Gate bill prints sale of farm goods and enslaved people in 1849
An 1849 Moran Herald note lists a farm sale with oxen, tools, whiskey, and 40 plus slaves with ages and relations. Terms require cash or note at 4 percent interest. sale near Versailles Kentucky on the McCouna ferry pike.
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Moran Herald
Gale
Oregon Territory
Buck
Ben
Tom
Perry
Jerry Wilson
Ber Miller
Jinw
Bob McConnell
Versailles
McCouna Ferry
Moss Karsas
Remarkable misfire shields reader from stray bullet
A derailed incident on a back porch involved a 82 caliber gun misfire while the author, with rheumatic hands, read a magazine in bright sun. The report notes the gun discharged toward the floor, the magazine absorbing the impact and protecting the reader's face and eye.
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Wee
Siaga Journal
Onion worship in ancient Egypt cited by Detroit News
The Detroit News notes that onions were revered in ancient Egypt as a godlike symbol. Archaeological evidence suggests growers paid deference to onion deities 4000 years ago, influencing rituals and offerings in early Egyptian culture.
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Detroit News
Fragmentary note on Australian tale and mother’s gold setting
A garbled reminiscence mentions an Australian tale told by a mother about heaven where even chairs and tea were golden. The speaker recalls a tense moment about rent and an abrupt departure as a boat rings.
Postage hike for newspapers raises reader cost
Green City Press notes Postmaster General News plans higher second class postage for newspapers to help fund wage increases. The paper argues sustained cost burdens from higher rates threaten subscriptions and advertising pricing, urging readers to “bear it” only with difficulty.
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Postmaster General News
Sars Sears
Green City Press
Wesley Chapel Community News Highlights
The Ladies Aid bought coal oil lamps for the church, and friends of Mr and Mrs Fetters hosted a cooperative dinner before their move near Lemons. Mr and Mrs Frank Link moved to the Frank Quail farm, as did Mr and Mrs Murl Baggs with Harry Coffrin. Arthur Cook helped Bud Lupton butcher a mule, and Coffrin also assisted with wiring for a new phone line. Marie Coffrin visited the Wilber Fowler home near Hartford.
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Mr. Fetters
Lemons
Frank Link
Frank Quail
Murl Baggs
Harry Coffrin
Harley Shultz
Arthur Cook
Bud Lupton
Clement Anderson
Notable Local Visits and Social Notes From Maple Grove Area
A series of social mentions from Maple Grove and nearby towns note Mundon family activities visiting Mrs Filta Rig gins Alva Flanagan and WM Hill with John Gaillum and family at Elke on business. Pearl Lewis stayed with relatives, while George Shepherd hosts a meeting at Flerville. Also referenced are travel notes about Colten visiting a sister, Wells and Hea tildte trip for a family gathering, and a tribute to mountain climber John Tyndall detailing his scientific prowess and expedition to the Weisshorn and Matterhorn with Huxley.
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Alva Flanagan
WM Hill
Will Burns
Cov Gillum
Elke
Gaillum
Karl
Sam Lawson
WM Hilf
Pearl Lewis
George Shepherd
Flerville
Pearl Haynes
Siter
Reta Flanagan Posse
Tomonville
Memphis Wins Debating Match Over Unionville High
Memphis defeated Unionville High School in a debate on whether the Philippines should be granted immediate independence. Miss Mary Ellen Wilson and Mr. Bryan Thomas led Unionville. Memphis was aided by prior subject work in Kahoka. Judges were teachers from Kirksville State Teachers College. The contest fostered good sportsmanship and offered valuable experience for all participants.
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Ile de
God Eam Hae Ail
Unionville High School
Mary Ellen Wilson
Bryan Thomas
Philippines
Memphis
Unionville
State Teachers College
Kirksville
Dingle
Messrs. Fair and Jamison
Desert and Jungle Feature in Gila River Survey
A survey report on the Gila river region describes a combined desert and jungle in southwestern Arizona. The study, attributed to Clyde P Rosa and engineer Undergrome, notes extreme heat and arid conditions yet mentions a hardy flora and fauna capable of surviving under intense sun.
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United States
Arizona
Gila River
Am “Arberes
Clyde P Rosa
Interior Dent
Obelisks misnamed in historical coinage confusion
The article notes misnaming of Cleopatra's Needles. It explains ten obelisks erected by Theban rulers around 1500 B C were brought to Alexandria by Anguier about 28 B C and later placed on the Victoria Embankment in London and in Central Park New York.
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Leopatra
Thethmen III
Heliopolis
Alexandria
Anguetur
Victoria Embankment
London
Central Park
New York
Justice of the Peace Delays Hearing in Woman Assault Case
A new justice of the peace presided over a small court as he tackled a case named the Ber case involving Frederick Smith alias Jones alias Robinson charged with assault and battery. He urged orderly proceedings and instructed the crowd to proceed one at a time, noting that women should bring in flies as part of the court moment.
Chinese Home Roles Reflect Limited Arts Engagement
The text describes traditional expectations for Chinese girls who favor domestic tasks over music or art. It notes emphasis on cooking, housekeeping, and bearing children, with little interest in creative pursuits.
Early Butter Formula Used As Medicine In Ancient Times
The text notes the process of making butter from milk existed by 2000 R. It describes butter as known at that time mainly used as medicine rather than food and often rubbed on the body.
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Butte
Contempt Proceedings In Missouri Case Question Records
In Jefferson City Judge Woods held Millepaugh in contempt for refusing to produce records. Millepaugh appealed by habeas corpus after returning to Jefferson City, seeking release and to test whether he must disclose documents in civil suits. His defense argues disclosure could expose him to misdemeanor prosecution and loss of office.
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Jefferson City
Millspaugh
That Setties It Man Weather Happiness Quote
A humorous item from The Duluth Herald notes that a man's happiness, described as even a god, hinges partly on his liver and partly on the weather, reflecting a playful, quotable local sentiment.
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The
Duluth Herald
Nothing 9 Impossible to Industry Says Greek Sage
In the Evening Transcript a Greek sage asserts that industry is not inherently easy yet many find it hard to achieve. The remark frames industry as an aspirational target despite its perceived difficulty.
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Besten Evening Transcript
Trustees Sale Notice on Missouri Real Estate
C A Young and Suse Young his wife mortgage default triggers public sale of the east half of the northwest quarter except half acre the east half of the southwest quarter and west half of the southeast quarter all in section 32 township 65 range 2a containing 279 12 acres in Putnam county Missouri at the courthouse door January 24 1925 between 10 am and 6 pm to satisfy the debt with Pearl Fechtling as Trustee.
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A Young
Suse Young
Recorder of Deeds
Putnam County
Missouri
Pearl Fechtting
Towit
Misouris
C A
Busie Young
Pearl Fechtling
Notice of Application for Sale of Real Estate in Putnam County
In the Probate Court of Putnam County Missouri December term 1934 notice to heirs and devisees of Paris Drury deceased that an application has been filed for an order to sell all rights of the estate in the Southwest Quarter of Section Fourteen Township Sixty six Range Nineteen. The court will consider the petition on January 12 1925 and requires four weeks newspaper publication and ten days personal service.
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State of Missouri
Putnam
J W Drury
Ora Cassady Presbyterian Church
Unionville
Daniel Drury
W Boner
Boner
Marie Coffrin Byrd
Bennett Rath Watson
Marie Jones
Neda Shalts
Paris Drury
County of
Missour
Secaion
Anid Sounty
Administrator's Notice of Angeline France Estate
The Probate Court of Missouri County issues letters of administration for Angeline France estate dated December 7 1824. All persons claiming rights must appear within the required period or risk loss of their claims. Chester Cowan is named administrator with seal and T B Valentine as judge of probate.
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Angeline France
Rae
Probate Court
County
Missouri
Reneeen
Ithla
Chester Cowan
T B. Valentine
Administrator's Notice of Estate of Clara Chappell
Letters of administration granted for the estate of Clara Chappell. All persons with claims must exhibit them for allowance to the undersigned within one year from the granting date, or be barred. Original notice dated December 10, 1994, John A Chappell, Administrator.
Notice of Administration Granted in Putnam County
Letters of administration on the estate of L. B. McCutchen, deceased, were granted to the undersigned on the Sunday of December 1024 by the Probate Court of Putnam County Missouri. All persons having claims against said estate must exhibit them for allowance to the undersigned Administrator within a stated period.
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Nedliee
L. 8. K. McCutchen
Putnam County
Missouri
Notice of Special Road District Annual Meeting
Notice of Special Road District Lincoln 7 announces a meeting for the election of a commissioner for a term and other proper business. The meeting is set for Tuesday at an unspecified location as per J. F. Daily, rotary.
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Nual
Henehy Fren
Lincoln
Janus House
J. F. Daily
Rotary
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Egypt
Wesley Chapel
Maple Grove
Mra Filta Riggins
Jonn Tyndal
Wan
Huxley
Unionville Granite Works
Chillicothe
Galt
Ton
Bloomfield, Towa
Leng Mada
J.D. Hayward
Dria —S Co
Toledo
Closea
Sheffield Laboratories
Aurora
Ill
J Cozad
Fowler's
Glen Moore
Scott
Valentina
Clara
Ehappell
Johnn A Chappell
FB Valentine
Carson Coal Mine
T. B. Valentine
Davis Grocery
East Side
Merry Christmas
Garrison Jeweler
Jones Service
J. H. Melton
J. P. Morrison
G. W. Summers
V. T. Altes
Frazier Motor Co
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