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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1920
Page
2
The column rails about women's health troubles and promotes Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for nervousness sleeplessness and general weakness. It also highlights Tanlac testimonials praising weight gain sleep and renewed energy after illness and fatigue. General Perishing retirement plans are briefly noted.
Linn County jail has been empty for months and the County Attorney considers renting out jail space. Since the liquor trade ended in Brookfield, little has been stored there and the jailer spends time fishing for anything to do.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a blood based remedy that destroys the root of catarrh and improves health. It offers a $100 reward for any case not cured and includes testimonials and company details from Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. A separate note reports a New York party from Adair county injured in a car crash at speed after skidding around a corner.
The event, led by Misoutina, gathers former Missouri residents now in California for an annual stunt that has drawn notable attention. The activity involves people who previously lived in the Missouri counties and maintains a growing profile among locals.
The 16th annual stockholders meeting for Putnamounty Hank will be held at the bank in Men dota Mo on June 2 1920. The meeting will last at least three hours with potential adjournment for any business presented to the bank or shareholders.
The piece notes a historic lack of candidates for county and state offices caused by high election costs and low salaries. It points to Missouri as an example of underpaying public servants and suggests widespread candidate shortages across surrounding counties.
A list of real estate transactions including transfers between Lewis W Kelley, Charley rein, Nellie L Ene, C A Crooks, Fred Ves tal, W D, S F Terrell, William J Ray, Allie D Loughead, John T Biggie, and others. Deals cover sections and blocks in Garfield and Unionville, with prices noted such as $1200 and $1800. Also includes partial lot rights, NW and SE quarters, and description references across 25 65 17 and 30 66 19 mappings.
The report details churchgoers and social visits across Hartfors Centerville and Jol Houston homes, with Sunday school, a young peoples meeting, and a note on Mrs Chartey Traxter's funeral at Chariton. It mentions Rev Wherton’s upcoming services and attendance by families including Maude Houston and Inez, the Ryals, and Mannon.
An article describes a school day event where pirates arrived at a rural school. Pupils organized games and a ciphering match while visitors enjoyed a feast of cakes hot breads and other fare. The crowd included parents and locals who praised the afternoon program and the pirate theme.
Sunday school attendance grows as Mrs. Choate undergoes surgery in Centerville. Miss Grace Mingar surprised by Potts visit delivering an urn. H D Guffey and wife spend day with Tom Barnett near Victory schoolhouse. Uncle Henry Worley visits, Stella Sanders family from Cincinnati in town. Lincoln Davis visits uncle Ervin. Iva Wood and Lon Neighbors attend Unionville show.
A garbled farm listing describes a black and white pony or horse named Sean Frisky Joe. It notes a season in 1920 at a farm 112 miles north of Unionville with terms about care and liability. Insurance and service fees are mentioned with owners Guy and Jan Mullenix and keeper listed.
License 18356 records the stallion Gibus (63077) with white markings on the right hind leg. Foaled February 7 1904 in France, imported August 10 1406 to St Paul Nebraska. Sire Preton and dame Finette appear among a long line of ancestry ending with Coco and Sultan, with multiple generations noted. Breeder information partially garbled. forces a cautious summary of registration details and lineage.
Black jack with white points named Monarch II weighing 1000 pounds offered for stud during the 1920 season at the seller's Missouri farm near Unionville. Terms include ten dollar service fee and insurance to cover foals, with safeguards against accidents. Mares from neighboring districts accepted. forfeit insurance applies upon nonperformance.
Pure bred Vrey Percheron horse Silver Bill number 1058 foaled July 9 1912 weighs 1800 pounds. Known as the JR Culler horse and a sire foal getter with good disposition. Pedigree available at the bar. Located 4 miles north of Central City at my barn. Fee 1000 dollars to insure colt to stand. care not guaranteed for accidents. No service Saturdays after noon or Sundays.
An advertisement promises a free sample income tax record book printed by Interstate Publishing Co Kansas City Missouri. H Melton invites farmers to view a sample at the Farmers Co operative Center and take orders for a plan to keep accounts under the War Revenue Act enabling internal revenue enforcement.
A historical livestock notice describes a double gray stallion weighing 2100 pounds and valued as one of the best of its kind in the region. It notes long ownership since colthood, high demand with up to 600 dollars refused, and praise for its colts and pedigree including Gray Eagle. The stallion stands around 16 hands and is described as 4 years old with strong bone and desirable breeding prospects.
The text notes a trend of consolidating state papers to curb surplus and resist larger firms aiming to dominate the press. It argues that smaller papers struggle against stronger entities and that a single robust paper serves a community better than multiple weaker ones.
Farmers report corn planting near completion while plowing millet and weeders work underway amid wet weather. Families from Union and nearby towns attend Sunday school, social gatherings, and a strawberry ice cream event. visitors include Mr and Mrs Frederick Taylor of Des Moines and others from Seymour and Livingston.
Wary congregants and neighbors gathered at several homes this weekend. Harve Hamilton and family, Peart Feta Hop, Gaemiy, and others visited Jno Hamilton and Mes Verda Vanedyre. Paul Valentine, Sam Hamilton, and families dined at WA Valentine residence. Robert Skipper, Harley Slopper, and Frank Collins toured John Skipper’s home yesterday.
Nellie V Richards a graduate optometrist offers comprehensive eye services from exams to fitting glasses using Rx corrections. She provides muscle exercises for eye issues and notes price range from five to three hundred eighty five dollars with credentials from Illinois and Chicago training.
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