Thoughtful counsel on work, life, and courage in hard times
A long column of reflections urges steadiness over grumbling, choosing fitting vocations, and pursuing knowledge to improve home life. It notes courage facing life’s hard places, loyalty to purpose, and the value of being needed, with a midwestern obituary for Jacob R. Oxford born 1839 died 1921 after a Civil War service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob R. Oxford
Russell and
Leanna Oxford
Browning
Ingr
Oxford
Edenburg
Grundy County
Davies County
Kentucky
Harrison County
Sarrah Jane Roberts
Leona Corbin
Chula
L. F. Oxford
Near
Maranda Brown
Madeline
E. A. Oxford
Scottland Christian Church
General Price
E. A
C. E. Potter
The
Christian Church
Jenkins Cemetery
Strayed Shoots from Fulkerson Farm Found
Strayed from the Fulkerson farm last week thirty head of shoots weighing 80 to 90 pounds each. Finder please notify Leonard Bailey in Browning Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulkerson
Leonard Bailey
Browning, Mo
6 Percent Money Loans on Well Improved Farms
Burwell and Porter of Milan Missouri offer farm loans at 6 percent. They promise saving time and money with quick closings and good prepayment privileges and invite proposals by sight or letter before loan placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burwell & Porter
Milan
Misssouri
Joe Nickell Nominated for Browning Leader Record Mayor
Editor Joe Nickell is nominated by a Citizens' Ticket as mayoral candidate in Browning. Supporters claim he will enforce the law and drive city growth and flourishing commerce under his administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Nickell
Browning Leader Record
Citizens
Joe
Linn County: News
Scottsville School Closed for March 25 Event
Scottsville school closed Friday March 25 with Miss Hazel Quick as teacher. At noon district patrons brought baskets and buckets, the table groaned with good eatables, and guests included Mrs. Lee Morgan and numerous named locals. One attendee noted the informal gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsville
Fred Dell
Jas. W. Riddle
John Gooch
Dick Rottman
Frank Grindstaff
Arthur Haley
Glenn Haley
Clara Thurlo
Amanda ‘Butler
Geneva Barrows
Virginia Duckworth
Vivian Gable
Leo Fields
Mildred Fields
Fay Fulton
George’ Barrows
Fred Tunnell
Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Prather
Mr and Mrs W T Prather observed their sixtieth wedding anniversary on a Saturday with a ceremony led by Rev Nevins at their home southwest of the city. Mrs Prather, 79, is daughter of Mr and Mrs Meshack Smith. Mr Prather, one year older, recalls Civil War dangers and a near miss while serving with Union supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Prather
Rev. Nevins
Prather
Meshack Smith
C. R. Quigley
Old
Scottsville
Mr Prather
Old Prather
Linn County
Union
Agi
Dr. Robinson
Prather Ford
Pen
Brave couple aids wounded in bushwhack incident
A skirmish left a man wounded with bullets in the arm head and leg as his horse bore him to Dr. Robinsons home. Miss Robinson and her father helped repel attackers, while Mrs Prather hid a cash roll during the raid and both Prathers are praised for their country service and future anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Robinson
Mr. Prather
Mrs. Prather
Breeders Offer Leghorn Flock and Hatchery Prices
Having my flock of pure S. C. White Leghorns mated with cockerels from the 264 egg strain from G. B. Ferris farm Grand Rapids Mich. Hatch ing eggs at 5.00 per 100 at my farm or 6.00 by parcel post or 2.00 for 30. Day old chicks at 17.50 per 100. Phone or mail your order to J. S. Head Cora Mo.
Superintendent Ham Visits Oton City Gains Rail Aid
On Friday and Saturday, Superintendent Ham of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad stopped in our town after a road meeting. He met with a citizen delegation, granted requests, and allowed a row of hitch racks to be built near the Jenkins factory. The pleasant visit boosted his popularity and anticipation of future visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ham
Sen. Fields
J. W. Jones
Purdin
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Ladies coats and suits in large sizes at Farmers Store
A shipment of ladies coats and suits arrives in sizes 42 44 and 46. If you wear a large suit this is an opportunity not to be missed at Farmers Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Heaven
Farmers Store
Reed Seeks Additional Railway Post Office Service
Washington letter from E R White Acting Second Assistant Postmaster General to Senator James A Reed outlines plans to establish extra railway post office service between Centerville Iowa and Laclede Missouri on Chicago Burlington & Quincy trains 9 and 10. Reference to prior correspondence from Hon Joe Nickell Browning Missouri.
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Sen. Reed
Us Mail Service Post Office Department
Washington, D. C
James A. Reed
United States Senate
Joe. Nickell
Browning
Centerville
Iowa
Laclede
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
E.R. . White
Soldier's Grave Remembered in 1921 Local Notice
Friday entry recounts a pupil’s home life with siblings and neighbors, then a long obituary for Claud H. Myers born 1894 in Sullivan County Missouri. Died in Can tigny France June 9 1918 buried in France, returned home April 2 1921. Funeral held at M E South with Rev J D Shook and American Legion aid.
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Homer
Claud Myers
Sullivan County
Missouri
Cantigny
France
Browning
Claud H. Myers
Mother
J. J. Pershing
Batalion
J. D. Shook
M. E. South
American Legion
Brookfield
Pasture For Rent A N Thurto Prairie Pasture
160 acres of bluegrass pasture known as the A N Thurto prairie pasture offered for rent. Contact H A Thurto or F C Thurto for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Thurto
H. A
F. C
Knifongs Host Warm Sunday Dinner Guests
Mr and Mrs A A Knifong of route 3 entertained Sunday at dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs W M Harvey of Milan Mr and Mrs G W Knifong Mr and Mrs Roy Calhoun and son and L Walker and family of Laredo The group reported an enjoyable time and praised the Knifongs as ideal entertainers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Knifong
Route 3
W. M. Harvey
Milan
G. W. Knifong
Roy Calhoun
L. Walker
Laredo
Knifong
New Voile Dresses At Smith's Store Car Load Sale
Advert says new voile dresses available at Smith's Store with a large selection. Slogan mentions J. J., known locally as the store contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith's
J. J
Farmers Store Sells Gold Dollars Flour At 2.50 A Sack
The Farmers Store announces Gold Dollars flour available at two dollars and fifty cents per sack. Buy a sack and try it. you will like it.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jehoram
Judah
W. E. Creason
Milan Cleaners and Dyers
Pritty
Cristofer Clumbus
Helen
Blazes
Lodge Jasme
Stevens
Marrage
Ted
Jane
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