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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1913
Page
8
The article notes improving county roads due to harvesting work and booster activity. East end residents receive praise for efforts to create first class roads and future plans, while west end road men must match the east’s determination.
The board urges restraint on city water use due to dwindling reservoir supply. Mayor McKinley asks residents to limit use to household needs until replenishment occurs and warns that firefighting capability could be compromised. Attest by F O Elson.
A group of young people led by Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Conger and including Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Morgan Misses Maud Comstock Meta Jardine Muriel Applegate and Messrs Edwin Brae field and Huster Stuckey camp this week on Wear Locust creek on the farms of Frank and Allen Hill They report four tents ample timber for squirrel hunting and good fishing Several others join for short visits and praise the Hill family for making the outing enjoyable.
The Unionville district board will on Friday August 22 1913 receive sealed bids for furnishing 4000 bushels of coal. Deliver to the secretary by 3 pm August 22. Bids require bidders to provide references and proof of experience. For particulars write Middleton Secretary.
A new August 1, 1913 law requires gasoline and high explosives sold in small lots to be delivered only in red painted barrels cans or packages with the words gasoline or explosive clearly stamped in large letters. It bans kerosene in barrels or cans not painted as required and enforces compliance to prevent explosions.
Notice to contractors announces bids for constructing a new 24 by 36 foot schoolhouse in Union Township. Plans available at The Republican office in Unionville. bids due by August 9, 1913. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. ARL McKAY District Clerk Unionville Missouri Route 1.
George Franklin Ledford born September 9 1847 died August 2 1913 at age 65 years 10 months and 23 days married to Martha A Garloch April 12 1870. Six children Eanie Jones Henry W Anna Mula nix Sarah J deceased Mattleschunter Lucian Ledford. Funeral preached by Rev Harper Unionville with 300 to 400 attending. Ledford had diabetes and attended U B Church since age 15.
The notice lists this year’s event window from September 27 to October 3. Dates appear amid a fragmentary report mentioning a secretary and committee planning activities.
A humorous braid links Rip Van Winkle’s long sleep and a coat of Chi-Namei varnish praised for purity. The narrator recalls the tale and ends with an advertisement for Chi-Namei sold by L. H. Howard, touting its durability and low yearly cost.
Shoal Creek area farmers race the clock for rain to finish haying as notes of drought hang over fields. Several local residents made short trips and visits, including Geo Helton to Graysville and Alfred Willer to Hartford, with others seeing relatives along Shoal Creek and in nearby towns.
Graysville residents heard Astonville speakers urge better roads at a well attended school house meeting. Visitors include Mr and Mrs John Late Collins from Kansas City and Mrs Late Lane summoned to see her daughter Mrs Ben Minear near Glendale. Franks Ledford funeral attended by Mrs Lanes family.
On Standing Rock Reservation land prices range from 5 to 15 dollars per acre offering a strong chance for farmers and investors. Contact B Rosen berger Mobridge North Dakota for details and mention this paper.
Citizens to discuss the arate road from Unionville to Lancaster via Omaha Stringtown and Chapel meet in Omaha on Friday August 8 at 7 30 p m District Committeemen urged to attend Rorter chairman The Flower of the Day. The Italian phrase on that day references sage portugalll from Portugal.
A fragmentary column discusses the role of wives to great men and the sacred devotion of women. It references a quoted line about tenderness, then shifts to a factual note claiming Mount Apo as the highest peak in Mindanao at 10,200 feet per a United States geological survey.
The article explains silage density and silo depth to feed cattle. It gives figures: average silage weight 40 lb/ft3 near top lighter at bottom up to 60 lb/ft3, cows consuming 36 lb of silage daily, and daily top-use allowances to prevent spoilage. It recommends silo diameters from 10 to 16 feet for groups of 10 to 30 cows, with heights 20 to 40 feet or more.
Wisconsin experts urge home production of purebred horses to replace grades and scrubs. Dr Alexander from the state experiment station recommends sound sires and mares, regular stallion work, and mares with foals. Community associations and prizes at fairs could boost stock value by at least $10 per head in five years, adding about $7 million statewide.
Farmers report good results from chewing alfalfa between standing corn as practical methods for small farms in southeastern Ohio. The article shows a home made plank drag 34 inches wide by 23 inches long used to cover alfalfa seed and notes challenges in properly covering seed. It also mentions other farm tips such as inexpensive henhouse awnings and pest control practices, with caution about safety and humane handling of hogs and fowl.
A child of Geo Hunt died in Unionville hospital from appendicitis. Mrs. J. Lacork visits Kansas City as Eua Trent travels for business. Henry heads to St Joseph for National Guard meeting in Missouri. Nellie Walters from Salz Kansas visits her aunt Mrs C A Francisco. Florence Brasfield leaves for Kirksville then Canton SD. Martha Easterday and Caswell Cutts wed at bride’s home with Squire Brasfield officiating. reception follows. The Republican offers congratulations.
Deceased individual’s estate details appear in a probate notice issued by the court. Information about the executor or administrator and where the proceedings are filed is included, with notice of claims and deadlines as required by local law.
A playful note defines a grump as a wale who does not read the sporting news, highlighting a quirky turnout in attitudes toward sports coverage.
A girl’s intense temperament prompts her mother to rethink expectations of help with housework as family tensions surface over chores and responsibility.
An electric restaurant operates successfully in London with faultless cooking and prices lower than nearby rival establishments of the same class.
A compact moral observation notes that the poor feel discontent due to unmet desires while the rich feel frustration from boundless wealth. The aphorism contrasts class experiences, suggesting dissatisfaction persists regardless of station.
The document announces an estate settlement proceeding in the county court. It lists the executor and references the next steps and dates for settlement actions. The text is garbled but indicates official probate activity and the appearance of named parties.
Ee ja hereby given that the tat oy Cas state wit aks final tate releat of ag such Adminis ECEL accounts with said ex catate an trator at the néxt ee of the Probate Court of Putnam County Missouri to be holden at Unionville im Suaula County on the 6th day of September Oct 14 Administratore.
The undersigned Administrator of the estate of Mary Lenten deceased will make final settlement of his accounts at the next term of the Probate Court of Putnam County Missouri to be held at Ottumwa on September A D 19. A. F. Jung administrator.
Administratrix of the estate of Arthur Swett announces a final settlement of accounts. The Probate Court of Putnam will hold the session at Unionville in Sorpath County on the 8th day of September 1912 for review and approval of the final accounts.
G W Hamill administrator of the estate of J B Hamilton will make final settlement at the next term of the Probate Court of Putnam County Missouri to be held at Unionville on September 7.
A pithy remark notes that no man can resist a lead pen, even with a promise of restraint. The quip highlights human weakness in the face of a tempting writing tool.
A quotation attributed to Coleridge and Shakespeare reflects on wit and genius. It links humorists with genius, noting that minds of wit often carry broader genius. The text presents a philosophical take on humor and intellect.
A scanned financial statement fragment from Unionville School District appears with garbled OCR text. The legible items mention numbers and dates like February, with partial figures 4, 6, 3 3586 96, suggesting budget lines or balances. The overall content is unclear due to transcription errors.
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