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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1921
Page
3
State of Missouri Putnam County clerk certifies true statement of county school funds receipts and expenditures revenue fund warrants uncollected back taxes on the back tax book with seal of the county court. Done at Unionville Missouri May 2 1921.
Notice outlines June 3 and 4 exam times from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a 12:40 p.m. and 6 p.m. close, nine hours daily. Subjects include Geography, Language, Algebra, Orthography, Grammar, Arithmetic, Literature, Reading, Civil Government, U.S. History, Agriculture, Advanced Science, Physiology, Writing, Pedagogy, and History. Applicants must obtain receipt for exam fee. uniform paper provided at the building.
The examination date to qualify pupils for the Sedalia state fair in Sedalia Missouri is August 14 to 20 1921. Any boy in rural schools aged 12 to 17 may take the exam with 8th grade graduates not eligible. The 8th grade graduation will be held on Saturday June 18 under H U G Turnmore.
Belrano is a black Percheron with facial star and white right hind foot. Pedigree traces to Cyreano and Germanicus lines. Owner A E Huston invites mares within 5 miles of Unionville to service at a stated fee with liability limited.
The Farmers Bank of Unionville invites its stockholders to a meeting at the Banking House in Unionville Missouri on Tuesday June 21 1921 at 9:00 a m for at least three hours to elect nine directors for the ensuing year and to conduct other business as needed. G E McCutchen President Attest J F Underwood Secretary 4814
A Philadelphia Ledger critique argues the average man shapes policy and charity by voting and supporting institutions. Leaders must engage the public, foster latent ability, and trust the general good sense to guide both war and peace.
The article describes a principal who prides herself on artful intellect and chastises teachers for ignorance, especially regarding a recent topic. A new recruit at the building is affected by her behavior, while the principal boasts of acquiring “a pain” as a husband and widow. The piece notes her sarcasm about staff reading the paper and the limited time for news beyond society pages and obituaries.
A Philadelphia Public Ledger piece notes motorcycles used by cowboys on Western ranches for cattle work and surveying ranges. It highlights rounding up cattle, inspecting fences, and chasing coyotes, claiming the bike can overtake wolves on rough terrain and kill them with rapid spurts of motion.
In a seventh grade class the girls wore large tissue paper bows that faded after rain, leaving the little owners sad. A boy quips he would rather be faded from beans than from lack of them, as a witty remark from a young, humorous teacher.
Washington offers a bounty of 2.50 on every sea lion scalp. William Hunter, devoted hunter, collected 880 dollars for 852 scalps and is dubbed the king of sea lion hunters for his season long effort. He also receives pay from salmon fisheries for his work removing sea lions.
The black opal is hailed as the most beautiful gem and has surged 800 percent in value over two years. High quality stones now fetch nearly $400 per carat, with sizes ranging from 1 to 1.1 carats.
Kyle Cornet of Ottumwa visits his relatives in Vis iting. Glen Houton spends week with grandparents Mr and Mrs Basghman. D D Simmons and daughter left for rnnnell La to see his son Earl who is poorly. C J Traxler and G E Clinkenteard were in Centerville on business. Rev James closes a term of school here. Ton Thompson and Everett spent Friday at the Traxler home. Chas Richard Whitacre visits grandparents Mr and Mrs L Durbin for the week. Miss Golda Martz visited Miss Ida Clakenbeard Tuesday.
May to June forecast calls for temperatures below normal with occasional local showers. Expect cooler days with scattered rain chances across the region.
A church announces next Sunday schedule with preaching at eleven, Sunday school at nine forty six, preaching at seven hundred, and prayer meeting at five ninety. Midweek Wednesday evening gatherings are also listed. The message thanks attendees for past services and invites continued participation.
The note indicates a sermon or message planned for next Sunday by J. M. Dutton, identified as pastor. No further context or details accompany the message.
A community event titled Basket Dinner and Children's Day exercises scheduled for Sunday June 12 in Hartford invites everyone to attend. The program includes a basket dinner and activities for children, with a cordial invitation extended to all residents.
G W Summers stepped on a nail in the Theatre Royal basement while turning on a motor. The injury caused a painful wound that has left him hobbling, but it is improving now.
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