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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1918
Page
3
The Red Cross Home Service Section aids families of service members with confidential, nonintrusive support. Trained community workers assist with budgeting, medical needs, child care, and funeral questions, aiming to keep families self sufficient while soldiers focus on service.
We see frightened children wandering a village street marked by war wreckage. A Red Cross worker named Mary appears as a beacon, guiding the children toward shelter and hopeful dreams despite the scorched wells and shattered churches.
Letter from Jesse Pickering, a U.S. Army soldier, to his niece Miss Pay Smith dated November 24 1918 from Waco Texas. He mentions Missouri soldiers still in service about 20 left, others at Camp Grant Illinois, hopes to return home soon, and notes on health uniform and personal gossip.
Testimony from Mrs Angel Larson of Tacoma Washington says Tanlac restored her strength and gained fourteen pounds after two years of weakness and nervousness. She reports improved sleep stomach comfort and better nerves. Local sellers include L H Howard Unionville Lemonville Floyd E Ewers Powersville and others.
A wartime letter from Harry D. Hunt of Co C 356 Infantry AEF writes of good health and bright days behind the lines. He mentions receiving papers and ledgers, mentions friends in signal corps, a hospital, and a man who dropped out on a hike, and sends regards to Joseph. He notes corn shucking season and asks for news from home.
A soldier named Harry D Hunt of the 856th Infantry writes to his parents from Somewhere in France on October 27 1918. He mentions letters from Sept 16 27 and Oct 1 and financial help, notes delays in receiving items like pictures, and asks about home life work and enlistment options. He references Aunt B Madaline Flora Joseph Eleanor and friends, and notes travel and unit details with a hopeful tone.
A soldier in Safe Hospital No. 56 France writes to parents after the armistice, reporting a mild shoulder wound, good spirits, nurses, and meals delivered to beds. He hopes to be home by Christmas and mentions mail, souvenirs, and ongoing efforts of Allied forces. He asks about family, training, and friends, and signs as Harry Hunt Co. C 36 Inc. Amer E F A P.O. 7Al.
The period December 9 to 14 shows rainfall on Tuesday and perhaps Wednesday with possible snow in the far upper Mississippi Valley. Temperatures rise above normal early then, with the second half of the week generally fair and near normal temperatures.
A brief piece asserts the Nation needs strong men and a proper growing period in childhood. It notes mothers recall with satisfaction the days when boys begin forming character and readiness for adulthood.
Scotts Emulsion was a main factor in building up the strength of children. Scotts Emulsion is a nourishing source mothers should rely on for fast-growing boys, promoted by Scott & Bowne of Bloomfield New Jersey.
Last week's casualty list names Virgil Cornmesser of Green City among the severely wounded. He is a son of Charles Cornmesser, a prominent farmer north of Green City.
Taxpayers are notified of December collection sessions in Unionville at Citizens Bank and Mendota Bank on specific Saturdays, with locations in Howland for December 10 17 and 24. Collected by Wynelett Collector.
Elm Township tax collectors will visit Worthenton Grove Martins town Maplton and other listed sites on various Fridays in December and January to collect taxes. Officials note dates include December 20 and Friday December 13, with multiple stops in Dec and January.
Tax collection notices list dates and locations for Liberty Union and Richland townships with collectors Montgomery Clark Kelley and a Missouri probate notice regarding J C Henson insane estate and guardianship, naming Unionville court actions and dates in December 1918. The document includes the guardians petition for Sarah E Henson dower and home stead, with publication in The Unionville Republican for twenty days, and court scheduling for December 1918.
Notices announce Letters of Administration granted for Caroline Miller licensed estate and for Francie M Hare lin in Putnam County Missouri. Creditors must file claims within six months for allowance or be barred. one year from the last insertion to sue. A. F. Keene acts as administrator with probate judge attesting.
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