Rev Hallock Shares China Advertising Pioneering Tales
Letter from Rev H G C Hallock from Shanghai recounts his 26 year effort to promote Chinese advertising in the Chinese Christian Almanac. He notes the shift from English to Chinese ads, the growth of Chinese newspapers, and the role of editors in shaping public opinion. He argues editors should be sane and responsible amid nationalist movements while praising newspapers for their global reach.
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Shanghi
China
Shanghai
H.G. C
Hallock
Letter from Emma Thornton to Browning editor pays 1.50 for Lead er Record
Emma Thornton of Dawson Nebraska writes to Joseph Nickell at Browning Missouri enclosing a 1.50 check for the Lead er Record for the coming year. She expresses eagerness for Browning news and signs respectfully.
Brookshier School Rebuilds In Two Days After Fire
After the Brookshier school house burned due to a defective flue the board planned a temporary building. Materials were on site and a new structure rose in two days. Students adapted with chairs and carpenters supplying desks as Edward Maloney, the teacher, reported steady progress. Insurance coverage totaled one thousand dollars, with taxes to fund a modern country school thereafter.
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Brookshier
Edward Maloney
Farm Hunters Forbidden: Traps Guns or Dogs Prohibited
A dated notice from local landowners and residents prohibits all hunting on their farms using traps guns or dogs. Signatories include Tine Walker Roy Smith Charley Ingraham Lloyd Lambert Cezil Walker Ad Gooch H F Kille Corey McQuown and others.
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Tine Walker
Roy Smith
Charley Ingraham
Lloyd Lambert
Cezil Walker
Ad Gooch
H. F. Kille
Corey McQuown
G. E. Wilhite
H. E. Creason and Son
R. A. Creason
Clarence Johnson
Walter Crooks
Ross Fuller
A. B. Clark
Geo. Walker
Andrew Pfeiffer
Sam Kelley
Lee Brantner
Luther DeVore
D. Hu Co. Lambert
Mrs
Rutka Lambert
Deerborn readers request Browning Leader Record
Mr and Mrs Harvie Hatch of Detroit send 1.50 to Annypreviative Reader Dearborn asking to receive the Browning Leader Record, stating they miss the paper from their home town and county.
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Dearborn, Mich
Nickell
Detroit
Browning Leader
Harvie Hatch
Thanksgiving Turkey Turn Party at the Duncan Home
Mr and Mrs K M Duncan hosted about twenty Beverly friends for a Thanksgiving night party. Guests wore animal name tags and played a blind identity game, then gathered to a corn centerpiece and Indian wigwam table decor for festive dining.
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K. M. Duncan
Beverly
Pleasant evening at the wigwam luncheon and prizes
Mrs. Duncan hosted a two course lunch where guests pulled ribbons and received favors. Prizes in contests went to Melba Carter, Ray Maggart, Mer vin Garrett and Merrill Petterson as the evening ended with guests departing late.
Gress Studio Offers Finest Gift Portrait Folders in Brookfield
Exclusive display attracts attention with final shipment of special gift portrait folders and stand-swing frames. Gress Studio proclaims life’s greatest keepsakes with a six-person team and a fully equipped studio in North Missouri. Appointment phone 172.
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Missouri
Gress
Brookfield
Dinner Hosted by Mr and Mrs Guy Adams on Thanksgiving
Entertained guests at a one o'clock Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Guy Adams. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Jess Knifong, Mr. and Mrs. K. M. Duncan and daughter Beverly, Miss Ella Keithley, and Dr. Brownback. The hosts are praised for generous hospitality.
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Guy Adams
Jess Knifong
K. M. Duncan
Beverly
Ella Keithley
Brownback
Pie Supper at Light School House Friday Night
A pie supper is announced at the Light school house on Friday night December 7th with a short comedy play Flitter Mouse. Cecil Lay, teacher, invites everyone to attend.
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Light School
Cecil Lay
Farms For Sale in Duncan and Pleasant Hill Townships
Mrs Emma Curtis advertises a 78 acre farm in Duncan township and three farms in Pleasant Hill township of 120 acres 46 acres and 0 acres for sale with interest invited by the seller. The notice names Mrs Emma Curtis as contact.
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Duncan Township
Pleasant Hill Township
Emma Curtis
Dr Palm's Dates Better glasses for less money
In Milan on January 7 and Linneus on January 9, dates are promoted with cheaper glasses offer.
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Dr. Palm
Milan
Linneus
Couple Wed in Browning with Blessings from Friends
At the home of Rev. W. F. Rice in Pur din Missouri on Friday November 23rd Raymond Jacobs of Browning and Gwendoline Lay of Browning were married. The newlyweds receive the kindest wishes of many young friends and associates for a pleasant and prosperous life.
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W. F. Rice
Purdin
Raymond Jacobs
Browning
Gwendoline Lay
Purdin Enterprise
Hunters Beware On Bennett Brothers Farm Prohibition
A farm owner warns that all hunting with guns dogs and traps is forbidden and vows prosecution to anyone trespassing on Bennett Brothers property.
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Bennett Brothers
Thanksgiving Dinner at Burkholder Home
Mr and Mrs J H Burkholder hosted relatives and friends for a one o clock Thanksgiving dinner at their route three home. Guests included Harold Chase Loyd Chase Earl Campbell and daughter Lorene a business college student in Chillicothe. The day was remembered as very enjoyable.
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J. H. Burkholder
Route Three
Burkholder
Harold Chase
Loyd Chase
Earl Campbell
Lorene
Business
Chillicothe
Reece Childers Surrenders After Barn Shooting
Reece Childers, in hiding since he shot Harold Thompson at a barn, surrendered to Sheriff Phillips in Linneus after contacting James Cleeton. The coroner's jury ruled Thompson died from a gun held and fired by Childers.
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Reece Childers
Harold Thompson
James Cleeton
Brookfield
Mr. Cleeton
Linneus
Phillips
Mr Childers
Sullivan County
Childers
North Salem
Tom Baker
Hart
Green City
Childer
Raymond Linhart
Roy Straley
Jessie Bunch
Merl Thompson
Willie Fanning
Harley Jacobs
Otis
Earl Riddle
Thompson
Mr. Childers
Kate Thompson
Lee Riddle
Dess Fanning
Oscar Linhart
Hallie Linhart
C. W. Hale
Fred Riddle
Seach
Not Detecting Reece Spurs Fear of More Shootings
The report notes Reece was not detected in the neighborhood and suggests that his presence could have led to more shooting if found. Authorities caution about continuing risk and urge heightened patrols.
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Reece
Tax Collector Schedule for Benton Township Names
Zella Woodworth announces weekly tax collection times. Mondays at Bank of Purdin, Fridays at Stock Growers Bank in Purdin Missouri, and remaining time at Farmers Exchange Bank in this city for Benton township taxes.
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Bank of
Purdin
Stockgrowers Bank
Benton Township
Farmers Exchange Bank
Zella Woodworth
Thanksgiving dinner at the Turner home in this city
Mr. and Mrs. James P. Turner hosted a real Thanksgiving dinner at their city residence last Thursday with guests including Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Warren and Mrs. O. H. Mundell. The occasion will be remembered by those present.
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James P. Turner
R. H. Warren
O. H. Mundell
No Hunting Posted on Slater Farm Lease
Notice from B. H. Slater posting a strict no hunting or trespassing policy on his farm and leased land with a warning of criminal prosecution for violations.
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B. H. Slater
Feasting Day at Hubbard Home for Bertha Myrand Visit
Sunday gathering at the S. E. Hubbard residence honored Bertha Myrand of Detroit and granddaughters Winnie Watson and Alpha Ceiders of Houston. Family and friends from Brookfield, Denver, Purdin, Chilli cothe, Winigan, Shelton, and nearby towns joined in a warm hearthside welcome and homecoming.
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S. E. Hubbard
Bertha Myrand
Detroit
Mich
Alpha Ceiders
Winnie Watson
Houston
Texas
Myrand
Joseph Murrcett
C. E. Rulen
Denver
John Bailey
Earl Staples
Nellicats
John D
Brookfield
George Barron
Ada Barron
Gail Coulson
Buexlin
Nevada
Chillicothe
Jennie Thrasher
Winigan
Henry Hubbard
Gail Effie
Irene
Jolene
Norman MecDonnald
Wilma
Ruby
Ronald
Shelby
Elmer Head
Ivan
Carl
Dr. Haning
Caine
Lizzie
Maryan
Eva Head
Purdin
Ore
Obituary of Letha G Lay in Chillicothe Missouri
Letha G Lay born August 20 1849 Howard County Missouri died at home in Chillicothe November 26 at 10 30 am age 79 years 3 months 6 days She married James W Venable June 16 1864 he died about eight years earlier Nine children were born five survive J G Venable Pe Ell Washington R L Venable Winlock Washington Bessie Bellman Kansas City Tina Bingham Chillicothe Francis at home The deceased Thomas E Viola Sarah and an infant She joined the Christian church Browning about fifty two years ago Funeral held at Memmershagen and Marshall Funeral Home Wednesday at 2 30 pm Rev S P Williams officiating Burial Edgewood Constitution Tribune Chillicothe Missouri
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Letha G. Lay
Howard County
Chillicothe
James W. Venable
J. G. Venable
Pe Ell
Wash
R. L. Venable
Winlock
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