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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1922
Page
1
The article notes a national safety drive from June 1 to September 30 to reduce automobile accidents at grade crossings. It cites 1920 figures with 1273 people killed or 8799 injured in crossing incidents and argues for eliminating grade crossings to save lives, warning progress could take centuries if no new crossings are built.
Sedalia Mo June 6 a special railroad rate of fare and a one third reduction has been granted by the Western Passenger Association for state fairs in the circuit including the Missouri State Fair. The rate is the lowest ever in the fair’s history and will be effective across the state. D Smith Secretary of the Fair is credited with securing the concession after presenting the argument to the Passenger Association in Biceee country and serving on the committee.
Deputy Hart of the state automobile department was in Bethany County enforcing 1922 automobile licenses. The report says many owners had not procured their licenses and faced questioning as officers patrolled the area. The tone suggests ongoing crack down and potential penalties.
The son of the late Henry P Davison in New York abandons a Morgan-linked career to pursue public service, stressing duty over money and urging young men to serve the public good despite potential wealth.
The program lists pieces including The Message, The March The Warrior Bold Panella Waltz Bonita Egan Trombone Snear Gliding Ltd Robin Hood DeKoven America First Battle of Quinquinto and National Airs. Conductors and performers are unnamed. the selection spans overtures waltzes marches and band arrangements.
State bonus commission faces shortfall as many veterans await payments. Officials report 360,000 in unpaid claims, with average amounts higher than expected and claims exceeding funds. Debate grows over proposed remedy and timing before the next legislative session.
E R DeWees aged 88 son of the manager of the Farmers Exchange of Trenton was killed when a backing truck pinned him between the vehicle and egg cases. He died about forty minutes after the accident.
Secretary Hoover last week set fixed coal prices from several sections to prevent profiteering during the strike. Officials fear the strike could drive prices upward, and the action was taken to avert that outcome. No agreement has yet been reached between operators and workers.
The McKinley for Senator club lists Finance Transportation Speakers and Music committees with members named. The Publicity committee plans practical benefits, and the Membership committee signs members rapidly. copies are sent to each school district as the club grows.
A meeting at Browning gathered representatives from most counties except Putnam to push a north south primary road through Putnam and Sullivan. Joe Nickell of Browning was elected president with M A Pratt of Unionville and others as vice presidents to advance the project.
The piece notes Irish factions quarrel over the nation’s future and a looming election to decide policy. England signals it will reject a republic and insists on returning to the old government framework, despite Irish resistance.
A basement fire at Wilson Grocery and Meat Market in Bethany was spotted by the night watch early morning. Smoke issued from the building, the alarm was raised, and the fire was put out before reaching the floor. Much stock was damaged by smoke and flames.
The body of Arthur Vanatta, of Trenton, was found near Chillicothe in Grand River weeks after a rise in the river. He had begun a pursuit of an abandoned boat on April 10. the boat was later found in the high waters. Despite a diligent search, no trace was found until last week, when it is believed the body became lodged and the second flood dislodged it.
The cool spell this spring has harmed corn as wild worms thrive in the cool days and nights. Reports indicate significant damage to corn, while grass has fared better. As heat returns, corn is expected to grow rapidly, late in the season.
The Gorin Argus reports a Santa Fe freight train passing through Gorin with 420 cars plus caboose. It started with 190 cars on the division, shed ten cars at two points, leaving 170 as it passed Gorin, a note on railroad system records.
An unclear fragment mentions a woman monitoring sales in Sullivan County with references to money, a home, and possible bets or earnings. The readable parts imply a local interest in tracking purchases and revenue, but concrete details are missing.
The Unionville baseball team traveled to Milan Sunday and won 12 to 8 in ten innings. Unionville trailed 8 to 4 after nine, then rallied with a big tenth inning to secure the victory. Kirksville started for Unionville and displayed solid but not overpowering pitching. Glen Wood's strong lineup faces the team next at 3 pm with McReynolds again on the mound for Glenwood.
The Rapids Evening Gazette reports Harper McIntire Wholesale Hardware Co enlarges with a five story brick building in Cedar Bas e to improve Northern Iowa service. T Jay Curby of Splonvle is among company salesmen pictured with others in the paper.
Sterling Proml, a prominent St Louisan and former Democratic candidate for the United States Senate, filed last week for the Republican nomination. He left the Democrat party after President Wilson's first term and the 1920 campaign he sought to defeat them. He now says he is convinced he was wrong and that he is right.
A local report notes two strawberry specimens brought to Drury’s office. One fruit measures 6 1 2 inches in circumference and another 4 8 4 inches. The samples represent two varieties and are praised for size and flavor.
The article notes Senator Tom Watson of Georgia repeatedly challenges fellow Senators to meet in personal combat to settle political disputes. It suggests he plans another challenge to a rival, predicting a confrontation that could finally fulfill his long sought confrontation.
Two young men were jailed in Memphis for breaking into Hut ledge stores. While the sheriff was away, someone entered the jail, found the keys, and liberated one prisoner. The other inmate says he was asleep. Officials suspect an acquaintance from Memphis aided the escape.
Unionville business leaders discuss funding for a July 4th celebration. Early reports indicate strong support and at least 500 dollars likely. a Friday Opera House meeting will outline plans as prospects look promising.
Two men from Novinger were arrested by the game department and Adair county sheriff for selling undersized fish. The men claimed the deputy warden tried to buy the small fish, refused, and then took larger fish and allegedly swapped in the small ones. They pleaded guilty and paid fines.
A subscription paper circulates to raise funds to oil streets around the square. West Main will be oiled for two blocks to connect with an already oiled block. If funds and grading are enough, work starts after the car of oil arrives. Proper hard surfacing remains the underlying goal.
The Frisco railroad announced a large increase in freight rates for watermelons that would raise consumer costs. Last week the company rescinded the order and said rates would not be hiked, allowing more melon purchases this season.
Lieutenant E A Jarman and his wife arrived from Fort Benning Georgia on a month’s leave. He is ordered to report July 1 at Fort Des Moines and will sail October 1 for the Philippine Islands. He was promoted to First Lieutenant recently and awaits Senate action on a captain nomination. The army vacancy affects the promotion timing.
A large sun halo appeared Thursday around noon with a colored ring brighter than usual and a distant bright rainbow-like arc to the south. Similar but less pronounced events have occurred in winter months.
A monster road meeting was held at Trenton on Monday to promote a primary road running east and west between St. Joseph and Quincy Illinois. A special train traveled from the eastern part of the route as part of the east west road push while efforts for the north south road are just beginning.
The Nevada Supreme Court last week ruled Mary Pickford's divorce from Owen Moore valid and noted her subsequent marriage to Douglas Fairbanks two weeks after the decree. The case faced fraud and collusion allegations, but the court upheld the divorce.
Mr and Mrs Harry Child and family depart Sunday by automobile for Fairbury Nebraska to visit relatives and attend a Cook family reunion. They expect to reach their destination Monday and plan to return home next week.
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