Homecoming crusade draws Missourians back to state
Labor Commissioner J C A Hiller urges Missourians who left for Texas Oklahoma Kansas the Dakotas and beyond to return home amid claims of broad prosperity and abundant land. Letters from former residents list farm losses and harsh conditions, while authorities pledge to provide literature and advance notice for the general homecoming effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor
J. C. A. Hiller
Missouri
Canada
J. C.A. Hiller
Hiller
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Wellsville
Montgomery
Texas
S. C. Wilson
Emporia
Kansas
Sandy Wilson
Route 2
John J. Evans
Guth
Oklahoma
Salineco
Monroe
Adair
Callaway
Saline
Johnson
Nodaway
Davies
Grundy
The
Red Book
Washington
Father Attacks Suitor of 15 Year Old on South Side
John Spriggs assaulted H. L. Clark after finding him with Spriggs daughter Mabel. Clark wore glasses which were broken. Spriggs pleaded guilty to common assault in Police Court and paid a dollar fine plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Spriggs
H. L. Clark
South Side
Clark
Mabel Spriggs
Spriggs
Kirksville
Grinning Plague Strikes County in Strange Malady
A bizarre disease named grinitis sweeps the country district causing widespread fits of glares that start with rain and spread to cause facial distortion. Doctors warn it could prove fatal if conditions persist, yet acknowledge it may yield a harvest of crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton Democrat
Milan Fair Promises Greatest Merchants Fair Yet
Milan MO merchants announce the Milan Fair with an excellent daily program and large race ring prizes. Many more horses entered than ever before and farm exhibits expected to be larger due to substantial prizes. Admission remains 25 cents. attendees urged to visit.
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Merchants’ Fair Association of
Milan
Notices to Benton Township property owners on road ditch maintenance
Allies are warned to keep weeds cut along road sides and ensure ditches in district No 1 Benton Township remain clean and open. The notice specifies property owners must maintain their boundaries and drainage to prevent obstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Town
Senator Gore Excursion Draws Crowds Again at Meadville
The article notes Senator Gore of Oklahoma, famed for his previous congressional inquiry driven by his blindness, attracting large crowds and keeping listeners engaged. An excursion is planned leaving Browning for Meadville on Friday August 26 at 8 30 am.
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Thos. P. Gore
Oklahoma
Meadville
Browning
Peters Produce Co Cashes In On Poultry and Eggs
Cash for poultry and eggs offered by Peters Produce Co. seeks suppliers and outlines prices and delivery terms for local farmers. Contact details provided for shipments and potential bulk purchases.
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If Peters Produce Co
Roll of Honor Contributors to the Home Paper
A list of subscribers and donors includes G. Anderson from Kennewick Washington H.3S. Brown ing route 4 B. D. Bolling city J. H. Geach Granville Ohio J. L. Bolling Kansas City Mrs. Louella Gooch route 3 Dena Rodman route 1 P. L. Urback Mar celine S. D. Schrock Pur din J. Buxton Orrick M. H. Rainey Purdin Mrs. Jake Sampsell city W. H. Gooch city J. A. Slater route 3 J. W. Hoskins route 4 Ed. S. Harris Milan J. D. Sevier Milan H. F. Havens city Granite Works Milan Clay Bales Green Castle.
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G. Anderson
Kennewick
Washington
Browning
B. D. Bolling
City
J. H. Geach
Granville
Ohio
J. L. Bolling
Kansas City
Louella Gooch
Dena Rodman
P. L. Urback
Marceline
S. D. Schrock
Purdin
J. Buxton
Orrick
M. H. Rainey
Jake Sampsell
W. H. Gooch
J. A. Slater
J. W. Hoskins
Ed. S. Harris
Milan
J. D. Sevier
H. F. Havens
Granite Works
Green Castle
Kan sas City farmer enjoys homegrown parcel surprise
S. L. Gibson received a mashed package on Saturday and found clover oats a fine ear of corn and a large peach from former townsman E. A. Jones. Lige, fresh from his farm, expresses happiness about growing crops and pride in his ranch in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L. Gibson
E. A. Jones
Lige
Kansas City
Local guest visit noted for Green Castle family
A fragmentary note mentions Clay Bales of Green Castle as a guest of John Brambaugh and family Safta and Sunday. The text also hints at a plea or inquiry and references Stark and Pus-caP, though details are unclear.
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Green Castle
John Brambaugh
Mr. Bying
Stark
Simon Ati
Pias
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Anna Morris
Bernie Johnson
Sophia
Lola Smith
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Bulah Cassity
Guy Johnson
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Eads Mills
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Carl Cassity
Nolan Pulliam
Charley
Ray McNally
Mr. Cady
Brookfield Fair
Brookfield
Pegg Murphey
Unionville
Lady Landley’s
J. C. Fuller
Lady Audley
Glenn Tunnell
Norma Pipes
Alicia Audley
Ava Neet
Phoebe Marks
F. G. Peters
Robert Audley
Geo. Tallboys
James Williams
Oren Lantz
Michael Audley
Luke Marks
Mr. Fuller
Milan Fair
Senator Gore
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