Celebrate the Chinese New Year Feast in a Fiery Festivity
Rev H G C Hallock reports on the Chinese New Year celebrations in Shanghai on February 10th, with firecrackers, feasts, and temple rites. He notes doors shut, streets crowded, and ceremonial idols honored, while the Nationalist Government bans the observance. He urges prayers for China and mentions a kitchen god gift enclosed.
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Shangai
China
Earth
Hhe
H. G. C. Hallock
P. S
Barber's Hog Powder Promises Heavier Hogs Earlier
Barber's Hog Powder and special remedies claim to increase hog weight at 6 to 7 months. The salesman E F Peterson states about 14 percent of production cost goes to supply the remedies, and asserts the goods are worth the price.
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Barber
Barber's
E. F. Peterson
Clarification of Mrs Britton Teaching Certificate Status
A 1929 Jefferson certificate note states Mrs Pansy Spencer Britton converted from Teacher Training to a First Grade County Certificate in 1925 and renewed legally under 1928 rules. The State Superintendent confirms no question exists about the certificate and the letter is filed by E W Riley, Clerk Dist 110 Fairview.
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City of
Jefferson
Everett Riley
Board of Education
Browning
Missouri
Riley
Pansy Spencer Britton
Milan
E. W. Riley
Fairview
Premiums Increased for Saturday Drawings by Merchants
Premiums were raised to £15.00, $7.50, $5.00, $5.00 and $2.50 for the Saturday drawings. Guy L. Peters Implement Co. provides tickets with each $1 purchase, completing the list. The event occurs every Saturday at 3 p.m.
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Guy L. Peters
For Sale Baby Chicks From April 10 Onward
For sale baby chicks available from April 10 through the season. Several leading breeds. Call North Salem Mrs Alfie Gooch.
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Cal
North Salem
Alfie Gooch
Missouri River Makeover Aims to Boost Middle West Trade
The Missouri River improvement from Kansas City to St. Charles gains federal support with dikes riprap and dredging to restore navigation. Uncle Sam funds docks and river works, hoping to revive steamboat traffic, lower freight costs, and move coal wheat and corn to markets, benefiting Missouri farmers and regional commerce.
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Jefferson City
Uncle Sam
Missouri
Kansas City
St. Charles
United States
Missouri River
Middle West
Ohio
Saturday Fire at Electric Theatre Injures Worker
Saturday night G T Carter tended the popcorn machine at the Electric Theatre. He found the gasoline exhausted and filled the tank. Lighting a match to ignite the burner caused a flare up that burned his face and left hand with blisters. He prevented a larger blaze with grit and quick action.
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G.T. Carter
Electric Theatre
Telephone Ad Promises News and Connection at Low Cost
An old style advertisement extols telephone service for bringing distant loved ones, friends, market news, and local updates into homes. It emphasizes family connection and business ties across town and country, offered at a surprisingly low price with Buck Penick as local manager.
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Central West Missouri Telephone Co
Buck Penick
Dr Palm's Dates Better Glasses for Less Money
In Milan on May 6 and Linneus on May 8 a promotion offers cheaper eyewear under Dr Palm's Dates Better Glasses brand. The notices specify locations and dates for the sale.
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Dr. Palm
Milan
Linneus
Papering and Painting Services Offered by A. A. Pipes
An advertisement invites readers to arrange papering or painting work with A. A. Pipes and provides a contact phone at 185 for estimates or bookings.
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A. A
Hamilton Community Club Meeting Recaps March 28
Mrs. Aileen Wilkinson hosted the Hamilton Community Club on Thursday afternoon March 28. Fifteen members attended with two visitors Miss Winifred Springer and Mrs. Amber Humphreys and baby. Prizes went to Mrs. Gladys Pboehner Mrs. Pearle McKay and Mrs. Pearl Williams after memory gems lessons readings and friendly contests. A lap lunch followed. Next meeting set with Mrs. Lee Thurlo on April 11.
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Aileen Wilkinson
Hamilton
Gladys Pboehner
Pearle McKay
Pearl Williams
Winifred Springer
Amber Humphreys
Baby
Wilkinson
Lee Thurlo
Child Lacerated by Wolf In Yard Incident
The four year old child of Jewell Robison, a section boss, was severely lacerated by a pet wolf raised since a pup. The animal, about a year old and longtime playmate, suddenly attacked the boy Sunday while they played in the yard.
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Wolf
Jewell Robison
Sunday
Child Safe After Dog Attack In Memphis
Mr Robison killed the animal and called a surgeon to close a gash across the child’s throat. A gash of several inches was closed with tape and would have required eight or ten stitches if done with thread. The child is getting along nicely.
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Robison
Memphis
Browning School Notes Celebrate Work Day Efforts
Browning students collaborated on Work Day with broad community support. The total earnings exceeded eighty dollars and a class by class report will follow next week. Seniors marked April first in costume while Wilma Norvell entered the sixth grade last week.
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Browning
Wilma Norvell
Lou Martin
Mary Stufflebean
Velma Peterson
Lorene Burkholder
Barber's Hog Powder Boosts Hogs with Less Feed
Barber's Hog Powder from E. F. Peterson, salesman, claims to make hogs grow with less feed and lower death loss by supplying essential chemicals the animals need.
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E. F. Peterson
Special Weekend Sales Event At Farmers Store
Special Friday and Saturday sale this week featuring ladies rayon at two 49 cent values, three pairs for Celcloth, assorted white and colored per yard. Includes 25 yellow cling peaches, Panen cars, apples in gallon cans at 49 cents, dried apricots and peaches in 25 lb boxes, and baked goods priced about 2.98 to 1.00 depending on item.
Taxi Service Opens in Browning With New Cars
Jimmie Robison announces a licensed taxi service starting April 1 in Browning. The fleet includes a New Chevrolet Six sedan and a Ford with Buxtell. Headquarters at the Gem Coffee Shop, phone 199, offering service anywhere anytime at reasonable prices.
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Browning
Buxtell
Gem Coffee Shop
Jimmie Robison
Public Sale At Mrs B D Stevenson's Home
An auction of household goods will take place at the seller’s home near the school house on Saturday April 6 starting at 1 o clock. Mrs B D Stevenson is the organizer.
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B. D. Stevenson
Benton Township Candidacy Thanks Message
In Appreciation I wish to thank the voters of Benton township who so loyally supported my candidacy for clerk in the recent township election and those for the use of their cars in my behalf. Mrs Zella Woodworth expresses gratitude to supporters and helpers.
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Benton Township
Zella Woodworth
Camp No 3385 NRAs Royal Neighbor Lodge Supper
Members present on Thursday February 28 were invited into the reception hall by Mrs Zella Woodworth and Mrs Leona Harris. A long table was decorated with Easter decorations and a delicious two course supper was served. All departed at a late hour thanking these ladies for the feast.
Sullivan county to gravel state highway 5 north to Meeks Farm
The Missouri highway commission awarded the contract to Koehler Construction Co of Sterling Nebraska for graveling state highway 5 from O H Mundell south of Milan to the Meeks Farm area. Work will start at the north end, with heavy trucks unloading daily, weather permitting. Road crews will prepare shoulders and rebuild sections, aiming to complete the north to south section through Sullivan County this year, with future plans for east to west graveling.
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O. H. Mundell’s
Meeks Farm
Milan
State Highway Commission
Jefferson City
Koehler Construction Company
Sterling
Neb
Towse
State Highway Board
Sullivan County
Kingdom of
Sullivan
A L Marlay Offers Premium Tickets On All Accounts
A L Marlay announces available premium tickets across all accounts. The move aims to secure better seating for patrons and boost attendance at upcoming events.
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A. L. Marlay
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