Local business changes reflect new ownerships around town
Multiple sales reshape the area economy with Paschal Howell taking over a residence and harness shop from Troy R. Howell in Green City, Cassity & Lantz half interest sold to J A Cassity, Kathryn Knifong selling half of Northside Millinery to Nevis Harvey, and Wm L Bond purchasing Farmers Store in Purdin with possession planned for October.
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Troy R. Howell
Paschal Howell
Green City
Mr. Howell
Troy
Our City
Kathryn Knifong
Northside
Nevis Harvey
Miss Knifong
Miss Harvey
Wm. L. Bond
Purdin
L. E. Roberts
Bond
Roberts
Hay Fire Destroys Rick and Seed at Winigan
Friday E W Nickell of Winigan reported the loss of about twenty tons of hay and fifty bushels of unthreshed timothy seed. A hayrick on fire spread before dinner, and despite efforts the steam thresher could not be saved. The total loss is estimated around one thousand dollars.
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E. W. Nickell
Winigan
Timothy
Clay's Sacks Flour At One Dollar And Up
A local advertisement notes flour priced at one dollar per sack and higher at Clay's, inviting shoppers to check for available varieties and quantities.
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Clay’s
Lucky Bill's Show Delights Town with New Attractions
The Roger troupe Lucky Bill brought a road show to town drawing crowds Thursday night. A larger tent will be used next time after a third of attendees were unable to enter. The act features an educated pony Cupid, trained elephant, and two large lions. The performance is praised for its clean, gentlemanly presentation and spectator-friendly crowd management.
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Lucky Bill
Roger
Cupid
Humphreys Team Wins Twice In Week Of Close Games
The Humphreys ball club played two tight games at home and away. A 5 3 win over the local visitors followed by a 16 13 victory in Salem, as Wayne Fields impressed as a young pitcher. North Salem prepared for a clash with Salem at the local diamond.
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Humphreys
Wayne Fields
Wayne
Gama Sama
Salem
North Salem
Look After Your Boys Curfew Call Echoed In Town
A local editor warns parents about night pilfering by youths and the dangers of loitering. Observes that a few unsupervised boys turn into trouble and urges a year round curfew ordinance to keep children at home and out of mischief.
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Browning
Reform School
Knifong and Harvey Take Half of North Side Millinery
Kathryn Knifong sells half of The North Side Millinery to Miss Nevis Harvey. The firm will be renamed Knifong & Harvey in the future.
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Kathryn Knifong
North Side
Truth in Print and the Hidden News
A column reflects on how editors shape public perception by what they omit. It argues newspapers avoid sensationalism by withholding derogatory details, noting the toughest task is deciding what not to print and recognizing the power of silence in reporting.
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Maffett
Colo
Silent admonition on newspapers and public interest
The writer argues that many stories are suppressed to protect innocent relatives and the public good. He notes editors face bluffs and anger when printed and says newspapers rarely destroy or ruin unless society justifies it. Readers should reflect and accept mild admonition.
A Man and a Mouse
A Meadville Messenger column contrasts two subscriber attitudes toward payments. One resident sends arrears via a neighbor to keep the paper, while another orders stop service with no payment. The writer notes publishers erase names from the list only when debtors act squarely and likens deadbeats to a mouse.
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Square
Meadville Messenger
Browning Street Fair Association Meeting Called
The officers and all interested are invited to meet at the opera house in the city on Saturday August 19 at 3 o clock to elect officers and reorganize for the year. A C Turner secretary.
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Browning Street Fair Association
Opera House
A.C. Turner
Free eye tests by Dr. Hanna on September 1 2
Optician Dr. Hanna offers free eye tests. Visitors can get examinations Friday and Saturday September 1 and 2.
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Hanna
Optician
Fifty Dollars Prize For Best Apple Half Peck
Missouri contest offers $50 cash to a boy aged 16 to 20 who sends in the best half peck of apples. From any orchard, with a writing statement on variety choice and cultivation. two neighbors must witness selection. Entries due Oct 15 to Professor J C Whitten, Columbia. Prize funds cover college short course expenses starting Nov 1.
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Columbia
Missouri State Board of Horticulture
College of Agriculture At
Missouri
J. C. Whitten
Board of Horticulture
College of Agriculture
Meadville Chautauqua excursion planned for locals
The Meadville Chautauqua Association will run a special trip from here to Meadville for nearby residents who attend the chautauqua. An excellent program is promised for excursion riders, so make plans to attend this day if possible.
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Meadville Chautauqua Association
Meadville
Healy’s Best Bargains in Browning China Ware
A. A. Healy advertises the best bargains in priced china ware in Browning inviting shoppers to drop in and see for themselves.
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A. A. Healy
Browning
Browning Creamery to Hold First Stockholders Meeting
The Browning Creamery Co. will hold its first annual stockholders meeting at the Opera House in Browning at 2 p m on Tuesday August 29 1911. The agenda includes electing a Board of Directors for the ensuing year, revising the bylaws, and other business. Stockholders may attend in person or by proxy. Walter Prather president.
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The
Browning Creamery Co
Opera House
Browning
Walter Prather
A Wise Girl and Her Escort Share Quick Insight
A bright girl quickly grasps the game points as her escort, also her intended, expresses a light joke comparing baseball to a household. She replies with a marrying metaphor about engagements, struggles, and the homeward journey, prompting thoughtful pauses.
Excessive Heat Saps Local Residents Over Weekend
The article describes extreme heat Thursday through Saturday making outdoor work nearly impossible. Claud Godsey was overcome with heat Friday and only narrowly recovered, while Saturday he appeared downtown and expected to work again in a few days.
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Claud Godsey
Luck Means Hard Work and Honest Deeds, Not Gold
The speaker argues luck is earned through early rising, steady labor, and maintaining honest business dealings. True luck means obtaining and keeping a job and striving to outperform others with integrity.
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J.a.cassity
Cassity & Lantz
Sigmond Lantz
Lantz
J.A
Cassity
Stockholders Meeting
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