Farming Profitability Study Highlights Missouri Labor Incomes
A study of 17 Missouri farms records shows labor income after expenses varied from a peak of about 3273 in 1917 to a loss in 1921 and continued low through 1926. The report cites high costs, taxes, tariffs, and transportation as factors, with efficiency separating high and low earners in 1926.
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Missouri
D. C. Wood
Missouri College of Agriculture
College of Agriculture
Federal Bureau of Economics
Wood
United States
Europe
Howard County
Returns on feed show varied profits for farmers
Some men were successful in securing returns of 1.40 for every dollar's worth of feed fed, while others realized only 0.95 dollars per dollar of feed. This report notes inconsistent earnings among farmers based on feed efficiency and market conditions.
Free Glasses Offered at Milan and Linneus Hotels
Free eye glasses available February 6 and 7. Dr Palm will meet at the Stanley hotel in Milan next Monday and at the Commercial hotel in Linneus Tuesday. Bring old glasses for fitting and replacement.
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Dr. Palm
Stanley Hotel
Milan
Commercial Hotel
Linneus
Exchange to advance subscription to January 1929 Leader Record
Letter from J S Alexander of Browning Missouri to Joe Nickell of Browning Missouri dated January 25 1928 in Chicago Heights Til requesting an exchange to advance subscription to the Leader Record to January 1929 and sending regards to old friends.
P. E. O. Chapter Hosts Meet with Founders Lesson
Mrs R M Calhoun hosted a Wednesday meeting of the local P. E. O. Chapter with plans for next year. Mrs Hinda Rush presented on the seven founders. Nineteen members attended with guest Mrs Maggie Wells of Iowa. The gathering included songs, a history paper, candle memories, and a lap luncheon.
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R. M. Calhoun
P. FE. O
Hinda Rush
Virgil Hope
Lorraine Glaze
K. M. Duncan
Maggie Wells
Iowa
Letter From Browning Native Mary E Christy
A January 24 1923 letter from Mary E Christy of Scott City Kansas discusses sending a five dollar check to cover dues through July 5 1928. She recalls six years in Browning and expresses fond visits and good weather.
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Mary E. Christy
Local Note From Mrs John T Gibson to Reopen Paper
Mrs John T Gibson forwards $1 50 to cover paper for Chas A Laing and asks the editor to restart her subscription with thanks for past favors and best wishes for a prosperous year. Denver Colorado January 25 1928. Joe Nickell.
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Colorado
Denver
Colo
Joe Nickell
Chas. A. Laing
John T. Gibson
Baker writes thanks after selling Browning Bakery stake
Earl McQuown announces he has sold his interest in Browning Bakery and thanks patrons for their support while soliciting continued business for the new firm.
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Browning Bakery
Earl McQuown
Farm for Sale 181 Acres Near North Salem Missouri
181 acre grass farm with 36 acres tillable, solid house, two barns, outbuildings, silo, two windmills and tanks. Located 3 miles southeast of North Salem on rural route, near a school. Priced at 50 dollars per acre with 1000 dollars down and easy payments. If not sold by March 1, will rent. A. W. Payne, Brookfield Missouri.
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S. E
North Salem
A. W. Payne
Brookfield
Missouri
Linn County Wins Prizes at Columbia State Show
Linn County corn growers earned several prizes at the Columbia State Show despite a smaller exhibit. J H Dust won first and sweepstakes for Reid's Yellow Dent, while R C Powell took fifth in the same class. Eugene Urback won in the yellow boys class with Jay Powell second, and Ray Bennett led in white corn events. Pettis County claimed the state championship, with Chariton County earning bushel prizes and a Chariton ear winning grand champion in single ear. Linn County eyes a return to debate the silver cup and urges all growers to strive for victory.
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Linn
Columbia
J. H
Dust
Reid
Missouri
R. C. Powell
Eugene Urback
Jay Powell
Whit
Loren Publiam
Ray Bennett
Ora Bennett
Linn County
Grace Thomas
Pettis County
Chariton County
J. T. Hopner
Linn Couny
Morse
Midwest
Chas. Grafton
Arthur Jobson
Tink County
Time For Repairing Harnesses Ready For Spring Work
The message urges owners to bring harnesses in for repair and oiling now before the spring rush. P. P. Kellasch encourages timely service to ensure equipment is ready.
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P. P. Kellasch
Linn County Representatives at Farmers Week Featured
Seven teen persons attended Farmers Week from all Linn County areas. Farm Bureau delegates included W. A. Pew W. P. Brinkley J N Johnson and Miss Bertha Banning. R W Brown of Carrollton re elected Missouri Farm Bureau Federation president and W R Hackler of Dalton elected district executive committee man. Weather improved for the first time in 21 years aiding a 1622 enrollment, the largest yet, with most Linn County delegates driving to Columbia.
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Linn County
Fermers
Farm Bureau
W. A. Pew
W. P. Brinkley
J. .N. Johnson
Bertha Banning
R. W. Brown
Carrollton
Missouri Farm Bureau Federation
W. R. Hackler
Dalton
Clover and Prosperity Delegates Attend Third Big Lime Conference
Nickell Coal Company advertises coal supplies for Clover and Prosperity while delegates Judge T. M. Ludden and Clark V. C. Mace are appointed and invited to attend the Third Big Lime and Clover conference.
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Clover and Prosperity
T. M. Ludden
Clark V. C. Mace
Missouri Civil War Governors and Inaugurations Recount
Missouri during the Civil War faced two state governments and three chief executives in four years. Governor Gamble died February 1864 and Willard Hall briefly governed before Thomas Fletcher's January 1865 inauguration. Hall praised Gamble's conduct and warned of radicalism while Fletcher's 1865 start shifted power to the Radicals. Lloyd, Shoemaker, Columbia.
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Missouri
Hamilton R. Gaimble
St. Louis
Willard P. Hall
Jackson
Provisional Government of
Hamilton R. Gamble
Gamble
Hall
General Assembly
Thomas C. Fletcher
Gamble’s
Fletcher
Lloyd
Columbia
Mrs Ha Peterson Hosts Prather Family Dinner
Miss Ha Peterson entertained Mr and Mrs George Prather and daughter Elizabeth Ann along with Miss Lora Myers at a three course dinner Sunday. Her sister Miss Irma Peterson and brother Merrill Peterson assisted.
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Miss Ha Peterson
George Prather
Elizabeth Ann
Lora Myers
Irma Peterson
Merrill Peterson
Obituary for James Edward Muirhead of Bear Branch
James Edward Muirhead born January 9 1862 near Bear Branch Church died January 24 1928 at home aged 56 years 15 days He was son of Hugh and Amanda J Muirhead and survived by his aged mother one brother Robert G Muirhead and numerous nieces and nephews Funeral held January 26 Bear Branch Church conducted by Rev J W Drinkard Burial in Bear Branch Cemetery The note adds district road progress by Chief Engineer Cutler with 5099 miles graded 圉
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James Edward Muirhead
Hugh
Amanda J. Muirhead
Bear Branch Church
Edward
Robert
Belle Kearns
Grove Hill Baptist Church
Robert G. Muirhead
Home Place
Nannie Burkholder
Rudy Burkholder
Viola Muirhead
Browning
May McGhee
W. T. McGhee
Purdin
Nettie Braig
Gus Braig
J. W. Drinkard
Bear Branch
Edward Muirhead
For Rent: 814 Acre Farm With Corn and Meadow Lands
For rent an 814 acre well improved farm with 35 acres for corn and the remainder in meadow and pasture. Contact J. D. Langdon.
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J. D. Langdon
Missouri Road Fund Plans For 1928 Program
T H Cutler announces the 1928 road program aiming to complete 600 miles across counties with a $10,000,000 funding. Federal aid $2,400,600 plus licenses $8,800,000 gasoline tax $6,050,000 corporate fees $1,000,000 and $500,000 other revenues. Over half to secondary roads statewide.
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T. H. Cutler
Missouri
Supreme Court rejection ends case on state insurance refunds
The Supreme Court refused to review the State Insurance Department case against fire insurance companies. Policy holders are warned not to pay private entities for 10 percent refunds due under a rate reduction order. The department will ensure refunds are paid to eligible holders as soon as possible.
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Supreme Court of the United States
State Insurance Department
Oder
Insurance Department
Wanted to Rent Farm 80 to 169 Acres Near Browning
C. C. Tharp of Route 4 Browning seeks to rent a farm between 80 and 169 acres. Desired 40 acres or more for corn with some outground balance of pasture and meadow and includes good buildings.
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C. C. Tharp
Browning
Slats Diary Friday recounts family visits and small trials
The diary entries describe Mrs Glant visiting Ant Emmy and Emmy's sister ill but not out of danger, a tramp at the house, Joe Hix threatening to leave his wife, chocolate and a kiss offered to Jane, Emmy’s view of a post graduate as a fence rep, questions about Jane’s feelings, a walk and hat plan, and Ma and Pa discussing a woman who shot her husband with remarks on women’s craziness to shoot husbands.
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Joe Hix
Enny
Tonite
Jane
Ant Emmy
Bilding
Wensday
Jane Rilly
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Strie Corn Wikningo
Farmers Week
Town
Illinois
Nickell Coal Company
James E.uirhead
Cutler
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