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Newspaper
Unionville Republican
Location
Unionville, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1925
Page
3
A bonfire near J W Carby’s residence ignited a straw stack after a loud wagon horn at 2 a clock Sunday afternoon. Children playing nearby witnessed the fire as investigators found the blaze.
Local items record Miss Bertha Sayards sighting for Mr Vere rds on November 24. A birthday dinner honored Henry Garner’s 78th birthday with relatives and friends. Marriages included Miss Fre to Mr Frank Howard at Da-Dee’s home and Miss Mary Pape to Mr George Roth in Linneus. The Braymer Bee editor Martin, years old, continues work. Roy C. Potts spoke on improving poultry and eggs handling for the Missouri Farmers Association, suggesting centralized grading supervised by a government unit to assure quality and fair pricing. The State Board discussed details with plans for a Kansas City meeting. Community notices include Presbyterian Church programs in Unionville with lectures and holiday themes.
The Brown Loess Soils of Missouri bulletin reports a reconnaissance survey by the Agriculture Department on loess soils along the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. It covers origin, extent, and structure, notes suitability for fruit growing, and includes color maps showing soil distribution and extent.
Labor Secretary Davis advocates relaxing Sherman Act restraints to expand trade and production at home and abroad while requiring industries to keep prices reasonable under court enforcement. The aim is broader distribution of products and greater economy in farming and manufacturing for global commerce.
The Better Business Bureau of New York City commends Secretary of State Charles U Becker for the Blue Sky department’s record in stopping unscrupulous wildcat stock promoters. An article in the New York Journal outlined cases where promoters were ordered to desist from selling stock to investors in Missouri, highlighting the department’s actions.
The message notes that 19 people missed Sunday school with only 8 present and asks readers about attendance next Sunday. It praises the Sunday evening audience at the Presbyterian church and thanks brethren for their warm welcome and cooperation.
The article previews the Chicago Exposition in December featuring 10000 livestock entries including horses sheep and swine plus 5000 grain and hay samples. Judges from the U S and Canada and experts from Scotland and Purdue oversee contests while 1200 champion club members join the Fourth National Boys and Girls Club Congress. Reduced railroad rates lure hundreds of thousands to the event.
The U S Department of Agriculture says 1920s harvest shows profit with farmers gaining purchasing power. Cotton and wheat remain key income sources, with cotton around 1.5 billion dollars and wheat near 1 billion. overall agricultural income steady, aiding regional revival though the Corn Belt and dairy areas lag behind.
An old advertisement promotes Calotabs as a purifed tablet to conquer colds and influenza. One or two tablets at bedtime with water are claimed to purge toxins without nausea or affecting daily activities. A family package is offered for 35 cents at rag stores.
A regional lender promotes farm loans and policies from top rated insurers. The advertisement highlights robust coverage options and trusted provider names to reassure farmers seeking reliable financial and risk protection.
The report surveys crop conditions across regions with drought impacts in the South and Piedmont while the Corn Belt reports strong harvest and early maturity. It notes cattle and sheep movements to market, rising ewe demand, and favorable winter grain planting. It highlights radio broadcasting as a tool to keep youths on farms and modernize rural life.
A dense historical notice lists numerous land transfers across Missouri counties with buyers and sellers, parcel descriptions using 1-4, sw 1-4, ne 1-4, and other section fraction terms, and amounts ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars. Names include Orval Rowland, Laura Land ties, John R. Robinson, Thomas F. Anders, and G Lightfoot among others.
The monthly report shows receipts of 269,448 and fund disbursements of 687,494.88 leaving a balance of 777,019.91. State school moneys totaling 3,096,020 were disbursed to counties.
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