Mendota Storm Tragedy Claims Local Resident
A Tuesday morning storm destroyed the Mendota home of George Leck injuring him fatally. Son John Leck reportedly suffered a broken arm. The event follows Putnam county records noting an eighth grade graduation and nearby births and marriages in Powersville and Unionville Mendota items.
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George Leck
Mendota
John Leck
Putnam County
David Metcalf
St Lewin East
Ms Kurdyce
Rs. J
Shepherd
Powersville
Clark Wells
Emma Shadden
Unionville - Mendota
President pushes tax cuts by cutting federal land offices
The article argues the president's plan to economize by closing four federal land offices and cutting staff will reduce government waste and lower taxes. It claims efficiency remains high among remaining workers while political operatives resist the changes, but public satisfaction grows as spending is trimmed.
First Nasmyth steam hammer erected in England field
The Nasmyth steam hammer, conceived about 1829 and patened later, was built at Le Creant iron works in France and the first Nasmyth hammer stood at Bridgewater foundry in Patricroft near Manchester, England.
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James Nastoyth
le Creanot
Prance
Nasmyth
Bridgewater Foundry
Patricroft
Manchester
England
Shocking electric eel found in South American waters
A report notes the electric eel as the most powerful freshwater fish in South America capable of delivering electric shocks strong enough to temporarily paralyze a person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Agricultural Outlook Report Shows Mixed Regional Conditions
The report notes early warm-up in main regions, better morale, and ahead crop work in Missouri with good yields expected, while the Southwest suffers drought impacting germination. Hog prices are pressured by low summer receipts. corn at or below $1 a bushel favors feeding.
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Missouri
Iast
Germany
Kersey and Chivers Mingle at Flagler Town Church
Sunday afternoon at 22 percent o'clock at the Christian church the marriage joined Mr D F Kersey and Hazel J Chivers both of Flagler Town The couple were attended by Mr and Mrs Reynolds with Rev Noland officiating assisted by Rev York
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Christian Church
D F Kersey
Hazel J Chivers
Flaglertow
Reynold
Noland
York
Timber fence posts tested in Missouri experiment
Missouri farmers test 27 timber varieties for fence posts at the University of Missouri College of Agriculture in a twelve year study. Bulletin 228 reports 112 investigations, with conclusions on treatments and top performers such as catalpa and black locust while some woods underperform without full post treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Missouri College of Agriculture
Columbia
Recommendation to amend constitution for state education tax levy
The article discusses a proposal to amend the state constitution to permit a special tax levy of two mills for education. Governor Baker would veto certain appropriations, and educational funds tied to state schools faced hold ups in the legislature. If approved, the plan would raise about $9,000,000 a year for education from property taxes.
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Baker Fis
Tenerah Assembly
Coateatuaty
Mass
High Price of Fun Ends in Arrest for Drunkenness
Two Coffey youths driven to Bethany to drink ran into a car driven by another. They were arrested for drunkenness with fines of $16 and $10 each, the owner fined $2, and additional charges for possessing liquor led to extra penalties. Total fines amounted to $12.55 each. They likely learned a sober lesson.
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Coffey
Bethany
Brookfield Bank Plans Charter After Bank Failures
The First National Bank of Brookfield seeks organization with 100000 dollars capital and a surplus of 10000. Brookfield officials say the new bank will rise from the failures of two local banks. Deputy finance commissioner in charge of the defunct Linn County Bank will head the new institution.
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First National Bank of
Brookfield
Linn County Bank
The Transparent Male Adventuress excerpt by Mary Sfortune
A skewed Victorian reflection contrasts simple arithmetic with complex gender minds. The speaker claims women are hard to understand to others while men are straightforward. The snippet highlights playful, satirical gender caricature from a serialized tale.
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Mary Sfurtune
Heaviest Above Neck Philetas of Coa Poet Lived Small Life
Fragmentary note describes a poet named Philetas of Coa who was very small in stature and kept weights in his clothing to prevent tin from being blown away.
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Philetas
Coa
Sia Orammarian
Missouri Sweepstakes 25 Mile Auto Race at State Fair
Sedalia announces the 25 mile free for all Missouri Sweepstakes on Auto Race Day at the State Fair. Drivers qualify on the mile track under International Motor Contest Association rules with a $500 purse distributed to top finishers. Notable entrants include Camp Curry, Bai Adams, and Paul Clancy.
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Bedaling Mo
International Motor Contest Association of America
Sedalia
Camp’ Curry
Chicago
Bai Adams
Paul Clancy
Missouri
Early Laying Practices Raise Poultry Yields
A historical poultry study notes that pullets maturing earlier produce more eggs. It details feeding with sulphate-based additives, potions, and specific preparation methods in earthenware jars, suggesting faster maturity and higher egg output.
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Sas
Hluy Valles
Reumery Institute Erarstae
Massour
Fragmentary Quote From Sara Bernhardt Speaks On Fashion
In a garbled excerpt from Light of cher Days a reader notes a misheard remark by Sara Bernhardt about Barn ftuhandt and the Duke of Edinburgh. The text is indecipherable and preserves few clear names or facts.
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Duke of Edinburgh
Beryl
Property transfers and deeds list from 1960s county records
A dense roster of land conveyances shows Joseph Walls and others transferring parcels to Wilson C. Parsons and family, with multiple shares and quitclaims noted. Additional transfers involve N. E. Swiger guardian, Chas. M. Hendricks, Elma Hendricks, Nelly Mannon, A. F. Keene, Lee Ryals, Emery Dewell, Oma Vestal, Chase Lowry, WA Rash, Newton Singer, and others, detailing sections, townships, and minor cash adjustments amid the complex 6 1/2 to 8 1/2 sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Walls
Wilson C. Parsons
Uni
W. D
N. E. Swiger
Chas. M Hendricks
Elma Hendricks
W. W
Nelly Mannon
Lee
Lee Olle Ryals
Emery W Dewel
Oma Vestal
Noah Vestal
Chase Lowry
Rash
Maud
Lowry
Gt Newton
Singer Et al
Wilson CoParsis
Umd Apteran
Bern
AlMe Toberger
Sarah Harnhart
Pheh
Jon Fianna
Jorn Browr
Cady
Weather and crops report from early May across region
The article notes planting progress in northern and southeastern counties with corn 2 percent ahead of last year and pastures wet. Cotton and garden crops show growth as recent rains aid fields. Early May weather features favorable conditions for planting and field work.
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Deruar
Wits Karners
Oma
Education for Some Folks in Boston Transcript
A fragmented line from the Boston Transcript notes efforts to educate certain groups. It hints at teaching words and speech patterns as part of a broader literacy or communication initiative. The wording is garbled but suggests a focus on language learning by the era’s standards.
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Mac Poole
Mili
Tr Ut
Boa
Gaul Og Burauge
State Board approves plan for road bonds payoff schedule
A tentative plan by the State Board of Fund Commissioners arranges for the maturity of the remaining 60 million road bonds in 1948 instead of 1952. Part of the bonds are redeemed already, with 16 million issued in 1926 and 1927. The schedule then calls for varying annual redemptions through 1948, with light retirement during peak road construction.
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Opeen
State Board of Fund Commissioner
State to issue 7500 road bonds and bid 129 miles
The State Board of Fund Commissioners plans to issue 7,500,000 in road bonds dated July 1 1925 bearing 4 percent interest with annual maturities starting 1926 through 1935. Bids for 129 miles of highway construction are set for May 22 and total project cost is estimated at 26,000,000, with remaining highway work to proceed across Missouri as the largest state program in the nation.
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State Board of Fund Commissioners
Bo OH
Missour
United State
Local Meeting Notes On Bank Directors Election
The fragment notes a meeting to elect five directors of a bank for a term and discusses proper attendance and notice. It mentions L. E. Barnes as vice president and M. Jaggar as secretary, with related business to come before the meeting.
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Eneaiog
Amiens
Jos
Mewart
L. E. Barnes
M. Jaggar
Woman Afraid to Eat Finds Relief with Aidika Team
A reader letter describes a woman afraid to eat due to stomach pains and discomfort. After using a product called Adierika Team she reports improved appetite and digestion, including gas relief and less bloating, with the writer noting other remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adierika
Howard
Rachford & Cullum
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claim Ad Copy
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine, claiming it cures catarrh by addressing the mucous membrane. The copy asserts long-term effectiveness and widespread use, listing F J Cheney & Co as the manufacturers and urging readers to buy through druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HALL
All Druggt
F J Chensy & Co
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