Education and a child’s death in Lineville
An editorial argues that thinking and education derive from self cultivation, not just schooling. It then reports the death of Edwin, an Lineville child who recently moved to Brush College, fell ill after whooping cough, and died after a brief illness. Edwin’s teacher and community express condolences as the funeral and burial take place in Cheenwool cemetery.
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Alten
Mra. Geo, Hooker
Lineville
Brush College
Wid Edwins
Edwin
Heaven
Jesus
Geo
Hall
Lorena Duden
Cheenwool
Iowa
Tribune
Letter from J A Calhoun About Local Boom in Newala
Former Browningite resident J A Calhoun writes from Sehel City Missouri praising new country life. He mentions Hank Draft for $2.00 and asks the recipient to read a clipping from their paper. The letter notes many paying properties, leasing activity, and pride in the home paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Dee
Joe Nickell
Hank
Browning
Vernon County
Newala
J. A Calhoun
Obituary: Kiwin Barr Hooker Dies at Age 6 in Lineville
Kiwin Barr Hooker born January 24, 1914 southeast of Lineville died November 4 1910 at the family home in Lineville aged 6 years 8 months and 8 days. He was the only son of his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwin Barr Hooker
Lineville
Linevilla la
Stock Hog Purchase Request by Roy Haley
Roy Haley seeks to buy 100 stock hogs weighing 75 to 150 pounds each. Seeking prompt delivery and pricing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Haley
Milan Granite Works Memorial and Cemetery Savings Offer
The ad promises to save customers the agent's commission on memorial and cemetery work. It invites readers to visit the business or write, claiming June pricing and stock on hand. It emphasizes price savings and quality of goods and workmanship.
Social Gatherings Highlight East Browning Host Homes
A series of December social events across East Browning feature Mrs. Adams and Mr. Harmon hosting a Sunday three course dinner for multiple guests including the Knifongs Bollings and Miss Keithley, Mr. and Mrs. Bailey entertaining about fifteen friends, a surprise birthday lunch at Mr. and Mrs. Mairs, and a rhymed invitation party at Mrs. Hinda Rush's with games, contests, and a two course luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Harmon
Jess Knifong
J. P. Bolling
Ella Keithley
Guy Adams
Herbert C. Bailey
East Browning
John Mairs
East
Browning
Mrs. Mairs
Hinda Rush
East Line Street
Rush
F. A. Fleming
C. B. Fleming
Swannee River
Laura Davis
Purdin
J. W. Jones
Poem Read Aftermath Acknowledges Culinary Line
The closing entertainment featured a poet whose remark on cuisine sparked consensus among attendees that a civilized man cannot live without cooks. A Guest.
Sullivan County Boy Honored
James A. Atkins, County Superintendent of Schools of Quay County, was elected vice president of the New Mexico Educational Association for two years at the annual meeting in Albuquerque. The article notes Atkins as a Sullivan County boy, with congratulations and expectations of further promotions from relatives and friends.
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Sullivan County
Tucumcari
New Mexico
Sun
New Mexico Educational Association
James A. Atkins
Quay County
Alburquerque
For Sale Residence and Eight Acres in Browning
For sale. My residence and about eight acres of land in Browning, well improved. See me for price and terms. J. B. F. Wampler.
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Browning
J. B. F. Wampler
Slats Diary of a week from school notes and social life
A diarist records a week of school and home life with humor and mischief. Entries describe tests and questions, family finances, a teacher’s moral prompts, an essay on sugar, cookie baking, a missed strike, and Thanksgiving foods. Names and places are lightly implied through diary style and dialect.
Christmas for daddy sight glasses from Strain Optometrist
The advertisement promotes fitting aging men with new glasses to aid mobility. S. M. Strain, an optometrist in Brookfield, claims to have fitted hundreds of daddies with Strain's seeing glasses, emphasizing Christmas gifting.
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Daddy
Strain
S. M. Strain
Brookfield
Tax Collector Notice for Dun can Township
Taxpayer state says I will be at S. E. Hagans Store in Cora on Thursdays Citizens Bank Roger on Fridays and Peoples Bank Browning on Saturdays in December to collect taxes. J. W. Smith, Collector.
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S. E. Hagan's
Cora
Citizens Bank
Roger
The
Peoples Bank
Browning
Duncan Township
J.W. Smith
Wrist Watches Offer Dependable Hallmark Brand Value
The Hallmark line is promoted as superior to others for price and reliability. S. M. Strain Hallmark Jeweler invites customers to choose a proven, dependable watch without experiments on quality.
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S. M. Strain
Hallmark Jeweler
Brookfield
New Blood in Your Flock at Every Day Egg Farm
Special Notice promotes 264 egg Ferris strain S. C. White Leghorn cockerels from J. S. Head and a few Mammoth Bronze turkeys. Located at Every Day Egg Farm in Cora Missouri.
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J. S. Head
Cora
Missouri
Eversharp pencils advertised as ready to use gifts
An advertisement touts Eversharp pencils and pens as the ideal gift. Each item is described as always sharp and loaded, guaranteeing satisfaction for the recipient with prices ranging from $1.00 to $6.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Strain
Hallmark Jeweler
Brookfield
William H Minor Coal Miner Farmed in Wheatfield Missouri
William H Minor born February 12 1862 in North Salem Missouri died November 14 1920 at Christian hospital Valparaiso Indiana aged 58 years 9 months 2 days He married Ella Huber January 14 1886 with four children Olan Guy Ethel and Myr He moved from Missouri to Wheatfield Indiana in 1909 He joined Methodist Episcopal in 1904 later transferring to Wheatfield M E This obituary notes his patient cheerful spirit support of the community and Knights of Pythias membership He is survived by wife four children his mother three sisters and one brother and a host of friends
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William Halleck Minor
North Salem
Christian Hospital
Valparaiso
Ind
Ella Huber
Olan
Guy
Ethel
Myr
Minor
Missouri
Wheatfield
Methodist Episcopal Church
M. E. Church
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Christina Minor
Green City
Fred Wheatcraft
Jessie Britton
Cora Brantner
Lincoln Minor
Oklahoma
Funeral Rites For Wheatfield Resident Held
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday by Rev. Theodore C. Abel of the M. E. Church. Burial followed under the Wheatfield Lodge No. 353 K of Pritheias ritual, as per Wheatfield Newspaper.
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C.c.albertson
Theodore C. Abel
M. E. Church
Wheatfield Lodge No. 353
K. of
Pythias
Order
Wheatfield
Dip Harness Now For Winter Dips At $1 Set
E R Anderson advertises harness dipping services urging customers to bring gear to the shop this winter. He promotes dipping at one dollar per set as the best results and warns against waiting until spring.
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E. R. Anderson
Tax Collector Announces December Tax Dates in Humphreys
Notice to Taylor township taxpayers that R. B. Seamon, collector, will be at Farmers Exchange Bank in Humphreys, Missouri each Saturday in December to collect taxes.
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Taylor Township
Farmers Exchange Bank
Humphreys
R. B. Seamon
Tax Collector to Collect Bentown Taxes in December
J. A. Buswell announces tax collection in Browning every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday in December for Bentown township. Public notice urges taxpayers to prepare payments and bring required documents to the appointed sessions.
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Browning
Bentown Township
J. A. Buswell
Dental X Ray Offer With Grice Dental Work
If you are in doubt about the condition of your teeth have an X Ray examination. No extra charges for X Ray examination with dental work. Dr. V. D. Grice.
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V. D. Grice
Farmers Store asks debts paid before January 1 1920
A Farmers Store notice urges all debtors to call and settle accounts before the first day of 1920 to clear books for the upcoming inventory. The brief appeals to customers to resolve balances promptly.
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Farmers Store
Farmers Bank of North Salem Stockholders Meeting
Notice for the annual stockholders meeting of Farmers Bank of North Salem Missouri to be held January 4, 1921 at 10 a.m. at the bank office. The meeting will last at least three hours to elect seven directors for the ensuing year and to transact any other business. Attest Dillard V. Mardis Secretary E. H. Moore Vice President.
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Farmers Bank of North Salem
North Salem
Missouri
Dillard V. Mardis
E. H. Moore
Residents request home papers moved to Moscow Idaho
E. B. Bauswell and C. W. Brantner ask editor to change their home papers from Palouse Washington to Moscow Idaho. They say they rely on the Leader Record and note twelve days of rain and that fall crops look fine.
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E. B. Bauswell
C. W. Brantner
Palouse
Wash
Moscow
Idaho
Leader
Farmers Store Offers Attractive Xmas Suits and Overcoats
A local ad invites customers to buy band members new suits or an overcoat for Christmas at attractive prices from the Farmers Store, highlighting affordable formalwear.
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Farmers Store
North Salem man injured in gasoline fire en route to Milan
Scott Brantner of North Salem was traveling to Milan when a gasoline flare up set his van on fire. He sustained a badly burned hand and says the incident taught him a lesson and that he will never do it again.
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Scott Brantner
North Salem
Milan
Scott
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