Missouri Republicans Favored in 1920 Outlook
Ottumwa Courier reports Missouri will vote Republican in the fall with William Harding and Calvin Coolidge carrying the state. Charles Rendlen of Hannibal, a Republican official, notes Missouri’s long GOP strength, potential reapportionment gains, and a weakened Democratic machine led by Senator Reed. He cites Jackson County as a remaining Democratic stronghold and Hyde as a strong gubernatorial candidate.
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Ottumwa
Missouri
Warren G. Harding
Calvin Coolidge
Charles EB. Rendlen
Hannibal
Rendlen
Republican State Central
Réndlen
Iowa
Union
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Taft
Roosevelt
Hadley
Senate
Illinois
Indiana
Jackson County
Kansas City
Senator Reed
Judge Priest
Reed
Wilson
League of Nations
Selden P. Spencer
Breckenridge Long
Long
State Department
League
Spencer
Arthur Hyde
Trenton
John Atkinson
Atkinson
Hyde
Rendilen
Congress
Parrow Matriarch Passes After 92 Years Of Faithful Service
Lucinda Parrow née Stewart born June 27 1828 in Beav er County Pa married Francis Parrow November 16 1848 in Dearborn Ind. They moved to Ainsworth in 1854 and resided there until death. She joined the Baptist church as a girl and remained a charter member of the Ainsworth church. Blinded for twelve years she lived in her home with her husband and children. She died August 13 1920 at age ninety two leaving four children Josephine Jones Elizabeth Supplee Sarah Warren and others. Burial followed at Ainsworth cemetery after funeral at home assisted by Rev C E Riddington and Rev Hal Norton.
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Lucinda
Archibald
Sarah Stewart
Beaver
Francis Parrow
Dearborn County
Indiana
Parrow
Ainsworth
Baptist Church
Josephine Jones
San Francisco
California
Elizabeth Supplee
Sarah
Warren
C. E. Riddington
Hal E. Norton
Sandwich
Illinois
Ainswoth Cemetery
Sugar price ranges differ between Canada and domestic markets
Canadian sugar costs range from 22 to 24 cents per pound while domestic prices run 27 to 32 cents. Officials monitor Canadian grocer charges and report no sugar shortage in Canada.
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Canada
Gypsies Now Travel Across the Country in Automobiles
A Poortia Transcript report describes a mixed Romany Indian gypsy clan traveling by five motor cars through Washington County. Mister Joe, head of the group, explains their lineage from Egypt and Cherokee ties while negotiating trades and caring for numerous babies and women among the caravan.
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Poortia Transcript
Washington County
Adams Street
Oklahoma
Egypt
Brazil
Anoth
Joe
Mister Joe
Sugar Price Drops as Public Sways Market
Des Moines reports sugar falls to 22 cents per pound with potential for further decline. Public buying restraint and failed large-scale sales by speculators at 30 cents drove the price drop. California beet refiners ship new crop, increasing surplus. Midwest fall crop to reach by late September.
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Des Moines
California
Middle West
Sullied Proof: Carey Tale Sparks Viewer Debate at Graham
The Graham Theater screens Sullet Proof starring Harry Carey. Discussion centers on love and memory after an avalanche near death. Director Lynn Reynolds receives praise for the photoplay’s concept and execution, with audiences weighing whether remembered moments persist.
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Harry Carey
Universal
Graham Theater
Lynn Reynolds
Wets No Beer and Wine Appeal From Democrats
George White, Democratic National Committee chairman, states the party will not campaign on a beer and wine policy. It will uphold the national platform and law enforcement, while the nets interpret the platform as they wish. France’s future tied to fishing as director notes expanded port facilities.
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White
Democratic Appeal
New York
George White
Democratic National Committee
Democratic Party
Nets
Whispers at the Fox theater stars Elaine Hammerstein in scandal tale
Elaine Hammerstein leads Selznick Pictures in Whispers a Fox theater feature about a girl targeted by scandal. A mercenary aunt schemes to wed her to a rich but unsuitable suitor while reporters stalk her. The plot follows misjudgments and a rainstorm reunion before a hopeful finale. Matt Moore co stars in a New York society premier style drama with vivid urban settings.
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Elaine Hammerstein
Selznick Pictures
Fox Theatre
Miss Hammerstein
Marcus V. Connolly
William P. S. Earle
New York
Metropolis
Matt Moore
Perry Oil Gusher Brings Hope to Elk County Residents
Reports from W. R. Polonious, W. E. Nelson and S. A. McCammon indicate a third oil gusher for the People’s Oil and Gas Company near Elk County Kansas. The Perry community, currently tracking production, awaits official confirmation and potential economic impact.
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Iram
Perry
Elk County
Kansas
Perry Company
W. R. Polonious
W. E. Nelson
S. A. McCammon
People’s Oil and Gas Company
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N. B. Blish
Mrs. Blish
South America
Muskogee
Oklo
Chicago
al Wilson
Ruth Law
Bes Mémes
France
Elaine 1Ammerstein
the Fox
Underwood
Underwood Typewriter Co., Inc
Davenport
Brady Street
Certain-teed Products Corporation
Wallace Lumber Company
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