Magruder Seeks Missouri Senate Seat in Fifteenth District
Mark Magruder of Pettis county will represent the Fifteenth district in the Missouri Senate starting next January, succeeding Louis Grother. A Pettis farm boy turned lawyer and author, Magruder has full Democratic backing and no opposition for the nomination.
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Missouri
Senate
Louis Grother
Benton County
Magruder
Saline
Pettis
Benton
Hickory
Galine
Pettis County
Woodmen
Mr. Magruder
Montreville Magruder
Winchester
France’s new shell sparks artillery edge in World War I
Paris reports a France developed highly fragmentation shell sought to outpace enemy ordnance. Tests in a steel barrel yielded 2,000 fragments from a three inch shell and 10,000 to 12,000 for larger rounds, boosting belief the French lead in artillery technology.
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Paris
Somme
France
Optimistic Labor and Rest Balance Reflected
A brief reflection on the value of steady work balanced by necessary rest. The note emphasizes consistent effort, mindful pacing, and measured progress over fatigue. No specific events or figures are mentioned.
Sherlock Holmes at the Empire in Wim Gillette run
Tonight at the Empire Wim Gillette stars in the seven part Essanay Sherlock Holmes adaptation. The feature draws on Gillette's stage portrayal with supporting Essanay players led by Ernest Maupain. Two showings, 7:15 and 9:15, with a comedy reel at 10 cents and the main attraction at 15 cents.
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Empire
Wim
Jack Or
Daniel
Social News Notes From Miss Aulick’s Dance Night
Miss Mary Katharine Aulick hosted a dance at her parents home on South Braddock Street with guests including Miss Eleanor Bowie of Bowieville Maryland. The veranda was lit by Japanese lanterns and fruit punch, ices, and cakes were served to attendees.
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Mary Katharine Aulick
Eugene Aulick
South Braddock Street
Aulick
Miss Aulick
Eleanor Bowie
Bowieville
Valley Turnpike to issue August tolls for wagons
Shirley Carter director announces yearly toll levy for pleasure wagon travel on the Valley Turnpike. The issue covers the period from September 1, 1916 to September 1, 1917 and will be enforced during August.
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Valley Turnpike
Shirley Carter
Director Valley Turnpike Co
Wright Lectures At Local Lodge In Marion Virginia
Mr George W Wright grand lecturer of Blue Lodge Masons of Virginia visits Winchester and lectures four officers of Hiram Lodge No 21 F and A M. He pays yearly visits to the local lodge to refresh its members on the lodge work.
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George W. Wright
Blue ‘Lodge Masons of
Virginia
Marion
Winchester
Hiram Lodge
Wright
Star Want Ada bring resulte
Ada hopes to deliver results as a star again, aiming for a strong performance. The report notes expected improvements and attention on her upcoming appearances.
Five Million Prisoners of War Report by Mott
Dr. John R. Mott reports over five million prisoners in European camps, with Germany hosting about 1.75 million, Russia 1.5 million, and Austria 1 million. He notes good housing and rations, rising Russian prisoner numbers after the latest drive, and Y M C A workers aiding education and relief among detainees.
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New York
Europe
John R. Mott
International Committee of the
Angry Billy Goat Attacks Automobile
In Philadelphia on August 15 Rev. C B Weaver visited John Smetzer’s Springfield home to offer pastoral counsel. A goat bent on chewing the car horn bulb irritated the minister and two companions who chased it away. The goat returned, and the trio cornered it in a barnyard to finish the visit safely.
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Philadelphia
C. B. Weaver
Ferndale
John Smetzer
Springfield
Smetzerbilly
Smetzer House
Billy
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement claims blood action
An old want ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional treatment taken internally to reach the blood and mucous surfaces. It touts physician backing, testimonials, and a Toledo address for the product and family pills for constipation. The snippet also notes Mr and Mrs Marion Orndorff returning from a trip to eastern cities.
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Hall
F. Ve. Fr. J. Chenny & CO
Props
Toledo
Ohio
Privatc
Marion Orndorff
Stockholders Meeting Notice for Winchester & Potomac R R Co
Winchester Virginia August 16 1916 stockholders meet at R Gray Williams law office Winchester September 1 1916 at 1215 pm to elect a President and Board of Directors and conduct other business Secretary W Woolford corporate notice says.
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Winchester & Potomac R. R. Co
Winchester
Winchester & Potomac Railroad Co
R. Gray Williams
Co. W. Woolford
Girls Wanted at Once at Winchester Glove Factory
Advertises for machine operators in a glove factory seeking female workers aged 16 and older. Emphasizes steady, reliable applicants and lists location at Cor Market and Piccadilly.
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Winchester Glove Factory (Inc
Market and
Piccadilly
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