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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1938
Page
3
A sweeping 1930s style column notes the Supreme Court wage law test, Nazi spies, a Joplin teacher's near tragedy, Treasury debt, tax base talk, Landon on tour, a Salt Lake bus tragedy, millionaires’ incomes, and William R Hearst selling art collections amid broad political and social anxieties.
The Standard Ol reports Derrick North of Milan soon and notes the drill topic spreading across Sullivan County and most north Missouri counties. H y Elwell of Wichita, Kansas began activity in Bulliwan county several weeks ago, driving the discussion.
Land lease activity explodes as over 600000 acres in 18 north Missouri counties are tied to oil, with Elwell claiming about 160000 acres mainly in Sullivan county. A single derrick stands near Milan on the Sam Taylor farm, while more test holes loom in Mercer and Harrison counties. Officials expect drilling to begin once land clearances are finished as leases push toward saturation.
Gerald Fuller of Milan died instantly when the truck carrying five men struck a bridge abutment on the Milan Roger road about 11 o clock Saturday night December 38 1938 Five other men were thrown from the vehicle Driver Ralph Cassity and four companions Bruce Davis Frank Yardley James Search were in the truck Cassity reportedly failed to see the bridge as the lights went out A coroner's inquest found Cassity was driving and had been drinking Bond was set at 1000
The Boy Scouts of America champions Boys Life reading as essential for boys minds and character. During Boys Life Week from December 9 to December 16 volunteers urge parents to enlist in boosting steady reading habits with support from Boy Scouts and allied groups.
The Stitch and Chatter Club met with Mr. Gertie Tickett and 18 members attended. Members exchanged embroidery items and birthdays were celebrated with cake pies and cookies for Mrs. Sade Perkins and Mrs. Lola Worley.
The W R Society hosts a Christmas tree and bunk party at Miss Jessie Earhart’s home Friday night. Miss Mary Beatty returns from Medina Tennessee to spend holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs T G Beatty and friends. The Weatherford milling plant is loaded for shipment to southwestern. The Unionville band announces its first indoor concert at the opera house Monday night. Mr Hare B Roth and Myrtle Beasley wed Saturday night December 5 1908. Mr L Brotter named Putnam county treasurer to replace Geo W Underwood who died Friday. Gilbert Garrett returns from Tarkville Agricultural College with discharge. Mr Towne dies Tuesday night December 1918. George W Underwood dies of pneumonia Friday morning. Agnes Harper travels to Kansas City to work in the post office amid a large mechanical force. Newspapers meet national election results with rapid, accurate reporting, highlighting the profession’s test.
Plans to hold a Contrabus Christmas Tree on Christmas Eve under church and business sponsorship. Unionville stores display festive decorations well ahead of the holidays. At 2 30 p m next Saturday ten turkeys and twenty chickens will be released from the courthouse top, free to anyone who catches them with the limit of one animal per person.
The 72nd birthday of Mr H Salsberry was observed last Sunday December 4 with a dinner at the Daisy Frazier home in Unionville's east part. Present were Mr and Mrs Lafe Shelton and Irene Brown, the Tuttle family Virginia Paul Betty Bobby, Ben Mullins, Mr and Mrs James Abe and daughter Rosales, Miss Iva Men, Mrs Bett Kelley, Mrs Exzsie Medlin and daughter Mary Catherine.
An earnest letter from a Chinese applicant in Vancouver contains jumbled phrases about a “piaerkterid” with noise and excellent English, mentions a death of a large man, and asks to arrive by a guessed date. The text is garbled and lacks coherent details or verifiable facts.
Taxes will be collected at Farmers Bank on Saturday December 17 and at St. John Store on December 15 and 28. Hillcrest schoolhouse will host collection on December 22. Signed James Murphy.
Public notice from Loren D Pinagon prohibits hunting or trapping on his farm with or without a dog or gun. The sign references the 18th amendment era style but presents a simple, direct property restriction.
The article urges farmers to use winter months for planning soil and manure management. It recommends treating manure with finely ground rock phosphate to supply phosphorus and prevent loss of liquids, with guidance on applying about three ends per day per 1000 pounds of live weight and adding 100 to 200 pounds per load for accumulated manure.
The Chicago Tribune printed hourly editions from 6 PM to 8 AM, including four Wisconsin specials, totaling 14 editions and over a million copies. About 280 tons of paper and three tons of ink were used, enough paper to cover 2220 acres, with a highly organized staff requiring only ten extra men.
The article advises using finery and rock phosphate in stalls, warns against acid in d or super phosphate harming cattle, and claims phosphated manure can greatly boost crop and pasture yields, with effects lasting for years. It emphasizes rock phosphate on tender skin and substantial, long term improvements.
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