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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1919
Page
3
The notice lists The Unionville Republican and Unionville Republican Printing as contact names for business. It states a December 24 1919 date and a subscription price of 1.56 per year in advances, with outside U.S. and possession at 2.60, and notes post office entry at Unionville Missouri as second class matter.
A letter allegedly from farmers to President is presented by Samuel Gompers and labor activists, warning that unions threaten farm interests. Howard of the Farm Bureau cites resolutions urging railroads back to owners, arguing workers may pressure policy via labor votes. The piece critiques labor leaders' tactics and warns farmers may foot higher costs through freight increases.
The article laments about twenty five professors at the state university affiliating with the Federation of Labor. It warns that unionizing could bias teaching toward one social class and threaten the nation, arguing that teachers should remain aloof to preserve honest interpretation of government and national greatness. The piece frames unionization as a dangerous wedge affecting Missouri’s state institution and the noble profession.
The text argues university authority must be strengthened to preserve nation building while cautioning that weakness could undermine the republic. It notes impending Republican convention in Chicago on June 6 and discusses attempts to challenge constitutional prohibition, cabinet resignations, and legal interpretations.
The piece surveys election results across states and districts, noting Republican gains and defeat of the league of nations in Kentucky and New York. It contrasts fundraising approaches and argues for a blunt Americanism platform to win nationwide. It mentions Mra E L Crouch, Orval Shaffer, and the Kelleys visiting over Christmas.
Crowded out last week. Fred Vestal Ovid and Dana Hurley made a business trip to Unionville Monday Tommy Hodges and family of Brockton Mont visiting relatives here Roacoe Mullenix and wife and Orval Cooley were Kirksville callers Thursday Victor Leonard of Davenport Ia visiting at the Leonard parental home Sra Vincent of Unionville has been visiting relatives and friends here the past week The George Wiseman sale was well at ten and everything sold well They leave for their new Colorado soon We regret to be such a good family front our neigh Tighe Merc Co delivered a new heater to the Fred Vestal home Weas work done Mr and Mrs J F Buster were Unionville callers one day last we where the latter WEES work done Mr and Mrs Bill Pearson of new Unionville visited Susan Cowan home Saturday night and Sunday Bernie and Gladys Cowan Sunday with Mary and Anna Hodges Several cases of scarlet fever are in Martin town school Mr Jonathan Kimmell spent last Thursday night at Frank Kimmell home Mrs Elsie Hodges spent one day last week with Mrs Noah Sparks Several from here attended the show at Worthington Saturday night Mr and Mrs Roy Lawson spent last week at parental Crooks Johnny Buster spent Sunday at Lige Vestal home
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