Letter From a Marine Describes Life at Pearl Harbor
A 1926 letter from Ir. Grover Morgan discusses Marine Corps life at Pearl Harbor including daily drill, liberty rules, and rations. He recalls maneuvers with the fleet and army, mosquitoes in mountain posts, and plans to return to the United States while staying true to the Marines.
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Grover Morgan
States
Unionville
Marine Corps
Marines
Ourserver
Battle Fleet
Army
Navy
Mariner
Vints
Fan Royal
Death of George W Schne lle in Monroe County
George W Schnelle son of Aaron and Sarah Schnelle was born July 4 1852 in Stafford Monroe County and died June 26 at his home in Unionville after months of illness. He married Hannah M Rorabaugh on December 2 1874 and had ten children. Funeral services were held at the Lamview church with many relatives and pallbearers named. The family expresses thanks for support and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Schneile
Aaron
Sarah Schnelle
Stafford
Monroe County
Lnnenville
Funay
Tte
Missouri
Hannah M Rorabaugh
Martha Fisie
Garah
Alice Mchklhinney
Whey Childrer
Ira W Schnelle
Cheney Okla
J Anid
Saf Pollock
Finma
Meike
Green Court
Alberta
Canaca Carne
George Waniel
Bu UK
Kuel Fo O
Kirkasine
Rewer
Woof Bol Fock
Mroa
Scknelle
Otionville
Pollock
Larnview
Wovan
Boul
Gow
Meilike
Cannen
Wright
Osebie
England seeks further naval cuts and land force reductions
Austen Chamberlain, secretary for Foreign Affairs, said England would consider deeper naval reductions and smaller land forces if other nations agree. He described Europe as split into two camps and warned unrest could arise if arms talks stalled. He urged the United States to take the initiative on navies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austen Chamberlai
England
Europe
United States
Local Glendale Social Notes Report Numerous Visits
Mary Steele returns from visiting relatives near Glendale. Ray Stevens and Arthur Thompson host neighbors. Chas Dwyer home sees Minesy family and Minears gathering. Miss Merle Bevids Lucille Minear Ma Minear Inez Dwyer take music lessons with teacher Miss Curse of Glenwood. Noel Montgomery visits, Husted grandfather in Worthington. A 5 feet 4 inch rattler with 15 rattles and one button killed near a Glendale barn.
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Aye Poe
Pian Fey
Chas
Mary Steele
Ray Steamnes
Arthur
Montgomary
Jacob Lens
Jacob Lewis
Glendale
Tom Thompson
Albert Minear
Richard Thompson
Chas. Dwyer
Mat Minesyy
Guy
Lloyd
James
John
Lucille Minear
Babe
Nalle
Merle Bevids
Ma Minear
Inez Dwyer
Miss Curse of
Glenwood
Clara Whitney
Myrtle Montgomery
Noel Montgomery
Mr Husted
Worthington
Ray Stevens
Ted Sevenhomed Haines
Local Residents Gather for Visits and Socials in Kirksville Area
Gravel Ridge residents Chas Snyder Pearl Rice and two children Hilly Tom and Lora Belle plus Mrs Irix Oliver and kin visited last week. They returned to Kirksville Friday from Illinois. Mrs Oliver planned to go to Chicago next. Taylor was reportedly rammed in at Corresters early this week. Myrtle Ballard visiting from Illinois. Jesse Roberts family at Luke Owens home. Miss Opal and Dorothy Klinginsmith spent Sunday with Helen and Reva Khlnyginsmith. Ora Winehell hosted the Klinginsmiths this week. Orla Vorrents due by misfortune to Jose at work this week. Neal Howae and family had dinner at Sam Howat’s. Mr and Mrs Vas Buskirk and family visited Harbert home Sunday. Reva Hefernbree and Dona Lae Klinginsmith visited Mrs Ruby Klinginsmith Saturday evening. Noe Klinginsmith and wife spent Sunday with John Millsap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Snyder
Pearl Rice
Hilly Tom
Lora Belle
Irix Oliver
Gon
Ting
Phillips
Kirksville
Oliver
Hartford
Miss Opal
Dorothy Klinginsmith
Helen
Reva Khranem
Ora Winehell
Has Khlnyginsmith
Orla
Jose
Neal
Sam Howat
Vas Buskirk
Little Andrew Pearson Passes Away
Obituary note records Andrew Pearson son of Mr and Mrs Lyde Pearson dying on a Tuesday. Community members mentioned include Kenneth Myers of Brookfield Missouri visiting friends and relatives, Bart Ballard returning from St Joseph, Neva Pearson visiting Riley Pearson, Tom Head and family returning from Colorado, Alma McDonald Pearl and Beulah Jeeder (Jeepers) spending Sunday in Unionville, Wm Hall and mother visiting Lee Turner’s home, and Noah Smith visiting Kannaxity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Pearson
Lyde Pearson
Kenneth Myers
Brookfield
Bart Ballard
St Joseph
Neva Pearson
Riley Pearson
Tom Head
Famil
Colorado
Alma McDonald
Pearl
Beulah Jeeper
Unionville
Wm Hall
Mnother
Lee Turner
Noah Smith
Kannaxity
Marriage of Hamilton Young and Judge Mayen in Ayrokarie
The Spokane Times records the June 15 ceremony at Ayrokarie courthouse uniting Hamilton Young daughter of Judge Young and a noble suitor, with George Wright of Spokane and JA Chappell relations noted. The bride, in brown satin crepe, and groom in blue, begin life in Spokane with five years of romance and Army service honors.
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Mins Forene Young
Judge Young
Tucerne
Baril
Hamilton Oof Kort
George Wright
Spekane
Wash
JA Chappell
Lamons
JO Chappell
Unionville
Wondasy
Daring
Judge Mayen
Ayrokarie
Missouri
Spokane
Spokane, Washington
Times
Administratrix Notice for Estate of Frank L Walker
Ida M Walker administratrix of the estate of Frank L Walker announces letters of administration granted on June 30 1925 by the Probate Court of Putnam County Missouri. All claimants must exhibit claims for allowance within six months or be barred forever. claims not shown within one year from the date of letters are forever barred. Judge Beal Se Beal Valentine signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Walker
Probate Court
Putnam Coun
Elizabetht Bolander Rites Noted In Mendota Obituary
Elizabetht Bolander of Mendota died June 26 1925 at her daughter’s home near Mendota aged 79 years 6 months and 23 days. Funeral conducted at the daughter’s home by W B Stevens, with remains buried at St John cemetery near Livonia. Survived by three sons two daughters two sisters and three brothers 36 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
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Elizabetht Bolander
Iowa
Putnam Cou ‘Mo
Nomarho
Leander Wi
Robbins
Mr. Tea
Fife
Mendota
W. B. Stevens
St. John
Livonia
Wm. M. Wilson
Felix Wilson
Hartford
Isaac Wilson
Newton
Mellon Urges Tax Reform To Secure Income Levy
Secretary Mellon advocates income tax reform to raise government revenues without harming business. He argues for simpler provisions and fair rates that curb tax avoidance while keeping investment attractive and tax exempt securities competitive. He explains optimal returns under new surtax levels and the impact on high income individuals.
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Tre
Mellon
Missouri Assessors Gain Power Over Back Income Taxes
Missour i assessors may make assessments on state income taxes for 1923 and 1924 where no returns were filed, per a recent Attorney General opinion responding to State Auditor Thompson. The ruling covers all delinquents, about 43 000 people, as Thompson gears up a yearlong campaign ahead of new tax law amendments taking effect July 9.
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Missour
Robert W Otto
L. J Thompson
Otto
Thompson
Return From Show Trip at Half Rock Grands County
Mr PDF Cook and Mr restar Olinger returned home early Tuesday from Half Rock in Grands county after operating a motion picture show there for several nights. They plan to stay home until after the Fourth then travel again. Cook noted the Half Rock name origin from early days when roasters found rock in green coffee and a storekeeper sold coffee stones to settlers, giving the place its name.
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Pdf Cook
Restar Olinger
Half Rock
Grands County
Plarrs
Cook
Thervettlers
Nationalistic Spirit Growing in China Sparks Tension
Observers note an awakening of Chinese nationalism causing friction for foreigners. Foreign powers have controlled local governance under treaty rights, provoking resentment as China seeks greater sovereignty. Some Americans propose relinquishing extraterritorial privileges to ease tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
America
Local towns at risk if trade declines reports warn
The piece argues prosperity rests on local trade and home industry. It warns neglect of local towns leads to economic decline and calls for renewed efforts to promote local buying and advertising to sustain community prosperity.
Rainy upset as Mt Harmony fills Milan spot in close Unionville win
Bad weather forced Milan to skip a trip and Mt Harmony to substitute. The Unionville team won 2 to 1 with only two errors charged to both sides. Next, Unionville plays Exune on the Fourth and Gruynville at home Sunday.
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Milan
Lucas
Mt. Harmony
Unionville
Unionville Jam
Exune
Gruynville
Society Notes Highlight Local Gatherings and Birthdays
Mrs Florence Roth hosted a Monday evening compliment for her daughter Mrs Norma Roth Mullins of Linneus. Mr and Mrs B Marshall and Mr and Mrs Howard entertained Tuesday evening with a picnic at Pratt cabin for Mrs Norma Roth Mullins. Miss Bird Kennett hosted the members of the A It group last Monday evening. Miss Genesis Hartford celebrated her fifth birthday last Sunday with a party. Loren Mike entertained a number of friends at home Tuesday evening with a small gathering.
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Florence. Roth
Norma Roth Mullins
Linneus
B Marshall
Howard
Pratt Cabin
Miss Bird Kennett
Blackberries Grow Across America With Climate Limits
Blackberries of various kinds are grown in all parts of the United States except southern Florida. Regions from Minnesota to Wyoming, Colorado, Montana, and parts of the western states face hot dry winds that destroy evening fruit.
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Florida
Minnesota
Wyoming
Colorado
Postmaster General Praises U S Postal Service Achievements
The postmaster general lauds the United States Postal Service as the world’s fastest and most extensive, highlighting wide rural delivery, parcel post, and international mail reach at low costs. He notes U S efficiency rivaling nations and cites vast railway mail operations as a cornerstone of the system.
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Harry
New
U. S
Fae
Miami
Flaming
Pint Barrow
Alaska
Philippine Islands
Point Barrow
Terra del Fuego
South America
U S
Chile
French
Dutch Guiana
Venezuela
Martinique
Guadelupe
Great Britain
New Zealand
Australia
French Strothers Quips on Brain Defects and Behavior
A fringe remark attributes dull ness and brutality to a physical defect in brain cells. The author, French Strothers, asserts idiocy and bestiality arise from this defect within the lumen brain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betentista
Road realignments planned at North Blackbird Creek crossing
Streets report that the State Road across North Blackbird Creek will stay at its present site with a grade cut and bridge raise. The State Highway Commission plans to let contracts for the work and for graveling from the north end of Unionville gravel to the Iowa line this month. Graveling No 5 Highway through Putnam county could finish this fall, paving way for No 4 Highway construction resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Blackbird Creek
State Highway Commission
Unionville
Iows
Putnam County
Tham County
Westward trip yields small but high quality wheat
Harold Underwood and Ralph Paul returned from a Colorado trip with Alpha Shelton after visiting many farms. They spent ten days in Kansas harvesting wheat, reporting about half a crop and excellent quality. Shelton planned to return with Walter Gray and the children, hoping to reach home soon.
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Harold Underwood
Ralph Paul
Thess
Salida
Colo
Alpha Shelton
Colorado
Kansans
Shelton
Walter Gray
Mr Shelton
Sahda
Williams delays possession of local news agency
Shorty Williams who recently bought Harold Jones's local news agency will not take possession until after July first. Williams intended to assume ownership on June 25 but informed Jones by letter that his arrival date depends on his wife. He previously operated the Milan plant for 26 years and chose this community for his new home.
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R H “Shorty
UC Yonville
Expend Millions Purchases by South African Mines
A fragmented report notes that purchases by gold diamond and coal mining companies in South Africa run into billions yearly though figures vary. It highlights large scale spending patterns across the sector.
Better outlook for horses and mules in state
A nationwide report led by D. W. Chittenden of Missouri College of Agriculture notes improved prospects for horses and mules. It cites reduced scrub stallions, stronger purebred stock, and higher prices, with U S Peace in Agriculture reporting brighter production areas though overall slaughter and age structure suggest continued replacement needs.
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D. W. Chittenden
Missouri College of Agriculture
Choh Reek
U. S
Tue University
Wayne County
Idiana
Notice For Funds of Wilson Township Depository Bid
Notice of sealed bids from banks to act as depository for Wilson Township funds during the ensuing term. Bids must be accompanied by a certified check for two hundred dollars and delivered to the clerk by July 6, 1925. Young Lemons, Mo Two. Clerk It!
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Townshi
Wion Township
Wilson Township
Young Lemons
Convenient Quality Personality Story
A garbled note describes a man who lends money while doing favors for someone named Jaey nnek. The fragment offers limited context and unclear relationships or setting.
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Jaey Nnek
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Ida M Walker
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Society Notes
Blackberries
New York
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