Missouri 1820 Convention Builds Jefferson City as Capital
The 1820 Missouri constitutional convention chose Jefferson City as the new capital location near the Missouri and Osage river mouths. It also selected St Louis as temporary seat, with St Charles and other counties contesting. the General Assembly later settled on St Louis as interim. Delegates wore frontier dress, with rough meals and simple gear, Governor McNair notable in cloth coat and beaver hat.
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Coanty
Missouri
Ouri
Osaga River
Jefferson City
Capitol
St. Louis
St. Charles
St Louis
General Assembly
Cooper
Boonville
Callaway
Cotes
Iana Deasen
Franklin
Newport
Howard
Old Franklin
Jefferson
Herculaneum
St Charles
Flonssant
Ste Genevieve
Washington
Bennbiin
Renmin
House
Potosi
Senate
Cotes Sans Deasen
Mssouri
Ee Tson
Aed Armen
St. Chaelés
Pirate Houses
Ho Tay
Uriah J. Déyore Wit
Syrumber
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Nine firms face penalties over gasoline tax evasion
State tax agents announce penalties totaling over 60 000 for nine independent gasoline firms after alleged underreporting. Names were sent to State Treasurer for immediate payment plus 12 percent interest. nonpayment could trigger further collection actions and court costs.
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William A McAfee
Insuc Tor
Gasol « Tau
E Stephens
Plaut
McAtee
Yease
Birthday Cheers and Society Notes Highlight Local Events
A birthday gathering celebrated J Summers 16th birthday at the Summers home with relatives and friends. Jeanne Sadford marked her 13th with a party hosting 40 friends and six adults. The Sorosia rescheduled for Thursday with Mrs J A Brown due to Thanksgiving. Mr and Mrs J A Helferstine hosted a school teachers dinner, and Mrs Helferstine held a 12 30 luncheon. Mr and Mrs O C Potts entertained guests for Mr and Mrs Wahl Haynes of Kansas City. Cards and gatherings were hosted by Cc Brahe and by Mr and Mrs J H Haynes for Kansas City visitors.
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J Summers
T Wo Summers
Mies Aouine
Sadford
Sorosia
J A Brown
J A Helferstine
A Helferstine
O C. Potts
Wahl Haynes
Kan- Bos
Cc. Brahe
J H. Haynes
Jane St
Mrs
Kansas City
Interest Divided Over Seymour Oil Test and Coal Prospect
Residents of Seymour face uncertainty as drillers report a seven foot seam of high quality coal near a planned oil test well. Officials say business has stalled due to unclear feasibility and financing while analysts weigh coal development alongside the oil project.
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Seymour
Home Made Chili Dish Sparks Home Kitchen Craft
A quirky fragment outlines a homemade chili dish with playful lines about making and tasting. It hints at a kitchen event or gathering centered on simple ingredients and personal flavor, capturing a cozy home cooking vibe.
Notice of Election On Kane Hart Drainage District
Notice from the Board of Supervisors of the Kane Hart Drainage District announces an election to vote on property owners and proxies. Officers listed include B W Alexander as Secretary and Treasurer. The document emphasizes the community’s prosperity tied to the district and forefathers’ framework.
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Kanehart
Vaimanth
Hee
Rinehart
W Alxander
Board of Supervisors
Arrests in Linn County After Bootleg Bottle Found
In Purdin a car passed by dropping a bottle of hootch which rolled away. Local officer recovered it and police later arrested Abe Puller and L M Neeley who posted bond for the next Circuit Court term. A Brehm allegedly accompanied them and is being sought.
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Purdin
Abe Puller
L. M Neeley
Linn County
Milan Standard
A Brehm
Printer's Secret of Success and Sudden Windfall
A Missouri printer who recently retired with $60,000 in the bank attributes his success to strict economy and duty. He jokes that after 30 years of hard work he culls with a bank balance near fifty thousand, and notes an uncle's death accounting for the remaining fraction.
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Missouri
Married Sunday in Unionville Shaffer Hiney unite
Mr J Finn Shaffer and Miss Crystal Hiney of Lemons were married Sunday at noon at the home of Squire J O Chappell in Unionville. Witnesses were the brides sister Bernice and Thelma Shaffer who drove to Monvitte with them. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Dick Shaffer of Lemons and is connected with Lightfoot Garage. Mrs Shaffer is daughter of Mr Chas Hiney of Lemons. Both are well known with many friends and best wishes from all.
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J. Finn Shaffer
Crystal Hiney
Lemons
Marrage
Squire J O Chappell
T Nionsille
Bernice
Thelma
Monvitte
Dick Shaffer
Lightfoot
Speiae
Shaffer
Chas Hiney
Near Tie In Kansas City Municipal Election
Neither Republicans nor Democrats are satisfied with the result in Kansas City as Mayor Beach the Republican incumbent was elected by a narrow margin. The near tie reflects ongoing campaign tensions and disputed support among local factions.
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Kansas City
Mayor Beach
McManus Cancer Institute and Koch Work in Kirksville
An item notes the McManus Cancer Institute for prevention and treatment of cancer and mentions Koch of Detroit in Kirksville Missouri. The message invites readers to write for further information and provides an office contact and a partial phone-like string.
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McManus Cancer Institute For the Prevention and Treatment of Cancer
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Detroit
Kirksville
Missouri
Incomplete OCR Text Leaves Conflicting Motion Debate
Fragmentary source discusses a legal motion and voting proceedings with unclear names and dates. The readable portions suggest a parliamentary style debate and procedural questions while many terms are garbled.
Balvisa Church Rites Highlight Evening Meeting
The Balvisa Church holds a soir eceived gathering led by Horace Goodin pastor as the program proceeds at the venue. Attendees plan a late evening session to discuss rites and community activities.
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Hart
Roy Ae
Rites
Antoe
Fetvee
Horace Goodin
Paint Salesman’s Joke Sparks Odd Complaint
A woman complained to the paint salesman about a can that would not apply smoothly. The clerk suggested the issue was the can opened upside down, noting everything placed on the surface stuck to the paint.
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