Missouri Silver in Ozarks a Hidden Riches Claim
Labor Commissioner J C A Hiller reports Missouri silver production in 1909 reached 49,500 ounces worth 52 cents per ounce totaling 52,740 dollars. The article links silver with lead ore in south Missouri and notes possible future home smelting and refining locally.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Missouri
J. C. A. Hiller
United States Mint
Geological Survey
Ozarks
South
Uncle Reuben Assesses The Auto Boom In America
A humorous Uncle Reuben letter rails at the nationwide rush for cars and gasoline attachments. He cites Topeka bank statistics showing many homes mortgaged for autos, notes high costs and repair expenses, and warns of speed on highways endangering livestock and the public. He concludes that even with money he would likely buy one of the contraptions.
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United States
Topeka
Kansas
Doobin
Reith
Reuben
Letter From A W King Hood River 1910
A W King writes from Hood River Washington July 27 1910 sending two dollars for a subscription to Joseph Nickell Browning Missouri. He notes sunny days cool nights good crops fruit grains and hay then describes visiting elderly relatives and recalling events from over forty five years ago. He invites Nickell and Uncle Reuben to visit and enjoy peaches and displays a warm neighborly tone.
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Joseph Nickell
Browning
Reuben
Washington
Oregon
Bill Martin
Uncle Wash West
Milan
A. W. King
Pioneer settler O T Tripp 1832 1910 remembered in Browning obituary
Thomas J. Tripp born Carroll County Ohio November 30 1832 died July 26 1910 Browning Missouri aged 77 years 8 months 13 days Married Margaret Gregg June 6 1861 Moved to Linn County Missouri then Browning four children survive Jessie Tripp William Homer Tripp Blanch Tripp Harvey Lee Tripp He was a longtime Enterprise church member funeral held at home with ministers William Sissons Potter and Barkley Burial at Kaifong Cemetery The family receives sympathy from friends and neighbors
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Omas J. Tripp
Carroll Co
Ohio
Browning
Margaret Gregg
Linn County
Jessie Tripp
Linn County Co
William Homer Tripp
Tripp
Yearling Steers for Sale in Batches
60 head yearling steers, good colors, negotiable in bunches for quick sale. Terms allow time to mature with interest. Signed J. T. Fleming and C. G. Cutberth. Also offering a mixed farm in southern Alberta, Canada. 640 fenced acres with water, 70 cultivated acres, good hay and pasture, homestead rights adjacent, buildings, corrals. option to include 200 head cattle. Price 15.00 per acre. Contact Samuel McComb, Meadow Creek, Alberta.
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J. T. Fieming
C. G. Cutberth
Atla
Canada
Samuel McComb
Meadow Creek
Alta
Cana
Brookfield Fair Opens August at Linn County Showground
Brookfield fair runs August 16 to 19 with a record horse lineup promised. Secretary L W Rummell invites attendance as plans aim for the bestbrookfield event yet in Linn County.
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Brookfield
L. W. Rummell
Linn County
Missouri
A. A. Healy Plans Cement Foundation and House Addition
A. A. Healy is having a cement foundation laid under his residence and will soon employ a crew to construct an addition, aiming to greatly improve the property's appearance.
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A. A. Healy
Big Humphrey Picnic Features National Speakers
The Old Settlers picnic at Humphreys Missouri will be held August 16 and 17. Speakers of national reputation will attend along with numerous noted men. The event promises high quality attractions and much entertainment for all, with plans for two full days.
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Humphreys
Correction on Polson banker figures shows larger resources
The article corrects A. W. Pipes of Polson Mont noting total resources should read 220 525 36 rather than 22 525 36. It adds that the First National Bank of Polson statement on April 28 1909 was 22 780 61 illustrating rapid growth.
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A. W. Pipes
Polson
Mont
First National Bank of
Johnston Mowers Lever Deal At Purdin Lumber
If the old mower fails to run right go to Purdin Lumber Co. and buy a Johnston mower lever for 40 dollars.
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Purdin Lumber Co
Johnston Mower
Editor’s Dunning Lesson Boosts Subscriber to Renew
A reader owed several dues to the post and became upset until the editor showed him his own duns for paper type fuel and more. The editor explained he could settle by asking a few trusted locals to help, leading the subscriber to pay and renew. Competition at Brookfield fair invites Linn and nearby counties with free entries and large premiums. write to Secretary Rummell for a catalogue.
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Missouri
Hiller
Brookfield Fair
Linn
Rummell
Baptist Church Relocated Across Street
P. L. Urback and his crew will finish moving the heavy Baptist church to a new location this week. Urback rodded the structure so it can be moved with ease, and the change will benefit all involved.
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P. L. Urback
Baptist Church
Local visitor from Reger diversifies into restaurant and gents furnishings
Mr and Mrs Mac Smith of Reger visited the office last week. Mr Smith announced he has entered the restaurant and gents furnishing business and reports brisk trade. His advertisement appears in today’s Leader-Record.
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Mac Smith
Reger
Smith
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St. Francois
Madison
Jefferson
The
Dick” Bland
Mississippi
Barry County
White River
Hood River, Wash
Big Humphrey
Johnston Mowers
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