The Spanish Swindle Reported by State Department
Washington reports a Barcelona consular warning about a Spanish prison scam. Con artists promise a Cuban political prisoner’s fortune and a guardianship payout to distant relatives in the United States. A fake priest fronts the scheme, demanding ready money to liberate a concealed valise with a deposit certificate.
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Department of State
Washington
Barcelona
Spain
United States
Cuba
Carthagena
America
Free
Barcela
Augustin Lafiente
Erec
Twalty
Nand
Thoughts for You: Editorial Reflections on Town Life
A Milan Standard column muses on civic engagement and the press. It contrasts newspaper support with public appreciation, recalls a cranky reader who halted his paper, and ponders how editors may someday write anyone obituary in a quiet graveyard.
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Milan Standard
Uncle Sam and the printer clash over mail and ads
The piece contrasts government mailing privileges with private printing rights, noting free envelopes and advertising by Uncle Sam versus postage costs for printers. It also cites a Baraboo Wisconsin anecdote and ends with a church society bazaar notice for December 18 at Mrs Summers millinery on Main Street.
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Uncle Sam
Hion
Washington
Sam
Sauk Co
Jam Rat
Baraboo
Wis
CBC Usc
United States
Ladies Aid Society of
The
M. E. Church South
Satu Way
Forth
Main Street
Weather Blues in Shay ane North Missouri Blizzard Hits
A severe storm settled over Shay ane North Missouri bringing heavy rainfall and rising creeks on Sunday. Strong north winds sparked a blizzard that intensified Monday night. Temperatures fell as snow filled the air, easing only after Tuesday morning as the sun returned and sleigh bells rang, but roads remained treacherous.
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Shay Ane
Missouri
Newton Richardson Marriage At Browning Church
Sunday evening at the west Browning residence the marriage of J P Newton to Mrs Laura Richardson was performed by Rev Potter of M E church south. The ceremony was simple with few relatives and friends. the couple are well known and admired locally. The LEADER-RECORD extends congratulations.
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Browning
J. P. Newton
Laura Richardson
Potter
M. E. Church South
Newton
Christmas Gift Request From Enid Brother and Sister
H Clay Jones phoned Tuesday requesting the LEADER RECORD be mailed to his brother W R Jones and sister Mrs James Weaver in Enid Oklahoma as a Christmas present. He believes the home paper will be appreciated by them.
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H. Clay Jones
Leader
W. R. Jones
James Weaver
Enid
Oklahoma
Jones
Collector's Notice for Benton Township Taxes
J G Harvey announces weekly tax collection at People's Bank Browning on Saturdays for Benton Township duties in the township.
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Browning
The
People’s Bank
Benton Township
J. G. Harvey
Collection Notice by H Clay Jones
Debtors are urged to call and settle accounts or notes owed to H Clay Jones at once as payment is immediately needed for the application. The notice stresses that recipients know they owe and that the debt is due.
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H, Clay Jones
Big Land Deal Near North Salem and Green Castle
D. J. Jerome of three miles east of North Salem sold his 275 acre farm to J. H. Knifong with part at 42.50 per acre and the rest at 50 per acre. Knifong plans to move when roads allow. Jerome bought 200 acres near Green Castle at 57.50 per acre and expects to move in about two weeks. He aims to market his output year round and be able to transport products readily.
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D. J. Jerome
North Salem
J. H. Knifong
Mr. Knifong
Daniel
Green Castle
A Fine Display at A A Healy Store
A. A. Healy showcases a fine display of hand painted and decorated china with double deck tables arranged to show the pieces. The shop anticipates a big Christmas trade and offers top quality jewelry watches and phonographs with popular cases and four minute records by Elgin Waltham and South Bend.
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A. A. Healy
Elgin
Watham
South Bend
Piano Tuning and Repair Service Advertisement
First class piano tuning and repairing service offered by W J Sloan. Orders or inquiries to Lee Hoy in Unionville Missouri. All work guaranteed and prices reasonable.
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W. J. Sloan
Lee Hoy
Unionville, Mo
Browning Camp M W A Meeting Notice
Members of Browning camp No 2614 M W A are urged to attend Wednesday night December 15 for important business. J E Marvin Clerk.
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Browning Camp No
M. W.A
J. E. Marvin
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