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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1925
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Mrs Sarah Campbell and Mr, with vague mentions of a leader and a July date not yet fixed. The readable text is incomplete and does not identify a clear event, place, or outcome. Further context is needed to yield a precise summary.
Graysville reports include Hazel Mullenix visiting from Des Moines and illness of Boath’s wife while George Hogs was buried in Rose cemetery. Ramsey died near Birkeville of blood poisoning and was buried in Rose cemetery. Ettie Mullenix and family visited, John Gibson of Lawground toured Pearl Lawson’s home, and residents from Worthington and Newton were seen at local houses.
S Lewis and family from Andes Montana recently arrived in Putnam county after ten years away. J S owns 76 acres of corn this season and I N owns 214 acres of rice and 18 acres of corn. They praise local road improvements and report strong crops in Montana and Bradzing districts.
Peter faces a canyon quest with Bart and Slicker’s gang looming. He recalls childhood gold hunts and meets Grace at Red Ranch while James Murray contemplates teaching and Grace’s future. The Wells family theme centers on gold, loyalty, and a safer path home.
The Journal of the American Medical Association argues that weight alone does not prove health. A U S public health service study of 10,000 children shows many malnourished children are not underweight, while some well nourished children weigh less or more than average. The Outlook notes we overemphasize average weight as a health signal.
A Parisian inventor unveils a device that converts light from Capella into sound. The instrument, designed to capture light from thousands of stars, promises melodious tones by selecting different stellar inputs. Capella, a bright star, serves as a reference point for the instrument’s sensitivity and sound range.
Dr Van Veerhis of Princeton cites helium gas passing through solid glass in a talk to the American Physical Society. He explains tiny spaces in glass allow gas to leak slowly, despite corking a bottle. The St Louis Post-Dispatch notes the claim’s puzzling impression of solidity.
A story of Tate Billy Abn and his sister playing mother when Billy Amys warns against teaching a child a dangerous Ashheck. Slater inquires about the child's health as Jenealck swallows an Ashhesk and develops a severe habit forming cough.
In a half mile north stretch near Princeton crews lay pavement along the 1 north corridor. Work advances with machinery active and crews coordinating traffic flow as residents anticipate completion.
Tax investigators report 1924 averages show land taxes 3 cents per acre, down from 1923 in the state. Wells county rents averaged 2.74 dollars per acre, Hettinger 1.55, both up from 1923. Flat hail insurance tax was reduced to 1 cent per acre in 1924, and state indemnity tax on farmland was eliminated. Farm buildings are exempt from taxation.
Miss Alice Pittman daughter of Mr and Mrs O S Pittman of near Mendota married Mr Charley Ikenberry of Leeton Mo on Monday July 6 at the home of Elder J D Noland in Unionville The ceremony was witnessed by the bridegroom’s brother and two sisters They plan a summer at the groom’s father’s Leeton farm then move to Nevada Me to manage a large fruit farm Ikenberry served eleven years overseas in the late war and is a respected Missouri University alum and Accacia Club member The marriage came as a surprise to friends.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Minks returned from a three week journey totaling 3746 miles. They traveled from Unionville through Chicago Detroit Windsor Niagara Falls Albany New York City Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Mt Vernon and St Louis before returning home via Dayton Indianapolis and more. The trip cost just over 100 dollars and included visits to historic sites and camping along Route 8.
Delegates from several nations gathered for a global meeting with tensions over U S coastwise shipping and tariff policies. Some urged maintaining current controls while others sought changes to ease American access and adjust terms. The session closed with unresolved questions and lingering dispute about national interests.
The piece extols corn as the top cereal and essential feed, describing its American origin and central role for farmers. It credits Vern as a model one man farmer who can grow and market corn independently, and frames corn as a symbol of freedom and human rights.
State Highway Commission members led by Chairman Gary toured over 600 miles of roads in settling counties. They report progress in the current year and say spring weather has hindered little road work. The group awarded contracts for new construction in nineteen counties totaling about 2.5 million dollars. The commission aims to remove Missouri’s tag as having the worst roads in the Middle West.
The state of Missouri reports bonded indebtedness around 39.5 million dollars. A sale of state road bonds occurred on June 40 to fund road projects and address wartime bonus claims.
Mystic man Pete Holder fled Centerville officers chasing a suspected alcohol violation. He dodged capture by sharp turns in a Ford coupe, threw out a large quantity of alleged liquor, and was eventually caught with no booze found in the car. Authorities plan to link the discarded bottles to him.
Moulton Indiana officials told to detain Gypsy travelers in a Packard car after a man from Unionville alleged a $5 theft. The group denied wrongdoing but returned the money under threat of jail and left town. Moulton says it welcomes the right kind of tourists, not this group.
A man identified as Chan Madden from Indiana Kansas attempted death by self harm in woods near Bloomfield Iowa. He slashed himself with a blade but wounds were not life threatening. Bystanders found him and police and medical help arrived. he cited domestic troubles as motive.
A Princeton man was found dead at his home by his wife after she returned from shopping. Authorities say a recent family death weighed on him and a 22 caliber rifle was used to end his life. The body lay at the foot of a mirror with the gun nearby. a caretaker had noted odd behavior earlier. The sheriff’s office reports the death as suicide.
The federal government reports Missouri residents paid 13 568 695 in income taxes for 1928 from 192 282 returns. High incomes include one at 750 000 two at 500 000 and one at 400 009, with no income at 1 000 000.
Ulysses S Hart presents the weekly picture puzzle answer. The feature recalls the prior week’s visual clue and identifies the historical figure or scene connected to the card. Readers are invited to compare their guesses with the official solution.
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