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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1911
Page
8
An article extols Missouri as a coming boom state with a rising tide of immigration. It predicts strong support for a new capitol and notes buyers in real estate anticipate bright opportunities as Missourians welcome progress and a favorable land outlook.
Home tips describe saving lemons by dipping in melted paraffin and wrapping in waxed paper, then storing in a large glass jar. Large thin-skinned lemons are cheapest now, and a small upfront cost yields fruit through hot spells. To use, dip the lemons in hot water to remove paraffin and ease juicing.
Practical advice on cleaning lamp chimneys using boiling water and polishing glass. Pudding prep with evensas paper to ease washing and keep moisture and texture even. Knives wrapped in tissue to prevent rust. Ground rice for whitening cloths. Currant stems removed by flour and rubbing. Furniture scratches treated with a linseed oil and curtine mix, then polished.
A housekeeper suggests cleaning blackened ivory knives with lemon dipped in salt, rinsing in cold water to regain whiteness. She also advises placing loosely wrapped waxed paper on a pear inside a furnace during the winter to absorb moisture and prevent rust on metal.
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Readers are told that 3.5 million dollars for a fireproof capitol building in Imperial Missouri is modest given rising material and labor costs. The piece notes strong support and the plan’s tie to a potential five million dollar final proposition, with voting set for August 1.
The letter writer argues that four dollars is excessive for rebuilding the state and urges unity and prompt action. He calls for a new capitol and proposes voting to rebuild to avert ridicule and long-term instability, appealing to patriotism, economy, and practicality.
The article reports a single question for Missourians at an August special election: whether to rebuild a new capitol after fire destroyed the current building, or to provide a different permanent government home. It notes five individuals guiding the measure and calls for a statewide vote on the capitol’s future location and restoration.
An appeal urges Missourians to support the $3 8 million proposition to rebuild the state capitol. The measure is pitched as a matter of pride, economy, and modernization using Winpadich in state business transactions. The question is framed as decided in August.
The appeal argues for a five million dollar capital building funded by $1 600 990 in principal and $77 500 in interest. It claims benefits to courts, progress, enterprise, and pride in a new state house made with Missouri stone and local materials, urging citizens to support civic improvement and pay the required share.
In a dramatic appeal the piece argues that a lightning strike destroying the state capitol and records warrants building a new courthouse. It emphasizes urgent action to protect priceless county records and maintain state governance.
Nellie Gray and Dick Moore with two daughters visited at his father's home the first of last week. William Godfrey was putting up hay last week. Clover hay is fine here and being harvested this week. Oral Singleton and Henry Noel were at the Capital Saturday. Grandma Hackney who fell and was hurt is improving and able to walk a little. The potato crop will be short here if rains do not come. G. W. Miller cut oats Tuesday. Maud Fightmaster visited her sister Mrs Artie Schnelle Wednesday. Mrs. Mary Godfrey called at the J R Moore home last Thursday. Rev. Middleton will preach at the M E church near here Sunday afternoon. Charley Miller is heaving blocks for a dew foundation for his house.
Messy OCR summary shows neighbors and families in a rural community news items. Mentions include Dougine Oats and Mrs Alex Berry with asthma, Mr Cyrus Mapie and family, Newt Cook and wife visiting, farmers plowing and awaiting rain, Mrs Bimp Durbin, Nick Slat, Mrs Chinaman, gooseberries harvested, Clarence Moel family, Miss Lizzie McCoy of Ohio visiting, Foss Wright and others sending hogs and cattle, Loren Pinion visiting, cherries being put up, Isaiah Robinas and Bohannon households, Susie Loughead visit, and Selma Berry with hunter.
Farmers race to finish harvest as much corn remains unharvested while hay and oats run short due to a drought. Local residents Nora Logadon Ethel Hicks Lou Hicks Jim Logsdon Ed Ross Charley Dwyer Ruby Dwyer Nettie Halley and Mike Haskins are noted among visitors and helpers as AR Oden leads the North Missouri Adventist Conference church services at the schoolhouse with locals Verna Ona Neighbors and Nora Logsdon among attendees with weekend visits to Fowler School reported.
The snippet notes urgent rain needs as Thomas Walters is very ill. A. J. Minear and Green Cradle family visit Rosewood relatives. Jeasie Guffey and friend visit Mary Cornmesser. Mr. and Mrs. Saphronia Burns welcome a daughter, mother and child healthy. Rob Buckalew, three weeks out, reports work at two dollars and fifty cents daily. Mrs. Edna Good visits Mrs. Summers in Pennville during her absence.
The record lists Sunday activities at the Parie home church including members Mr and Mrs Warren, Bro. will, and several families visiting relatives and attending services. Other entries mention Myrtle Crawford visiting, Mrs Bradshaw hosting, and expressions of sorrow for Bro Coffe’s death.
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