Highway commission seeks right of way on railroad line
The state highway commission plans to secure right of way on the east side of the railroad from Towning to Purdin and proceed with construction at the next letting. District engineer Mr Towse reports a long disputed route, with a shift to the west side from Browning to Purdin, aiming to finish the road southward with paving and gravel work in due course.
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State Highway Commission
Towning
Purdin
Towse
Purdinill
Portrait keepsakes through photography at Gress Studio
May 12th care day prompts families to gift keepsake portraits of loved ones. The Gress Studio in Brookfield Missouri promotes photography as a lasting remembrance for children and parents.
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Dad
Gress
Brookfield
Missouri
Jersey male Jolly orone's Janes Lad herd reg
A historic page lists breeding or herd registration details for a Jersey male named Jolly orone's Janes Lad, with reference to page 300 621 at W. L. Phillips arm Phillips and Campbell.
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Jersey
Jolly Orone
Herd
W. L. Phillips
Boat sinks on Missouri River near Glasgow
A boat used by Jack Sam for work on the Missouri River near Glasgow struck a snag and sank in fifteen feet of water. The crew escaped the wreck in lifeboats with no loss of life. The vessel valued at 25,000 and the incident marks a first loss in the area as lumber and piling cargoes were disrupted.
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Missouri
Jnck Sam
Glascow
Unloading at North Capitol City Port Aids River Flow
A vessel is unloaded at the northern boat landing in the capitol city and its cargo is being used to help the river maintain its natural course.
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Capitol City
Long Distance Voice Call Encouraged By Local Operator
A Central West Missouri Telephone Co advertisement urges customers to use Long Distance for distant conversations. The Buck Penick local manager offers to explain affordable rates and total costs, advising callers to ask the operator for guidance.
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Central West Missouri Telephone Co
Buck Penick
Certificate question confirms Pansy Spencer Britton’s legal certificate
William DeVore writes in 1929 seeking evidence of work years 1925 1926 and 1927 for Mrs Pansy Spencer Britton and questions legality. State Superintendent Ch A Lee replies that she has a legal certificate. Alwig treee
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P. M. Marr
Pansy Spencer Britton
Hildred Spencer
Wm. DeVore
Jeffers
William Devore
Browning
Missouri
DeVore
Dr Palm’s Dates Better Glasses for Less Money
In Milan on May 6 Einneus on May 8. The note mentions Dr Palm and cheaper glasses, with dates tied to Milan events or promotions.
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Dr. Palm
Milan
Barber's Hog Powder Promises Better Hogs
E. F. Peterson, a salesman, advertises Barber's Hog Powder claiming it makes hogs better with less feed and reduces death loss, urging farmers to supply their hogs with the chemicals nature intended.
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E. F. Peterson
Licensed taxi service to open in Browning April 1
Jimmie Robison announces a new licensed taxi service in Browning beginning April 1 using a New Chevrolet six sedan and Ford with Buxtell. Headquarters at the Gem Coffee Shop. Phone 199. Prices reasonable. Anywhere anytime.
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Browning
Buxtell
Gem Coffee Shop
Jimmie Robison
Adams Host Guests For Two Course Sunday Dinner
Mr and Mrs Guy Adams entertained at a two course one o clock dinner Sunday with guests including Mr and Mrs J N Carter of Linneus Dr Brown back Leonard Jordan Mrs Hinda Rush Mr and Mrs Kenneth Duncan and Mrs Josie Jones. Guests left late praising the day and calling the Adams ideal entertainers.
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Guy Adams
J. N. Carter
Linneus
Dr. Brownback
Leonard Jordan
Hinda Rush
Kenneth Duncan
Josie Jones
Mrs. Adams
Local Paints and Oils Ad by Harvey and Neet
Advertisement notes paint season offerings with paints turpentine and oils from Harvey and Neet.
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Harvey and
Neet
Representatives Put In Overtime As Bills Fold In House
The House worked extra hours this week with sessions morning and afternoon and many measures moved to engrossment or were amended and killed. Debate heated over raises for circuit judges and a compulsory Bible reading bill, with a pattern of quick adjournment looming around May.
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House of Representatives
Senate
Easter Dinner Honoring Sylvia Dodson and Pauline Wall
Mr and Mrs I L Davis entertained at one o clock dinner Sunday at their home 1547 Polk street honoring Miss Sylvia Dodson of Browning Missouri who is in Model Office and leaving for Kansas City and Miss Pauline Wall of Tulsa Oklahoma who is also leaving for her home A large Easter Lily served as centerpiece Guests included Miss Floy Kenley of Browning Mo Miss Minnie Hamilton of Green Castle Mo and Lester Davis Chillicothe Newspaper
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I. L. Davis
Polk Street
Sylvia Dodson
Browning
Missouri
Kansas City
Pauline Wall
Tulsa
Okla
Floy Kenley
Minnie Hamilton
Green Castle
Lester Davis
Chillicothe
Shrubbery Contest Awards At Farm Bureau Meeting
At the April first Farm Bureau Board meeting Union Ridge school earned shrubbery worth 5.00 for the winning plan by Miss Lucille Baker. Other teachers named included Mary Stuffiebean Mildred Sidebottom Pauline Freisner Frances Hanson and Wilma Buckner. Charles Wheelbarger of Meadville won the boy or girl drawing prize of 2.50. Helen Stambaugh won 10.00 in gold for re arranging the Pershing birthplace now the John Templman farm. Others earning prizes included Martin Baugher Harold Owens Leslie Hanson Edna Bane Leda Mae Shifflett Vina Pearl Jirmars and Lloyd Youngs.
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Farm Bureau Board
Hall
Union Ridge School
Lucille Baker
Mary Stuffiebean
Mildred Sidebottom
Pauline Freisner
Frances Hanson
Wilma Buckner
Charles Wheelbarger
Meadville
Helen Stambaugh
Pershing
John Templeman
Helen
Bethel School
Martin Baugher
Harold Owens
Linn County Contest Attracts Hundreds Of Schoolchildren
Three hundred school children entered this contest. Many of them made plans which no doubt will be followed out in future years making Linn county one of the garden spots of the State.
Weekend diary of family and neighbors in rough speech
A fragmented weeklier recounts petty actions and gossip from a rural family. The narrator describes confrontations, drinking coffee, a coin of stamps, shots heard in the country, plans to visit Logetonite, and observations about Ant Emmy, Jane, and a cousin Clarents amid a series of casual, sometimes disparaging remarks about girls and suitors.
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Acc
Morgan
Ant Emmy
Eny
Jane
Manny
Wensday
Lst
Palas
Tomorro
Regular service moved for revival at South Methodist Church
The church announces one combined morning service next Sunday with Sunday school at 10 and preaching at 11 at the South Methodist Church. The evening service is canceled to allow attendance at the revival. Pastor W. J. Cox.
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South Methodist Church
G. T. Woodward
W. J. Cox
For Sale Hereford Bulls and Cattle in Missouri
For sale yearling and two year old Hereford bulls plus a few cows and heifers. Contact O. W. McVay in Trenton Missouri for details.
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O. W. McVay
Trenton
Two Second Hand Oil Stoves Harvey and Neet
Two second hand oil stoves are available from sellers named Harvey and Neet. Each stove is described as clean and usable for camping or emergency use. Price and location details are not provided in the text.
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Harvey and Neet
Prison program en tertained General Assembly at the penitentiary
Thursday night the General Assembly received a much anticipated program at the largest penal institution. Members were issued five admission slips and queued to enter the chapel where songs dialogues novelty buck and song numbers drew encore after encore. The show closed with Epic and Diana performed by the cast with the Missouri State Prison Dance Orchestra providing music.
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General Assembly
Kingdom of
Sullivan
Diana
Missouri State Prison Dance Orchestra
Two Police Pups for Sale Near Green Castle Mo
Two male police pups, three months old, for sale at eight dollars each. Contact Ray Morrison, located two miles east of Green Castle, Missouri on Highway No. 6.
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Ray Morrison
Green Castle
Surprise Birthday Party for Miss Maude in Fourth and Fifth Grade
Fourth and fifth grade pupils in Miss Fields room surprised their teacher this afternoon for her birthday. They prepared a party with cake candy apples and popcorn and presented a card and best wishes from 1929.
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Chula
Chula, Mo
Barber's Hog Powder Promises Heavier Hogs Earlier
Barber's Hog Powder claims modern hogs reach 225 pounds at 6 or 7 months rather than 250 at a year, aided by their remedies. E F Peterson, salesman, asserts costs and value favor the product and that about 149 percent of production cost is covered by the benefits.
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Barber
Barber's
E. F. Peterson
For Sale Baby Chicks From April 10 Sale
Notice offers baby chicks for sale starting April 10 through the season. Describes several leading breeds and mentions contact with Mrs. Alfie Gooch through North Salem.
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North Salem
Alfie Gooch
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Ion
Chas. A. Lee
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Assembly
Caulfield
Carrollton
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