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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1924
Page
8
Albert Volkman of Memphis suffered a painful arm injury when caught in a bread mixer roller. Rescue took time as the machine was dismantled, but Volkman endured without pain and received prompt medical care. Doctors believe the arm can be saved.
A bopfire near George McCullough's home in Trenton started when a sow carried a burning brand from a blaze to a large hay-filled shed. The shed became a furnace before the fire department could control it, while a nearby steel cage for a refrigerator was noted in the report.
A fragment discusses companion images including The Arreste Sacrifice a representation of Moses on Mount Moriah with an uplifted arm and the angel restraining him to spare Isaac. It compares with a carving of Abraham on Mount Sinai and the tablets of stone.
London Answers notes slang terms from the sixteenth century tied to the fur trade. It mentions phrases like Pedlar's French and a cash register nicknamed a Jew's plane, along with various other aliases such as gommy geal and marsh-equirrel as substitutes for the real article.
Notice states trustee Arthur D Campbell will sell at public auction on January 20 1925 the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter section 22 township 31 range 29 containing 40 acres in Fulham County Missouri to pay off a promissory note secured by a trust deed dated May 18 1920 recorded in Book 7 page 231. Sale at the courthouse front door Unionville between 9am and 5pm. Proceeds cover debt interest and costs.
The Harrison county coroner seat, held by Dr E F Harding for years, faces questions after a Democratic challenger claims the office due to a no-succession law. Many expect vacancy with gubernatorial appointment power.
Secretary of the Navy Wilbur states in his opinion the U S navy is steadily declining due to Congress not providing sufficient funds. Some congressmen react with plans to investigate the claim while Americans generally favor maintaining a navy at or near England's size under existing international agreements.
A Vintage tip urges saving energy by placing a thin glass piece under a kitchen sink through a floor hole to act as a reminder to switch off lights, reducing electricity use.
A Theodore Roosevelt quotation urges starting work with the boy before adulthood to make permanent good. It emphasizes engaging with youth rather than adults to maximize long term benefits.
Jeremiah Curtin served as secretary to the United States legation in St. Petersburg from 1865 to 1870. He championed the transition of Rienkiewicz's writings to popularize the great Polish novelist.
German astronomer and seventeenth century preacher Johann Bayer proposed designating stars by Greek letters in order of brightness. The method linked luminous stars to Greek names, shaping early celestial cataloging.
A Boston Evening Transcript fragment records a beggar expressing thanks and hoping to repay a dollar someday, signaling gratitude toward a benefactor. The tone reflects personal reciprocity and unequal social exchange in a historical urban setting.
A Nature Magazine note describes water sand eels as masters of burying themselves into drifting sands, remaining hidden beneath the surface.
In a rugged lumber camp, Tom Hartley wins the daughter Mary after a perilous escape from Big Dingle. The foreman's temper flares but ends with the patriarch acknowledging Tom's valor and allowing the marriage the next day. Mary and Tom defy danger and pursue a shared future.
Nancy Banks, a former teacher, declines retirement to remain at Clinton school after years of hardship. A money crisis arises when her husband Henry Banks, a former porter, is arrested for stealing five thousand dollars. She writes a demand letter offering five thousand five hundred for a quick house sale, with a condition he never contact her again. She ultimately decides to stay and continue teaching for another decade.
A man in suburb purchases a new small car and boasts of his pride. Traveling fast on a narrow lane his back wheel strikes a tree turning the car upside down. He frees himself, walks a mile, and calls a garage asking for help after turning turtle.
The night porter saw a white figured apparition at two in the morning. He tapped the man who woke from a trance and claimed to be a conjuror. The porter warned him not to wander about in pajamas in the hotel.
A Danish quip from Blod Bane in Copenhagen remarks on fortune and friendship with a joke about losing money. The line suggests half the friends recognize the change while the other half still pretend not to notice the loss.
A partial OCR read notes a poultry shipment ban by Missouri authorities and other states over a pneumonia outbreak. The embargo lowered poultry prices in affected states and left New York homes with less chicken during a period before Christmas.
Britain acts with promptness after the assassination of its Egypt representative Lee Oliver Stack. London dispatches a strong note demanding satisfaction and an end to Egypt’s recently granted independence. The move underscores a swift, decisive response by Britain, seemingly unbound by the League of Nations.
A Duluth quotation states you may forgive a wrong, but if you wrong another you must hate him more to keep your conscience scorched. The aphorism emphasizes moral balance and enduring resentment.
Executrix Ettle B Berry receives letters testamentary on December 18 1924 from the Probate Court of Putnam County Missouri. Creditors must file claims for allowance within six months or be barred. claims not filed within one year from letters grant are forever barred. Date of first insertion December 24 1924. ARAL Ave Valentine Judge of Probate. 2204.
The Rotary Club at Chillicothe sent representatives to Bethany for a recent mission outreach. Local club members joined workers to assist community efforts and strengthen regional ties.
Bethany Clipper reports a Bethany club plans a charter soon with representatives from many towns expected to attend though arrival is delayed.
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