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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1920
Page
6
An article describes sponge divers working from boats to depths around 25 meters to collect sponges fixed to rocks. It explains diving methods, gear, and the arrival of better facilities like bells or cork-dressed divers, noting oiling and washing processes and the distinctive odor of sponges.
Reports from Unionville recount a scare on Friday as Sheriff Keene's squad fled a moving train and lost items. The week included community updates from Mrs. Crabtree moving, a marriage by Rev. Christy, school plans, and local death. A horse accident injured Orin Scott, and population figures show Unionville rising to 2050.
W A Triplett of Shawmut Montana writes from December 9 1920 urging readers to abandon high bank interest and costly western living. He lists local prices for coffee sugar flour coats shoes and produce, notes wheat prices have fluctuated, and urges moving east to Missouri for better prospects. He signs off as a Missourian seeking advice on making money in Montana.
Fragmentary line from a Beeten transcript critiques vanity and luck, noting few envy success and many disdain bragging. The excerpt highlights social tension around achievement and public perception without detailing events or individuals.
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