Big Brassfield hog sale draws large crowd in brisk bidding
A Saturday sale by Brassfield and Sons at the implement building drew a large crowd as Chester White hogs sold in about three hours. Fifty-two head averaged $54.85 with bids ranging from $38 to $120. Buyers included T. A. Daniels and Luther Gay among many others from Missouri to Nebraska. A second story incident saw Leo Jones's car burst into flames, causing extensive damage before firefighters cleared the scene.
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Brassfield and Sons
Brassfield
F. A. Fleming
Evans
Fleming
Campbell
Moore
Mary
Chester
T. A. Daniels
W. M. Cassity
Luther Gay
Trenton
Henry Wiemer
Deller
Nebra
Fred Wyatt
Oak Grove
Henry Weimer
J.C. da Hemple
Pete Williams
Roger
Allen Morgan
Harris
Craig
Hopkey
Geneseo
Ill
Herb Williams
T. H. Schmadeke
Clarksville
Bert King
Herb William
Nebr
Ross Welch
Laclede
Lewis Shaw
Henry Bocke
New Cambria
Burt Shaw
Richard Tate
Daniels
J. C. Davis
Bert Straiton
Meadville
Harry Bocke
Lons
V. M. Cassity
Barney Lay
Bert Shaw
E. W. Nickell
Last day drama as car bursts into flames on county road
Last road incident reports a driver named Last rruay as he traveled along County Line road near the Mairs farm. The engine backfired and the car instantly caught fire ending the trip abruptly.
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Last Rruay
Rew Vines
Mairs
Dr Palm Coming Will Fit Guaranteed Glasses
Dr Palm Coming will fit guaranteed glasses at low prices at Stanley hotel in Milan on Monday February 7 and at Commercial hotel in Lin neus on Tuesday February 8.
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Dr. Palm
Stanley Hotel
Milan
Commercial
Linneus
W J Wankiorn Fossil Oregon Letter Weather and Farming Struggles
A January 23 1927 letter from W J Wankiorn in Fossil Oregon discusses renewing the home paper, unusual Oregon weather with heavy snow then chinook warmth, and wheat crop protection. It notes three below normal crops and high costs for farmers, with criticism of high paid officials. It also reports the marriage of Ella Mae Dodson and Hubert Atkins in Linus and their plans to live with Ella Mae’s parents.
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W. J. Wankiorn
Oregon
Kansas City
Steve Atkins
Township Collector Candidate Seeks Voter Support
Mrs Zella Woodworth announces candidacy for Township Collector of Benton Township subject to primary election voters. She asks for support and expresses appreciation for backing.
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Benton Township
Little Girl Called to Heavenly Home
Obituary notices recall Maude Irene Rauer born February 24 1918 near Shelby died January 25 1927 aged 8 years 11 months and 1 day her family mourns a sweet child who waved to passersby and sang of life eternal funeral services were held at the home north of Shelby then at Garner before burial W W Clay also notes the burial of James Boyer an old Linn County resident who died at his nephew Maxwell’s home near Purdin aged 80 years 3 months 1 day buried at Bear Branch.
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Maude Irene
Frank Rauer
Shelby
Maude
Earth
Parpa
Mamma
Nother
Mary
Rosa
Gracie
Emerson
Ray
Nite
Curt
Garner
W. W. Clay
Linn Co
James Boyer
Maxwell
Purdin
Linneus
Shelby Co
Ohio
Bear Branch
For Sale or Rent 80 Acre Farm in Duncan Township
For sale or rent a well improved 80 acre farm in Duncan township with a good dwelling barn and other out buildings and abundant water. Rice or terms available. Contact J. D. Langdon for details.
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Duncan Township
J. D. Langdon
Jay Harvey Honored At Home Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Harvey entertained several guests Friday evening January 28 in honor of their son Jay who will join Quin cy manufacturing as a salesman. A two course dinner was served and enjoyed by S. C. Lantz and son Coleman, J. N. Neet and children, Nona Clair and Harvey James, B. A. Mairs, and B. J. Harvey.
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J. B. Harvey
Jay
Quincy
Haseville Community Sale Advertised by Local Auctioneer
Hugh Campbell the auctioneer near Haseville called Saturday and took away bills advertising a community sale at Haseville Friday February 4. They have a lot of good stock to sell including horses sheep hogs and other livestock in addition to goods and farm items.
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Haseville
Hugh Campbell
Near Haseville
First Community Sale of Haseville and Vicinity Announced
The notice invites attendance at the 11 a.m. sale with lunch provided by the Haseville Ladies Aid, auctioneer H V Campbell and clerk J C Sayers. It also notes no services at Locust Valley Saturday night February 5, but Sunday services February 6. Roy T Jones advertises Weeks Super Carburetors for Ford at 1 25.
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Neous
Haseville
Locust Valley
L. B. Hargrove
Ford
Roy T. Jones
Diary of a Student Week in a Small Town School
A rough weekly diary records daily events in a pupil's life. Entries mention tests and grades, family letters, a funeral, conversations about Dorothy Durham, marital separations, a loving cup joke, a piano incident, and a spelling or handwriting test ending with the motto HONESTY is the best policy. The tone is local and informal with dated days of the week.
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Emmy
Enisses
For Sale or Trade Ford 1919 Model in Purdin Mo
Special notice lists a 1919 model Ford offered for sale or trade. Finis Dell of Purdin Missouri states the vehicle is open to exchanges for livestock such as a cow or hogs. The ad is concise and targets local buyers and traders.
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Finis Dell, Purdin
Poultry Fancier Aunt Ronie Austin Proud of Hatch
Uncle Ronie Austin shows a May hatch pullet with ten lively young biddies. He keeps few pullets and reports full winter eggs and several dozen sold. Also notice for Dr. manna eye examination at Dr. Ingram's Drug Store on February 10 and 11 with low prices and careful testing.
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Ronie Austin
Mr. Austin
Dr. Manna
Linn County Farm Bureau Promotes Clover and Alfalfa Gains
J Robert Hall, County Agent, notes Linn County farmers increasingly grow alfalfa on 5000 acres and that sweet clover remains harder on thin land. The Lime service from last year’s Clover and Prosperity Conference provides answers. An all day Clover and Prosperity Conference is planned in Linneus on February 24 with specialists and farmer reports.
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J. Robert Hall
Linn County
Lime Service
Linneus
Farm Women Learn Fancy Rug Making at Extension Meeting
Twenty one farm women attended a session at the Farm Bureau office led by Miss Julia H. Rocheford of Columbia to learn fancy rug making. They will return to their communities to demonstrate the craft and report progress to Miss Bertha Banning with multiple meetings planned across communities.
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Farm Bureau
Julia H. Rocheford
Columbia
Bertha Banning
Soybean Growers to Meet in Linn County Farm Bureau Office
Soybean growers and Linn County members forming an association will gather at the Farm Bureau office at 1 30 Saturday afternoon February 5 to discuss advertising and selling surplus seed. J Robert Hall reports Missouri seed supply for next spring planting is down from last year, indicating a robust demand for surplus seed statewide.
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Linn County
Farm Bureau
Missouri
J. Robert Hall
Feeder beef method and limestone quality discussants
County Agent Hall promoted feeding calves under one year. Harwood Brothers sold 30 head at the St Louis market. Missouri limestone quality hinges on purity and fineness. Mill run powder and finer particles speed soil sweetening, but pose leaching risk. a mix of particle sizes balances quick action and long-term effect. Concluded on page 4.
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Hall
Harwood Brothers
St. Catherine
St. Louis
Agricultural Experiment Station
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Leo
Mr. Jones
Leader-Reco
Zella Woodworth
Maude Irene Rauer
Qwestion
Marty
Abner
Elsy
Dorothy Durham
Dorothy
Jenny Buddy
Linn County Farm
Harwood
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