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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1915
Page
9
The Unionville Republican notes a county indebtedness of 61211.06 with annual interest surpassing 3600. Ordinary expenses exhaust four to six thousand dollars left to pay principal. If assessed valuation nears six million the tax rate would drop from fifty to forty cents, risking further financial strain.
County treasurer notes revenue shortfalls leave ordinary expenses and debt interest consuming most income. Court may either tighten spending or issue bonds to fund roads and bridges, aiming to reduce debt in five to six years but delaying other projects. Good Roads Day urged for June 15–16 1916 with community organizing to fix worst road sections.
A fragment notes a society gathering for Helen Goodrich celebrating her fourth birthday. It mentions the Sorosis group meeting with Mrs H E Oldaker last Saturday and electing officers for the ensuing year.
A brief death notice records the passing of the son of Mrs Barchett in Jal on a date in July. The notice lists age and time of death and identifies the family name Barchett without further details.
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