Yanks Are Best Paid In Rhine Occupation
Coblenz reports show American army pay exceeds French and German wages in Mayence Coblenz zone. A second lieutenant in the American forces earns about 2120 dollars a year plus allotments, with officers claiming Americans live like gentlemen. At pay-dates soldiers are popular with locals, and welfare among troops is emphasized amid high exchange rates.
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Coblenz
Rhine
Marshal Foch
Germany
America
Mayence
Io Coblenz
June Brides and Local Happenings In Town
Local notes overview a busy week with visitors from St Louis Cuba Mo and Caledonia. Residents travel to St Louis for events while others welcome relatives and attend baptisms and funerals. The county reports gasoline supply improving, a drowning incident near Leadwood, and a large stock farm purchase near Belgrade.
Dog Smuggling by Airplane Sparks Lords Debate
London officials debated dog smuggling via aircraft as Lord Willoughby de Broke and Lord Beidisiewe argued for excluding “useless brutes” from the country. A ministerial pledge promised renewed vigilance by the agriculture ministry and stiffer penalties if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hynorjee
Willoughby de Broke
Beidisiewe
Ministry of Agriculture
Alaska to Supply Print Paper From Pulp Logs
Washington chief forester Celene Greeley announced after a survey that Alaska has enough pulp to cover about one third of U S print paper needs. The report notes potential delivery costs of 3 to 4 cents per pound by rail and about 1 cent per pound by water to the Atlantic seaboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Washington
United States
Celene Greeley
Atlantic Seaboard
FOR SALE POTOSI HOME WITH WELL AND HORSE BARN
Classified notes report a four room called house at Potosi with drilled well and horse barn on a 150 by 188 foot lot from J M Hodges. Additional items include local business visits, school appointments, church events, and several residents traveling to St Louis and Conway for civic duties and family visits. An unrelated legal note mentions a divorce, a partition order, and a court action involving residents of Wallen Creek and Highwoods Township.
Dearmont Fired as Southeast Missouri Teachers' College President
Dr W Dearmont, president of Southeast Missouri Teachers College at Cape Girardeau, was deposed by the Board of Regents on Tuesday. After his dismissal, W W Martin, head of the teachers training school, resigned in protest. The board vetoed Dearmont's removal with two Republican and two Democratic members dissenting.
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W. @. Dearmont
Southeast Missouri Teachers’ College
Cape Girardeau
Board of Regents
Dr. Dearmont
W. W. Martin
Boar
Ur. Usarmest
Soldier's Remains Returned From France to Liberty Township
The remains of Patrick Litton, from this county, arrived in Potos Tuesday and were taken to his father George Litton's home in Liberty Township. The funeral is held today and interment will be in Echo Branch cemetery. Members of the local American Legion post will attend. Young Littop, another local volunteer who died of disease, escorted the body on its journey.
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Patrick Litton
France
Potos
George Litton
Liberty Township
Echo Branch
American Legion
Young Littop
Bootlegger Eugene Hayes Implicated in Murder Charge
Eugene Hayes of Herculaneum is tied to a bootlegging ring blamed for the fatal shooting of Andrew Deck at Herculaneum. A St Louis arresting officer named Seward said Hayes hired him to confront Deck over locating a still. Seward admitted striking Deck, taking his pistol, and shooting him. Hayes and brothers Ernest and William Hayes were previously arrested in Missouri for bootlegging activities linked to the same gang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Benard
St. Louis
Andrew Deck
Herculaneum
Eugene Hayes
Jefferson
Washington
Hayes
Seward
St. Louie
Deck
Ben
Billy
Ernest Hayes
William Hayes
St. Leone
Andrew Sponik
Fuyene Hayes
Mineral Point
Hopewell G A R Thanks Readers for Memorial Day Aid
Hopewell G A R thanks the community for Memorial Day observance help. The Immunity ladies organized support from the start, the Lead Belt band volunteered again to provide music, and noted contributors include W J Eveos, Jonathan Wishon, and local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopewell
Bie
W. Ji. Eveos
Jonathan Wishon
Adj
Ilopewell
Beloved Mrs Richard Danz Dies at 27 in St Louis
Mrs Richard Danz of St Louis died at Brroee Hospital after several months illness aged 27. She is survived by husband Richard and two children Richie and Robert, parents Edward and Delle Deggendorf, three brothers, born Bonne Terre Mo April 7, 18. Her funeral was held at Valhalla Cemetery last Thursday afternoon.
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Richard Danz
Alazel Dang
Richard Dang
St. Louis
Brroee Hospital
Delle Deggendorf
rod @ winter
Bonne Terre
Mie
Dene
Suman
Missouri farmer sells cowhide to dealer at two cents per pound
A Missouri farmer recently stated that his cowhide yielded 54 cents for the whole hide when sold to a dealer at two cents per pound. He then visited a cobbler, paying one cent to have a pair of beer half-aled, a phrase indicating an outdated or garbled craft detail.
Presbyterian Church Sunday Services and Sermons
The Presbyterian Church announces Sunday morning sermon Obedience Obligations and Sunday evening sermon The Element of Nearness in the Life of Jesus. A midweek service is scheduled Wednesday.
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Pres Hyterian Church
Jesus
Peoria Social Notes Mention Visits and Rain Request
Peoria records a flurry of visits as Mr and Mrs Merrit of Goodwater stay with daughter Mrs Fred West in Pitori for several days. Mr and Mrs J Baker of Lester Ville also visit, as do Mr and Mrs Hull at Mrs Hulls home. Needing rain, locals note the dry spell while Mrs Mek McMartey and Mise Alene Babcock visit relatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Merrit of
Goodwater
Fred West
Mre
Mek. McMartey
Mise Alene Babcock
Helleview
Wooa. Golorth
Notice of Stockholders Anzua Meeting at Richwoods Bank
Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Bank of Richwoods will be held at the bank office in Nich woods Mo on Monday June Yith W2 at 2 oclock p m for electing five directors to serve during the oneuieg year and for transacting any other business that may properly come before the meeting A W Hows President B E Haneth Cashier May 2 vv)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Richwoods
Nichwoods
A.W. Hows
BE. Haneth
Irondale News Highlights and Local Events
Irondale reports a busy week with community talks at Masinte order grounds and thanks to speakers Kove Longgiemi and Finley. A St Louis visitors breakfasted with locals, Mrs Kiely heads to Le Lou’s theatre work, a break in at Kill Kare Kamp occurred, cattle prices fell to four cents, scabies epidemic spreads locally, Peter Heppist visited St Louis, and Edith Clark and Roy Thomson wed at home on June 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Heppist
St. Louie
Edith Clark
Roy Thomson
Louie
Storefront wrecked by dynamite blast in East Liverpool shop
The front of Arthur S'oreioe's East Liverpool store was wrecked by a dynamite blast early Wednesday. Police and investigators searched the damaged premises for clues as officers described the incident as a possible act of arson or sabotage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur S‘oreioe
East Fist
Miver
Dynamitera
Buciue
Apeieni
Marriage Licenses Registered in County
Younger Lucas Five Jones and Walter POR wed Mary Rose Catlett on the date recorded.
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Lucas
Jones Walter Por
Mary Rose Catlett
Administrators Notice for Elizabeth Jolly estate
Letters of administration granted by the Feohute Court of Washington County Missouri to J. W. Settle on the date written. Creditors must present claims within six months from the letters date or be barred. claims not presented within one year from letters grant may be forever barred. Signed by Judge Lovin Buvan with official seal.
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Elizabeth Jly
Feohute Court
Washington County
Miecourt
Olaimea
State of
Missouri
Wanhington
J. W. Settle
Elizabeth Jolly
Back to Work After Quarrel with Turkish Verier
In Constantinople, Turkey, Zorna the nation’s oldest man, aged 147, resumes work at the waterfront after a dispute with Turkish authorities. Despite calls for pension honors for long service, a depleted treasury blocks retirement benefits. Murad, a telegraph employee, is offered a pension. he agrees to quit if his son, a whitehaired man of seventy, is appointed in his stead.
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Constantionple
Turkey
Zorna
Hog Cone
Haniat
Turkah Naval Verier
Ile
Finni
Zorn
Strolg
Acerttta Murad
Arvind
Drops 30 Feet After 100-Foot Rope Slide
Middletown, WN. A chimney worker Theodore Hebush from Costache Chimney Company New York slipped mid descent from a 100 foot rope on a public berm stack. He cramps and fell 90 feet but escaped with no broken bones after a brief rest and returned to work in four minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
WN. C
Public Berm Few Corporation
Theodore Hebush
Costache Chimney Copany
New York
Hobush
Pilot river legend Captain Williamson sets long voyage record
Captain Edward 8. Wik Nation, aged 76, claims a river piloting record from decades on the Ohio and Olio rivers. He recalls starting at four, becoming a full pilot at 21, and serving 22 years with no accidents or illnesses. He notes 25 years on the White Collar line and years guiding ships near Louisville, with a Civil War-era alert during Morgan’s raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Olio
Copaio
John 8S
Hubbard
Opertes
Cincinhati
Lonleville
Pomeroy
Ohio River
Cineinfol
Leulaville
J Wiluk
Williamson
Thewta Turing
Wil Haron
Alice
Morgan
Coast of California Voyage Reports Cannibal Legends
Captain Hancock narrates a southern California coast voyage describing La Paz Tiburon and nearby areas. He notes no visible cannibal natives despite exploring Tiburon island, mentions primitive habitation traces, pearl fishing at La Paz, and a plan for an American colony at Magdalena Bay. Residents welcome American capital amid revolutionary legacies.
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Lower
Cullfur
Cheorge Allen Blancock
San Allenles
Califormia
Santa
Mai Cock
Layee California
Ube
la Pas
Gulf
Tiburon
Hancock
la Pam
Magdalena Bay
San Mego
Guayamas
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Lemon & Whitthe W. Lemon Geo, Whits and Contractors
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Mayence Zone
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Nowaday
Lemuel Rall
Chicago
Mary Anstieman
Trafic
Iron Mountain
Father Curtis Hornéey
Cuba, Mo
Mise
Helen Brod
Ss. Louis
Eula
Mary Tow
Bere
Hearet Blount
Sedalia, Mo
P. M. Banta
Herbert Blount
John Walker
Leadweed
Emma Conley
McGready Richeena
The
Washington University
Level Bryan
Hee
W .T. Banter
Caledonia
Lee Goddard
Mr. Goddard
Minnie Hutchinson
Shreveport
Walter Sloan
Farmington
Chillicothe, Mo
Enola Towl
Mrs. W. B. Ferrell
Eastland, Tex
R. M. Ferrell
J. B. Deegeador
Ft. Louis
Mesara
Ford
the Baptist Church
Joneth
Aller and Daughterz
Ruth Ora
Kathleen
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Mies Margaret Mordeon
Webster Groves, Mo
Mies
Lucy Woollord
Rebecca White
Lesh and
Loacinds
H. L White
Nancy
Ms. Louis
Eagese Ham
J. W. Fam
Leadwood
Mig River
W. A Cooper
St. Lewis
WCCO
Melem
Pricode
Gieorge Carreage
Mies Morris Calvert
St. John's Hospital
Potosi Tie and Timber Co
Clear Creek
Belgrade
Dr. A. Maeunster
W. C. Mabrey
Doniphan
Townsend's Hospital
Potosi
Mies Nao Castromar
Fox
Hyde
HACL
Cheney & Co
Teleds
Ohio
J. M. Hodges
Mise Marguerite Woodsom
Luella Simpson
Edith Holman
Ourriend
George Miller
Wallen Creek
George
Perry Base
George Horsey
Alton
Dil
Rh. P. Horsey
Q. L. Loomis
Lettie Parmeley
Hallie Casey
Agatha Casey
Virginia Litton
Clara Hall
Aaron Jenkine
Colored School
W. E. Judy
Conway
Ark
Methodist Choareh
W. C. Shirley
Latty
Misa Salas Evans
Japan
Elvine
C. G. Carr
Mise Evane
Votesi Presbytery
Ble Wns
Lead Belt News
Frederick W. Heinen
Julius I. Ernstacd
Emily
Mary Seyfarth
Mee
Mead Adams
Farmingt
Weilheslay
Msg
Wile Wallen
Lejarieos
Oby Watlen
Abe
Peredgerantan
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Limba
Payig
Hopewell G. A. R
Ji Peal
Seach
Liberty Bell
Washington County Bank
Potesi
Peoria
Pitori
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Missouri Pacific
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Uriah Oregon
Mena Verde and
Yellowstone National Parks
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Ontario
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Missouri Olarks
Mountainong Regions
Southeastern States
C.L. Stone
PT M
Pac Bor St. Louie
Anzua Meeting
Irondale
Kove
Longgiemi
Finley
Mre Hl Lewis
St Louis
James F. Kiely
le. Lou
Municipal Theatre
Kare Kamp
JW. Serre
Loven Buvan
Comra
Pension Faila
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