Missouri Potato Train Showcases Quality Potatoes
Forty carloads of Missouri Brown Irish Cobbler potatoes, U S No 1 grade, will depart Orrick for Chicago aboard a Santa Fe special. Cars are loaded and inspected at Atherton Floyd Camden and Henrietta with Federal State Certificates under Missouri Marketing Bureau supervision. The shipment, backed by the Missouri College of Agriculture and potato groups, highlights improved seed, seed treatment, grading and government inspection driving higher yields and lower costs.
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Missouri
U. S
Orrick
Chicago
Santa Fe
Atherton
Floyd
Camden
Henrietta
Missouri College of Agriculture
Missouri State Marketing Bureau
Bert Offutt
Missouri Valley Potato Growers’ Association
Missouri River
Jackson
Clay
Ray
Seed Bed Preparation For Wheat Boosts Early Growth
W C Etheridge of the Missouri College of Agriculture emphasizes seed bed prep as crucial and costly in wheat farming. Kansas data show plowing 7 inches deep on July 15 yields 22.1 bu/acre over later dates, with yields falling about 1.5 bu per acre per week after August 15. Missouri results align, and early plowing plus disking or harrowing improve soil structure, pack, and early fall growth.
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Missouri
E. M. Page
Missouri College of Agriculture
Ohio
W. C. Etheridge
Kansas Agricultural College
Manhattan
Kansas
Citizens State Bank reports strong year and surplus increase
The Citizens State Bank held its second annual shareholders meeting in the bank’s city building with many stockholders present. President Joe Nickell presided and W P Nickell was named chairman. Directors voted to add 1000 to the surplus, now 4000, and elected a new slate including W S Neet and Joe Nickell.
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Citizens State Bank
Joe. Nickell
W. P. Nickell
Frank Dearing
W. S. Neet
J. R. Kenley
Ray Bennett
Rube Linhart
B. P. Christy
Joe Nickell
Neet
Dr Palm Visit Announces Glasses at Low Prices
An advertisement notes a Dr Palm appearance on September 7 offering guaranteed glasses at low prices. It highlights affordability and a specific date for the event.
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Dr. Palm
Chautauqua Lowers Season Ticket Prices
The Brown ing Chautauqua committee cuts season tickets to adults two dollars and children one dollar. Tickets are on sale at all merchants. buy now to support the event.
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Browning Chautauqua
Sunday School Convention in Bucklin August 9 10
The Eighth Annual Linn County Sunday School Association convention will be held at the Christian Church in Bucklin August 9 and 10. Principal speakers are Dr. Rhoma of Independence Missouri and Miss Harriette L. Walker of St Louis, both from the Missouri Council of Religious Education. Programs to appear later.
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Linn County Sunday School Association
Bucklin
The
Christian Church
Missouri Council of Religious Education
Dr. Rhoma
Independence
Missouri
Harriette L. Walker
St. Louis
Oklahoma family leaves town after visit to relatives
Here From Oklahoma J. H. Alexander and children Chester and Mary and Mrs. H. P. Bruce of Alva visited Mrs. G. G. Alexander and other relatives in the city and Unionville. They traveled to Chillicothe for a night with Mr. and Mrs. George Hill before returning home. Alexander is a rural carrier out of Alva and always spends vacation with his mother in this city.
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Reddy
Sand Witches
Oklahoma
J. H. Alexander
Chester and
Mary
H. P. Bruce
Alva
Okla
G. G. Alexander
Unionville
Chillicothe
George Hill
Alexander
Children’s Saturday Visit and Park Outing
A child recalls a family trip to a concert in the park where the orchestra played as a singer performed on stage. The narrator notes a performer’s wave and a tense moment with a lead guitarist. The weekend includes a morning together with Blisters and apples.
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Jake
Enny Grand Opry
Orkestry
Kepp
Calhoun and Thornton Offer Bargain Property Listings
Notice announcing residence properties for sale at bargain prices along with town properties and farms available for exchange. Mentions money at lowest rate and references Calhoun & Thornt on as the listing agents.
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Calhoun & Thornton
Linn County Names Promoters For Missouri State Fair
The Linn County committee appointed by J. Robert Hall selects local promoters in Browning Purlin Linneus Laclede Meadville St Catherine Brookfield Marceline Bucklin New Boston North Salem and Boomer to boost exhibits and attendance for the August 14 21 Missouri State Fair Linn County to receive 125 votes per registration and could win 150 dollars per attendee with a 500 prize for the top ten counties in a statewide voting contest Thirty two counties are in the race led by organizers in Linn County as part of the effort.
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Linn County
J. Robert Hall
Linneus
Missouri
Farm for sale in Knifong estate settlement near town
Deciding to settle the estate of the late J. P. Knifong, A L Knifong as administrator will sell 200 acres of well improved land. The farm is mostly in grass with ample water near town.
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J. P. Knifong
A. L. Knifong
Adm
Clean Up Sale At W H Dickinson Browning MO
A ten day sale begins Friday at W H Dickinson in Browning Missouri with summer goods offered at greatly reduced prices and a push to attend. The notice urges customers not to miss the event.
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W. H. Dickinson
Browning
Missouri
Community reunion honors Linhart couple at Pleasant Hill home
Mr and Mrs Ernest Knifong hosted a family reunion at their Pleasant Hill country home honoring Dr and Mrs E W Linhart of San Jose California. Other guests included Mrs L G Schrock of Okanogan Washington and Mrs Will Harvey of St Louis. The day featured a noon repast and social games before nightfall. The gathering also noted poultry house advice on dirt board or cement floors and proper litter.
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Ernest Knifong
Pleasant Hill Township
E. W. Linhart
San Jose
Calif
L. G. Schrock
Okanogan
Wash
Will Harvey
St. Louis
Alden Knifong
Neva Bingham
Lois
J. J. Knifong
Coleman Lantz
S. H. Linhart
Clarence DeWitt
Grandma Hubler
Wool nap extra large blankets offered at sale
An early sale advertises 25 pair of wool nap extra large blankets priced at 3.39 instead of 5.00. The notice urges readers to check their supply for fall and is signed by Dickidson.
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Dickidson
Power Woes Hit Local Press Office
The Brookfield supplied Brown ing Purdin Electric Light Co. cut power repeatedly during press days. On Wednesday and Monday the outage stalled operations, delaying type casting and delaying city lists. Authors urge management to fix service as outages disrupt weekly production.
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Browning-Purdin Electric Light Co
Brookfield
Slumber Party Honoring Miss Lillian Kelley
Miss Ruth Lay hosted a slumber party last Wednesday night July 28 for her guest Miss Lillian Kelley of Linneus Missouri. The girls stayed up until the early hours.
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Ruth Lay
Lillian Kelley
Linneus
Missouri
Notice of trespass at Jenkins School Grounds
Notice warns that anyone trespassing on Jenkins school grounds will be prosecuted. Protecting house and school property is urged and intruders are told to stay away to avoid serious trouble.
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Jenkins
Jenkins School
Sherman Hale, Purdin Business Leader, Dies
Sherman Hale, a leading citizen and businessman of Purdin, Missouri, died Sunday night after long illness aged sixty two. He was born in Linn County and lived in Purdin all his life. He married Logie Gooch and left three children: Mrs. George Jenkins of Purdin Roy Hale of Unionville and Rex Hale of Purdin. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Church of Christ with large attendance and floral tributes. He is buried in Purdin cemetery amid community respect.
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Sherman Hale
Purdin
Mr. Hale
Linn County
Logie Gooch
George Jenkins
Roy Hale
Unionville
Rex
Crawford Buys Phillip Brumbaugh Farm in Chillicothe Area
W W Crawford purchased the Phillip Brumbaugh farm from G W Lantz of Chillicothe last week. He traded Humphreys rental property in the deal. The farm is regarded as a top property in the region and perhaps the country, and Crawford appears pleased with the purchase.
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G. W. Lantz
W. W. Crawford
Phillip Brumbaugh
Chillicothe
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