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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1937
Page
3
Editorial argues agriculture should stay independent and not become a government ward as policies push toward control. It criticizes parity programs, noting farm prices stagnate, foreign demand grows, and farmers risk puppet status under political machines.
The author argues that farm relief overproduction claims collapse when imports rise and that government mismanagement hurts capital and employment. Policies should boost work, balance budgets, and act as an umpire not a czar, promoting constructive industry and broad education over reform activism.
The text argues for equal opportunity and individual reward but mocks armchair theorists. It claims a real food shortage would arise if everyone ate three meals daily and says politicians resist candid facts and push delusions to control the nation from their chairs.
The piece critiques the managed economy, arguing politicians especially a single president seized control, sidelining Congress and industry. It warns that such centralization risks recession, unemployment, and government overreach, urging cooperation between government and industry to avoid disaster. The author laments the loss of independence and truth in leadership.
The era's downturn is described as causing sharp value losses and eroding public confidence. Workers returning from industrial centers speak of layoffs and awaiting word to resume work, echoing 1929 1930 patterns.
Mr and Mrs Tom Stevens and children called at the Todge Stevens home Thursday while en route to Kansas City. Mrs Watkins of near Glenwood stayed with her daughter Mrs Charlie Stevens. Jenstta Ho of Kirksville visited Edith Martz. Vivian Tade pictured with Arthur Tade and daughter Spars. Bennett West and children at Herbert Furguson home. Carnival attendance noted at Lavama Friday and Saturday. Gordon Gerry visited Arthur Tade. Cloyd Cullum family at Joe Cullum's. Richard and Martha Fillen Anderson stayed with uy Mi near home. Mrs Juanita Rachman and two children spent weekend at Mandy Marts.
Lincoln township residents to pay taxes at Farmers Bank in Unionville on December 4 11 18 24 and 81 Mendota on December 6 13 and 27 and voting place on December 8 15 and 29 for the 192 Marple Wyckoff collector duties.
Wilson Township sets tax collection periods at Buckallew's store Lemons and Comstock's Unionville each Saturday through December 1912. Caroline Dumas notes official notice with dates and locations for tax payment.
Worthington residents visited friends and relatives in Kirksville Unionville and Princeton. Numerous callers dropped by homes of Crooks Mulanix Ruth and Flynn while showers and a quilting session were held for Mrs Hurley and Mrs Nova use.
Sunday gatherings trace through Centerville Unionville and Des Moines with Mr John Dover Mr John Freeborn Mr and Mrs O L Mullins Mrs A Smith and the Humphreys visiting and dining. Several families trade in town and visit relatives while illnesses include whooping cough and flu linger in the community.
Mr Snod Orval Snyder called at the Darliae home Monday afternoon. Margaret Warren visited Tuesday night with Helen Fern Snodgrass. Mr and Mrs. Lloyd Moore made a hopindas trip to Corydon Iowa Sunday. Sherr Bates visited Tuesday afternoon at the Earl Bates. Rob Snodgrass and two sons, Orel.
Rosewood and nearby towns report weekend visits and family gatherings. Mose Linder returned from Iowa where he spent the summer. Stella Small stayed with sister Bessie M. and family. Austin Scott and family visited Shelton home. Mrs. Ethel Gillum and daughters joined Mrs. Ola Hill and husband. Mrs. Jennie Stockton and family visited Tressie Emery Kelley and Milford of Marshalltown, Ia. Eva Davis and daughter Dorothy spent the weekend with sister Roxie Guffey in Kirksville. Mr and Mrs. Ola King passed Earl Lemley and family Sunday. Ethiel Mundon visited Victory school Thursday.
Bethany, December 4. Mr and Mrs Howard Kopfer visited Unionville on Tuesday. They announce the November 30 birth of a daughter named Lela Pearl. Mr and Mrs Paul Houston and Mr and Mrs Roy Peep visited town Monday. Sam Leeper sustained a knee injury after being kicked by a horse. Ollie Hackney remains slow to mend.
W. E. Whitaker took his own life by hanging in his barn near Milan on Monday morning while his family and visitors were nearby. The incident occurred as He was reportedly cutting wood and was seen by relatives and neighbors amid a day of routine activities and welcoming a new baby in the community.
Alvan Vancil of Galesburg Illinois marries Virginia Ellis of Powersville Missouri in Burlington Iowa with Rev Smith officiating. Attendants Esther Dennis and Beatrice Smith, dinner at the bride's brother Paul Ellis home, couple residing at 450 Monmouth Boulevard Daily Register Mall Galesburg Illinois.
The morning discovery placed Mr Whitaker’s death at about two hours before noon. Dr J C Roberts coroner of Pollock was consulted and after talking with the family it was decided that no inquest was necessary. The Milan Standard reported the events.
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