Entertainment and marriage events in town noted
A large church entertainment drew a huge crowd with Harlan Collins Reed and Mr. Reed performing Edison voice and flute pieces. Jess Wight and Lolah F Boggs celebrated marriage at the Rogers home with Rev J Howard Thompson officiating. the groom, a World War II veteran and former 356th Regiment member, will reside in Monroeville after December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Harlan
Collins
Reed
Herlan
Mr. Reed
Edison
Preacher
Arizona
Allen
Mr Collins
Bendla
Whistler
Vroom
356Th
St. Mihiel
Argonne Forest
Army of Occupation
Coblenz
Germany
Anderson Produce Company
Nronville
Timmons heads to Jefferson City to prep for State Treasurer’s Office
Rollie Timmons left Tuesday for Jefferson City to familiarize himself with the State Treasurer’s Office. Treasurer-elect Thompson invited qualified locals to shadow the office to ensure a smooth transition. Timmons is likely to become chief clerk and remains tied to Putnam County interests despite the potential appointment.
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Rollie Timmons
Jefferson City
State Treasurer's
Middlekamp
Thompson
Simmons
Carol Monaid
Timmons
Fire destroys Good Hope schoolhouse near town
Last Saturday at about 10.39 pm the Good Hope schoolhouse two and a half miles south of town burned. The stove was cold when the teacher left and the cause is unknown. The nearby Johns Morgan property was repaired and school resumed there today.
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Good Hope
Johns Morgan
Fellowship meeting at First Church of Christ a success
A gloomy day could not dim the all day fellowship event at the First Church of Christ. The Sunday school drew good attendance and the morning service saw a solid crowd. Women earned praise for a fine dinner scheduled and served on time. The program extended through the day with the Sunday school children contributing in the evening. Chancellor delivered a clear sermon with illustrations. Everyone enjoyed the gathering and regarded it as a good effort.
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First Church of Christ
Miss Gladys Pickens Dies After Appendicitis Attack
Gladys Pickens age 15 daughter of Mr and Mrs O Pickens residents near Cherry Vale died Sunday evening at 6 o'clock in a focal hospital after an acute appendicitis attack. J C Johnson Son prepared the body and it was taken to the family home Monday noon. Burial hour not announced. Survived by father a rancher, mother, three sisters and two brothers. The family formerly lived in Vega New Mexico and left six years ago. She died November 25.
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Gladys Pickens
O ' Pickens
Cherry Vale
J. C. Johnson & Son
Yarbase
Vega
Receipts lighter but prices lower in November livestock
A November record shows the five principal U S markets received 418000 fewer cattle and 877000 fewer hogs than a year earlier, yet prices fell to the heaviest drop on record. Feeder losses ran into thousands as hog prices declined about $3 per hundred and about $5 per hundred from last November, with much of stock receipts from Canada and the Northern ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Sinn Fein Terror Grows Across Ireland and England
The article reports rising Sinn Fein violence in Ireland as killings arson and attacks spread to England. It notes government moves to stamp out the movement amid a declared open warfare stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
England
Sinn Fein
Murer
New Mexican President Seeks Friendship with U S
Fragmentary text suggests a new Mexican president aiming to reestablish ties with the United States and promote peace. References to Obregon and a cautious era of calm imply political shift and diplomatic optimism.
Postponed Race Question Highlights League Position
Article notes Japan delays race question amid pressure from the League of Nations dispute. It cites shifting stances as Japan contemplates integrity of the league order while United States remains outside.
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Japan
League Nations
Hikaru
League
Farm Credit Plan Advances in Congress for Farmers Relief
Leaders on both branches push a plan in Congress to meet urgent farmer needs through credit relief. President Wilson signals possible mediation in Arm en conflict but says he cannot bind the United States or commit its finances without congressional authority.
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Ident Wilson
Armen
The
League
United States
Cong
Mexico Eyes Restored Ties After Obregon Inauguration
Secretary of State Colby proposes joint commissions to draft a treaty outlining mutual rights, paving the way for recognition of Mexico after years of no formal contact. The United States seeks renewed dialogue following the inauguration of President Obregon.
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Sina
Obregon
Mexico
Colby
United States
Missouri motor car counts rise toward 300000 mark
The license inspector in the Department of State reports 205,917 motor cars in Missouri as of December 1. A rise toward 300,000 is expected by the year’s start with revenue from motor cars at $384,967 over last year. An even larger increase is anticipated in the coming year.
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Department of State
State of
Missouri
Kansas City Women in Earnest Back Republican Fund
A Kansas City report shows local women contributed more to the Republican fund than women statewide. The piece suggests Kansas City women felt the impact of political crime alliances more keenly after recent state experiences.
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Iscent
Kansas City
Methodists Report Large Membership Gain in 1920
The Methodist denomination shows a strong year with 200000 members gained by December 1 1920 and no losses in 1919 amounting to 57006 members. The figures come from the church annual reports detailing membership changes across the period.
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Methodists
Weather Forecast for Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri Valleys
The forecast for December 6 to 11 calls for generally fair conditions with normal temperatures across the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri valleys. No significant precipitation expected and temperatures near average for the period.
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Mississippi
Missouri
Mexico Declines League Of Nations Admission
President Obregon declares Mexico will not seek admission to the League of Nations noting it would be beneath Mexico’s dignity to ask but would consider an invitation if extended. He warns the nations to take notice that Mexico is not to be trifled with by triflers.
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Congress
Obregon
Mexico
League of Nations
League the Nations of the Earth
Agricultural Credit Strain Triggers Bank Closures
The agricultural remons of the country see borrowers unable to meet maturing loans tied to older market prices. Banks face reserves falling below safety point forcing some to close doors.
Public Sale Notices and Local Theft Report
Public sale notices list names and dates including Earl Kopfer on December 9 Oscar Miller on December 14 Henry Harmon on December 10 Bert Davis on December 15 Wilson Trent on December 18 and D H Cowgill with Filmer Loyd on December 17 Dissolution sale. A break in at Wheeler Drug Store Bethany daylight theft of 700 to 800 cigars prompts local officer pursuit.
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Earl Kopfer
Oscar Miller
Henry Harmon
Bert Davis
Wilson Trent
D. H. Cowgill
Filmer Loyd
Wheeler Drug
Bethany
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Mr Reed
Mr Julits Spndler
Yepmer Sipt
Penang
Tan
Monville
Jess Wight
Lolah F Boggs
Dante
J Hloward Thonpsen
Joe
Voronsilte
Admari Tron
Viicavile
Citizens Bank OF
Unionville
State Treasurer's Office
Good Hope School
Farrty
Putam County
Owwononge
the National Bank of Unionville
Unionville, Missouri
Federal Reserve Bank System No
F. C. Elson
Tineher
Kansas
Marine Farm Credit Plans
U. 5
Liberty
Victory
Federal Reserve
Dodes
Gait
Paatubor
Makitds Cits Ace
Marshall National Bank
Kansas City Women IN Earnest
McCutchen & Co
Tarmers Bank
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