Favorable report on bill to stop government printing envelopes
A letter from a lawmaker in Washington reports a favorable committee result on a bill prohibiting government from competing with private printers by stamping and supplying envelopes. He warns of a strong counter campaign by International Paper Company and power interests and urges local supporters to press for passage to protect community printers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
D. C
Inters
International
Itor
Rs Roebuck
Tme
Power
Pat H
Congressman Romine Letter Opposes Proposal
M A Romine congressman from Missouri's first district signs a closing note to opponents, stating opposition to the proposal and affirming sincerity in the position. The brief appears as a political correspondence ending with a formal sign off.
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M. A. Romine
Missouri
Stamper Co Seeks Wool Buyers and Twine
Notice from F. M. Stamper Co announces market interest in wool and available twine products inviting sellers to approach before selling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Stamper Co
Funeral attendance for Oliver Pearson and family called to Pattonsburg
H. C. Pearson and Ernest Pearson with family traveled from this city to Pattonsburg on Thursday to attend the funeral of Oliver Pearson who died suddenly on Wednesday at age 72. He appeared in good health that morning while helping with yard work and collapsed before Mrs. Pearson’s return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Pearson
Ernest Pearson
Purdin
Pattonsburg
Oliver Pearson
Mr. Pearson
Browning School Board Deadlocks Over Teacher Hires
The Browning school board met Friday night to hire teachers for the next year but remained deadlocked after lengthy discussion and adjourned to a later date. The board faces many applicants and appears set to reduce teacher salaries, following a trend in neighboring schools last year.
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Browning School
Diary fragment of Slats recounts schoolyard mischief and family chores
A rough diary entry narrates daily incidents from Friday to Thursday. Slats recalls a fight over candy, a pants dragging episode, church supper reluctance, a walk and broken windows, a twin birth, a husband’s night watch job, a liquor law debate, a toothache, and a mother economizing by joining a golf club and buying new dresses.
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Pug Stevens
Elsy Witch
Ben
Elsy Flitch
Jake
Blisters
Ant Emmy
Ant
Clem Springs School Closes Term With Fanning as Teacher
Friday April 15 patrons gathered at Clem Spring for a closing program and large meal. Miss Doris Fanning led songs dialogues readings and banjo music by Thelma Badger. Awards went to Robert Howard James Williams Thelma Badger for attendance Lola Shepherd notebooks to Loretta and Elizabeth Shepherd.
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Clem Spring
Doris Fanning
Miss Fanning
Thelma Badger
Robert Howard
James Williams
Loretta Shepherd
Dorothy McClaren
JoAnn Hollon
Elizabeth Shepherd
Farmers Exchange Bank Annual Meeting Set for May 18 Browning Mo
Notice states the Farmers Exchange Bank stockholders will meet at the Browning banking house on May 18 1932 at 9:00 am for at least three hours to elect seven directors for the coming year and handle any other proper business J I Harmon president R M Calhoun secretary
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Farmers Exchange Bank
Browning
J. I. Harmon
R. M. Calhoun
Browning Beauty Shop Schedule With Jean Peery Brown
Jean Peery Brown lists availability at the beauty shop in Browning on Friday and Saturday this week and on each subsequent Friday and Saturday.
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Browning
Jean Peery Brown
Rain Profits Farmers After Dry Spell
Rain fell Saturday night bringing needed moisture after days of dry ground. Farmers faced hard plowing as soil stayed stubborn and crops like oats wheat and grass paused. The shower, though not enough, is welcomed and may aid future planting if followed by warm sunny days. The article notes April showers were dry but hints at a possible late month change.
St lack of moisture noted in regional report
A terse regional bulletin cites prolonged dry conditions reducing soil moisture across the area. Officials warn continued aridity may affect crop yields and water availability through the coming weeks and months.
Gibson dies at 54 in Sul livan County
William Isaac Gibson son of D G and Argona Gibson was born September 12 1877 in Sullivan County and died April 17 1932 at age 54 years 8 months and 3 days Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday at 2 o clock by Rev J E Rudloff with many relatives present Interment was at Jenkins cemetery Survivors include his father and mother two brothers Drewery Gibson of Chicago Ill and C B Gibson of Alliance Neb and a sister Mrs Iva Bartlett of Willow Springs Mo along with three nephews one niece and three great nieces and many other relatives and friends
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William Isaac
D. G
Argona Gibson
Sullivan County
C. B. Gibson
Alliance
Neb
Drewery Gibson
Chicago
Ill
Iva Bartlett
Willow Springs
J. E. Rudloff
Jenkins Cemetery
Mrs Ann M Alspach Passes Away at 85 in Brookfield
Mrs Ann M Alspach mother of Fred J Alspach of near this city died at home in Brookfield Tuesday about noon at age 85. Funeral services set for 2 30 this afternoon in Brookfield.
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Ann M. Alspach
Fred J. Alspach
Brookfield
Barn Destroyed by Fire Near Mrs. Mairs Place
A barn on the Mrs. Permelia Mairs property in the city burned during the night. Reported that two hitchhikers stayed there overnight. no trace of the men was found after the blaze. smoking is suspected as the cause.
Milk prices advertised for several dairy products
The notice lists milk and cream prices including whole milk a quart seven cents, whipping cream a pint twenty cents, half pint cream ten cents, skim milk a gallon ten cents, and cream for churning. Orders can be sent to Mrs Roy Jones, phone or ders 188.
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Roy Jones
Wool Wanted at Highest Market Prices Ad
L. C. Lantz seeks wool buyers offering top market prices. Contact L. C. Lantz for arrangements and payment terms.
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L. C. Lantz
Death of Mrs Sarah M Newton at Winigan Mo
Mrs Sarah M Newton died at her home in Winigan Missouri on April 15 1932 aged 80 years 10 months widow of John W Newton. She leaves five children 13 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren with brothers and sisters. Funeral at Fairview Church conducted by Rev Wheeler Green City with burial at Fairview. A family obituary notes her faith and long life.
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Sarah M. Newton
Thomas Farson
Harnetsville
Ohio
Winigan
John W. Newton
Emma
Mary
Wesly
J. A. Graham
J. H. Payne
Clara Newton
Chas. Newton
W. A. Newton
Bozeman, Mont
The
Christian Church
Fairview Church
Wheeler
Green City
Corn Sorting at Linhart Farm Hits 40 Cent Bushel
A brief item notes S. H. Linhart sorting corn at the crib, achieving a 40 cent bushel price for a short period.
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S. H. Linhart
Wool Handling Emphasized by Missouri College Expert
J W Burch of the Missouri College of Agriculture urges proper wool handling to ensure quality. He notes buyers spot flaws easily and stresses hygiene during shearing, keeping fleeces intact, and packing only clean wool. Sympathy extended to the Gilson family as Glenn Gilson is remembered. funeral in Green City.
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J. W. Burch
Missouri College of Agriculture
Dresses Arrive in Broad Sizes at Mattie Turner's
A new stock of dresses arrives at Mattie Turner's offering sizes from 14 to 52 priced at 59 cents each, promising affordable fashion options for a wide range of customers.
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Mattie Turner
Birthday Dinner Honors E. E. Harris at Home
A belated birthday dinner was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray mond Harris in this city. Guests included Mrs. Mae Sandusky and her sons James and Frances Kibble of St. Joseph Mrs. Ellen Yardley Miss Rosa Harris Lee Harris, Helen Hill of Milan and Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Harris.
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E. E. Harris
Raymond Harris
Mae Sandusky and Sons
James and
Frances Kibble
St. Joseph
Ellen Yardley
Rosa Harris
Lee Harris
Helen Hill
Milan
Maude Fields Re‑elected Teacher in Chula Schools
Miss Maude Fields, formerly of this city, has been re elected to teach in the Chula school system for a twelfth term. The Browning community praises her long service and consistent success in educating local students.
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Chula
Maude Fields
Miss Maude
Browning
Tragedy at Oconomowoc Claims Glenn Gibson
Glenn Gibson dies after being struck by a train near Oconomowoc Wisconsin while likely driving a large truck in his line of duty. We learn this from a telegram received Wednesday stating he could not live more than two hours, followed by word of his passing. The incident timing and details remain scarce as the investigation continues.
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Glenn Gibson
John Gibson
Glenn
Oconomowoc
Wisconsin
Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs J B Harmon
We express heartfelt gratitude for the many acts of kindness shown to us. We cannot name each favor individually, so we publish this acknowledgment. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Harmon.
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J. B. Harmon
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Romjue
Clem Springs
William Isaac Gibson
Lly
Gilson
Iowa
W. F. Priebe
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