Missouri College Exhibit Shows Farm Net Income Gains
A State Fair display and a circular from Missouri College of Agriculture show how a farmer’s net income can rise from 236.41 to 712.16 yearly. Improvements come from field layout, crop rotation, brood sow management, and dairy and egg production efficiencies studied with farm management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri College of Agriculture
Department‘of
College
Missouri
R. Johnson
Othor
Flood Scene Uses 4 Million Gallons in Town That Forgot God
The production floods a New Jersey village with over 4 million gallons of water for a climactic sequence. Ten miles of hose and more than 75 000 gallons released at once were used, with six takes to achieve the dramatic effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fox
Fort God
Forte
New Jersey
Letter from Browningite Joe Nickell Farm Life in 1923
Dear Friend Joe describes farm life near Elgin 35 miles northwest of Chicago on the C N W line. He reports 253 acres with 100 in corn and two Browning silos. A note about sending subscription and a brief family greeting closes. Also reports Ford Motor Company weekly production records for July 24 with 40 930 vehicles and Fordson tractors 1882 and Lincoln division 210 cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Nickell
Browning
Missouri
Joe
Genevie
of Elgin
Chicago
Ford Motor Company
Ford News
Fordson Tractor
Lincoln
Obituary of James Edward Merrick Born 1852 Died 1923
James Edward Merrick son of Benjamine and Sarah Merrick born November 15 1852 died August 20 1923 at age 70 years 9 months 5 days. He married Nancy Elizabeth Vanable April 14 1876 and they had 11 children nine survive him with his wife predeceasing him by two years and twelve days. Funeral held August 22 at 1 PM at home conducted by Rev Hargrove. He was a kind husband father neighbor and greatly missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Edward Merrick
Benjamine
Sarah Merrick
Nancy Elizabeth Vanable
Cordin Scott
Sybal Powell
Linneus
Mildred Bennett
Eva Lane
Nellie Merrick
Browning
Sacha Grice
Chula
James E. J. Purdin
Kathern Forson
Humphreys
Virginia Melton
Cora
Hargrove
Obituary of D. Q. Pleaver at North Salem
D. Q. Pleaver born November 7 1866 married to Nannie Peavier April 10 1887. They had one child Rosy May. He was treated in Kansas City hospital but passed away August 7 1923 at age 56 years 9 months at home near North Salem. Funeral conducted at the M E Church by the writer Wm Corem.
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D. Q. Pleaver
Nannie Peavier
Rosy May
M. E. Church
North Salem
Knifong and Wallace Wedding at Macon City
Kenneth R. Knifong and Ruby Wallace were married in Macon City by a Christian minister. The couple, with Josephine Knifong and Gley Wallace, plan to spend a week at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. Congratulations are extended by the Leader Record and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth R. Knifong
Ruby Wallace
Josephine Knifong
Gley. Wallace
Macon City
A. L. Kinfong
Seaman Wallace
Wingan
Ralph Johnson
Elmer, Mo
Des Moines
Iowa
Leader Record
Town That Forgot God at Electric Theatre Next Monday
Harry Millards, who directed Over the Hill, directs The Town That Forgot God from William Fox. The film, described as strong with thrills and heart gripping moments, will be shown at the Electric Theatre on Monday September 3.
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Harry Millards
William Fox
God
Electric Theatre
Card of Thanks for Father Assistance by Dear Lodge
We thank friends and neighbors for help during illness death and burial of our father Merrick Children express gratitude to the 1.0.C.F. Lodge for support and kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.F. Lodge
Merrick
Slats Diary Frday to Sunday The school tale
Slats records a Friday scene where his father misdefines politeness and a Saturday note about a North Indian trading his wife for a horse. Sunday describes walking home from Sunday school with Jane and her curious preference for the lessons, revealing domestic humor and rural dialogue.
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North
Jane
Witch Boy
Trubble and wedding anniversaries in a rural diary
A humorous diary fragment notes domestic relations and wedding anniversaries. It mentions a Vermont trip, fudge after a visit, and a plan for gifts between parents. The writer hints at secrecy about two anniversaries aligned on the same day and details about daily life and small mishaps.
Killed Large Crane Found in Local Yard
Sunday Mrs. Leo Jones spotted a tall strange bird over the yard, which caused their chicken to scatter. Leo Jones and Sid Brown shot at the bird as it landed in the yard, killing it with a neck shot. The crane stood four feet high with a long neck and legs, and was not native to the country. It is believed to have wandered from a migratory route.
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Leo Jones
Sid Brown
Sid
Green City Fair Draws Large Crowds and Top Exhibits
Green City held a successful annual fair last week with large daily attendance. Thursday attracted the biggest crowd as live stock exhibits eclipsed previous fairs with top hogs cattle sheep and horses. The show featured premier breeds, wide agricultural displays and extensive concessions drawing many visitors.
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Green City
Missouri
M E Church Notes Bear Branch Meeting and Next Services
The Bear Branch Church closed with an all day service basket dinner bapt ism service and reception of members. Next Sunday September 2 services at Kaifong Grove Church at 11 with basket at noon. Community urged to attend with dinner for fellowship. Sunday night services at Browning church.
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Bear Branch Church
Kaifong Grove
Browning
Closing church year services and conference note
Members will be received at the closing services for the year. The pastor James L. Bates will attend a conference in St. Joe, Missouri on Monday. May God bless us during these services.
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St. Joe
James L. Bates
Southerland Wins Johns Restaurant Ownership
On Friday last week Thos Southerland closed a deal to buy Johns restaurant. He has prior restaurant experience and took possession immediately. Mr and Mrs Parker John left the same day to move to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Southerland
Johns
Southerland
Parker John
California
Browning Street Fair Dates Set For October
The Browning Street Fair Association held its annual meeting at the Electric Theatre with J. J. Smith reappointed as president and officers elected. They will meet to elect additional officers. The fair dates are set for October 7 and 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Street Fair Association
Electric Theatre
J. J. Smith
J. B. Harvey
Treasure
R. M. Calhoun
Bull attack injures couple. bull shipped after rescue
Tuesday near noon Mrs. L W Bingham and her husband tried to move a bull from Uncle Dave Stone’s pasture. Adrian Stone and Mr Bingham restrained the agitated animal but the bull tossed Mr Bingham over a fence. They later shipped the bull to safety. Mrs Bingham suffered bruises and shock while Mr Bingham was badly hurt and treated by a doctor.
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L. W. Bingham
Mr Bingham
Dave Stone
Adrian Stone
Mr. Bingham
Ting
Adrian
Bingham
New Fall Suits Arrive at The Farmers Store
The Farmers Store announces a new line of men s and young men s fall and winter suits arriving with fresh patterns and stylish designs designed to attract buyers looking for updated wardro ble options this season.
Weekend Socials Mixed Linneus and Nearby Guests
Linneus residents hosted socials at the Brookfield Country Club and homes. Attendees included Mrs Jemmie Cady and son Jim from El Paso, Mrs Agnes Penn and Mrs Lucile Calhoun Burton of Los Angeles, and Mr C M Thornton. A dinner at Hank Thurlo’s featured guests from Kansas City and Browning. Activities included golf and solo performances by Lila Engle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Carter
J. B. Fleming
Linneus
Brookfield Country Club
Jemmie McKenzie
Cady
Jim
el Paso Tex
Agnes Penn
Linnéus
Lucile Calhoun- Burton
Helen
Hank Thurlo
Harry Engle
Lila
Kansas City
K. M. Duncan
Lorene
Bev‘erley
Guy Adams
Orryl
Lila Engle
Edison
Miss Engle
Jane Dickinson
Artie Cash
Chas. Thorton
Helenalhoun
Lucille Burton
Helen and
Clair
Los Angeles
Cal
Milan
Plaid Golf
Roy Whaley
Sewing Club
Clara Wheeler
Jesse Brass
School Days Are Here Eye Check and Glasses Offer
A graduate optometrist advertises eye tests for children to ensure normal vision and reduce strain. Correctly fitted glasses will correct refractive errors. Visit Thursday Sept. 6 at Mr Healy's Store for services.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bunny Grauer
Electric Theater
Ringwood
Minois
Vermont
Servus
Anny
Mr. Wensday
M. E. Church Notes
Bull
May Schrock
Herma Adams
Peter Creed
Adrian Glaze
Humphreys, Mo
Daugher
Miss Lorraine
W. H. Dickinson
Harvey Fields
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