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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1924
Page
4
A wolf trapper in the county discovered a newly built still amid daily woodland checks. He noted a disturbed brush pile suggesting wolves, but uncovered the still instead. The finder reported the still and a potential side line after noting a ten dollar reward for capturing the violator in the area.
Everett Riley near Browning narrowly escaped a serious accident while planting corn. He stopped to refill seed boxes when the planter alarmed horses, pulling him in and trapping his leg. He was dragged a distance before freeing himself with a badly bruised and sprained leg.
A record of various real estate transfers listing grantees, grantors, parcels described by section township and range, and consideration amounts. Transactions include names such as Patett Abstracter, W F Miller, Janos Miller, Lee B. Tier, Walter Ray Biswell, Oscar Sean, James R. Mae, Kinser families, Della M. Gillum, Packard, Snedigar, Canady, Casady, and Elvis Canady among others, with values ranging from 40 to 3200 dollars.
Fragmentary report suggests enforcement agencies may undergo changes and possible full reorganization. Officials debate new strategies and tighter controls in response to evolving laws.
The House passed a bill to raise the U S navy to the 6 5 8 ratio set by the Washington Arms Conference. Critics say U S building delays have reduced its relative strength while Japan appears stronger on the water and England maintains its level.
A wave of Modernism among top church leaders prompts shocks and sharp exchanges. Some leaders face church councils to defend their views while others have been censured or voted down.
A man named Maxwell Jones from Loomfield Ia died by drowning at a pond during a fishing party near Stiles. He reportedly tumbled into the water and drowned before aid arrived. An inquest reported some liquor among the party, unclear if it caused the tragedy. Jones was a plumber with a wife and two young children.
Parl Stine and Rose Laws of Memphis are dead after a shooting. Authorities say Stine lured Laws to a pasture to discuss buying a bakery. she refused and he shot her then killed himself. Stine, an overseas veteran, had been married and was a father. The bodies were found the next morning.
The Knights of the Mystic Shrine hold their annual conclave in Kansas City this week drawing thousands from Putnam County. A grand program is planned with the parade described as one of the most gorgeous ever and a 1000 piece band conducted by John Philip Sousa at Muehlbach Park.
Two Ottumwa men were returning from Kirksville when their big Hudson car turned over after failing to navigate a curve between Dean and Moultan. One passenger was thrown through the windshield, suffering bad cuts, while the other escaped unscathed. The Moulton Tribune notes the accident underscores a daily sermon on fast driving.
Mrs Pistin Quail and Miss Bird Bennett served refreshments to Colfax Rebekah Lodge members after Monday’s meeting. A Pratt tabin picnic honored Mrs Kitty Underwood of Jefferson City. Helen Goodrich marked a birthday with a party last Wednesday. A cooperative dinner at the V Paul home celebrated his birthday. Lemuel L E and Lemuel Jr Acre of Brazil Indiana arrived for a week’s visit at G W Acre west of town, relatives of the Acre family.
Wisconsin Senator LaFollette signals a radical third party may form if Republican and Democratic nominees do not satisfy. He says radicals aim to win enough states to influence the presidential race, portraying both major parties as unfit. Also notes the birth of David VanFleet to Mr and Mrs J J Vrooman of Gulfport Mississippi on May 19. Vrooman family once lived here.
In Putnam county Maine the August term 1924 of the Clirealt Court orders Charley L Johnson to appear for divorce proceedings filed by Farrell M Johnson. Publication in The Lintonville Republican requires four weeks before the August 25 1924 term at Unionville. Clerk James W Gillum attests.
A public notice from Putnam County Missouri Text Book Commission invites bids for over 600 copies of a soil and crops text to be used in county schools. Bids due by noon June 14 1924 at the County Superintendent of Schools office Kirksville and Unionville. Commission may reject all bids.
Ben Johnson an elevator employee in Seymour Iowa was severely bruised when a team ran away and threw him from a wagon load of corn near a road drag. A passing train frightened the team and Johnson was dragged a short distance before the team darted away. He had no broken bones according to doctors.
A church note invites attendees to join at 9:45 am and 11:00 am next Sunday with an offer of a refund if not satisfied, signed by Pastor Roood and including contact number 404.
Miss Bessie Johnson went to Kirksville Monday for a visit. Mrs Ernest Ranes visited innatt Ia with her husband’s relatives. Several others, including Mrs G A Earhart Mary Drew and Mrs Grace McDonald, traveled to Glenwood Milan Pollock Cincinnati Iowa City Centerville Cincinnati for family visits and funerals.
Local notes show Miss Nettie Morgan visiting Kansas City and Decoration observances. D F Cook returns from St Louis after visiting daughter. Mr and Mrs T B Valentine back from Vinita Oklahoma and Miami Oklahoma with son Orson. Mr and Mrs M C Harris of West Grove Iowa visit Maud Livereau Kalen. Mrs C D Davolt and Mary Davolt visit. Dawn Yount meets them in Moulton Iowa but rain forces return. Dr Dwight Clark and parents Todle Clark plan stay until July 1. Clark praises work in America. Leroy Munyon reports trip to Oz- Ta with J W Johnson seniors. pastor aims for Democratic nomination. Photographs indicate daylight star imaging through red filter.
Cardinal Mezzofini learned to speak 72 languages according to his biographer Russell. Other notable linguists include Sir John Bowring of England and Elihu Burritt of America.
The term Sage of Monticello honored Thomas Jefferson for his wisdom in politics during his Monticello years after leaving the presidency.
New York school children selected the rose as the state flower with Georgis the Cherokee rose cited among favored varieties. The march of rose choices also included the wild rose as a regional emblem and North Dakota’s designation by legislative action.
A fragment from the Boston Evening Transcript hints at shifting program notes and theatrical pacing. The text compares unexpected turns to vaudeville routines and remarks on happiness linked to pursuit rather than finish.
When polishing carved stoves use a flat palet brush to apply the polish followed by a large-sized band brush to polish the carvings. The tip saves hours of work and reduces temper.
The British Isles supplied about one fourth of the globe's coal consumption, reflecting its significant role in international energy markets. The report highlights the scale of British coal production in comparison with other nations.
Dr G C F Robinson of Marshall Michigan spent Saturday night and Sunday with friends and relatives. He formerly practiced osteopathy here and is now taking a shortest graduate course in Knoxville. His wife Miss Powe was unable to accompany him.
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