Three Foot Coal Vein Struck Near Christian Church
Alva Berry and K. H. Whitney report striking a three foot vein of fine quality coal a half mile north of the Christian church after weeks of drilling. Initial rock halted work at 70 feet, then Albia drillers completed the seam through rock and coal. If developed, the mine could provide many jobs and boost Unionville with homes and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
eeAlva Berry
K. H. Whitney
S. BeGasedy
Christian Church
Albia
Berry and Whitney
Unionvile
Pueblo Property Scattered Along Arkansas River
Property valued in millions belonging to Pueblo citizens is drifting miles down the Arkansas River. Looting by Mex and others is reported despite warnings, with valuables found far from the scene. Animals are scattered as the flood waters push belongings further away.
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Arkansas
Petitions Signed At St Ein's Military School
A questionable petition at St Ein's Military School drew more than fifty signers who apparently did not notice the harm intended on a set date. The incident involved a commanding officer creating the petition and asserting that relatives need not be notified.
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Stehin’s
Slayer of Pete Mores Found Near Centerville
Authorities report Frank Vakcovich, alleged killer of Pete Mores, located in a barn at Anton Kovaclich’s residence south of Centerville Iowa after a pursuit from Seymour. Vakcovich bound over to the grand jury on a first degree murder charge. Reich and two sons bound over for concealing the fugitive.
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Frank Vakcovich
Pete Mores
Anton Kovaclich
Centerville
Iowa
Ereek
Eldon
Seymour
Vakcovich
Kovalich
Valovich
Valoveh
Grand Jury
Reich
Cashier Vanishes Then Returns With Oil Investment Tale
A cashier at a small town bank disappeared after taking money in an oil investment scheme and was later found. He claimed the investment failed and promised to replace the funds. He returned home citing a plan to secure money to cover the shortage and avoid consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lee Babb
Pe Femreny Bank of
Bamona
Ee Cigebb
Ecarnigee dix Peck
Giana Fone Mpeg
Teyeter Searced
Babb
Eed
Elye
Roundup Campaign Again Tackles Crime in Kansas City
Kansas City police launched a second cleanup drive after crime rose again following an earlier campaign. Officials report many former gang members have returned, and the force pledges to continue until law abidance is achieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Sales tax doomed by critics amid shifting support
The sales tax, once praised as the cure for tax evils, appears doomed as sponsors push back. Critics say it heavily burdens the ultimate consumer and risks alienating many shoppers, leading to quiet decline in Washington.
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Washington
Differences Between Republican and Democratic Parties Cited
The Republican Publicity Association asserts key contrasts with the Democratic Party. It claims Republicans defend Americanism, constitutional government, limited federal interference, and economic opportunity, while Democrats favor internationalism, centralized executive power, expansive bureaucracy, and greater government control of industry.
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Washington
Mme. Curig
Henry Ford
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
Mure
Curie
New York Times
Mme. Curie
Democratic Rty
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Taki Tare
Davis-Davis Nuptials In Unionville Couples Unite In Marriage
Frank Davis and Sade Davis of this city wed on Thursday June 9 at the home of officiating minister W T Wharton. After a hometown honeymoon they returned. the groom is an established plumber and the bride a twelve year Unionville teacher set to reside here. The Republican offers congratulations.
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Frank Davis
Sade Davis
W T Wharton
Chicago
Unionville
Goddard Family Visits from Orange Bring Large Lemons
Mr and Mrs J W Goddard and children of Orange California arrived to visit Mrs J L Johnson living west of town They brought lemons raised in Fullerton California one weighing two pounds and measuring 16 inches around and 16 84 inches long They presented one lemon to the office.
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J W. Goddard
Orange
Calif
J. L. Johnson
Goddard
Journal
Fullerton
Will Travel in a House on Wheels
Allen Rolston an attorney from Queen City plans a California trip with family by living in a Ford truck house. He cites high railroad rates and stuffy trains and then buys a mobile house on wheels to travel across the plains and the great divide.
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Allen Rolston
Queen City
California
Plains
Great Divide
Vermillion House Fire Destroys Home Near Lemons
The residence of G. W. Vermillion near Lemons burned Saturday afternoon. Fire started in home papers behind the cook stove and most kitchen furniture was lost. Insurance will not cover the entire loss of 10.28.
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G. W. Vermillion
Lemons
Eee
Japan Refuses Armament Accord, Harding Faces Setback
The article notes President Harding’s bid to curb arms with England and Japan. Japanese leaders declared they would not consider such a policy now, signaling a possible grim path for the United States if the stance stands. The piece questions whether Japan can be persuaded to change its mind.
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Harding
England
Japan
United States
Missouri Banks Prosperous Despite Economic Mood
Missouri banks show resilience with 186 national banks and 1,671 banks and trusts totaling 1.63 billion dollars in resources. Early 1921 figures from William H. Lewis, chief of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, for the Missouri Red Book indicate only a few bank failures statewide and two national banks in several cities.
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Missouri
William H. Lewis
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Hannibal
Columbia
Kirksville
Unionville
Joplin
Springfield
Kingity
Chillicothe
Clinton
Green City
American Legion Commander Killed in Indianapolis Crash
Col. Frederick W Galbraith national commander of the American Legion died in a motor accident in Indianapolis last week. Henryan the national director of Americanism and Milton Foreman an Illinois legion committeeman were in the car when it went over a 20 foot embankment. Ry an and Foreman escaped serious injuries. Galbraith earned the Distinguished Service Medal and the Croix de Guerre for heroism in World War I and was elected National Commander of the Legion for the year.
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Frederick W Galbraith
American Legion
Indianapolis
Henry’an
Americanism
Legion
Milton Foreman
Gion
Illinois
Ryan
Foreman
Galbraith
Meuse-Argonne
Southern States Lose Votes At Republican National Meeting
At a Washington meeting of the Republican National Committee, a plan was adopted to cut the Southern States by 28 votes in the national ticket. John T. Adams of Town was elected chairman, replacing Will Hays, appointed Postmaster General. Southerners bitterly opposed the reduction.
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Republican National Committee
Washington
Repubgan
Ae m
Suez
John T. Adam
Town
Will Hays
South
Miss Wae Middleton Accepts Moberly Art Instructor Post
Miss Wae Middleton, daughter of Mr and Mrs C Middleton, will teach art in the Moberly school system. A graduate of the local high school, she has taught and studied at Harrissville Teachers College and earns a substantial recognition of ability with this appointment.
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Wae Middleton
Moberly
Mis Mae Middleton
C. #& Middleton
Middleton
T High School
Harrissille Teachers College
Civic Leauge Dance to Aid Armenian Relief
The Civic League will hold a dance at the Pratt Cabin on Tuesday June 21 at 8 oclock to raise funds for Armenian relief. Tickets are 75 cents per couple and 25 cents for spectators. sandwiches pickles and coffee 16 cents. ice cream cones 5 cents. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Wies
Civic League
Pratt Cabin
Weather Outlook for Upper Mississippi and Missouri Valleys
June 1 to 18 forecast calls for generally fair conditions with scattered thunder showers. Temperatures expected to run above normal across the region.
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Upper
Mississippi
Missouri
Threaten Railroad Strike Ties Up Nation If Wage Cuts Endure
Four railroad brotherhoods plan a July 1 decision on striking in response to the Railroad Board wage reductions. The presidents warned the Board and railroads that workers would not accept blame for a walkout, and they endorsed government control if a strike occurs, which could paralyze every line in the country.
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Railroad Board
United States
Editor Flaunts Ignorance Over Riddling Question
A Missouri editor confesses inability to answer his son’s night-work riddle, which mocks reasoning with absurd terms such as a woodpecker, rubber bill, cypress leg, shingles, and a cross eyed hopper with a cork leg, ending with a quirky pickle-related query.
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Missouri
Missouri Wheat Yield Tops Last Year By Eight Million Bushels
Jewell Mayes, secretary of the State Board of Agriculture, reports Missouri wheat will yield 40,769,000 bushels, eight million more than last year, despite adverse conditions. Corn acreage rises, fruit crops mostly fail, melons and cantaloupes are good.
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Jewell Mayes
State Board of Agriculture
Missouri
Thompson Ticket Defeated in Chicago City Elections
Mayor Thompson of Chicago suffered his first defeat last week as 21 of his judicial ticket candidates were defeated by a coalition of independent Republicans and Democrats. Majorities ranged from 20 008 to 40 000, marking the Thompson Lundin machine's first setback despite prior hot battles.
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Thompson
Chicago
Thompson-Lundin
Road Building Starts on State Highways in Several Counties
Construction begins in multiple counties under the six thousand mile system with funds available. Putnam County plans allow 60 000 dollars for road building and contracts may be let soon. Henry Smith of Pollock visited on Monday at the W. J. McCune home.
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Putnam County
Unionville Abandons Fourth of July Celebration
Unionville will not host a Fourth of July event this year as two committees failed to decide on a suitable program. They concluded expenses and effort could not justify the celebration, opting for simple neighborly gatherings and reflection instead.
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Unionville
Bradshaw Ousted as Missouri Grain Commissioner
Jefferson City June 18 James T Bradshaw of Kansas City was found guilty of inefficiency neglect of duty and misconduct in office and ordered removed from the state grain and warehouse commissioner post The governor appointed T J Hedrick of Buckner to succeed him and take possession on qualifying Bradshaw plans a rehearing in the supreme court.
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Jefferson City
James T. Bradshaw
Kansas City
Bethany Police Move Against Unlicensed Drivers
Bethany officers file complaints against four men for operating motor vehicles without valid licenses. The men offer excuses, but the police say the licenses were missing and await judge.
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Bethany
Bethany Publican
Presbyterian church honors long serving Sunday school workers
Robert Little senior elder and longtime Sunday school superintendent and Jessie Earhart longtime teacher of a large ladies class receive Presbyterian church Certificates of Recognition at morning service last Sunday presented by Rev. Dr. E. A. K. Grant.
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Robert Little
The
Presbyterian Church
Jessie Earhart
Albion Drew
Milan
E. A. K. Grant
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Petifions
National Bank of Unionville
Vermillion House
Lemons Burns
C. of
Marshall National Bank
Federal Reserve System
Unionville, MO
Henr Smith
Pollock
Ftonday
W. J. McCuneome
Bradshaw
Onville
TH Farmers Bank
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