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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1925
Page
8
The article reports onion prices twice last year, rising hay and corn as feed, and a brisk late market. It notes good condition of corn ears, drought effects on cotton, a smaller potato crop, and a generally steady farm product index near 90 versus prewar 100. It mentions wheat futures and regional supply imbalances.
The article explains surging tire prices due to a spike in crude rubber from 36 cents to 1.15 a pound amid British control of world rubber output. It argues free trade and reliance on cheaper imports create market corners, urging American rubber production from tropical sources to counter price manipulation and ensure competition.
Washington July 30 the Immigration Department announced quotas for the coming year with little change from the prior fiscal year. Quotas will be based on race rather than nationality after June 30, 192? European nations mostly filled their quotas last year. Italy reduced but still underperformed. Major allocations include Germany 2 227, Great Britain and Northern Ireland 84 007, Irish Free State 28 567, Sweden 9 561, Norway 6 458. Russia 2 248. Balkan states very small.
A Sunday gathering at the Tula Hogue home in Kirksville drew many relatives and friends. Casual mentions include Mr. Hogue, his brother Thom, Mrs. James Vincent, Mrs. Hopeful, Mr. and Mrs. Morton, and others from nearby towns in Missouri.
Farmers urged to enter eggs in the State Fair Egg Show at Sedalia Missouri by August 15. Vendors must ship twelve eggs per entry, with three extras recommended for replacement. Eggs should be fresh clean uniform in size color and shape weighing 24 to 28 ounces per dozen.
A court narrative recounts a Lisle area trial marred by circumstantial evidence against Winton. Juror Elmer Whitcomb, moved by Verona Winton and a mysterious witness Arthur Vaille, deftly uncovers innocence. Whitcomb returns and a lenient verdict grants a reprieve, with a modest fine and brief imprisonment for the juror who aided justice.
Rite Ndg is facing business disruptions affecting St Asne with unspecified causes and potential consequences. Local coverage notes unclear details and ongoing evaluation by community leaders and stakeholders.
A lengthy travelogue describes a 14 day Missouri road trip from Saint James to Unionville with routes through Jefferson City, Boonville, Marshall, and Unionville. It highlights Osage River scenery, the Federal Soldiers' Home, the Daniel Boone tavern, and scenic landmarks, urging readers to load up, camp, and enjoy the state’s rugged beauty.
The Baptist church announces regular Sunday services with morning subject The Open Door and evening sermon The Book Opened. A series of special meetings begins at Gray school house on the 16th led by pastor Horsce Goodin inviting all to attend.
The administrator FP Keene announces final settlement of Belinda E B Plek’s estate in Putnam County Probate Court Missouri. Account review and distribution will occur at the next term in Unionville on December 1 1925.
Administrators Ha Fightmaster and Dightonster Fightmaster announce the final settlement of their accounts as administrators of the estate of Charles W weigh. The final hearing will occur at the probate court of Pu bo Pelles a Saramiie on the 1st day of September.
Notices announce final settlements for estates of Hilel Lo Dickergun and Benjamin P Speak in Putnam County Missouri Probate Court with dates in September 1923. executors and executrix urge claimants to present balances within six months, one year for some estates. Administrators for Robert Shirsel and Joseph W Duvet estates report letters testamentary and require creditors to file within specified periods.
Mr and Mrs W C Raney hosted dinners on Saturday August 1 and Sunday August 2 for Mrs Thos Beckwith of Muskegon Michigan and a group including Willie Moss of Macon City Marton Iowa Katie Moss Wm Moss and other relatives. The event included visitors J W Jones Mary Selah Shelton Lee Mitchell Nora Morrison and family, with carriage trips to Jerome Iowa and Lancaster.
Mr and Mrs Asa Hall visited Monday with Mr and Mrs Harry Coffrin. Edd Gaffeney returned from Montana with Mr and Mrs. un Mass helping John Potts Merrill and Johnny Haas visited Thursday with their aunt Mrs John Acek. Carl Crist threshing. Blanche Haas family attended the eat show at Unionville and Batesbay. Everett Lupton welcomed a baby boy Sunday, August 2. Mother and baby doing fine.
Mrs and Mrs Harry Tripp and family visited Arch Bradshaw’s home Sunday night. Pearl Martz Flossie Branson and Grandma Branson with Edd Lynch helped cook for threshers Saturday. Amon Adkins and children visited W P Bunch Sunday. Ice cream supper postponed amid busy time. Sarah Bradshaw and daughters Thelma Agnes visited sister Mrs Tripp Saturday. Edd Lynch spent a day last week at Geo Nulton’s home.
Report notes male Galapagos turtles vocalize loudly during breeding season. The land dwelling species produces piping notes while the sea species exhibits a snakelike hiss or quick bellow. This behavior is observed as part of Darwin era discussions on turtle communication.
Executor announces letters testamentary granted July 9 1926 by the Probate Court. The notice states inability to act after expiration of the date of grant and provides July 1 1925 as the first insertion date. Signed Reve E B He Executor and Judge of Probate attested by B Valentine.
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