Edina considers proposed cross state highway route
Prominent Edina businessmen and civic leaders discussed a proposed cross state highway on Thursday aimed at creating an eighteen foot wide concrete route from St Louis to the state north. The Edina draft would pass through Kirksville Milan Trenton and St Joseph linking with Quincy and offering greater regional coverage than the southern option via Hannibal St Joseph. Supporters argue the northern path avoids Illinois tolls and rivals the Iowa route while serving more counties.
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Ee “Underwood
Edina
En Ville
Ed- Kirksville
Milan
Trenton
Quincy
McKinley Pledges Senate Duty In Race Craft
John C. McKinley accepts a unanimous demand to serve if chosen by the senatorial convention while remaining in the Constitutional Convention work. He is described as steadfast, a reliable Republican whose positions would be clear in the United States Senate. The Daily Post, Jefferson City, Mo. June 18, 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. McKinley
John McKinley
United States Senate
Francis M Hayward Nominated for Supreme Court Seat
Francis M Hayward of Kansas City emerges as a candidate for an elevated seat on the Supreme Court bench. He is described as a prominent member of the bar with broad respect and experience, supported by a sizable local legal community.
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Francis M
National Essay Contest for School Children
The American Legion runs a nationwide youth essay contest on How the American Legion can best serve the nation. Entries must be by one runner per person, ages 12 to 18, not exceeding 500 words. County superintendents oversee rules and judge selection, with county winners advancing to state and then national contests. State winners receive medals and cash prizes to be applied toward college expenses. deadlines specify county submissions by August 1, 1922.
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American Legion
Sehor
Train Runaway Causes Runaway at Crossing
Last Friday a freight train frightened Mrs Stanley Brown driving near Ira Davis property crossing. Drayman Wm Quigley attempted to help, his wagon overturned trapping him before the team and buggy ran over him. Mrs Brown and a baby were bruised. Quigley badly hurt, nursing a sore leg. Crossing described as dangerous and in need of caution.
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Stanley Brown
Ira Davis
Mrs. Brown
Mrs L H Howard Injured in Kansas City Visit
Mrs. L. H. Howard is recovering from injuries from a fall at her brother Perry Allen’s home in Kansas City. She bruised a shoulder and knee after dropping a pitcher of cream and a pitcher of water. a collar bone injury was suspected but not confirmed. She received medical care and was able to return home later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Howard
Perry Allen
Kansas City
Aloward
Mx Howard
Unionville Triumphs Over Rathbun in Lopsided Baseball Victory
The Unionville baseball team debuted its new lineup by routing Rathbun 12 to 3. Andy Bozarth pitched masterfully after a shaky first inning while Mikels and McKay sparked the offense with power hitting. Rathbun’s defense faltered as Unionville built a decisive lead and sent a warning to Mystic for the upcoming matchup.
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Unionville
Rathburn
Iowa
Pe Rathbun
Andy Bozarth
Ffth
McKay
Mikels
Rathbun
Secessary
Jedford
Farley
Martin
Bozarth
Ark
Garalds
Mystic
Hag
More and Better Hogs
Dick Johnson and Son purchased a thoroughbred Spotted Poland China sow from RB Yankey and Sons of Thorntown Ind. The sire Booster King 7621 and dam Golda 9724 link to U s Royal Princess line with a litter selling for 16000. Golda set a record with eight pigs in two 18 pig litters. The pair start in Spots with 10 gifts from Spotted Lady by Rubys Duke owned by J H Parker. The boy plans four brood sows this fall from the same stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Johnson & Son
Yankey & Sons
Thorntown
Ind
Golda
Ruby
J. H. Parker
Mrs Carl Grant Struck By Golf Ball At Course
Mrs Carl Grant is confined to bed after being struck on the head by a club swing at a golf course. A friend from St Joseph demonstrated a stroke, causing the accident. She is recovering at home and expected to be out within days.
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Grant
Strick
St. Joseph
No Celebration This Year Amid War Time Shortages
Fragments describe a community opting out of Fourth of July festivities due to scarcity and hardship. The text hints at volunteers and local groups delaying or cancelling planned events as funds and supplies run low.
Jones Accidentally Shot While Hunting in Locust Creek
A party of four including Mr. and Mrs. Jones and Mr. M. H. Smith were fishing on Locust Creek when a Hammerless 22 rifle fired as Mrs. Jones moved to remove a branch. The bullet hit Mr. Jones in the leg, grazed the bone, and he received medical care in town and is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pers
Jones
Mrs. Jones
M. H Smith
Pauline Johnson
Mr. Jones
Ren
Candidate London Seeks Republican Nomination in Missouri District
J London of Callao formerly of Macon visited last Thursday to campaign for the Republican nomination to represent the First Missouri District. He contests the primary with Rep Frank C Maugh. London, Civil War veteran and farmer, argues for tariff reform, lower interest rates, and equal treatment for commercial centers.
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J . London
Callao
Macon
Missouri
Frank C. Maugh
London
Hatch
Miss Howey Weds in St. Louis
Miss Jindys Howey married James Harvey Neville of Ingfield Missouri in St Louis last Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. They will visit the bride's parents Prof and Mrs J R Howey in Hannibal before heading to Chicago for summer school. The Kirksville community knows the bride as a former English and Art teacher at Unionville High School and extends best wishes.
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Jindys Howey
James Harvey Neville
Ingfield
St Louis
Hannibal
J R Howey
Chiago
Kirksville
Rope Allen
Sor
Kirksville Journal
Powey
Unionville High School
Legion head to make address
National Commander Hanford Mac Nider of the American Legion has tentatively accepted an invitation to speak before the Grand Army of the Republic gathering in Des Moines Iowa during the week of September 24. G A R Commander-in-Chief Lewis Pilcher praises younger veterans for sustaining patriotism as successors in the postwar era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanford Mac+ Nider
American Legion
Grand Army of the Republic
Des Moines
MacNider
Lewis
Pilcher
G. A R
Grand Army
Putnam County Picnic Draws Former Residents in Kansas City
More than 100 people once from Putnam County gathered at Swope Park yesterday for a basket dinner and picnic. Families brought baskets and ranches while children played and adults reunited, many having never met before due to shared “home” roots. Mrs. Elvin Stewart led arrangements for Monday’s Kansas City Journal.
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Putnam County
Kansas City
Elvin Stewart
Frank Quail's Father Involved in Train Incident Injury Update
Joe L. Quail of LaBelle, father of Frank Quail of this city, was badly injured getting off a train. He became entangled on the step as the train started and was rolled, suffering a crushed limb and bruises. He was taken to Quincy for treatment, and Frank accompanied him to Quincy and returned home reporting his condition improving as expected.
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Joe L. Quail
LaBelle
Rank Goad
Mrs. Quail
Quincy
Frank
Lakes to Gulf Highway Bridge Effort Surges Progress
A regional group promoting the Lakes to Gulf route presses for a Missouri river crossing. Efforts span Sedalia to Springfield and extend north of the river, but a bridge was lacking. Recently the project alignment was revised, funding quotas assigned, and several counties commit to accelerate construction.
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Lakes
Clark Bros. clerk suffers sprained ankle at home
Mr. W. H. Clark of the Clark Bros. dry goods store was confined to his home Monday after spraining his right ankle at home. He misstepped from a concrete step and twisted the ankle while stepping to the ground. He was able to be up town Tuesday.
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W.H Clark
Clark Bros
Agricultural lectures by L S Guffey on June 24
L S Guffey will lecture at Livonia Worthington Martinstown Graysville Hartford and Unionville on Saturday June 24. The program includes demonstrations of a new fruit tree protector starting at 8 00 am in Livonia and proceeding to 6 00 pm in Unionville.
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Livonia
Worthington
Martinstown
Graysville
Hartford
Unionville
L. S. Guffey
Mail car fire on passenger train No 40 injures none
A mail car aboard passenger train No 40 traveling from Centerville to Carrailton caught fire last Wednesday evening from a spark from the engine. The blaze burned the mail section and all seats and equipment but did not burn any person.
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Centerville
Carrailton
Public Sale Dates Noted for Livonia Sellers
Public sale dates listed for G AL Zteber of Livonia Missouri with Spotted Polands and Duroes Saturday June 24. Also noting sales in Seattle with Big Type Polands and Wednesday event for July payments.
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G.al Zteber
Livonia
Society Notes Highlight Local Social Events and Dinners
Thursday evening at the U. & restaurant Mesdames G Miller and H L Halman hosted a dinner for Mrs C L Martin of Macon and Mrs E A Jarman Covers were set for six. Sunday morning a breakfast celebrated the 20th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs C L Martin with Mrs Martin wearing a white organdie gown and a blue hat. The Golf Club plans its formal opening day with matches and a two hole tournament for ladies. Miss Golda Salcherey returned home to Pollock after visiting here with Daisy Frazier.
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U. & Restaurant
G. Miller
H. L. Halman
C. L. Martin
Acon
E. A. Jarman
C. V.jones
Y. and K
Macon
Martin
H. L. Hogan
Mar- Sesfalon
A. H. Stuckey
Erwin Conger
Newkirk
Okla
Clarence Conger
Ant
Vere Rachford
Erwin Congéree
P. Blc
Effie
Sorosis
Stella Wentworth
C. Whitmore
Theatre Royal
Sylvia Shelppenstein
Mildred Rosenbaum
Catherine Smith
Centerville
Norma Putnam
Marshall
Trenton
Center
Veral
Ae Zene
Golda Salcherey
Pollock
Vikit
Daisy
Frazier Fer
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Citizens Bank of
D. Hayward
Rwant Cross State
Supreme Court
Sation Merican Legion
National Bank of Unionville Stoday
Carl Grant
Congress
Miss Howey
ST. Louis
Legion
Marshall National Bank
Federal Reserve
Ststem
Federal Reserve Bank
Frank Quail
Munch Niers
Eral Ékfire
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