Old Settler Picnic Draws Big Crowd at Linneus
Browning was well represented as Linneus hosted the Old Settler’s Picnic on Thursday and Friday. The Marceline band played both days while May or J. H. Collins gave the welcome. Major A W Mullins spoke on Linn County Pioneers and Dr H M Cook followed with an address. Brookfield beat Unionville 7 to 1 in a purse game, and Gov Dockery missed the address with Sen J B Fields stepping in. Pres John R Kirk of the Kirksville Normal delivered the evening address. The M E church ladies provided meals, premiums were awarded, and relics on display drew many visitors.
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Browning
Linneus
Marceline Band
J. H. Collins
A. W. Mullins
Linn County
H. M. Cook
Unionville
Brookfield
Gov. Dockery
J. B. Fields
John R. Kirk
Normal
Kirksville
M. E. Church
Sumner
College Seeks Students for Positions and Training
This county sends a number to Western Normal College at Shenandoah and others are expected to start in August. The college fits students for positions and secures jobs. Many more will attend from this section if they write Pres. J. M. Hussey for free bulletin. Railroad fare is paid.
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Western Normal College
Shenandoah
Town
J. M. Hussey
New Touring Rules for 1909 by Farm er's Anti Auto Protective Society
The alert humor piece lists absurd safety rules for automobiles in 1909. It prescribes off side stops, tarpaulins matching scenery, secret speed limits with steep fines, escalating penalties for team runs, bizarre horn and weapon signals, seasonal vehicle colors, red rockets for night travel, deafness to passersby, Sunday chasing campaigns, tearing apart cars to hide parts, and dusty road dusting by a sprinkler-equipped chauffeur.
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Farmer’s Anti-Auto Protective Society
Linneus High School Showcases Growth and Programs
Linn County’s Linneus High School emphasizes rapid expansion in faculty and facilities, boasting a nine month term aligned with university standards, expanded libraries and laboratories, and a broad practical curriculum. The school highlights qualified teachers, two math instructors, English, Latin, music, drawing, and history staff, and strong grammar certification, inviting families to enroll for practical or college preparation.
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Linn Co
Sullivan Co
Linneus High School
Missouri
Linneus School
Weinbrenner
The Time to Advertise Lessons for Merchants
A terse editorial argues advertising should target dull seasons when shoppers are scarce. It claims timely, forceful ads with clear discounts draw customers, while flooding markets during peak times wastes effort. Emphasizes persistent, eye catching campaigns over sporadic bursts.
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LaRue
City Pound Now Locks Up Night-Launched Livestock
Notice warns residents that horses and cows loosed at night will be confined in the city pound. Wm. Harvey, City Marshal, issues the enforceable order and directs adherence by all neighbors and hogs or other stock owners.
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Wm. Harvey
Pil Should Attend High School Before State Normal Entry
E. J. Powell, B. Pe, B. S. D. Superintendent note that prospective students must complete high school before entering any State Normal college. The address emphasizes prerequisite schooling and directs applicants to fulfill this requirement.
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E. J. Powell
B. Pe
Hay Fire Sparks at Fleming’s Scales
On Saturday morning A M Summers and Chas Stewart were loading hay at Fleming’s scales when Thos Wampler struck a match on the wagon wheel to light a pipe. The hay ignited, the wagon tipped off the scales, and a serious blaze was narrowly avoided as wind blew.
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A. M. Summers
Chas. Stewart
Fleming’s Scales
Thos. Wampler
Browning High School Advertises Inclusive Year Plan
The Browning High School ad states the board will accommodate many nonresident pupils and arrange a course so country students receive full advantages. Enthusiastic teachers aim to make this year better than ever, offering a homelike setting under parental influence.
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Browning High School
Browning
Unsung Hero lecture at Meadville Chautauqua Sunday
Sunday program highlights Dr. Monroe Markley's Unsung Hero as a top lecture, praised for captivating audiences. L B Wickersham notes the schedule showcases his rare return engagements, with Novinger band concerts and other entertainments planned for Meadville on August 22, including an 8 30 a m train departure.
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Monroe Markley
Meadville Chautauqua
L. B. Wickersham
Chautauqua
Novinger Band
Meadville
Novinger and Milan Swing Doubleheader Pitchers Shine
A big Milan crowd watched Novinger and Milan play two games Sunday. Novinger won the first 2 1, Milan the second 3 0. Morgan of Novinger and Tharp of Milan starred on the mound, the best pitchers in the area, with the first game more tense and lively.
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Milan
Novinger
Morgan
Tharp
Sumner Faces Browning On Heisman Diamond Friday
Sumner ball team meets Browning on Friday August 13 at the Heisman diamond. The home squad aims for a clean game and hopes for strong local patronage.
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Sumner
Browning
Heisman
River Boys
Apples Treated Editor and Force with Ripe Fruit
The LEADER RECORD editor and staff received fine ripe apples from an old-time friend, Edward Wilhite, as a note of thanks and goodwill. The gesture reflects local neighborly courtesy and community ties.
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Leader-Record and Force
Edward Wilhite
Auto Driver Sparks Farm Safety Debate After Collision
Victor M. Cassity drove a horse in a single buggy near Purdin when an auto approached. He signaled to stop but the car sped off causing the horse to bolt into a rail fence, injuring the animal with wire cuts. Cassity considers legal action. farmers blame reckless drivers for shared risk.
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Victor M. Cassity
Purdin
Mr. Cassity
Roll of Honor New and Renewal Lead Er-Record List
The roll lists additions and renewals to the Lead Er-Record from various towns and routes. Names include R C Baker Gracemont OK Maggart and Son Reger D M Lovell Reger E M Neely Letham Wash S E Pipes Reger A R Dillinger Cora G F Baus eil Route 4 H N Thurlo route 1 Mrs Emma Biswell Roy Hicks Slater A J Cotter Curtis Linhart Evansville IN Mrs N E Atherton Hamburg IA S H Linhart route 3 E W Nickell Winigan Mrs W F McKibben Bach lever Mo S Lark route 4 E W Linhart Okmulgee OK i J M Bailey route 1 Mrs Alice Timma Lithia SD R H Hamilton route 1 A T Kirk Purdin J W Belicher Purdin.
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R. C. Baker
Gracemont
Okla
Maggart and Son
Reger
D. M. Lovell
E.M. Neely
Letham
Wash
S. E. Pipes
A. R. Dillinger
Cora
G. F. Bauseil
H. N. Thurlo
Emma Biswell
City
Roy Hicks
Slater
A. J. Cotter
Curtis Linhart
Evansville
Ind
N. E. Atherton
Hamburg
Iowa
S. H. Linhart
E. W. Nickell
Winigan
W. F. McKibben
Bachlelor
S. Lark
E.W. Linhart
Okmulgee
I J
Meadville Chautauqua Schedule with Hungarian Orchestra
Friday August 27 program in Meadville opens morning at 10 with the Royal Hungarian Orchestra and 11 o’clock lecture by Col. Geo W Bain. Afternoon features another Royal Hungarian Orchestra and a 3:00 lecture by Senator Joseph L Bristoy. Evening concerts include the Hungarian Orchestra at 7 and entertainment by Gilbert A Eldridge at 8:10. Special excursion departs Brown ing at 8:30 a m with stops at Purdin Linneus Laclede and return to Meadville by 9:35.
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Col. Geo. W. Bain
Joseph L. Bristoy
Ochestra
Playform
Gilbert A. Eldridge
Browning
Purdin
Linneus
Laclede
Meadville
Brookfield Fair Race Purses Top Ten Thousand Dollars
The Brookfield fair this year features prize money exceeding ten thousand dollars for races. Organizers announce high purses to attract entrants and boost competition across events at the fairgrounds.
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Brookfield Fair
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