Putnam County Roads Urged for Early State Highway Build
In a 1925 piece, local officials urge speeding graveling and construction of No 4 and No 5 highways in Putnam County to connect with the federal system. They warn against robbing secondary road funds for primary roads and stress guarding county rights to avoid being left incomplete as primary routes advance.
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Wilasour Kas
Gabe
Uni
Lancaster
Kirksville
Garough Peacetnty
Trenton
Ishrough Laclede
Putnam County
Thin County
Ge State
Posafele
Putnam
State Highway Commission
Dairy Cooperatives Seen as Path to Prosperity in Local County
A rural discussion notes many farmers show interest in dairy farming to boost income from fewer acres. It urges forming a county dairy association, uniting neighbors to share knowledge, cut costs, and improve marketing, with cooperation key to rapid, larger returns.
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Creale
Mente
Passooniely
Ayers
Rain cools sun scorched Putnam crops and a Civil War gun
Rain cooled the drought around Putnam County improving corn prospects. The preserved 77 gun in the court house park shows rust from open storage. locals urge painting and a solid base to prevent sinking, with plans to restore and protect the artifact soon.
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Court House Park
Obituary of John S Stanton of Unionville and Newton
John Seth Stanton born March 2 1871 Unionville Missouri died July 9 1925 Newton Iowa after a long illness. He worked for the Burlington railroad and Maytag company later. married Nora Ann Ferrier Sept 25 1900. He served in Masonic Lodge Modern Woodmen and Methodist church. survived by wife son Russell and two brothers. Interment in Newton cemetery with services by Dr Robert Lee Stuart and a Mason ceremony.
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John Seth Stanton
Unionville
Thomas Jefferson Stanton
Mary Jane Stanton
Mand
Buriington
Nora Ann Ferrier
Spe
Louisiana
Stone Carey
Elaberry
Carthage
Lincoln
Nebras
Limon
Colo
Newton
Iowa
Rock Island
Maytag Company
Modern Woodman of America
Masonic Order
Lincoln Lodge No
Nebraska
Methodist Episcopal Church of
University Hospital
Town City
Nora Stanton
Russell Stanton
James D
Richland
Albert Stanton
Newton Cemetery
Robert Lee Stuart
Methodist Episcopal Church
Dena Kreager
Orien
Richard Toedt
Carl Burgess
Fred Hough
Russelle
S. H. Newell
T H Maytag
Fred Young
C. C. Ferguson
Oscar Stockton
Geo. Pomeroy
C . Parsell
Peona
G. A. Summers
Basket dinner and services announced in Pollock
Rev Ed Minks says he will hold a basket dinner and all day services in Pollock next Sunday. His 2 80 p m address will be Shall Women Preach. P W Porter was transacting business in Milan Friday.
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Ed Minks
Pollock
P W Porter
Milan
Death of General Lyon in Missouri Civil War Battle
General Lyon leads about 6 000 Union troops against Confederate and state forces near Springfield Missouri. In a fierce July battle at Wilson's Creek he is killed after rallying his men as numbers favor the enemy. Major Sturgis assumes command amid retreat toward Rolla.
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Misecari
Jackson
Lyon
Leas
Boonville
Marmaduke
Missouri
Price
Frantry
Fremont
Western Department
Bird's Point
Mississippi River
Issouri
Neral Lyon
Springfield
McCulloch
Pearce
Wilson's Reek
Tyon
Ji-yon
Yon
Sigel
Sturgis
Rolla
Switzler
Missour
Totten
Missouri and Lyon's death altered Civil War’s Missouri course
The fragment notes that Missouri’s Confederate gains hinged on control after General Lyon’s death. It claims Lyon’s loss marked a major blow to the Union and suggests Missouri’s struggle might have ended sooner had he lived, with lasting effects in Creeks and surrounding areas.
Mendota Route 1 rainfall boosts crops and local visits
Good rainfall Thursday evening made pastures green and corn look prosperous. Local visits occur as Henry Dean and family stop by Jno LaRue’s home. Residents attend Bre non church events near Chariton and rodeo at Centerville, with many enjoying a three day event. Estell Bates and family visit John Brown’s home in Galesburg Illinois. Purkeypile suffers misfortune while Link Haines assists in bay harvest. Bill West and wife return from a month in South Missouri.
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Henry Dean
Coatsville
Jno. LaRue
Grareh
Brenon
Chariton
Ieveral
Centerville
Estell Bates
Joe Bates
Galesburg
John Brown
Finis Pur
Seymke Branks Link Haines
Mr. Purkey
Bill West
South Mo
Lone Star Rev Garlock Preaches At Local Church
The Lone Star Reverend Garlock will preach at the Lone Star church on Saturday night and Sunday on the third Sunday of the month. Mr and Mrs John Kott and two daughters drove from Hosting In c to Hartford to visit relatives and friends. Ben and Cleo Linder attended the big show at Centerville on Saturday.
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Garlock
Lone Star
John Kott
Hosting , Inc
Hartford
Ben
Cleo Linder
Centerville
Everett Hackathorne
Sam Moss
Ira Stockton
Livonia
Lester Snow
Tine Altes Farm
Mary Minear
Unionville
Bryan's enduring aura in politics and public life
The article reflects on William Jennings Bryan's prominence as a political figure. It notes his sincere, if controversial, approach and his ability to keep headlines, especially through public speaking on chautauqua tours. It also hints at his influence shaping public perception and the era's political discourse.
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Bryan
Taft
William Bryakh
Sere Yyan
Vestiges of a Plan in the Saint Region
Fragmentary note indicates a regional plan being considered in a northern area. The text hints at a formal section, possibly a government or community initiative, but details are unclear due to damaged wording. No dates, names, or places are legible enough to specify.
Onion weighs a pound in Bethany scare
The Clipper notes Mrs W of Bethany brought in an unusually large onion. It measured 16 inches around and five inches in diameter and weighed one pound three ounces. The item mentions no complaints about smells or other issues.
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Bethany
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