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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1924
Page
2
The piece discusses a Missouri gubernatorial contest with candidates appealing on varied grounds. It notes voters tire of quack remedies and want fundamental, sensible debate, while some campaigns push tax reduction arguments tied to property assessments and tax rates.
Charles G Dawes Republican nominee for vice president spoke from his Chicago home last week. He challenged demagogues and urged openness to truth, saying the campaign should honor the country and refrain from special privilegi. He noted that all citizens, Republicans and Democrats alike, could engage in the coming race.
In a campaign appeal Missouri voters are urged that either tax rates must rise or every state department including schools faces funding shortfalls. Lower valuations would force a shift back to old fractional assessments and risk local bankruptcies. The piece condemns candidates for demagogy and emphasizes state governance has no direct role in local tax collection.
Rev McKinley held services Saturday night and Sunday at West Liberty. The M E church children’s exercises last Sunday drew a large crowd and were praised as a success. Visitors R E Morgan of Canada and Mrs Jim Alexander of Unionville spent part of last week with relatives nearby. Paul Valentine and family visited R H Skipper Monday and then stayed with Sam Hamilton. Seining occurred on Garner and Skipper farms Monday afternoon. Cecil Hamilton and GA Galloway hosted visitors Sunday at their homes. Mrs Orval Burns and daughter visited Mrs John Skipper on Monday afternoon. Clarence Noland’s ice cream supper attracted strong attendance Saturday night.
After four years of service Charles Becker asks Missourians for suffrage to continue as Secretary. Elected in 1920 by wide margin, he cites economies and savings in state government. Known for hard work and courteous service, Becker is expected to be renominated and reelected for the best interests of the people.
The note lists people visiting relatives in Unionville and nearby areas, including Albert Miller and family from Tulsa and Mrs Andrew Miller, with mentions of berry picking, a bridge project near John Miller's home, and local visits by Irl Smith and others. It highlights community activities and upcoming events in Unionville.
The infant daughter of Dell White and wife was buried in Berry cemetery last Friday. Will Ketcham funeral held at Centerville. Church gatherings occurred at State Line and Friend ship school house the 4th Sunday in June. Mrs Bert Williams and wife visited Centerville. Miss Della Pickens visited Miss Mickels near Wm Henry Mickel’s home. Several attended cemetery cleaning and fruit canning. Leslie Hates and Dewey Purkey piled went fishing the Chamton river last week.
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