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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1917
Page
3
Cattle prices ranged from good to choice with fat cows at 9 to 18 dollars and bulls up to 9.70. Hogs were 15 to 15.90 top with 7,000 receipts. Sheep were liberal at 7,500 with top spring lambs around 17.60.
Oleron a black Percheron stallion imported from France by W A Lang & Co of Greeley flows will stand the 1917 season at the author's barn near Howland on US trail. He weighs 2000 pounds and passes strong foal-getter qualities with top-quality cost. Rajah another stud horse will also stand at the same location with fees of $10 each and mares to be kept under terms of payment.
Rain and washed bridges disrupt gatherings in Wesley Chapel area. Local visits include families from Seymour Indiana and Livingston event attendance. Sunday school 10 o clock, upcoming services at Wealey Chapel June 24. Births, visits, and farming updates fill the week.
GIBUS stallion number 48027 recorded in the national draft stud book of America No 14807. Black with star, foaled February 2 1964 by M Bios Nugent Le Rtron Dept Zz 7 L Francs. Pedigree may be seen at barn. Unexcelled foal getter with top prices and weights around 2200 pounds. Farm location ten miles northwest of Us heneie ene Ft pouth and near Union. TERMS sold to best bidder. Cave to prevent accidents.
Receipts of cattle were heavy at 23 500 with stock cattle moving to Northern ranges. Best corn steers sold steady to 18 60 with medium stock lower. Cows, bulls, veal and stock calves showed declines. stockers and feeders were plentiful and 10 to 15 lower. A large run expected tomorrow with prices unlikely to rise this week.
The Methodist Church held services last Sunday with a splendid Children’s Day program across Sunday school departments. Members raised a creditable offering for education and the church was well decorated. The evening service featured song by Genevieve Thomas and Ruth Parker duet. Next Sunday includes morning preaching on The Spirit's Message to the Churches and an evening talk Where did the Devil come from and what is his business. The Missionary Board met at Mr Hugh Drummond's home with good attendance and refreshments. Pastor H A Doughty extends a cordial welcome to all.
The Ladies' Civic League urges every home to display the American flag. Flags may be shown in windows or outdoors, with businesses encouraged to join. Officers elected Saturday include President Mrs J J Vrooman, Vice President Mrs J H Holman, Treasurer Mrs J F Underwood, and Secretary Mrs J A Helferstine.
In Assumption a dialogue questions if peace can be bought. A veteran suggests no price is acceptable, warning that bargaining leads to future clashes over cost. The exchange frames a cautious view on negotiated settlement and ongoing conflict.
A selected line advises replying to unkind or catty remarks with laughter as the best retort. The quotation suggests maintaining composure and humor in the face of sharp comments.
A four year old Edna climbs onto her father's knee and declares I love you even when you ain't no good. The father responds with affection saying I love you very much.
A garbled dialogue hints at opinions about star opera managers and phonographs. The text contrasts listening to managers with hearing them on the edge and mentions shifting them at will, but no clear event or identity is provided.
Column argues balanced funding for WWI costs, rejecting tax-only or loan-only extremes. It critiques the House bill as excessive, favoring a mixed approach: to raise about 1.25–1.5 billion via taxes, 500 million from war profits taxes, and adjustments to income and excise taxes. It cites Britain’s wartime tax levels for context and calls for a scalable, elastic fiscal system.
Polly Parker and her brother Don run a small poultry farm after a health scare prompts a move to the country. A dramatic crash reveals a chicken thief operating via a local vendor, leading Polly to uncover the culprit and plan to catch him, while suitors Adele and John Vincent introduce inventions and a possible dinner invitation. The tale combines village life, romance, and a light crime twist centered on Minorca chickens and community quirks.
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