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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1920
Page
2
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a reliable remedy for heavy colds and chest coughs. It claims quick relief, gentle bowel soothing, no harmful drugs, and a kid friendly taste, selling 60 cents to 120 dollars per bottle.
Mrs Fannie Riggins died November 24 at her home, aged 73. She lived most of her life in Missouri and was buried in Riggins cemetery after a family gathering in Green City. She left several children and was described as a Christian woman loved by all who knew her.
Notice to taxpayers from Rich Land Township announces December tax collection sessions at the National Bank in Unionville. Dec 8 and Dec 22 are listed dates with collector Raley Mundon handling collections.
Notice to Liberty township taxpayers lists December collection dates at Omaha on the 3rd 10th 17th 24th 28th and 31st Chariton Store on the 8th 22nd and 29th Hartford on the 7th and 27th A S Montgomery is the collector with address 1812.
The article notes widespread superstition in history. It cites beliefs such as ominous signs from broken grass and pea cock feathers once thought to prevent sickness. It states Greeks and Romans relied on omens and consulted oracles before major ventures.
In a report from England Sir Robert Poelde characterizes his sovereign as "as full of love as Juliet" noting the marriage was solemnized and proved a union of lasting harmony. The account emphasizes the significance of the royal alliance and its domestic harmony.
The note comments on human nature under pressure in a worthy undertaking and mocks optimistic views of red supporters awaiting a decisive shift, suggesting some are only lightly committed rather than firmly convinced.
OAK GROVE notes list several residents visiting relatives over Thanksgiving. Frank Casady and Birney Collins spent time with family near Unionville and Martinstown. Claire Speak and Laura Mildred Speak visited relatives, while Fannie Latimer, Will Landtiser, and others helped with chores and gatherings at parental homes.
An appeal promotes subscribing to THE COUNTRY GENTLEMAN offering 52 issues yearly for $1.00. The pamphlet promises farm news, tried plans, fiction, editorials, pictures, cartoons, and helpful, cheerful content.
Local residents share weekend visits and family activities across Lannonville Livonia and nearby homes. Notable mentions include Mr and Mrs Napple of Laclede, the Hinerman and Landtiser families, and Ernest Speak’s improvement after illness.
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