotel in Moberly to unite the community for rural and industrial development, highway projects, and trade expansion. Tickets are urged, with seating for about 300 as citizens rally for concerted effort.
American marketer ships three large cowboy hats to Tokyo Ginza stores and a movie image of frontier life sparks a wild craze. Crowds swarm, traffic police patrol, and a Ginza merchant insists on a sample sombrero for display while Texas Wilson preps a Wild West troupe in Yokohama and Shanghai.
Grand jury in Somerville weighing actions as Prosecutor Farin sctient in the AalieM considers several developments. Mrs Gibson challenges Mrs Hall to prove she witnessed the murder and Mrs Hall denies witnessing the slayings. Mrs Giles remained under guard by state troopers.
A man arrives with a bull market tale selling old sombreros to fund his enterprise to China. His company vows to adopt derbies and oil cans while performing daredevil riding and broncho busting stunts.
Mr and Mrs Fred Bryant hosted a gathering Saturday night three miles east of town in honor of Miss Ma Hewitt. The beautifully decorated rooms featured autumn leaves and Halloween colors with dancing games and refreshments. Attendees included Vona Morris Virginia Brawley Julia Anderson Christine Hinton Ruth Nichols Pauline Noel Marie Hewitt Harold Crow and others.
The Tin cemetery committee of St Marys Cemetery invites all interested to meet Tuesday October 1 at 4 PM to finish cleaning and prepare the cemetery for winter. Bring scythes grass hooks and rakes and send a representative if you cannot attend.
Osage County courthouse burned early today in Linn Missouri wiping out a county landmark. Town residents about 850 rushed to form a bucket brigade at 3 am to save the building as dawn rose. the fire occurred twelve miles from the railroad in an inland town.
Chicago October 28 Cooperative marketing of grain is the remedy for the evils of grain trading under investigation by the federal trade commission James Ti Howard president of the American Farm Bureau Federation declared today The cooperative movement is a direct protest against excessive margins and distribution costs not only for marketing grain but for all farm products Howard said in a statement to United Press Cooperative marketing has been successful in Europe for more than a century Within less than fifty years Denmark has thrown off agricultural economic oppression and has reduced distributing costs to the producer now receiving 72 cents of the consumer's dollar Treward declared the only opposition to the cooperative marketing plan came from entrenched distributing agencies and leaders of farm movements more interested in their own jobs than farmers welfare The Federated Trade Commission has returned to Washington to write its report on investigations in Chicago New York and other cities
Unsettled conditions expected tonight with a chance of showers on Tuesday. Occasional showers likely in western portions tonight as a front moves through.
Robbers entered an adjoining building and broke through a 2 foot brick wall to steal furs valued at 20 600 dollars from the Leppert Roof Fur Company in St Louis this morning.
A brass dinner bell from 1800, long held by A. B. Daniel, is legendary for its clear tone and a historic crack likened to the Liberty Bell. It survived a shelf accident during a crowded Timots town hotel scene while Abraham Jameson spoke, and Daniel kept the weight of gold offer away.
William Barcus died Saturday evening at 7 16 in McCormick hospital after stomach trouble weakened him following months of poor health. He worked in a mine until the illness prevented further duty. He leaves a wife and nine children. Funeral was at 512 North Morley Street at 10 this morning with Rev. Regy W. Mundell presiding. Interment followed at Huntsville Cemetery.
County officers and Stevens and Walker proprietors of the restaurant at Wabash shops could not identify any men from the mob involved in the attack. They visited the shops on Friday to attempt identification after Ray mond Stevens was beaten and the restaurant torn up last Thursday.
Chief Crews marks Liza the fire truck birthday at seven years in service. He recalls the day she joined the station and notes the vehicle cost the city 5250 dollars, with upkeep savings nearly paying for itself over the years.
Colonel Bolling and Hackley shared fresh strawberries from a sample, delighting visitors at the Democrat office today as the fruit was passed around in informal reception.
Mussolini arrives in Rome for a conference with King Victor Emmanuel III after being invited to form a government. A large crowd cheers as Mussolini greets the monarch at the Quirinal Palace and signals his aim to establish a fascist administration.
London report describes a kitchen accident where kidneys and a hot pan sparked a blaze. A carpet tripped the cook, the pan toppled onto benzine, and a fire spread to destroy a wool store next door, causing thousands of pounds in damage.
Mrs Joe Carter hosted a birthday party for her daughter Helen Carter on Saturday. Guests included Gerimide Maatee Dorothy Smothers Lulu Smothers Doris Martin Margaret Fon Helen Luis Wanda Hardin Ine Isrogeel Oleta Mathias Varnon Boucher Janette Dunn Martha Galbert and the hostess s sister Mrs Gertrude Lingsdale assisted.
Federal judge granted Chicago Board of Trade a temporary injunction to halt enforcement of the Capper Tincher bill regulating grain futures. The measure faced clash over interstate commerce versus state authority. A hearing on the injunction was set for November 13 in Kansas City Missouri.
In Chariton county circuit court today Herman Gragg versus Wabash rails notices a change of venue granted. In Farmers and Merchants Bank versus Victor Robertson motion to set aside was sustained and dismissal order reinstated in Sparkman. In Hannibal before a jury the Loh case claims injury from driving cinani Alley alleging defendant negligence.
Through attorney Emma Dearing files suit for divorce from John M. Dearing citing desertion. Anna P Burkiart sues Mechanics Prades Fire Insurance Co over nonpayment of Rs 160 for a house fire at Huntsville June 30 1922. John and Jonathan Poletto sue Mattie Jones nonresident to perfect title to Tol owed by plaintiff. Chile plans railroads celebrate using abundant water power from derelict tab.
Chicago October 30. R C Greenly of the United States Association of Railroad Employees of North America demanded the dissolution of the U S Railroad Labor Board for refusing to accept the living wage. He emailed President Harding and called a meeting with heads of his group and other unions to organize a Behe against the board.
A. E. F. organ ridicules Jack Dempsey afresh amid postwar talk of a Dempsey Wills bout. The Weis sports editor laments the former heavyweight champ’s avoidance of a real fight while reflecting on 1918 courage. The note shifts to Dutch island Marken customs and Rhodesian agriculture plans as part of a broad digest.
Joe Shelby, a Black man, is jailed awaiting trial on a complaint by his wife Annie Shelby. She alleges he assaulted her on October 28 and again on the 29, beating and abusing her.
George W. Elser died yesterday morning after a stroke. He was 69 or 78 years old and had resided in the area since 1885. A former city mayor and longtime bank employee, he served in church and fraternal groups and is survived by his wife and several children. The funeral was conducted by J. T. Shreve and interment followed at Oakland Cemetery under Masonic auspices.
In St. Louis this week the Missouri senatorial campaign gears up with a whirlwind finish. October events begin with scheduled speeches by Reed and other key figures as the race heats up in the metropolis and surrounding areas.
A Halloween party hosted by Oleta and Mrs. Gene Waiser featured centric games and a noon luncheon. Guests enjoyed refreshments before departing to their homes, while mothers supervised the event in the late afternoon hours.
Rev E E Morrow of Bra led a protracted meeting at Central Christian Church where 30 converts were added and 20 were brought to baptism. The baptismal rite was administered in Mobert.
A rough report describes a quarter mile road laid in a race shape at Eastebove California. The text notes motor trucks moving over the surface and that the test aims to determine which type will longest. The formation is said to offset the cost of the experiment.
Mrs H kept Jett during a two week visit in St Louis and Chicago.
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