Firefighters Save Groceries As Back Room Fire Burns
Hannibal fire crews crawled thirty feet through smoke to reach a rear back room blaze at Gray's grocery on Mark Twain avenue. They kept water from the main area to avoid costly stock loss and quickly contained the fire, praised for reducing citywide losses. Fire Chief Theodore Parks credited motorized wagons for improved response and noted plans to equip all stations with motorized gear, pending city council funding.
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Hannibal
Gray's Grocery
Mark Twain Avenue
Posible
Theodore Parks
Parks
West Side
Center Street
Teath Street
Broadway
Company No. 3
No. 3
Ely's Cream Balm Relief for Cold and Catarrh
Relief from stuffed nose and breathing difficulty with Ely's Cream Balm. Apply a small fragrant antiseptic cream in the nostrils to soothe inflamed mucous membranes, penetrating air passages for instant relief and claimed cure from cold and catarrh.
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Ely
Numerous Parcels Sent to Germany from Hannibal
Numerous packages have been mailed from Hannibal to various German cities and villages in recent weeks. The parcels mainly contain foodstuffs sent by relatives and friends in Hannibal and nearby areas. Postoffice officials note Germany parcels have been accepted only a short time, and Poland mail has been announced for acceptance.
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Hannibal
Postoffice Department
Germany
Postoffice
Poland
Mrs Mitchem Dies in Hospital at 34
Mrs Faber Verne Mitchem aged 34 died at 9 45 PM Monday in St Elizabeth hospital from pneumonia after a short illness. She leaves husband William Mitchem and four daughters. The family resided at Oakwood. Remains were taken to R P Schwartz funeral parlors. Funeral plans not yet set.
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Faber Verne Mitchem
St. Elizabeth Hospital
William Mitchem
Oakwood
R. P. Schwartz
Three Hannibal Aldermen Out With Flu
Three Hannibal city council members were absent due to influenza at a special Monday night session in city hall. The ill aldermen are Charlie Meuller, C. R. Mahan, and John Colons.
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Hannibal
Charlie Meuller
C. R. Mahan
John Colons
River steamers prepared for year with G. W. Hill
Excursion steamers G. W. Hill and Dubuque likely to operate on upper Mississippi this season. Dubuque remodeling at Keokuk while St. Paul and J. S. move toward St. Louis for spring excursions. May 10 high school moonlight trip aboard G. W. Hill. vessel undergoing extensive improvements in Quincy bay with $10,000 spent.
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G. W. Hill
Dubuque
Mississippi River
St. Paul
Streckfus
Middle West
Keokuk
Sidney
Majestic
Wisherds
Quincy
New Orleans
J. S
St. Louis
Rock Island
Virgil Dent
Wisherd
Hannibal High School
G. W Hill
Larger fish shipments signal open season in river markets
Hannibal has seen much larger fish shipments from northern points as the fishing season opens. Canton Missouri, thirty miles north, reports channel catfish crappie bass and jack salmon being caught and shipped to Hannibal and Quincy markets. While little fish are now caught locally fishermen expect increases soon. Buffalo prices are rising, with thousands of pounds headed to eastern markets from the Mississippi River.
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Hannibal
Canton
Quincy
President Wood to Speak in Hannibal March 3
Announcement identifies R T Wood of Springfield as president of the Missouri Federation of Labor who will address the public on railroad legislation in Hannibal on the evening of March 3 likely at the courthouse or high school. He is legislative representative of the Maintenance of Way Brotherhood.
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R. T. Wood
Springfield
Missouri Federation of Labor
Hannibal
Wood
Maintenance of Way Brotherhood
Lutheran Church to Be Dedicated at Hanni bal
The St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran church on South Maple and Lyon street will dedicate its remodeled building next Sunday. After eight months of work costing about 17000 dollars, the church includes a rear addition. Rev. Theodore Walz, formerly of Quincy, serves as pastor.
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St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
South Maple, Avenue and
Lyon Street
Hannibal
Theodore Walz
Quincy
Price Drops Hit Hannibal Condensed Milk Market
A weak foreign demand cuts wholesale prices of condensed milk in the United States, causing a price drop in Hannibal. Stores lower retail cans by three cents after an interstate price plunge, and a local grocer faces a $500 loss on a large order as overstocked supply pressures prices down.
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United States
Hannibal
Addition May Be Built This Spring at Mark Twain Hotel
John I. Haynes of Barnett Haynes Barnett in St Louis met Hannibal hotel owners to discuss an 18 room addition this spring or summer. Plans include a large banquet dining room and extend the building 36 feet on South Main Street.
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John I. Haynes
Finn
Vagrant Fined $50 By Smiley
Manley Granger was fined 50 dollars and costs by Police Judge Ralph J. Smiley on a vagrancy charge. Detective James Bennet arrested him and he was granted a stay of execution, with orders to leave town within two hours and relocate away from the city.
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Ralph J. Smiley
Manley Granger
James Bennet
Ctv
Heard And Seen On Hannibal Streets
Fred Miller of the Conklin barber shop received a letter from How ard M Hoopes of Los Angeles praising Hannibal. A fire alarm at Enos Frisby 414 Riverside street due to an overheated stove caused about 100 dollars damage. A D O K K Temple meeting planned for march 11 with Jacksonville Dokeys visit. Knights of Pythias meet next night at Castlehall. J C McMahan buys stock in Chicago. Minor items note illnesses and travels of locals and visitors including G F Rainer and William Maley.
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Fred Miller
Conklin
Howard M. Hoopes
Los Angeles
Calif
Star Theater Orchesra
Hoopes
Hannibal Man
California
Flannibal
Enos Frisby
Riverside Street
Hannibal
Castlehall
Feroadeeas
Jacksonville
Hannibal Considers Free Clinic Project
A special Hannibal city council meeting discussed establishing a free clinic to treat and suppress general diseases. A $1,500 appropriation was referred to the board of health and finance committee for report with experts Dr. O. S. Wenger and Dr. R. L. Russel in attendance. Missouri cities already host similar public clinics and total state spending could reach $38,000.
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Hannibal
Board of Health and Finance Committee
O. S. Wenger
United States Public Health Service
R. L. Russel
State Board of Health
Missouri
Local drive to raise homeless children fund
Committees begin at 9 this morning from the Hannibal Chamber of Commerce to raise 7000 for Hannibal and Marion counties quota for the homeless children of Armenia and the Near East. S. Joseph of Hannibal Mercantile Company is general chairman for Marion county and will head the drive. Circular letters urge those who can to meet at the Chamber to give three hours this morning to the soliciting campaign.
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Hannibal Chamber of Commerce
Hannibal
Marion County
Qhota
Anmaenia
Near East
S. Joseph
Hannibal Mercantile Company
Manon County
Joseph
Chamber of Commerce
Death of Mrs Laura Harding Ends Illness
The death of Mrs Laura B Harding 44 of 504 North Main street occurred at 10 oclock Monday night after several months illness. She is survived by her father George Hook two sisters Mrs M D Sowle and Mrs M R Williams of Hannibal and one brother Virgil Wook. Funeral services will be held at the home at 10 oclock this morning conducted by Rev H B Cox pastor of Fifth Street Baptist church with interment in Mount Olivet cemetery.
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Laura B. Harding
North Main Street
George Hook
M. D. Sowle
M. R. Williams
Hannibal
Virgil Wook
H. B. Cox
Fifth Street Baptist Church
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Labor Men Endorse Tax Levy for School Salaries
The Hannibal Trades & Labor Assembly endorsed a Proposition for an increased levy to fund higher teacher salaries. The motion passed unanimously with no opposition.
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Hannibal Trades & Labor Assembly
Board of Education
Hannibal
Star Theater Presents Soldiers of Fortune All Star Cast
The super production Soldiers of Fortune heads to Star Theater with an all star cast led by Broadway stars. Feature picture promises a high wattage showcase of notable performers and marquee moments for theatergoers.
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Star Theater
For Quick Sailm-195 Acres Near Hannibal Missouri
Property listing from Wilson White of Hannibal Missouri offers 195 acres two miles from railroad station on a state highway. Features a 9 room house, large 40x60 barn, 180 acres plowed with rest in pasture and scattered timber. Possession by March 1. Price 125 per acre with favorable terms.
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Hannibal
Railroad Station
Atate
Wilson White
Adams Il Quincy Social Roundup of Local Visits
Local residents and visitors are highlighted with numerous social notes. Adams and Quincy guests include Flora Bennett’s residence renter E Tandy, Cora and Eva Hoyer from Quin cy, Lafe Boyer, Tandy Wells of Fall Creek, Harry Enlow, Frank Whitney, Floyd Finchum at Payson Mason meeting, Justin Pullman and Harold, George Chapman moving to Muskogee for summer work, Will Boyer shopping, Alonzo Finchum returning to school after a broken arm, Harry Elerman’s sale success, Mrs. John Harris visiting daughter Hiram Scranton, Jesse Lambert in Quincy, Mrs. David Howe ill, Omer Wells visiting, Henry Gramke and daughter Mary in town, Home Bureau meeting at Mrs. K M Wheeler’s, Earl Abel illness, Mrs. John Broetor with carbuncle, Ayieshive of Plainite mentioned. Continuous flow of local social activity and illnesses noted.
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E. Tandy
Flora Bennett
Cora
Eva Hoyer
Quincy
Lafe Boyer
Tandy Wells
Fall Creek
Harry Enlow
Frank Whitney
Floyd Finchum
Payson
Justin Pullman
Harold
George Chapman
Elmer Ellerman
Muskogee
Oklo
Will Boyer
Alonzo Finchum
Harry Elerman
Near Adams
John Broetor
Earthquake Hits Gor District Near Tiflis
Telegrams from Tiflis report a great earthquake centered on Gor, about 30 miles northwest of Tiflis, causing numerous casualties and extensive damage across the district.
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Romh
Havas
Tiflis
Gor
Gort
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Madreld Regulator CO
Deri
Atlanta
Warewayland CO
Mrs. Mitchem
Orray
Pryice
Chamber 04
Commares
Upper River
Upper
Mississippi
Lutheran Church
Ware- Wayland Co
Mark Twain
Smiley
J. C. McMahan
Chicago
J.C. McMahan
Fit Well
Confrey
Birch Street
Guy Zinn
Union Street
F. G. Grant
G. F. Rainer
Monroe City
Charles Miller
William Maley
Louisiana
City Council
James E. Verett
Liberty Bonds
Long Commission
UK Commission
Merchan
Chicago Board of Trade
Quincy Savings & Loan Office
T.C
Blackstone Bldg
Sixth
Vermont
Hannibal Real Estate
Rosen and Subeck
Hampshire &T
A. J. Liebmann
ADAMS
Ili
Cutiura Sega
Wayland Co
Haoduspatga
Eoondernolenca Ornarodadao
Taylor-Wrightwell CO
Gibbons Bidg
E. Jackson
Til
Quincy Laundry Co
Hadley Park
LaBelle
Sweet Oak Church
Otack A. Im
Towit
Kentucky
Ewalt & Bronestine
Meriwether & Son
Kaylurna & Day
A. H. Bradsuaw
Liberty
Rhode Island
John Liebly
Oliver Vanell
Frank
Oliver Vancil
J. B. Murphy
Freq Dieder
Tom B. Kennedy
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