Nineteenth Century Copy of Popular Magazine Reveals Many Old Customs
The Herald shares facets from the 1896 Ladies' Home Journal via J H Stinnett. It highlights Benjamin Harrison's article on presidential term limits, Queen Wilhelmina’s early portrait, gender roles in romance and work, Bok editorials on women’s employment, and era advertisements from perfume to bicycles.
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Popular Magazine
Ladies' Home Journal
Herald Office
J. H. Stinnett
Western Union
Edward Bok
Benjamin Harrison
United States
Whose
Wilhelmina
Queen of
Bolland
Bok
Public Schools By Supt Harper on First Grade Entry
Supt R A Harper argues against sending five or six year olds to first grade before they are ready. He cites research showing many five year olds struggle and should wait a year. He notes Missouri law allows entry at six, and school policy should admit those who turn six by January 15 while delaying others. He warns early start and rapid grade advancement harm high school completion and individual development.
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Missouri
Board of Education
Jolly Twelve Club Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Reese
Mrs Della Reese entertained the Jolly Twelve Birthday Club with a luncheon at sag on Wednesday at the home of daughter Mrs Paul Slinkard on Gladys street. August birthdays honored included hostess Mrs D A Reese and Mrs Fli Williams. Next meeting set for Wednesday September 18 at the home of Mrs Benn Arrow.
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Della Reese
Jolly Twelve
Sag
Paul Slinkard
Gladys Street
D. A. Reese
Fli Williams
Benn Arrow
Helping the burglar to rob your home
A study by an insurance company across 47 major U S cities finds that advertising a family away increases burglary risk. It notes peak robberies around 9 pm and lists signs like mailbox mail and unread newspapers as clues plus tips to leave one light on when away.
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Joneses
Bridge
Storage Cellar and New Vegetables for Home Meals
A W E Anderson family built an inexpensive storage cellar for three dollars using wrecked house materials. The piece discusses erosion control, sod placement, and siting near the home. It then suggests cooking new vegetables like cucumbers radishes green onions and Chinese cabbage with detailed prep methods and serving ideas.
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Ella Fikuart
Scott County
W. E. Anderson
Funeral held for grandmother Mrs Ek A Wilson Aug 17
M S Tomerlin and family attended a funeral service in Dexter at 10 o clock last Saturday for his grandmother Mrs EK A Wilson who died of old age infirmities at the home of her daughter Mrs John Rose in St Louis. Wilson aged 85 was a charter member of the Dexter Baptist Church and lived there until two years ago.
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M. S. Tomerlin
Dexter
EK. A. Wilson
John Rose
St. Louis
For Sale Coal or Wood Range Excellent Condition
For sale a coal or wood range in excellent condition priced for quick sale. Sikeston Maytag Co. advertises. Also lots for sale at multiple locations in Sikeston including East Acres and Chamber of Commerce additions with contact C Clarence Scott at 423.
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Sikeston Maytag Co
William and
New Streets
William Street
New Crenshaw
East Acres
Moore Avenue
Dement New
Kathleen Street
Chamber of Commerce
C. Clarence Scott
Sikeston
Curlew Appliance Co
Sikeston Radio Co
East Malone Ave
Sikeston, Mo
Old age pensions cut five percent in Missouri
The State Social Security Commission ordered a 5 percent reduction in old age pension payments effective with September disbursements. The cut, due to insufficient appropriations, will apply to current beneficiaries and set the rate for new recipients through year end.
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Missouri
State Social Security Commission
Pension roll shows August average payment and impact
Average August pension payment among 98,752 recipients was 15.85 dollars. A five percent cut would trim about 80 cents monthly per pensioner, affecting overall benefits as outlined in notified actions. Read the ads. they are news.
Terre Haute Woman Visits Harty Family Friends
Miss Margaret Ferguson of Terre Haute Indiana stayed with Miss Eleanor Harty overnight. Ferguson left for home Monday and was escorted to St. Louis by Miss Harty and her mother Mrs H L Harty who remained in the city until Wednesday.
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Margaret Ferguson
Terre Haute
Ind
Eleanor Harty
St. Louis
Harty
H. L. Harty
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Supt
R. A. Harper
Mrs. Reese
National Butane Gas Corp
House
M. L. Whitsel
Kendall Street
O. E. DeField
W.E.R
the Herald
McCormick-Deering
Boyce Farm Equipment Co
Call
P. J. Auto Supply
Sikeston Hatchery
The
Herald
Marvin E. Wyatt
School Street
Park Avenue
Betrand
Highway 60
John Gary
East Center Street
A.r.p.il
Sidwell, Jeweler
Center St
Caleb Smith
Sikeston Herald
Reese
Dixcelonian Cafe
Highway 61
ANN Page
WEFK
Ann Page Foods
AGP
Eee Ey Tins Ann
Geee
Guisekeeping
Good Housekeeping Bureau
America
White House
Sunnyfield
Sunnyfield Wheat
India
Ceylon
Tea
A&p Food Stores
RINSO
Atp Food Welles
Reiss Dairy
U.S.P
Vwaw
ARPI
Mama
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