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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1908
Page
1
A Lawrence Kansas based analysis by the Bowersock Mills researcher presents a claim that one pound of flour costing 24 to 28 cents can yield as much energy as two pounds of meat costing 15 to 20 cents per pound. The piece argues energy units per cost and mentions universal government data backing the figures.
The Republican argues residents favor a new Putnam county court house but differ on methods. It praises a proven plan: fixed cost bids, provisional contracts, and clear bonds to ensure transparency. The piece urges a county convention to adopt a no reservation plan, costing about 300,000 dollars with yearly payments under five cents per person, to avoid future disputes.
Mr and Mrs H M Henley announce the engagement of their daughter Misa Louise to Mr John Jacob Vrooman of Schenectady. They met in Tucson two years ago while studying at the Territorial University. Vrooman, son of a leading Schenectady wholesaler, will join the Henley ranch in Missouri after a wedding planned for next year. A new bungalow home will be built on the ranch at a cost over ten thousand dollars, with material hauling to start soon.
Jefferson City reports the Missouri Supreme Court ousted Standard Oil Company of Indiana and Republic Oil Company from Missouri with fines of 50,000 each and ordered Waters-Pierce Oil Company to prove independence by March 1 or face dissolution. The ruling upholds Hadley’s contention of a divided market among the firms, with separate opinions on penalties and corporate rights. The decision also notes potential further action via United States courts and hints at continued operation pending final settlement.
A brief note contrasts this statement with others from Banks to identify who is responsible and why. The document records liabilities totaling 99,635.99. Significant entities are unnamed banks, the author, and the unspecified financial period.
The prisoner in his New Jersey residence evades Hadley’s subpoena servers and detectives to compel testimony. The State Supreme Court has reviewed the evidence for a year due to its significance. All judges concur in Judge Woodson’s opinion affirming the decision.
Charles Russell alias G W Brown, 22, from Sullivan County, passed a $150 forged check at Hugh Drummond's store drawn on Bank of Lucerne signed Elias Shoey. After cashing the check at Farmers Bank he bought a gold watch and ring at Goodrich's. He was arrested by Constable Paul Johnson after the fraud was uncovered. Drummond was made whole and local officials urge vigorous prosecution to deter similar crimes.
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