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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1925
Page
4
The report notes higher earnings this year versus 1924, a strong corn crop in the Middle West, and an overall business recovery. It credits improved agricultural conditions for broader gains, arguing manufacturing prosperity depends on farmers' improved outlook and income.
Jones Auto Service Station moved this week to a new location on the Summera building northern of Farmers Star. Formerly in the McCalment Building east side, it has operated there under ONS Management for years. At the new site tire and battery work will be offered, giving Woodruff Jones a chance to reenter Hill School for the year’s second half. No tenant has been found for the vacated room yet, but it is not expected to stay empty long.
Education week featured student talks during assembly hours on Wednesday and Thursday. Visitors Dr Holman and Loughadge attended Friday morning. The P A. met with a 50 member association, and teams faced Pollock on Lucerne court. Girls lost 9 to 8 while boys defeated Agwaver 17 to 9 with strong play.
West Liberty residents Hugh Losey assisted B F Gilworth with a new carm crib that week. A D Hamilton and family visited Cecil Hamilton's home on Sunday. Valentine and family spent Sunday at James Smith's home. Mrs B F Gilworth and daughter and Mrs Mary Callison visited Eddie Fitzwater home Friday. Several were in Unionville Saturday. Galloway injured hand husking corn on Saturday. Nathan Hurford and wife visited Unionville Thursday. Basil Hamilton visited Mt Vernon neighborhood Sunday. Gladys Valentine spent Thursday at Eddie Fitzwater home. Ill Houser of Unionville helped on the farm to gather corn. A new store at the place will soon be completed.
The fifth Sunday gathering begins at 10 o clock Saturday November 28 and runs through Sunday. Rev F Campbell Kansas City District Worker will attend the meeting. Association Board meets Saturday afternoon at the church. Basket dinner Sunday at the church. Horace Goodin, Pastor.
The U S Department of Agriculture and state colleges outline how hog supply drives prices. Farmers adjust breeding to corn price relations, with cycles lasting four to five years. 1926 hog runs near five million head, with prices likely peaking then easing as supplies grow. prudent breeders will cut breeding stock in spring to avoid losses when prices fall later in the year.
The county clock project stalls as officials await a definite schedule from the supplier. County Clerk Patterson says no firm installation date has been given, while Judge Morgan provided measurements that were sent back to the company. It is believed the clock parts are being prepared to meet court house requirements and will be shipped and installed in the coming weeks.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a person alone on a train and youths of the region. The readable text is scattered and lacks clear names or events. The context remains unclear and no verifiable facts emerge from the fragment.
Don Faurot freshman football coach at the University of Missouri and 1924 Missouri Valley champion joins Northeast Missouri State Teachers College Kirksville as head of the department of pivotal education for men. He will assume duties December 1 after the football season ends. Faurot, a 1925 agriculture graduate and Farm House member from Mountain Grove, earned statewide fame for his playing and coaching across Missouri.
R A Lehman of Kahoka returned home from work and lit a stove with live coals still present. He poured coal oil over them causing a blast that engulfed him in flames. He rolled on the ground to smother the fire then retrieved and fought the spreading flames inside the house. He suffered burns from the hips to the ankles.
Governor Baker endorsed patronizing home industries during a capitol visit. He wore a wool suit sourced from Missouri materials and praised the state’s wool crop coal mines minerals and produce as a whole.
A visitor to Princeton reports that local farmers gained prosperity by canning their crops. The Princeton Post argues that this method provides a profitable market for farm products and suggests cooperation could lead to a local canning factory.
Rev A W Truitt invites a hearty attendance at two services next Sunday morning at Mt Zion at 11 and night at Lemons at 7 30. He thanks Bethany and Union Grove congregations for their good turnout last Sunday.
Regular services next Sunday with Sunday school at 9 45 AM and preaching at 11 AM. Evening union service at the Methodist church marks the last Sunday evening of the month. Bible study on Wednesday evening. Come, worship with us. Linus E Brown Minister.
The text outlines Evvard and Sen guidance on preparing sows for the fall pig crop. It emphasizes putting sows on full feed with shelled corn, oats ground for self feeding, and tankage plus a mineral mix. A balanced ration includes tankage, linseed meal, alfalfa meal, and a quality protein blend to support early offspring growth.
Early corn yields in Putnam county show 34 bushels per acre versus an 80 percent ten year average and 90 percent merchantable. Potatoes yield 72 bushels per acre with 81 percent quality. Missouri corn production stands at 292 bushels per acre on 6.59 million acres. Weather slowed harvest with rain and snow causing rot and reduced yields. soybeans and cowpeas harmed in shock. pastures, hay, and forage crops affected. Wheat seeding continues as farmers prepare for November and December activities.
An air of Toledo scales has been installed at the Farmers Cooperative Store. The scale measures up to 600 pounds with a dial face and needle indicator. It features a 21 by 29 platform and is used for model poultry and related items, with several unusual and jar-like features. The machine arrived and is now in operation.
Thieves broke into the Purdin Mercantile Co overnight, stealing an itemized amount approximated near sixty dollars. Local authorities investigated as residents reported the break in.
Pike County cow testing association reports 294 cows produced over 20 pounds of butterfat per cow last month. County agent C W Campbell says the strong yield helps farmers pay mortgages, noting these cows beat the Missouri average by 12 to 15 cents per pound in butterfat cost.
J H Walker of Davis county found coon skins and other furs during a protected fur season. The sheriff arrested him in Bloomfield, and a justice fined him $50 plus costs, a sum he paid to avoid potentially higher penalties per count.
The Seymour Iowa corn show was hit by heavy rains preventing many expected attendees from arriving. Leonard Noel of Unionville Missouri won the prize for exhibiting an end from the greatest distance. Holden lectured urging changes to raise farm incomes with emphasis on poultry.
The county returns to normal as parents in Trenton through the Parent-Teacher organization vote to fight cigarette use by youths under 16. Dealers were warned to obey age restrictions and authorities enforce a ban on minors smoking.
Report states high school students from Mary ville returning from Trenton slid into a ditch near Bethany. Two were recovered by a citizen and others remained jailed until morning before release.
Fred Kiser a 48 year old farmer from Bible Grove near Scotland county hanged himself in his barn after a disappointing cattle shipment. He was married with several grown children and leaves grieving relatives. The incident is reported by the Memphis Reveille.
Miss Mary Conner 22 daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Conner of Kirks Ne died at Elsberry where she taught for two years after a pimple on her nose led to a fatal illness. Authorities say the case is unlikely to cause widespread alarm though it raises caution about infection risks.
Fred Cook traveled to Jefferson City on business. Alex Sherer of Sedan Iowa was in town on business Tuesday.
Public notice promotes the Koch Detroit method at the McManus Cancer Institute. It mentions Kirksville Missouri as a citation point and provides contact Office 678 HO Res 1891 or 578 for further information.
Browning Leader Record notes a peculiar thief sneaking into the Gooch butcher shop by lifting the back screen door latch. The thief takes a quantity of bol o while leaving fresh meats untouched. Mr Gooch plans a surprise when the culprit is caught. Stinson of Cincinnati visited for the G A R statue unveiling. Mrs Farance and the Morgans visited Jefferson City for a meeting with Kitty Underwood. Campbell and Robbins returned Friday from Kansas City livestock show.
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