Constitutional Convention Debates Labor Rights in Missouri
The 1875 constitution lacked labor rights. a substitute section granting employees the right to organize and bargain through chosen representatives won approval by a two to one vote. A second section on state employee unions was omitted. A separate provision granting political party participation to public officers was struck after debate. The convention also wrestled with absentee soldier voting, ultimately deferring details to the General Assembly while preserving a basic absentee voting framework.
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Jewyferson City
Committee On Labor
Reuben Wood
A. F. of L
Missouri
Kansas City
St. Louis
General Assembly
Richard Nacy
Nacy
Congress
Vote provision for soldier voting in new constitution
Discussion notes that a provision for soldier voting existed but would not affect the election and could not be in force at that time. The excerpt analyzes the constitutional framework and timing implications for military absentee ballots.
Limbaugh Named Motor Vehicle Commissioner Succeeding Steward
Leonard L. Limbaugh of Ruthersville Republican has been appointed by Secretary of State Gregory Stockard to replace W. H. Steward Democrat of Poplar Bluff who resigned. Limbaugh, previously chief deputy oil inspector, assumed duties Monday after Steward’s resignation became effective.
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Leonard L. Limbaugh
Caruthersville
Gregory Stockard
W. H. Steward
Poplar Bluff
Steward
Limbaugh
State Oil Inspection Department
1944 Highway Map Now Available in Missouri
Jefferson City Mo The 1944 Missouri State Highway map in five colors is ready for distribution to motorists tourists and others in Missouri and beyond The map preserves features of prior issues and highlights the state's resources activities and scenic beauty It includes the 1940 census of towns and cities and shows the 16131 mile state maintained system plus parks forests streams lakes and turnouts A center panel features a governor Donnell letter urging Missourians to visit and enjoy the state
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Jefferson City
Missouri
State Highway Commission
Forrest C. Donnell
State Highway Department
Rising Interest in Maps Grows Among Requests
A growing stream of inquiries centers on maps, reflecting increasing demand for geographic visuals. The note highlights expanding interest across groups seeking spatial context and navigational aids.
Drummers Meet in Caruthersville in Southeast Missouri
The Southeast Missouri Drummers Association holds its annual meeting in Caruthersville this week sponsored by the local Junior Chamber of Commerce. Events include breakfast today, a Knights of the Road dance at the Armory, a Pet and Bicycle parade, the Komedy Krew performance, and an amateur contest with awards.
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Southeast Missouri Drummers Association
Caruthersville
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Knights of the Road
Armory
Flood damages to Missouri highways near 200000 dollars
Jefferson City mo estimated damage to the state highway system including bridges from the recent floods totals about 200000 dollars division engineers tally 142045 dollars in highway damage and 56000 for bridge repairs routes 240 and 41 suffer the heaviest losses with 45000 and 30000 estimates repairs. The Missouri river flood crest at Jefferson City reached 32.18 feet this year compared with 50.08 feet last June and 1.32 feet under the 1903 record.
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Jefferson City
Highway Department
Bureau of Bridges
St. Joseph
Macon
Glasgow
Miami Bridge
U. S. Route 24
Missouri River
Packaging Advances Cut Army Food Loss To A Tenth
The article notes that scientific packaging has reduced wartime food waste by about tenfold from early in the conflict, improving efficiency in military supply lines.
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Likeston
Claude Turner Garage
J. & M. Oil Company
Woods Dairy Crenshaw Candy CO
Caleb Smith
V. Ward-Real Estate Savers Furniture Store
Nn-Way Cleaning CO
Reiss Dairy
Sikeston Laundry Dempster Furniture CO
Sikeston Paint & Wall Paper Company
Armstrong
ER. C. Robinson Lumber CO
Lair Furniture Company
Norton's Shoe Store
Garner-Dement Motor CO
Sikeston Farm Equip. CO
Sikeston Tractor & Implement Company
John G. Powell Insurance
Hartzell Blacksmith & Agency Welding Shop
Harris N. Draughon Semo Elevator Company
2. J. Auto Supply
Scott County Milling CO
Bess Distributing CO
the Bijou Allard & Matthews Insurance Agency
Pitman Tailors & Cleaneers
Malone & Rex Theatres Board OF Public Works
Roberts Store
Vogue Beauty Shop
Heisserer’s Drug Store
Dunn Hotel
Graber's Store
the People’s Store
White's Drug Store
Scott Insurance Agency
Vogue Dress Shop
DAN McCoy Seed CO
R. D. Clayton—Mules
Elite Hat Shop
Paul's Tobacco Store
Scott-New Madred
Mississippi
Coop. Association
Walton & Williams Motor Company
L. A. Tucker Truck Lines
Dame's Feed Store
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