Real Estate Assessments Questioned in Missouri Study
Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station analyzes 4437 Boone County transfers from 1910-14 and 1923-28, finding 17 percent of farms and 6 percent of city lots sold above assessed value. Data show 4 percent blanket assessment increases since 1929 would be unfair to farm owners. County clerk details township valuation notices for April 1930.
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Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station
Boone County
Publicatios
O. R. Johnson
Department of Agricultural Economics
Missouri
Johnson
County Board of Equalization Meets April 7 1930
The County Board of Equalization will be in session for five days starting Monday April 7 1930. Taxpayers from the various townships are urged to appear before the board.
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County Board of Equalization
P E O Chapter Meeting Hosted by Mrs Fleming
Mrs. F A Fleming hosted the local P E O Chapter on March 26. Mrs. Dickinson led a music lesson and chaired a discussion on whether popular music uplifts or degrades. Mrs. Peterson read a paper on Cottey College. Thirteen members reported News from Cottey College. Plans were made to obtain a traveling library from Jefferson City. A two course luncheon was served.
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F. A. Fleming
W. H. Dickinson
B. H. Peterson
Cottey College
R. M. Calhoun
Jefferson City
Palm Optical Opens In Chillicothe With Daily Glasses Deals
Dr. Palm advertises in Chillicothe offering guaranteed glasses every workday except Mondays. Low prices emphasize value for customers seeking eyewear.
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Dr. Palm
Chillicothe
Camp Fire Girls Hold Regular Meeting at Velma Peterson Home
Camp Fire Girls met at Velma Peterson’s home on Thursday March 27 with President Marjorie Stufflebean presiding. Imogene Smith read minutes and, with Beverly Dun can, led an entertaining program. Members including Dorothy Creason Vivian Pipes Marjorie Stufflebean Lora Myers Alma Cotter Marjorie Myers and Idris Garrett spoke on Indian life phrases. Refreshments followed before adjournment.
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Velma Peterson
Marjorie Stufflebean
Imogene Smith
Beverly Duncan
Dorothy Creason
Vivian Pipes
Lora Myers
Alma Cotter
Marjorie Myers
Record Chester White sow farrows 39 pigs in six months
H E Creason of Broad Sow had a Chester White sow that farrowed nineteen pigs last September and twenty in March this year, totaling thirty nine pigs in under six months. He notes no prior brood sow matched this output.
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H. E. Creason
Chester
Mr. Creason
For Sale Four Jersey Cows Milk Producing
Four Jersey cows for sale from V. B. Arnold. All cows give milk and are suitable for dairy use. Price and delivery details not listed. Contact V. B. Arnold for inquiries and arrangements.
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Jersey
V. B. Arnold
Forty Acre Pasture For Rent Near North Salem
Forty acres of high quality pasture with last year’s crop retained available for rent two miles southeast of North Salem. Cheap rates offered. Interested parties contact Walter W. Liebhart in New Boston, Missouri.
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North Salem
Walter W. Liebhart
New Boston
Peterson Bros Promote Auto Services and Tires
An old advertise style notice by Peterson Bros offers grease and oiling services and sales of Good Year tires and Willard batteries. Contact via Phone 39 for car or truck maintenance needs.
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Willard
Peterson Bros
Sale notice for three extra large yearling steers whiteface
Special notice announces the sale of three extra large yearling steers with white faces. Listed by O. M. Elliott. Sale type noted as 2t.
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O. M. Elliott
Road program boosts small town commerce and travel
The article argues that a nationwide farm to market road system would aid agriculture and merchants by easing year round access to markets, attracting tourists, increasing farm profits, and boosting local spending. It notes health inspections threaten closures as many rural schools fail sanitation rules, with Missouri recording the first closure in St Francois County on March 7.
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Futhermore
James Stewart
Health Department
Stewart
Missouri
St. Francois County
Diary of a Rural Schoolweek With Jokes and Observations
A first person diary recounts a rural week with school, family, and social moments. Entries cover a teacher’s request, a canceled outing, a country trip to a concert, a family matter about a tooth nail, a boy’s cold and lax luck, and a humorous reflection on women’s bones and clothing.
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Agentonite
Sum
Jale
Joz Wicher
State Board of Health Drives Sanitary Improvements
The State Board of Health is pushing to improve general sanitary conditions across communities. Officials cite cleaner streets better waste management and preventative health measures as top priorities for the coming year.
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State Board of Health
Peterson Bros Install Weaver Wrecking Crane Truck
Peterson Bros. installed a Weaver wrecking crane on a 1 ton truck and offer towing for wrecked or broken down cars and trucks. Call for a trial at phone 39.
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Peterson Bros
Spring Housecleaning Made Easier With Home Extensions
An article promoting home telephone extensions from Western Telephone of Missouri argues extensions placed in common rooms ease daily chores for women. It highlights convenience for quick orders and answering calls without rushing through the house, noting benefits year round.
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Western Telephone, Corporation of Missouri
Buck Penick
For Sale Idecal incubator 250 egg size
Special notice lists an Idecal incubator 250 egg size described as good as new. item credited to 3 E Gin der route 2.
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E. Ginder
Little Child Passes Away in 1930
Wilma Maxine Meggart, daughter of Dora and Albert, born November 28 1929, died March 25 1930 at 3 months 28 days. Survived by mother, father two brothers two sisters and many relatives. Funeral at Kaifong Grove Church conducted by Rev Rudloff with burial nearby. A precious one from us is gone.
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Wilma Maxine Meggart
Dora
Albert
Kaifong Grove
Rev
Rudloff
Quiet City Election With Single West Ward Candidate
The city election showed a tame turnout in the west ward with L C Lantz the lone filer and expected winner. In the east ward C B Purdin and Herbert Bailey faced off, ending with Purdin 65 Bailey 41 and Lantz 71 total votes, appointing Purdin Lay in the east and Lantz Carter in the west to the board of aldermen.
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L. C. Lantz
C. B. Purdin
Herbert Bailey
Three Candidates in City School Election Vote Totals
A large turnout for the school vote Tuesday brought strong support for the levy and the nine month term, approved almost unanimously. W. P. Nickell led with 180 votes, G. T. Carter received 110, and Dr. Grice had 99 as the board winners.
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W. P. Nickell
G. T. Carter
Dr. Grice
Farm Lands Reduction in Linn County Tax Valuations
The Missouri State Tax Commission recommends lowering Linn County farm land valuations for 1930 taxes by 719 020 from 1929 levels, reducing Linn County farm land assessment from 17 868 480 to 17 149 460. Overall Missouri farm land values drop from 1 767 568 718 in 1921 to 1 367 147 258 in 1930, a 29 65 percent decrease. Town and City real estate climbs from 1 580 869 265 in 1921 to 2 209 913 009 in 1930, up 629 073 744 or 39 79 percent. Bank stocks, excluding real estate, fall from 173 815 990 in 1921 to 92 612 020 in 1930, a decrease of 83 203 970 or 47 85 percent.
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Missouri
State Tax Commission
Linn County
Tax Commission
Cait Aniagh
Bargain Seale 1927 Chevrolet Truck with Cab
Peterson Bros offer a Seale 1927 Chevrolet Truck with cab and stock rack and a 1919 Allen light truck with cab and platform at bargain prices. Local dealer highlights dual vintage pickups for sale this week.
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Chevrolet
Peterson Bros
Farmers urged to plant kaffir corn for game birds in winter
Missouri Fish and Game News says farmers can aid game and game birds during cold winters by planting small patches of kaffir corn. A. T. Hockenberry of Bunce ton advocates feeding and shelter for quail and notes birds are a valuable farm asset.
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Missouri Fish and Game News
Missouri
A. T. Hockenberry
Bunceton
Plan to plant kaffir corn to aid quail and song birds in winter
A state-wide preservation idea urges farmers to plant kaffir corn patches for quail and song birds during winter. The Missouri Game and Fish Department received 150 English ringneck pheasants valued at about $1,000 and will distribute them to farms for release and protection.
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Missenden
England
Missouri Game and Fish Department
Parks and Refuge Division
Dear Friend Message From Mrs. Christy
A letter from Mrs. H. G. Christy of Detroit dated March 25, 1930 sends Joe Nickell three dollars to keep the home paper coming, expressing enjoyment of the news and desire not to miss a single copy.
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Detroit
Mich
Joe Nickell
H. G. Christy
Browning Missouri Sets 21 MPH Speed Limit Ordinance
Ordinance No 1A enacts a 21 mile per hour speed limit for all motor vehicles, motor tricycles, and motorcycles in Browning streets and alleys. Violators face up to 100 dollars fine, with enforcement by the city, approved April 1, 1930.
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Board of Aldermen
City of
Browning
Missouri
Baby Chicks for Sale English White Leghorn
Loy Kelly of route 3 announces chicks for sale and notes hatching will begin next Saturday.
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Loy Kelly
Route 3
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Enterprise
Grantville
Bucklin
Clay
Locust Creek
Yellow Creek
Benton, Jackson and
Parson Brookfield
Marceline and Jefferson Township
W. C. Mace
Seale
K. M. Duncan
J. N. Neet, Jr
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