Rural Carrier Examination announces 1923 openings
The Civil Service Commission announces an examination for rural carrier positions in Iran Missouri on September 8 1923. Salaries vary by route from 1800 to 2450 6000 per annum plus mileage incentives. Separate wagon and motor route exams are gone.
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United States
Civil Force Commission
Iran
Browning
Gth
U.S
United States Cvil Service Commission
Ashington
D. C
Washington, D. C
Visit to State Hospital Fulton Missouri Stirs Missouri Class
A large Missouri University sociology class visited the State Hospital No. 4 in Fulton to observe patients with various mental conditions. Dr. M O Biggs led the tour and lecture explaining causes and heredity linked to insanity, noting many inmates previously faced alcohol-related issues.
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John Barleycorn
Rink
Theiversity of Missouri
Fulton
M. O. Biggs
Biggs
Eugenics lecture spurs debate on prenatal welfare at university
The article recounts Dr Biggs condemning whiskey and dope fueled births and venereal disease linked immobility. It notes imbeciles and an idiot cohort among the born, a troubled girl from “uncontrollable temper,” and a tour of the department of industries where patients create crafts. It ends urging a saner eugenic program for future citizenship.
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Dr. Biggs
Department of Industries
Columbia
Fine Country Home For Sale Near Browning
Real estate notice offering a well improved tract of one and a half acres north of Browning. Includes a six room house, large barn, seven acres of land and other improvements. Seller J P Pipes invites quick offers for a good bargain.
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Browning
J. P. Pipes
State to Supply Crushed Rock for Roads
The State Highway Commission will open bids on September 5 at Jefferson City for crushed rock supply for road construction. If bids are satisfactory, contracts may run five years, with over 4,000,000 tons of stone needed. Assistant Highway Engineer C W Brown says Missouri may source stone and gravel to contractors, changing bid basis for future road work.
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Jefferson City
C.W. Brown
Missouri
Piano Tuner to Visit Browning Area in August
Piano tuner Will visit Browning and Browning country from August 17 to 27. Leave orders with Hum mel's furniture store. R. L. Meyers of Unionville, Missouri, notes the service.
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Browning
Browning Country
Hummel
R. L. Meyers
Unionville, Mo
Friday to Monday Diary Excerpts Mixed Missed Promises
A fragmented diary recalls dress woes and family banter, a pitch show blackout, wages saved for ice cream, potential supper worries, a friend Joe Burch returning from vacation with a wife, pa missing a spark plug, cemetery plans, cremation talk, and a temper flare from yesterday’s car ride ending with a flat tire and recovery.
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Joe
Burch
Picnic at Cora Old Settlers Day Gatherings
The three day picnic at Cora for the Old Settlers ended with small attendance Thursday due to rain and larger turnout Saturday after improvement. It is an annual event for the old to share experiences and listen to speakers discussing life issues.
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Cora
Revival at Bear Branch Church Progressing Nicely
The M. E. Church South notes a revival at Bear Branch with Rev. W. W. Wilson of Milan assisting Rev. Bates. Bates was called home to Browning on Wednesday to preach Uncle Jeff McCown's funeral, so no preaching at Brown ing church Sunday. James L. Bates, Pastor.
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Bear Branch Church
W. W. Wilson
Milan
Bates
James L. Bates
Browning
Jeff McCown
City of Browning tree trimming for street light plan
All property owners in Brown ing are asked to trim trees to twelve feet to ensure access to new street lights. By order of the Board dated August 7 1923 City Clerk B J Harvey.
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City of
Browning
Eighteen Years Of Green City Fair Highlight Sullivan County
A long-standing community fair in Sullivan County is praised as a credit to the area with eighteen years of growth and value. Revivals, church leadership, and local labor are noted, along with praise for organizers and participants and a welcome update on hospital surgery for Joe Nickell.
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Missouri
Sullivan County
United States
Street Fair Meeting To Set Dates And Elect Officers
A meeting will be held at the Electric Theater on Friday night August 24 to set dates for this year’s Street Fair and elect officers. All are invited to attend. J.J. Smith, President. Jee Nickell, Secretary.
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Electric Theater
J.J. Smith
Jee Nickell
Revival Closes After Two Weeks of Meetings in Chillicothe
The revival at the M. E. Church South on Kim Street, led by Rev. W. H. Tetley, concluded August 5 after fifteen days of services. Activities included children's inspiring service, revival chorus, and community outreach to invite attendees to join the church of their choice.
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Alfred Tennyson
Browning
God
Ares
Evangelist
Bill Tetleys
Martha Tetley
Childrens Singing
Royal
J. L. Bate
M. E. Church
W. H. Tetley
Kim. Street Methodist
Chillicothe
Q. A.M. Childrens
Vivian Lantz
Hillsdale Farm
Miss Lantz
Eva Stone
Lorene Duncan
Sylvia Martin
Alssie Fields
Hazel Ingraham
Pearl Hoselten
Orryl Adams
Helen Burton
Los Angeles
California
Agriculture as an Industry Outweighs Mines Factories
The piece argues agriculture dwarfs mining and manufacturing worldwide and cites 1919 farming investments of 560 million dollars in the United States. It suggests gains from yield improvements could boost state wealth, urging farmers to gain knowledge and learn from predecessors for future prosperity.
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America
Missouri
Dean F. B. Mumford
Missouri College of Agriculture
Tual
Obituary Notice for Browning Resident Uncle Jeff McCown
An aged and highly respected Browning citizen, Uncle Jeff McCown, died Tuesday evening. Short funeral services will be held at the residence at 2 o'clock with interment at Mt. Olive. Obituary to follow next week.
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Jeff McCown
Browning
Red
Mt. Olive
We Have Residence Properties for Sale or Rent
Calhoun and Thornton advertise residences farms and other property for sale or trade listing available homes and land through their agency property options include rentals and sales with contact details for inquiries.
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Calhoun & Thornton
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