Arching for Friends in 1876 to 1878 from Pitrufquén to Missouri
A fragmented reminiscence traces travels in 1876 77 and 78 from Pitrufquén Chile to Missouri. The writer recalls neighbors relatives dead and married, election trips to Browning and Hayes Wheeler, and letters seeking old friends in Bates and Sullivan counties. The tone mimics a family scrapbook amid dated moves and inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Land
Wooten
Jerry Harmon
Bill King
Browning
Hayes
Wheeler
Samuel J
Smith
Trenton
Grundy County
Wm. Smith
Milan
Georgia Ash
Bates County
Dee
William Smith
Butlerfeasooite
Iike Mian
Sullivan County
P&m
Lizzie
Linn
Calaboose
2500 Rolls New Stock Wallpaper Price List
T A Street Druggist Humphreys Missouri offers wallpaper at 2 cents per yard for borders and bulk pricing. The ad notes color and pattern variety with affordable rates for customers in Humphreys and surrounding areas.
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T. A
Humphreys
Farmers Hope For Rich Harvest As Plowing Time Approaches
Local farmers discuss prospects for a strong corn crop after two poor years. A warm spell and rains are needed to start planting, with expectations of better yields if conditions stay favorable. Miss Gladys Atkins hosted a surprise farewell supper on March 23 hosted by friends including Erma Peterson and Marjorie Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Kit Broyles
Obidiah
Mary Fields
Harmon
Margaret
James Cox
William King
Alonzo Smith
Meshack Gs
East
Prnessee
Smith
John “T
Mr. Wooten
Gladys Atkins
Erma Peterson
Vadis Alspach
Marjorie Myers
Evelyn Neely
Jake Atkins
Vaun
Duncan Township Board Sets Dates for School District Election
Browning School District voters in Linn and Sullivan counties Missouri are notified of a April 1 1938 election. Two three year directors and one two year director will be elected to replace outgoing members. A levy of one hundred cents per dollar and one hundred dollars for school purposes is proposed. Election judges Opal Carter Lila Williams and D G Freeland named. District Clerk Play M Peterson. Order dated March 16 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S
Browning
Linn and
Sullivan
Missouri
W. P. Nickell
Floy M. Peterson
W. D. Grice
Opal Carter
Lila Williams
D. G. Freeland
M. Peterson
Last Day of Senoor Friday March 27th Event Recap
A report notes Frances Dell finishing a second term as a respected teacher during a Beverly Moore hosted afternoon event for district patrons. Gladys Atkins won the high score prize, and a luncheon featured a well filled basket and a fine dinner dish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senoor
the Smith
Frances Dell
Beverly Moore
Gladys Atkins
Permanent Wave Shop Notes and Proprietors
Advertises special permanent wave services with prices one two and three dollars. Mentions Absolute and complete offerings at 113 West Helm Street Brookfield MA Florence Dixker and Elva Cramer listed as associated parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Absomtey
Helm St
Brookfield, Ma
Florence Dix Ker
Elva Cramer
Neighborhood Surprise Birthday for Harriet Mullins
On a Saturday a gathering formed at Mrs. Zella Woodworth's home to surprise Harriet Mullins for her birthday. Neighbors including Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Haly and others shared a covered dish luncheon and social hour after a friendly welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zella Woodworth
Harriet ‘Mullins
Zella
Harriet
Arthur Haly
Qtt Stone
Bill Cordin Swisegood
Allen Swise- Woodworth
John
Rural school meeting and literary contests at Humphreys
A Humphreys rural school meeting and high school literary contests drew strong teacher support. Superintendent Ira E. Grubb praised the wholehearted cooperation and interest from rural school teachers and participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphreys
Bethel
Ira E. Grubb
Humphreys Schools
City of Browning notices April 3 1936 election filing
The Browning Missouri Board of Aldermen sets a deadline of midnight April 3 1936 for filing as candidates for city offices. H L Adams City Clerk directs bids to Reinhard Bros Implement Building and lists posts including East Ward alderman and West Ward alderman seats. Filing must be done with the City Clerk by the stated date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Peters
West Wand
I C. Lanta
Tdoce
West West
Ba.glaze
Hi Adams
Fay Peterson
Reinhard ‘Bros. Implement
Browning
H. L. Adams
For Sale Restaurant Fixtures
North Salem advertises sale of restaurant fixtures calling Mrs. Alfie Christy for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfie Christy
North Salem
True Blue Club Holds All Day Meeting With Alty Phillips
On March 25 the True Blue s Club convened an all day session with Alty Phillips. Fourteen members attended and one visitor, Mrs Merlé Hess, attended with her son. Roll call summarized as When I do as I please.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
True Blues Club
Alty Phillips
Merlé Hess and Son
Stunt leads to white team edge with new member names
Report describes a peculiar stunt led by Collum with whites staying in the lead. At about five o clock the whites in Braden Triudium and Miss Ferry Smith were present. A new member Mrs Lola Bailey joined, and mentions Mrs Goldie Marcusson. Meeting is scheduled for April 8th.
Kent 15 Acres Upland Pasture Listed for Sale
Parcel offers 15 acres upland pasture with wall water and shade listed by Clyde Brinkley of Cora, Missouri. Encompasses pastureland suitable for grazing and farming with access to water and shade for livestock. Auction or sale terms not detailed in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
Clyde Brinkley Cora
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P. P. Kollasch
Met
Duncan Township Board
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Reed
Chas. C. Dodson
Cora, Mo
Lorraine Winne
Raise
Hatch
RA. Glaze
Vera Lay
Imogene Maggart
Louise Wymag
Giana Seppeien
Iy Meack
H. L Adams
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