Inauguration Day Reflections From Missouri Assembly
The letter describes the January 1925 Missouri House oath ceremony with Sam A. Baker and a large crowd at the Assembly Hall. It notes roses flags and tributes, travel by residents to the Mansion, and plans for committee work, along with calls for letters on bills. It also reports the death of Hobby Langley, seven, in Cleveland Ohio, linked to Vera Hanna Langley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arson City
Jefm City
Cole Ty
Legiala
Sam A. Baker
Mis
Mra Noland
Pepttal
General Assembly
D. Noland
Bookkeeper Installed Amid New Machinery at Granite Works
A.R. Gibson of Granite Works introduces a new bookkeeping system and appoints Mr. Fletcher as office manager. Gibson notes the installation marks a significant upgrade to a complete accounting system for the plant and hopes the office will run strictly and smoothly.
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A.R. Gibson
Rene Eor
Mule Granite Orks
Ocean
Ley Fletcher
Bletcher
Gibson
Coal Load Accident and Illness Report Stretches
A coal chunk from Lemley mine crippled a loader, fracturing a man’s foot as he worked east of Mendota. Mr McHenry notes coal hauling brings comfort. Leach, about 80, ill with pneumonia, is reported to be seriously ill. a prior fall caused rib fractures and pneumonia followed.
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Lemley
Unioenty
McHenry
Leach
Mendota
Ray
Fixing Up Borus Cafe Expands For Spring
Borus Cafe announces a repaint and redecorating project to refresh interior surfaces and create more dining space as it prepares for spring. The cafe plans a new coat of paint and papered walls to improve the seating area.
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Borus’ Cafe
Livestock prices slip at three markets despite steady tops
Hogs in Chicago and St Louis show mixed gains with top hogs around 11.00 to 11.10 per cwt and light weights firmer. Cattle receipts rise with limited demand. feeders and stockers slow while fat cattle and bulls hold near steady. Sheep and lambs vary with lambs easing slightly but some Western and Texas fed lots near 18.00 to 18.75. Kansas City and St Louis report softer hogs and uneven cattle activity amid thin trade.
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Republican
St. Louia
Kansas City
Reuters
Wrench Strikes Man On Head In Quigley Building
Ross Jones narrowly escaped serious injury when a two foot wrench fell from a ten foot ladder in the Quigley building at the square, striking the top of his head and opening a scalp wound. He recovered after treatment.
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Ross Jones
Quigley
Jones
Golf Members to Meet at Unionville Club Assembly Room
Unionville Golf Club members will hold their annual meeting in the Assembly room of the courthouse on Friday night. The purpose is to elect officers, review the past year’s report, and decide actions for the coming year. Notices have been mailed by the Secretary.
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Unionville Golf Club
Court House
Indoor Band Concert slated for January 29 by Unionville Band
Director Earle Dilinger announces the first Unionville Band indoor concert for Thursday evening January 29. The venue is not finalized yet but details will appear next week. The program is expected to be excellent as the band has practiced all winter and public judgment will follow at the concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Dilinger
Unionville
Visit of Mr J O Phillips of Keokuk Iowa
Mr J O Phillips of Keokuk Iowa enjoyed a rare short visit with Will am Phillips James Thompson and other relatives over last week He is foreman of the government fleet at Keokuk and can only take a few days vacation in mid winter
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J. O. Phillips
Keokuk
Iowa
Ape
Will'am Phillips
James Thompson
Phillips
Supt Threlkeld Ranked High At University
Hartley Pollock, a Missouri University student, reports that Supt A L Threlkeld spoke at the university and is regarded as a leading educator. Threlkeld previously led schools in our town, then Chillicothe, then Denver where rapid promotion followed. He is valued by many here who recall his determination to succeed.
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Hartley Pollock
Missouri University
Tom Pollock
A L. Threlkeld
Threlkeld
Chillicothe
Denver
Colorado
Menace to the stage as radio and film threaten theatres
The piece argues that old fashion theatres once exclusive now face decline from movies and radio. It notes that bigger cities still do thriving business while smaller towns struggle. It warns radio growth may end legitimate theatre and hints at rapid radio drama development and motion pictures as potential rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Democrat
New York
Unintentional Theft In Bethany Mixes Up Cars In New Hampton
Two young men from Bethany drove a car to New Hampton and after completing their business got into a different car to return home. The owner followed, realized the wheel differed, and found the car belonged to someone else. They returned to New Hampton, located their own car, and learned a matching vehicle had been parked alongside.
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Bethany
New Hampton
Alsy
Dave
Sheriff Warns on Speeding and Lights Violations
The sheriff says complaints have reached his office about speeding and driving without headlights in town and nearby. He warns that violators will be arrested if the dangerous practice continues, stressing risks of injury from such behavior.
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Guns
Formidable Candidate Bethany Debates Meanest Man Title
Bethany Clipper highlights a controversial entry for the meanest man candidate as a local fundraiser provided coal to a needy family, later stolen part of the load. The piece also notes the Matthew Marshall Bank annual meeting held January 6 at Lemons with officers elected: Matthew as President N B Marshall as Vice President Press L Marks as Cashier and a slate of directors including Cft Matthew C B Matthew C A Marshall and W A Shelton.
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Bethany
Robke
Matthew-Marshall Bank
Lemons
Matthew
N. B. Marshall
Press
Representative Noland Named to Agriculture Committee
The article reports John D Noland of Putnam County named to the Agriculture Committee among others including Appropriations and Ways and Means. It notes his selection is an honor and that he may serve on additional committees as they are announced.
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House of Representatives
John D Noland
Putnam County
Woland
Postal scandal suspensions rock federal offices
Rumors linked postal officials to lobbying and money to win coin for a salary bill. President Coolidge ordered a congressional inquiry after the matter reached him. Six prominent postal officials were suspended as findings emerged. A Senate committee clerk received 2600 dollars and a House clerk 1000 dollars to aid the bill’s passage.
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Coolidge
Congress
Senate
House
Nome Warm Spell Delights Nomeites As Santa Visits
In a northern twist of holiday lore Nome Viaka reports a 40 degree warmth during Santa's regional rounds. Locals note the unexpected mild spell easing travel and festive cheer as the legend tours far northern Alaska.
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Alaska
Santa Lau
Santa
Mar Dey
Art
Nome Viaka
Fur Trade Bolsters Winter Warmth Amid Theft Concerns
Reports from Linneus show a fur business growing large as hunters trap animals for their pelts. A local firm valued at 00 in fur stock signals theft concerns during peak season, with many furs stored across the home.
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Linneus
Linn
Iowa May Change Methods for State Road Construction
The plan to pursue Iowa’s state road system has produced mixed results with agitation growing to place construction under state control. A proposed two cent per gallon gas tax and bond sales would fund primary highways, while county control failed to deliver expected outcomes.
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Iowa i
Rioting New Year Celebrations Leave Several Dead and Injured
The article notes fewer boisterous events in big cities during New Year celebrations but reports multiple deaths and injuries mainly linked to liquor and excess. It mentions Mrs J J Fowler and children thanking friends for support and offerings after a recent sorrow.
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J. J Fowler
New Granite Machinery Boosts Unionville Plant Output
Mr. A. R. Gibson, proprietor of Unionville Granite Works, has installed a 6end blasting machine that cuts hardest granite with compressed air driven sand. It speeds work from two days to half an hour and uses white sand with a drying air system. A future smoothing machine will further modernize the plant and likely double output with the same workforce. The present machine cost about $2,600.
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Unionville Granite Works
Gibson
Wrestling match shocks Kansas City observer
Mr Jae Garver attended a championship wrestling bout between Wayne Mann and Ed Lewis in Kansas City. He expected Strangler Lewis to win easily but Mann proved stronger in the first fall and, after a foul in the second, took the lead before Lewis scored in the third.
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Jae Garver
Kansas City
Wayne Mann
Ed Lewis
Garver
Munn
Lewis
Mr Garver
Trenton Wonderer Reports Town Visit and Clerical Remarks
A strange account from Trenton notes a visitor in New Year town and a Christmas tree scene at a main store. Michael Bolton Farre of St Albans, England, argued at a conference that deaths from illness are not God’s will and that people die due to their own foolishness.
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Trenton Reputis
Bury
Michael Bolton Farre
Angelican
St. Albans
England
Christ
Governors to Meet for Nationwide Mine Disaster Prevention
Early 1924 reports show coal mine disasters causing 2 135 deaths amid safety concerns. President Coolidge plans a conference of state governors to craft legislation aimed at reducing future heavy disasters nationwide.
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Coolidge
Allle
Italian man arrested after Christmas car incident in Seymour
An Italian man in Seymour faced arrest after a Christmas day incident when a car was found abandoned east of the city. Officers, alerted to a suspicious driver, found the man intoxicated and offering money to forget the event, with a large quantity of alcohol in the car. He will tell his troubles to the court.
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Wayne County
Seymour
Peculiar Fugitive Family Repaid Travel Costs to Des Moines
Putnam county residents detained a man Albert Walters his wife and a fifteen year old daughter for camping at Mendota area homes since Christmas They refused to work and spent funds from each stop The case puzzled officials until authorities paid their traveling expenses to Des Moines where the family claimed home Relatives there offered better prospects if the man would work.
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Putnam County
Albert Walters
George White
Mendota
Walters
Sto
Des Moines
Burns
Malicious Destruction Strikes Court House
Reported vandalism targets the county court house with damaged pipes water stops basins and partitions torn from areas. Local suspects are suspected but motives unclear and authorities seek those responsible for the deliberate damage.
Lights Installed in Memphis High School After Holidays
The Memphis high school finally received lighting across the building during the Xmas vacation. Readiness improves study spaces in the study hall and hallways, easing strain on students’ eyes for dark days to come.
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Memphis
Income tax blanks mailed for 1924 returns in Missouri
The Internal Revenue Service sent out 83000 income tax return blanks from Noah Crooks Western Missouri Collector. Returns for 1928 must be filed by March 15 to avoid penalties.
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Noah Crooks
Internal Revenue
Missouri
Frida
Eny
Charles Auten Dead After Illness Near Mendota
Charles Auten aged about 46 or 47 of Mendota area died Tuesday at 2 30 am after several months with tuberculosis. He leaves a wife and eleven children. The funeral will be in Unionville Thursday followed by burial in Unionville cemetery.
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Chas. Auten
Charles Auten
Mendota
Mr. Auten
Unionville
Union Service Planned by Methodist and Presbyterian Churches
A union service is planned for next Sunday night at the Presbyterian church. Rev. ee Knierim, pastor of the Methodist church, will preach the sermon. The congregations invite all to attend this cooperative service and hope to hold similar gatherings in the future.
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Presbyterian Church
Ee Knierim
Methodist Church
Minear and May Closing Out At Auction
Auction listings show R. H. Minear closing out at 3 to 4 miles north of Graysville on Thursday January 29 and Joseph May closing out at 6 1 2 miles northwest of Unionville on January 27, with locations and dates stated.
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R. H. Minear
Graysville
Joseph May
Mt. N. W
Unionville
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