Prison Labor and Road Building Moves in War Effort
The National Committee on Prisons highlights expanding convict road work with Missouri interest as Kentucky boosts pay to 15 dollars a day. Reports show wartime use of prison labor rising nationwide, including Ohio military roads. Governor Cox anticipates a road boom, while safeguards ensure fair treatment of inmates. A church Sunday School party and a local sale of straw hats by Hanly & Green are also noted.
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National Committee On Prisons
Missouri
State Highway Department
Kentucky
Nate Sewell
Stanley
United States
Ohio
Muskingum County
Cox
National Committee On
National Committee On Prisons and
Washington
Marne
Paris
France
Railroad Rates Increased Under McAdoo Order
The Director General upholds a 25 percent rise in freight rates from June 25 and passenger rates at three cents per mile from June 10, plus three and a half cents for Pullman travel. An 8 percent war tax on tickets and 10 percent on Pullman fares remain. Wage increases for 2,000,000 railroad workers totaling 3 million dollars yearly drove the move, while the government aims to curb travel and shipments to prioritize troop and supply mobility.
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McAdoo
World War I numbers compared to historic battles
The piece notes how modern estimates of American troop strength exceed earlier historic levels. It contrasts Pershing and Foch forces with figures like Kitchener’s army, Grant and Meade at the 1864 campaign, and other large XIX century armies. Exact sizes cited include 100000 plus for a single World War I battle, versus Gettysburg around 70000, Chattanooga about 65000, Sherman from Atlanta roughly 66000, Napoleon 72000, and the British at 68000.
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Pershing
Foch
Kitchener
Grant
Meade
Gettysburg
Chattanooga
Sherman
Atlanta
Napoleon
Waterloo
Jamison Hurt In San Antonio Street Car Crash
A telegram to J J Brown reports J H Jamison formerly of this city was dangerously hurt in a San Antonio street car accident Tuesday. Jamison and family moved to San Antonio last February. Friends hope his injuries are not as serious as the telegram suggested and that he recovers soon.
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J. J. Brown
J H Jamison
San Antonio
Texas
Floyd Jamison
Jamison
Baptist Canvas at First Baptist Church Sunday
The church divides town into eight districts for the Every Member Canvas. The pastor will preach at 11 a.m. on Christian Giving and at 7 p.m. on The Road to Prosperity. Every member should attend Sunday morning to assist in the campaign.
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First Baptist Church
Campaigo
Service Flag Dedication at Monroe City Church
The Christian Church in Monroe City will dedicate its service flag next Sunday June 9 at 11 a m with a program of patriotic songs solos and recitations. A cordial invitation is extended to all to join in this service.
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Christian Church
Monroe City
Park Meetings Begin at Union Park on Sunday Evenings
The Ministerial Alliance will start Union Park Meetings on the third Sunday, continuing until June at 5:00 p m. Each church to appoint its organist for music, with Bro Crain of Grace Baptist delivering the first sermon. A committee on divine service formed by the ministers.
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Union Park
Bro. Crain
Grace Baptist Church
State Council of Defense Meeting in Hannibal
The State Council of Defense met in Hannibal last Saturday with county and township council members attending a luncheon at the Country Club. Attendees included Attorney General McAllister, Mayor Henry Kiel of St. Louis, and Dean Mumford of Columbia. The session noted that only three public schools still taught German and that parochial schools were dropping it rapidly. A new effort aims to survey alien enemy owned property and strip owners if disloyal. An Alumni banquet at the Knights of Columbus hall by Holy Rosary School graduates drew about thirty-five, featuring a musical program, dancing, and refreshments from the Monroe City Orchestra.
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State Council of Defense
Hannibal
Country Club
McAllister
Henry Kiel
St. Louis
Dean Mumford
Columbia
Knights of Columbus Hall
Holy Rosary School
Monroe City
No Hard Goal In Missouri Coal Ban Affects Winter Supplies
The National Fuel administration forbids shipment of hard coal into Missouri and miners cancel contracts with dealers. Frances Rouse and Alpha Elzea return to Fulton for summer with families after attending William Wood College. Verdie O'Daniel leaves Kansas City after nurse studies. Velma Pipkin travels to St Louis for ear specialist treatment. Harry B Mandox and Paul McGee visit Hannibal and Evan Smith in town.
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National Fuel Administration
Missouri
Frances Rouse
Alpha Elzea
Fulton
Rouse
Elzea
William Wood College
Harry B. Mandox
Paul McGee
Hannibal
This City
Evan Smith
For Sale Two Ford Touring Cars and Overland Model 83B Portrait
Too Late to Glassify, For Sale Two used Ford Touring Cars in perfect condition and one Model 83B Overland in good condition. Monroe Overland Co reports sale of one Model 854 Touring Car to Bud Jones and one Model 90 Touring Car to Richard Maddox this week. Lost kitten alert and social notes follow.
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Monroe Overland Co
Bud Jones
Richard Maddox
Blanche Scobee
Monroe City
County Notices Announce Whitecotton Browning Fuller
Public notices declare W E Whitecotton for county representative J J Browning for prosecuting attorney and E T Fuller as another candidate in the local election with party context not specified.
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W. E. Whitecotton
J. J. Browning
E. T. Fuller
Stock Market Summary for Livestock and Hogs Prices
Cattle receipts moderate this week with strong demand for good cattle and steady for others. Prime steers mostly 17.00 to 17.60, and choose 16.00 to 16.85. various grades listed. Hog market steady to strong with 10,000 on sale, best butcher and light hogs 16.85 to 16.95. top weights 17.10. Sheep receipts around 3500 with fat sheep 13.50 to 13.50, native spring lambs 18.50 to 19.25, clipped lambs 16.75 to 17.10.
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Hood
Tennessee
Kentucky
Goats and clothing ads from mid June notices
Goats Angora shipment expected around June 13 with orders to be left with W. T. Rutledge. Silk Mohair suits offered at 1250 by Hanly & Green. War time road building urged for efficient transport to bridge producer and consumer. Coal at a premium when the thermometer falls. Mrs Mary L. Rouse visiting Bucklin, with daughter Mrs T. P. Middleton away several weeks. Mrs J. E Johnston and Danella Johnston travel to Columbus for a family visit. Union airs original one piece work suit available at Hanly & Green.
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Mary L. Rouse
Bucklin
T. P. Middleton
Union
Hanly & Green
McAtee appointed general agent for Rochester nurseries
Local note lists J C McAtee named general agent for Celebrated Rochester New York Nurseries promising first class goods and a guarantee on any deaths in the first year. The item also covers community updates including graduates, staffing moves, travel for families, and local civic notes on scouts and industry efforts.
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J.C. McAtee
Rochester
New York
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Vanderbilt University
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