Polson Bank Founder Praises Growth and Local Prospects
A. W. Pipes of Polson writes with pride about his bank's strong first year since opening on an Indian Reservation. He notes deposits of 111,219.21, loans 88,387.14, no overdrafts, total resources 154,275.59, and reports a mild winter, rising Polson real estate values, and a pending federal bill allowing Indians to sell land, predicting electrified services and water soon.
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Missouri
Leader-Record
Polson
Congress
Seed Testing Lab Offers Free Germination Checks for Missouri Farmers
The University of Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station and the U S Department of Agriculture collaborate to run a Seed Testing Laboratory in Columbia Missouri. Farmers may mail ten kernels from each of fifty ears to test germination at no charge. Include sender name and address for results.
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Agricultural Experiment Station
University of Missouri
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Missouri
Seed Testing Laboratory
Columbia
The Hidden Hand at Opera House February Night
The Hidden Hand a four act drama adapts Mrs E D E Southworths old Virginia tale will play at the Opera House Wednesday night Feb 2 Cap itola Black Donald Old Hurricane Mrs Condiment and the funny darkies Wool and Pitapat appear The scenery is described as among the finest in the United States and the romance melodrama and mystery are presented in powerful scenes.
Busi ness on cash basis demand settlement
Public notice from Peters Produce Co requests all debtors to call and settle immediately after placing the business on a cash basis and signifying no further notices will be given.
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Peters. Produce-Co
A Picturesque Story Play At Opera House February 2 1910
A new play from The Hidden Hand story will premiere at the Opera House, Brabant ing Missouri on February 2 1910. The author is Eugene Moore an actor of note and dignified position in the profession.
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Opera
Browning
Eugene Moore
Corn and Bran Supply at Green Front Barn
Advertises a large supply of corn and bran available at the Green Front Barn.
Eight Grade Graduates Named From Browning Country Schools
Courtesy of county superintendent Er L Joyce the list of eighth grade pupils who may graduate this year from Browning area Linn county schools includes Tressie Belcher Orvel Hooker A L Hicks Herald Adams Bessie Carter Lela Slater Lou Nickell Leon Gooch Carl Neely Lula Smith Blanche Hooker Lena Adams Nellie Merrick August Brenne Jennie Welton and Charlie Grice.
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Er. L. Joyce
Browning
Linn County
Tressie Belcher
Orvel Hooker
A. L. Hicks
Herald Adams
Bessie Carter
Lela Slater
Lou Nickell
Leon Gooch
Carl Neely
Lula Smith
Blanche Hooker
Lena Adams
Nellie Merrick
August Brenne
Jennie Welton
Charlie Grice
Rebekah Lodge Installs Officers and Mourns Member
The Rebekah Lodge installed officers for the coming year including Mrs. Sarah Neet N G Mrs. Gertrude Fields V G Mr. John Mairs Rec Sec Mrs. Nora Cassity Fin Sec and Mrs. Ida Elliott Treasurer A farewell to Sister Lillie Russell was read with plans to drape the charter in mourning and publish resolutions in the Leader Record. services followed with fruit salad cake coffee and apples donated by Mr. Jake Lantz.
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Rire
Brookfield
Sarah Neet
N. G
Gertrude Fields
V. G
John Mairs
Nora Cassity
Ida Elliott
Rebekah Lodge
Rebekah
John Deere Plow Co Announces Kansas City Agency
In this issue the LEADER-RECORD carries a half page notice from John Deere Plow Co of Kansas City announcing their agency here with Mr E A Jones for farm machinery including Velie buggies. They claim first class quality and plan to push sales through advertising and future announcements.
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Leader-Record
John Deere Plow Company
Kansas City
E. A. Jones
Record of J B Harmon turkey sales sets new bounty
The record text notes J B Harmon, praised as champion, and his spouse sold forty three turkeys for an absolute total of 151.11 dollars, marking a notable local sale record with Harmon celebrated as champion until further notice.
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J. B. Harmon
Harmon
A New Comet Appears Over Western Sky Sunday Night
A vagrant comet was visible here for the first time Sunday night shortly after sunset in the western sky above the horizon. It showed a long tail of light and remained visible for more than thirty minutes, also seen Monday night though dimmer due to hazy skies. The sighting drew many observers, with some doubt about who first discovered the mysterious stranger.
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Gry Abbott
Linnaeus
Linn County
M. E. Church
Free’ Methodist
Jesus
Abbott
Herriman Street
Chillicothe
Free Methodist Church
Charles Wickham
J. O. McCollum
Will L. Barkley
George
North Salem
Mt. Hope
Calendars for 1911 offered with quick delivery
The Leader-Record announces an extensive line of calendars for 1911 and promises fast delivery within one to two weeks after ordering. It invites readers to compare prices and suggests they are positioned to offer favorable terms without high overhead.
Missouri Schools Flourish
Missouri State Superintendent Howard A. Gass reports 167 new country schoolhouses and 51 high school buildings were built last year at a total cost of 750000 dollars. Over 200 localities group districts for joint district high schools. truancy officers are urged in many counties. Eighth grades are taught in 103 counties enabling graduates to enter any state high school.
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Jefferson City
Howard A. Gass
New Vital Statistics Recorder Implemented in District
Births and deaths must be reported to the district recorder of vital statistics under a new law. Dr. W C Ingram oversees Brown ing, North Benton, and all of Jackson township with L C Lantz as deputy. Reports go to the state board of health.
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District Recorder of Vital Statistics
W. C. Ingram
Browning
North Benton
Jackson Township
Ingram
L. C. Lantz
State Board of Health
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. W. Pipes
M.F. Miller
Columbia, Missouri
Lillie Russell
Valley of Death
John Deere Plow Co
Recorder of Vital Statistics
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