This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1938
Page
2
The article records a Thanksgiving period in Kirksville and nearby areas with birthday celebrations, visits, and gift giving. It notes Mrs Alma Hogue’s birthday shower, various family visits, illnesses, and social gatherings plus a city political note about new House members and professional backgrounds.
A brief note on new members in Congress referencing changes from the last House of Representatives. The piece implies public comment on officials and the transition of office holders without naming individuals or providing detailed facts.
Dean F Mumford of the College of Agriculture stresses guards human resources as vital to cities and country. He notes twenty million students in U S schools and argues colleges conserve and develop rural youth to lead in industry arts science and professions, predicting migration to urban centers and sustained demand for college graduates.
The Wau P T A held its third event on Monday night in October, listing Hazel Sells and Billy Huston as best masked couple winners. Lunch was served as the crowd adjourned, with members looking forward to the next meeting.
A brief notice records two ladies aid meetings hosted at homes in November and December. One gathering at Mrs. Hall and Daughter’s home, another program at Mrs. Grills Amith’s residence in the afternoon of December 8th.
Claude Southers of rural Alameda area near Galt was arrested Monday on charges of attempting to hold up neighbor Robert Wilford. After initial denial, Southers confessed following questioning by Prosecuting Attorney Charles J. Hoover Sheriff Dan McKinnon and Deputy Will Chrisman. He claimed innocence at first then admitted guilt. he was taken to Trenton for custody.
President Downs of the Illinois Central says railroad service moves perishable and nonperishable farm goods, broadening the national food supply and improving living standards. He cites prompt, dependable rail transportation as essential for farmers and as a national asset warranting supportive public policy.
The article recalls Henri Dunant born in 1828 in Geneva who witnessed wartime suffering and sparked the creation of the Red Cross after 1863 Geneva conference. It notes his early nursing efforts in Italy and Europe and his lasting impact on humanitarian aid across nations.
December updates from Rosewood report Mrs Mary Anais Medlin and families visiting, Mr and Mrs Foy Goss and baby of Worthington and Hawkins, and several residents hosting relatives. Notes mention health improvements, corn harvest activity, and social visits among neighbors.
Jefferson is praised as author and president while noting his architectural skill at Monticello. The article highlights recessed beds and a wall clock with two faces and dual sight lines, claiming one design remains influential in modern offices.
The paper corrects an error in a County Court item about Mary Lorence admitted to St Joseph cancer hospital and the attending physician fee. It clarifies the correct name Thelma Lorence and notes the record correction to prevent misunderstanding.
Savannah reports show renewed effort to develop U S papermaking building on Dr Charles H Herty's pioneering work with Southern wood pulp. Newsprint relies heavily on imports with 1 5 million tons of pulp used annually for products and about 20 new mills planned creating around 10 000 jobs.
A late report notes the national debt climbing rapidly from past milestones toward new highs. Analysts warn that public lethargy and indifference may worsen the mortgage burden on earnings and property as the debt approaches unprecedented levels.
A fragmented report notes a new push by the United States State Department with Brazil and other nations to promote coffee trade in the Americas. It cites cooperation across six American countries and mentions marketing efforts to boost exports while acknowledging varied regional tensions and interests.
The text notes that Latin prose writing attained its peak in the First century before Christ, marking the era as a high point in early Latin prose development.
Peter McClelland of Waco Texas died two weeks after finally receiving an inheritance of 300000 dollars that had been tied up for eight years in court.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.