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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1920
Page
2
The article envisions 1921 as a year of regained conservative buying, gradual price stabilization, and steady prosperity. It forecasts a return to normal business, with genuine sales talent reemerging, mixed legislation to ease transitions, and farming and industry settling on a stronger, permanent footing.
Voters approved sixty million dollars in road bonds prompting debate over spending. The aim is a statewide 6 000 mile system with gradual construction and varying road types to meet local needs and heavy traffic demands. Only about ten thousand dollars per mile would be available, raising questions about prioritizing projects and preserving existing work.
The text argues that many so called millionaires hold wealth mainly in paper assets and credit. Actual cash is often scarce, with quarterly payments and income tax issues shaping perceived wealth. Even large fortunes can evaporate as stock values drop, leaving the person far from liquid riches.
The Republican notes a year of both gains and losses and expresses hope for the coming year. It recalls trials and rejoicings, pledges faith that better times are near, and wishes happiness and prosperity for its friends and readers in the new year.
Juanita Clouse and Luther Montgomery wed on Christmas day at 2 30 pm in Unionville at the home of Dr and Mrs Montgomery in the presence of relatives The bride a Grace hospital trained practical nurse will live with her husband in Des Moines Iowa where he works as an engineer for the electric light company They plan to be at home after March 15 1921 in Des Moines and will spend two months with Dr Montgomery in Unionville before moving southward to establish their home
Homer Allen of Mendota and Firster Mitchell of Livonia were married in the recorder's office last week by the Rev. J. Thompson. They will live in Mendota for a time while deciding their future. Many friends wish them happiness and success.
Notice is given that the annual stockholders meeting of a company will be held at a specified location and date. The meeting will elect officers and discuss company affairs, with G McKim as president and G1 Morgan as secretary.
A crowded church held a Christmas Eve service with a full house for a program that featured carols by the choir and a well rendered pageant. The evening included a quiet remembrances as the old year ended and a hopeful nod to the coming year.
Opel, four, son of Mr and Abs Jo Ms ay nes, addressed in para mania, is noted among brief local items. Illness improves for Mrs E E Vestal of near Sidney. Mrs Dow Agee of Perry, Iowa visited relatives over Christmas. Mrs Lucian Ledford visited Unionville. The Vestals spent Christmas with R P Harmon near Sidney. Vernal Ledford visited relatives in Kansas City. Parish events include weddings for Opal Gillum and Isabelle Allen, and Roy Shaver and Erma Flanagan. A large Christmas gathering at Mrs Elizabeth Trent's home marked five generations. Burns school Christmas program faced crowding issues but delivered a spirited program amid excitement and crowd noise.
A Christmas feature called Pather Christmas delighted children with a beautiful tree and a nonprofit spirit. The event spared no time, work, or expense to create a festive display for the youngsters, and pupils surprised their teacher with a thoughtful gift collected by the class.
Community members held Christmas Eve and Day visits at friends and relatives including the LeRue, Allen, Pickens, and Vincent households. The piece notes many travel visits to Carroll county and Oma ha. It also reports the death of Rev. Wm Beard at 82 with funeral plans under Mason ic lodge supervision.
Henry Time Salem of Davis County Iowa died after a long illness in April. He had lived in the state all his life and was well known in Unionville area. He leaves a brother in law Mrs Will Timberlake and many friends in Unionville who mourn his loss.
A Sombrerete Mexico mine shaft lies nearly on the Tropic of Cancer and at noon on June 21 the sun lights to the bottom, illuminating the vertical depth of about 1100 feet or more.
Tax collector A E Torrey will collect taxes at Poweraville National Bank Poweraville West Liberty Delphia and St John on December 24 27 28 29 30 and 31 191A. Taxpayers should appear at listed locations to pay overdue assessments.
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