Origin of the Gardner land bank bill in Missouri
A Missouri story explains how Col Fred D Gardner promoted a land bank bill crafted by the last General Assembly, backed by the governor, to appear on the November ballot as a constitutional amendment. The piece traces root ideas in rural credit, European experiments, and banker farm loans, with Gardner advocating 4 percent terms and public funding tied to farm security while detailing the political path to an August reform and November vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner Land Bank
General Assembly
Missouri
Thielite
Fred D. Ganther
St. Louis
Gardner candidacy sparks Democratic talk and law dispute
A stream of comments from Ashland Hugle and Alrockfield Usily Argus reflect tension around Col. Gardner entering the gubernatorial race. Swanger’s prominence fades with Republican and Memphis Democrat readers, while discussions accuse Gardner and his land law of swaying farmer support and drawing attention from rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Gardner
Eal
Swanger
Republicana
Memphis
Gardner
Shelbinn
Alrockfield Usily Argus
Holes in Stamps and Modern Inventions Revealed
A bustling Washington Bureau of Engraving scene shows perforation waste becoming holes in barrels and a broader roundup of inventions and economic notes. Highlights include synthetic rubber tires, underwater searchlights, a hand portable camera, and UK underwood tariff debates tied to US export growth and raw materials supply.
Sunday School Party And Local Notices
Entertained Miss Cornelia Tuley hosted a Sunday school gathering at her home with favorable weather and a joyous mood. Several local girls attend the ongoing Convention in St Louis this week. The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs W G Hays was buried at Andreas Chapel on Monday. the child was stillborn Saturday. Wm Bull returns from Nashville Tenn where he studied dentistry with two years remaining. A S Jayne reports 60 acres of corn knee high, plowed third time, 40 acres yet to be replanted though he planted before July 4 and raised fine corn. Jo J Lyell came back to Camden Ark Tuesday due to his father Jo W Lyell’s illness in Palmyra. the elder Lyell, nearly 87 in August, is improving. Mrs Lyell and Miss Valeria will stay longer.
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Cornelia Tuley
A.S. Jayne
Jo J Lyell
Camden Ark
Jo W. Lyell
Palmyra
Mr. Lyell
Miss Valeria
New Federal Barrel Law Sets Size At Three Bushels
The new law effective July 1 requires fruit and vegetable barrels to hold 7 056 cubic inches or 105 quarts, about three bushels. Violations carry 500 dollars fine or six months imprisonment. Those with nonconforming barrels should note the date. Ex Mrs Minnie Lawson visited Palmyra. Mr and Mrs Dave Gosney were guests in Quincy over the weekend.
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Gardnor
Mut & Busines
Commissiona Wohy Dapper
Bn Forest
Tiany Capes
Coeerg
Gacier
Pater Kinote
Omar’ Riyemaoyge
Mieaguel Leginature
Ori
Gorutur Oo
Democratic
Adie
Kirkwood Monitor
Ashland Hugle
Bureau of Printing and Endroving
Washington
Mos
Bureau of Engraving
Bureau
United States
Dresden
Jerome D. Travers
Philadelphia
Rudolph Brenn
Nicaraagua
Wyoming
Russia
Switzerland
Chicago
Wilson
Department of Commerce
Bulletin
Will
Daniel and
Bernadette
Daniel
Hannibal
W. G. Hays
Andrew Chapel
Wm. Bull
Nashville Tonn
Vanderbilt University
Minnie Lawson
Dave Gosney
Quincy
Woodson & Jackson's Pharmacy
Oead
Weeewwee
Barr’s Cash Store
Bell
Proctor's Park
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