Pioneer Woman Mary I Stone Dies at 84 in Missouri
Mary I Stone aged 84 died February 20 1907 at her home 2.5 miles west of town. Born December 27 1822 in Gunsboro Pennsylvania she married Benjamin F Stone October 7 1847. She joined the Presbyterian Church in youth and remained faithful. Six children were born. four survive in nearby counties. Burial followed in Missouri. husband aged 85 noted as pioneer relic.
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Mary I. Stone
Benjamin F. Stone
Gunsboro
Pen
B. F. Stone
Presbyterian Church
B. F. ‘ Stone
Missouri
Carpet Bag Tacking Aid for Mrs Tarp Work
A brief note indicates efforts to assist Mrs Tarp with carpet bag tacking work. The text shows intent to provide practical help and support for domestic tasks. No further names or locations are given.
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Mrs. Tarp
Imers Store Lists Staple Prices in Brief Notice
Bran at 1.05 dollars, Shorts at 0.20 dollars, Salt at 1.85 dollars appear in a short price listing from the Imers Store. The brief item records everyday commodity costs and stores in a compact retail notice.
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Imers
Spring millinery line showcased at local shop
For INTEREST TO THE LAD IES. We have returned from market with the latest and most complete line of spring millinery ever brought to the city and invite you to come in and inspect our line and get prices. Very truly, Mrs. E. KIMBER. PERCHERON HORSE SOLD. The Percheron Horse Co. sold Brilliant No. 19811 last Saturday at auction. Mr. Obe Broyles, west of town, was the highest bidder. The horse brought only $315.
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E. Kimber
Percheron Horse Co
Obe Broyles
Advertising as a store's powerful sun and audience magnet
The piece argues advertising should aim to sell and build lasting patronage. Newspapers reach many nearby readers at low cost and offer effortless audience access. It asserts attraction drives advertising, with the store as the sun and customers as planets revolving around it.
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Sosmos
Folty's Kidney Cure Claims Universal Benefit
Advertisement copy claims Folty's kidney cure can stop irregularities and cure any kidney and bladder trouble not beyond medicine, endorsed by P. C. Lantz.
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Folty
Pc. Lantz
Electric lights plan revived by Crookshanks town project
Mr. H F Crookshanks restarts electric plant efforts after earlier opposition. He promises lights at 35 cents per month, or 85 cents compared with oil costs, claiming savings and better service. He seeks 1000 subscribers to wire the town, urging residents to subscribe and contact him to begin work. The town needs an affordable lighting solution and safer, easier illumination.
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H. F. Crookshanks
Crookshanks
Egyptian corn shown by MrA S Johnson in town
Mr A S Johnson of near Purdin visited town with an ear of Egyptian corn described as the biblical seven husked grain. The article notes the corn grains are fairly good size and very hard and endorses purchasing bran shorts and salt at the Farmers Store for prices and quality.
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Clyde
A. S. Johnson
Purdin
Spring Goods Seen Lacking In Browning Merchants
The LeADER RECORD notes no spring goods on Browning market as readers are urged to watch ads for new items. A readable display exists with a line of school hats and caps at Mrs. E Kimber’s.
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The
Leader Record
Browning
Locust Brood Threatens Missouri Orchards This Spring
The note warns of the largest Seventeen Year Cicada brood in Missouri this spring, covering wooded areas except the northwest. It matures every thirteen years, damages newly planted trees by egg-laying in twigs, and risks orchard planting this spring. Consult locals about prior cicada activity before setting out trees, as eggs hatch and larvae feed for years.
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Missouri
Birthday Dinner for Mr J T Fleming at Line Street
Last Monday many of Mr J T Flemings children and grandchildren gathered at his Line Street home for a birthday dinner honoring his seventy second year. Attendees included F A Fleming and family Bolling and family C A Fleming and wife Jas P Bolling and wife J B Fleming and wife of Linnaeus and Mrs W H Graham. The gathering ended with best wishes for many more birthdays.
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J. T. Fleming
Line Street
Fleming
F. A. Fleming
B. D. Bolling
C. A. Flemiing
Jas. P. Bolling
J. B. Fleming
Boosting the Town via Revival Meetings
A commentary on how inviting a fiery preacher can advertise a town. It suggests a revival night with a persuasive speaker, noting impact from rousing rhetoric and public scrutiny, and remarks that a whetted sense for news can amplify town publicity.
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Sam Jones
Notice to debtors at Browning Savings Bank
All parties knowing themselves indebted to us must settle notes and accounts at Browning Savings Bank for collection. Attend to this at once to save trouble and cost.
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Browning Savings Bank
Physical Effects of Child Labor Revealed in Woman's Home Companion
The National Child Labor Committee highlights severe physical harms to working youths. Boys face fatigue and flat feet from standing toil, risking permanent deformity and future wage loss. Girls develop rotary lateral curvature of the spine from sitting work, compromising heart and lung function and pelvic shape, with amplified risk due to poor nutrition and home conditions.
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March Woman's Home Companion
Department of Child Labor
National Child Labor Committee
Vandalism at School Yard Racks Sparks Threats
A Wednesday report notes that basketball racks were torn down Tuesday at the school yard. The writer questions motive and warns that the responsible parties face punishment, naming that the culprits are known and will be pursued.
Farmers Store Ad Promotes Bran Shorts and More
A local shopping brief highlights Bran and Shorts offered at the Farmers Store with emphasis on variety and value. The notice reads as a promotional item for daily essentials available at the store.
Diary of a Billionaire Reflections on Wealth and Power
A fragmented diary entry portrays a billionaire's view of taxation, road control, divorce, philanthropy, a private university vow, and vast daily earnings. It notes 20 percent income tax for the speaker versus 1 percent for the poor, a street accident excuse, a question to the Interstate Commerce Commission, a divorce from Maggie, a touring car gift, plans for multiple universities, and large sums earned or spent across a attempting week.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Dvorce
Maggie
Annabelle
Senate
Jeioog Serves
Holleter
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