Reading and spelling lament in schools of the land
The Milan Standard laments that reading writing and spelling are no longer taught thoroughly in American schools. It notes telegraphy stenography and typewriting students lack English fundamentals and spelling. It urges strong emphasis on reading aloud and mastery of rudiments for both girls and boys.
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Milan
Long Branch Social Roundup Notes Visits and School Event
Everett Riley spent Sunday at J N Opel s. Jim Head and wife visited Dan Head s. Jim Smith called at Wm Steele s. Harry Havens stayed Saturday night at John Powell s. Van Mairs visited his sister Alice Purdin Sunday. J W Mairs and daughter Anna went to Green City Monday. George Walker and wife were Sunday guests at Tine Walkers. Leo Morris and Anna Mairs called on Pearl Yardley Sunday evening. Harry Long Brad Kinnon Jim and Roy Havens spent Sunday at Bill Havens. Be Gladys Barrows spent the last of the week with sister Veda Warren. J D Langdon and family J R Lantz and wife and W I Langdon were at J W Lantz s Sunday. The Smith school closes this week with box supper for library benefit. Warning against cough medicines with opiates and promotion of Foley s Honey and Tar in yellow package.
Local Notes Record Brooks and Trips Across States
Roy Gibson returns home from a visit with his brother Arthur and wife in Dawn and friends in Kansas City. Mrs F W Wiley and children return to Kansas City after weeks with her mother Mrs E Biswell. John C Dodson sells his farm to Cleve Jennings with sale bills prepared for February 3. Mr and Mrs Guy Adams attend the Linneus M E Church dedication and stay with Miss Lily Adams. J R Crookshanks sells a large farm southwest of town, plans to move to Kirksville for his boys to attend the Normal. S H Linhart and Mrs E K Harris travel to Hamburg Iowa for ill child of L E Atherton. Linhart reports slight improvement. An guest from Comanche visits Milan to see Mr and Mrs J R Mairs. Foley's Kidney Remedy advertised by Lantz & Glaze claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles. Mrs Henry Downing returns from Brookfield. her son Roy recovers slowly from a broken leg. Announcement of baby daughter Jessamine Zelda McCollum born to Dr and Mrs B B McCollum of Los Angeles on Dec 5 1909. Grandpa McCollum of North Salem trains for a foot race at the old settlers reunion next fall.
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John C. Dodson
Cleve Jennings
B. B. McCollum
Los Angeles
Jessamine Zelda McCollum
Grandpa McCollum
North Salem
Old Settlers
Harvey Announces Daily Coal Price at Eleven Cents
William Harvey states coal will be on track daily at a fixed price of eleven cents. He emphasizes steady pricing and reliable supply for customers.
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Wm. Harvey
Ice Harvest and Local Visits in South Sullivan
J B Chittum harvested ice last week. Erna Warren visited G A Barrows Thursday. Sam Warren and wife visited Ott Stone Saturday. BT Jolly and wife spent Sunday with George.
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J. B. Chittum
Erna Warren
G. A. Barrows
Sam Warren
Ott Stone
BT Jolly
George
Testimonial for Foley's Kidney Remedy from Huntington
W Williams of Huntington West Virginia writes that Foley's Kidney Remedy cured nervous exhaustion and kidney trouble and that it will do all that is claimed. Lantz and Glaze endorse the remedy.
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Foley
Lantz & Glaze
I. W. Williams
Huntington
W. Va
Jewelry sale at reduced prices by J W Oxley
Local ad announces a 30 day jewelry sale by J W Oxley after selling out in Browning. Stock to be run down at greatly reduced prices to clear inventory. Bargains available immediately for customers seeking value in jewelry.
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Browning
J. W. Oxley
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J. R. Lantz
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E. Biswell
J. R. Crookshanks
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S. H. Linhart
E. K Harris
Hamburg
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Comanche
J. R. Mairs
Henry Downing
Brookfield
Roy
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