Linn County Dominates State Fair Corn and Baby Show Honors
Linn County earned numerous prizes at the Missouri State Fair as top corn producers with many awards across men and boys classes plus a 2 year old, Lloyd Lilburn Grice, winning first in the Baby Show. 4-H members also collected premiums, highlighting Linn County’s broad success in agriculture and youth contests.
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Linn County
Missouri
C. L. Grice
Purdin
Lloyd Lilburn
Ora Bennett
Browning
Jack Dust
Linneus
Walter Prather
J. I. Purdin
Ray Bennett
Dan Purdin
Ray E. Bennett
W. E. Powell
Jay Powell
Artorie Urbach
Nadine Urbach
Urbach
Loren Pulliam
Roscoe i Powell
William Urbach
Ova Bennett
Roscoe Powell
Marjorie Urbach
Helen Pulliam
Pauline Wade
Laclede
Lloyd Lilburn Grice
Linn County News
Diary Notes and Obituary Observe Quiet Life and Death
Slats diary entries recount domestic quirks and a wife selling her husband’s clothes after his sickness, while a Sunday obituary for William Robert Haggard (born March 2 1860 in Arkansas. died August 24 1929 near Browning Missouri at age 69) notes his marriage to Melvina Mundell, six children, and funeral details with church ties and burial at Mundell cemetery.
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William Robert Haggard
Arkansas
Browning
Missouri
Melvina Virginia Mundell
James Creason
Meadville
V. C. Tribble
A. A. Couch
Linnells
James Loren Haggard
William Hugh
Charles W
J. W. Burt
Clay Center
Nebr
Kate Ward
Broken Bow
Neb
Haggard
Presbyterian Church
Samuel Belt
Bro. Tomlin
Mundell
Poultry and Livestock Sale Ad by E F Peterson
Notice from E F Peterson salesman Barber Medicine Co Browning offering warming poultry hogs and sheep at reasonable prices and guaranteeing satisfaction guidance to call or write.
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E. F. Peterson
Barber Medicine Co
Browning
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Death
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and help during the recent death of our husband and father and for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. W. R. Haggard Mrs. J. F. Creason Mrs. W. C. Tribble Mrs. A. A. Couch and J. L. Haggard
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W. R. Haggard
J. F. Creason
W. C. Tribble
A. A. Couch
J. L. Haggard
M. W. A. Attends Sedalia Encampment
The Woodman Drill Team from Brown ing Camp No. 2614 traveled to Sedalia for the State Encampment during the State Fair from August 19 to 21. The trip marked the camp’s first state encampment in years. some new members joined, most behaved, with minor disciplinary notes and a bout of tonsillitis at home.
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Woodman
Browning
Sedalia
Corporal Molloy
B. H. Peterson
R. E. Harris
Aubrey Myers
Noel Myers
L. C. Peterson
W. F. Peters
W. J. Molloy
Merril Peterson
H. L. Adams
Geo. Haley
J. H. Browning
M. O. Alspach
A. D. Peterson
W. R. Ware
Adams
Patterson Family Celebrates 90th Birthday in Brookfield
Celebrants include Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Patterson of Seattle welcomed in Brookfield by brother Robert T. Patterson and wife. About thirty-one relatives gathered to mark Ruth Augline Patterson’s 90th birthday, with extensive listing of children grandchildren and descendants across families in Missouri and Tennessee.
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W. H. Patterson
Seattle
Wash
Brookfield
Robert T. Patterson
Laclede
Robert
Walter Patterson
Patterson Old Home
Ruth Augline Patterson
Athens
Ohio
Mary G. Patterson Taylor
Walter D. Patterson
Purdin
Henry Drue Patterson
Donna Frances
Chattanoga
Tenn
Laura Patterson
Frances
Irvin
John B
Dolores
Charles Maxwell
Viola
Norine
Edna
Lila
Neva A. Taylor Grice
Wallace Grice
Nelson
Family gathering at Patterson Parker home honors Mother Patterson
Hazel, Margaret Taylor Franks and Emil of Chicago with Evelyn, Verona Taylor, Walter D. and Elsie Patterson, Henry M. Patterson and Ruth and daughter Pansy Leu, Harold D. and Vera Patterson and Betty Irene attended a bountiful dinner. Daughters and granddaughters competed in cakes, salads, preserves, jellies, pickles, chicken dishes, and vegetables grown at home. Presentations were given to Mother Patterson Parker and a joyful time was shared.
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Hazel
Margaret Taylor
Franks
Emil
Chicago
Evelyn
Verona Taylor
Walter D
Elsie Patterson
Henry M. Patterson
Ruth
Pansy Leu
Harold D
Vera Patterson
Betty Irene
Patterson Parker
Schoolchildren friendly saddle mare offered by W J Cokerham
A seven year old saddle mare suitable for school children is offered for sale by W. J. Cokerham of Purdin. The listing notes the mare’s good temperament for young riders and outlines basic sale terms.
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W. J. Cokerham
Purdin
Hauler Signals Stock Run to St Joseph or Kansas City
Loy Kelly states readiness to transport stock to St Joseph or Kansas City, indicating flexible routing for upcoming shipments.
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St. Joseph
Kansas City
Loy Kelly
National Dairy Show Invites Missouri Youth to St Louis
The State Fair broadcast a call to Missouri boys and girls especially 4 H Club members to attend the National Dairy Show in St Louis October 12 to 19. Oliver Eberle and Edwyanna Bergt spoke from Sedalia about 4 H Dairy Club camps cattle judging contests dairy demonstrations and poultry show demonstrations tied to the National Poultry and Pet Stock Show. About 500 4 H youth from across the country and 1500 vocational students will participate. Edwynna urged all youths to attend with the cry Meet Me In St Louis Meet Me At The Fair.
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Missouri
St. Louis
Oliver Eberle
Edwyanna Bergt
Sedalia
F. W. A. Vesper
Henry W. Kiel
Young Eberle
National Dairy Association
Dairy Club
Edwynna
State Poultry Show Merges into St Louis Event
The Missouri State Poultry Show merges with the St Louis National Poultry and Pet Stock Show to be held in St Louis on October 19 in conjunction with the National Dairy Show. W T Noland directs the state show and acts as general superintendent for the St Louis event. A D Greenlee directs the St Louis Butter Egg and Poultry Exchange turkey show. President D Lincoln Orr calls a meeting of poultry shows for October 14 in St Louis signaling likely large attendance.
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St. Louis
W. T. Noland
Missouri State Experiment Station
Missouri Poultry Flocks Inspected Across State
Certification inspections of Missouri poultry flocks begun two weeks ago under E R Holbrook secretary of the Missouri Poultry Improvement Association The state is divided into three districts with inspections expected to finish mid October Farm leaders say 185 poultrymen in 73 counties receive visits Johnson and Lafayette counties lead with 10 members each The program runs during Farmers Week at the Missouri College of Agriculture October 21 25
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Missouri
Missouri Poultry Improvement Association
E. R. Holbrook
Mr. Holbrook
Estill Schnetzler
Joe Chambers
Poultry Department
Missouri College of Agriculture
Agricultural Extension Service
Missouri Record
Johnson
Lafayette
Zeppelin Passes Over Browning In Historic Flight
Browning residents witnessed the Great Zeppelin Air Liner on its world circling trip pass at about 11:30 yesterday morning. The craft flew northeast and its name was clearly visible on the sides as it traversed over the city on the Los Angeles to Lakehurst leg.
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Browning
Zeppelin
Los Angeles
Lakehurst
For Sale Grapes Deliverable in Browning or Purdin
Forrest Gooch offers grapes for sale with delivery to Browning or Purdin on Saturday. Phone orders can be placed through Purdin.
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Browning
Purdin
Forrest Gooch
Home Coming Picnic Honors King Carter at City Park
A Sunday picnic at City Park celebrated King Carter and his wife of Washington DC with a noon meal and many relatives from Kansas City Browning and beyond. Attendees included Wm Myers and family, Charlie Riddle and family, George Burkholder and kin, Opal Johnson, Fern Carter, Dorothy Burkholder, Guy Carter and others. The event drew a large, joyful gathering and lively chatter about the occasion.
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King Carter
Washington, D. C
Wm. Myers
Georgia Lee
Charlie Riddle
Franklin
George Burkholder
Walton
Hazel
Maleta
Charles
Kansas City
Gertrude Fields
Lula Carter
Opal Johnson
Ben
Fern Carter
Wm. Burkholder
Dorothy
Guy Carter
Della
Gale
Mary
J. P. Turner
Browning
Plain speech on a kingly event leaves attendees content
A brief note from attendees says the gathering felt fitting for a king and all left happy with the experience, hoping for more frequent meetings and opportunities to come together.
1925 Model T Ford Roadster
Rev. C. L. Cooper offers a 1925 Model T Ford roadster for sale. Vehicle details and asking price are not specified in the fragment.
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C. L. Cooper
Petersons Garage Offers Plate Exchange Deals
Eleven plate WSB-11 priced at 7.50 and thirteen plate WSB13 at 99.50. In exchange for old ones, customers can swap plates at Petersons Garage.
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Petersons Garage
Cotter Family Picnic in Linneus Park on September 1
The Cotter families will meet at the park in Linneus Sunday September 1 for a picnic. All are cordially invited to attend.
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Cotter
Linneus
Dr. Palms Dates Guaranteed Glasses Ad
In Milan on September 9 and Linneus on the 10th, Dr. Palm offers guaranteed glasses at low prices.
Ice Cream Supper Held By M E Ladies Aid
The M E Ladies Aid plans an ice cream and cake supper on the street this Saturday afternoon and evening. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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M. E. Ladies Aid
Woodmen Lodge Renders Aid to Neighbor McQuown
August 13 and 14 Browning Camp 2614 members aided Neighbor C. L. McQuown with his hay. Absent members sent a hand and relatives helped. McQuown and his wife have been ill but doctors report improvement. Camp wishes them a speedy recovery.
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Woodmen Lodge
Browning Camp No
C. L. McQuown
Heaire
Neighbor McQuown
Church of Christ Preaching by Will Pietch and Elder R A Thompson
Will Pietch and Elder R A Thompson of Kansas City will preach at the Church of Christ next Sunday September 1 with services in the morning and evening. Congregation members are invited to attend.
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Will Pietch
Church of Christ
R. A. Thompson
Kansas City
Long Distance keeps family ties strong
As school time nears and children head off to college, the ad suggests calling your kids to stay connected. It promotes long distance service as affordable and the best antidote to loneliness, urging families to form a habit with Central West Missouri Telephone Company Buck Penick as local manager.
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Central West Missouri Telephone Company
Buck Penick
Death of John Mullanphy Pioneer Merchant and Philanthropist
This Week In Missouri History recalls the August 29, 1833 death of John Mullanphy in St. Louis. Missouri’s first millionaire, he became famed for business acumen and generous philanthropy. Born Irish, he emigrated to the U S in 1794 and began life in Baltimore before moving to Frankfort and beyond.
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Missouri
Floyd C. Shoemaker
John Mullanphy
St. Louis
Mullanphy
St. Louisans
United States
Baltimore
Frankfort
Kentucky
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