Gravel road plans spark Browning bond election drive
A meeting at the Electric Theater urged graveling five miles of Browning streets to connect with State Highway No. 5. Estimated cost near 4500 dollars per mile. Aldermen prepare for a special bond vote to finance street improvements amid broad support and some opposition.
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No. 5
Milay
Browning
March of Progress
Electric Theater
Herbert C. Bailey
E. E. Cramer
Brookfield
Chamber of Commerce
North Missouri
A. C. Jones
F. C. Peery
F. L. Fitch
Dr. Hunter
Board of Aldermen
Diary Snippet of Slats and a Pointer Dog
A fragmentary diary entry recounts Slats’ note about a wife wanting rid of a dog a husband bought. He called it a Pointer and she objected claiming it was improper to point. A neighbor asks why she disliked the breed as she cites etiquette from Elliett texts. Saturday mentions meeting Blisters downtown.
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Helton
Neibors
Ben
Elliett
Pond Bathing Ban Notice for Men and Boys
Notice forbids all men and boys from bathing in the pond with no exceptions. Parents must keep their boys out to avoid prosecution. Signed by Rutha Lambert and Herman Lambert.
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Rutha Lambert Herman Lambert
Death of Herman Gale Scott at age 14
Herman Gale Scott, son of Mr and Mrs H B Scott, died June 26 1929 after a brief illness. Survived by father, mother three brothers and five sisters Genevieve Lucile Eva Hois and others. Funeral at Mount Olive church Friday June 27 conducted by Rev J W Drinkard Laerdo.
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Herman Gale Scott
H. B. Scott
Gale
James
Vernon
Dale
Genevieve
Lucile
Eva
Hois
Wheeling
George Wiley
Linneus
Mount Olive Church
J. W. Drinkard
Laerdo
Dr Palm’s Dates Better glasses for your eyes
In Milan on August 5 Linnets 6th.
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Dr. Palm
Milan
Busy Stock Shipment Saturated Browning Yards
Eight car loads of cattle hogs and sheep were brought in by truck to Browning on Saturday. Farmers from four corners of the heavens supplied stock as weather and roads cooperated, making the yards busy with modern trucking.
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Browning
Purdin, Kenely
Smith
C. E. Rinhart
The Glorious Fourth A Patriotic Message
A brief editorial recalling Independence Day as a national birthday and urging reverence for heroic ancestors who fought for freedom. It contrasts past hardships with modern conveniences and thanks the readers for celebrating with fireworks under the spirit of liberty. Buck Penick voices the message for Central West Missouri Telephone Co.
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All America
Central West Missouri Telephone Co
Buck Penick
Pearler’s Truck Wheel Breaks Near North Salem
C L Pearler arrived Saturday with a stock truck near North Salem. A broken front wheel spindle dug into the ground but a second truck took the load to the unloading shoot. A new spindle arrived with the 1:10 passenger and the truck was repaired, allowing Pearler to continue. It was luck the accident didn’t occur on steep hills on the way home.
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C. L. Pearler
North Salem
Brookfield
Here
Accident at Home Sparks Serious Safety Concerns
A reported home accident suggests a very serious incident may have occurred, prompting warnings about household safety and immediate medical attention if similar events occur.
Lozier invites pensioners to call for entitlement verification
In a public note from Ralph F. Lozier of Carrollton Missouri he says pensions under multiple Acts of Congress create inequities and offers to provide first hand information to any retiree who reports their case. He urges affected individuals to contact him for clarification and fairness.
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Ralph F. Lozier
M. C. Carrollton
Missouri
Civic League Seeks Members to Beautify Town
The Civic League forms a movement urging residents to join and help create a beautiful clean town. East side property owners work on their lots and several citizens are praised for beautifying surroundings, with Van Buren Street touted as the town’s most attractive.
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Civic League
Messrs
Joe Harvey
Herman Schrock
Ed Murphy
Guy Adams
Arthur Haley
Nettie Bingham
van Buren Street
Visit to Kirksville Hospital For Appendicitis Operation
Sen At Hospital E. D. Christy and A. M. Baker accompanied Van Christy to Kirksville for an appendicitis operation. Baker returned the same evening, Christy remained overnight. Van is reported progressing as well as expected given the seriousness of his condition.
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Sen
E. D. Christy
A. M. Baker
van Christy
Kirksville
Baker
Mr. Christy
Van
Cora Beats Chula In Contested Sunday Baseball
Cora hosted Chula Sunday in a tight game with Cora scoring 15 runs to Chula's 10. Blaine Bennett pitched for Cora as both teams delivered a heated contest.
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Cora
Chula Chula
Chula
Blaine Bennett
Shipments of Fine Angus Cattle by H N Thurlo
H N Thurlo shipped a load of Angus cattle Saturday described as one of the finest shipments from the city in years. Thurlo has years of experience in purebred Angus, noted for raising and feeding top quality stock.
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H. N. Thurlo
Mr. Thurlo
For Sale Two Jersey and One Whiteface Yearling Bulls
O. T. Johnson offers two Jersey yearling bulls and one Whiteface yearling bull for sale.
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Jersey
O. T. Johnson
Taxi Driver Ad Promotes Chevrolette Six Se Dan Service
A licensed chauffeur advertises taxi service with a Chevrolet six se dan for long drives on good roads. Calls available at Earl Palmer's Apts 212 or residence 52 for Jimmie Robison.
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Ford
Raxtell
Earl Palmer
Apts
Jimmie Robison
Two Yearling Bulls for Sale Near Purdin
Two yearling bulls offered for sale by F. T. Minor located five miles east of Purdin. Buyer may arrange terms with the seller.
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Purdin
F. T. Minor
Mrs. Carter in Hospital After Serious Operation
Mrs. Rayns Carter and her daughter Melba return from Kirksville where Mrs. Carter was with her mother who underwent a serious operation in hospital. They report Mrs. Carter is getting along nicely.
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Rayns Carter
Melba
Kirksville
Wheat good hog ration experiments show value of wheat as feed
Inquiries from across the state indicate interest in using wheat to replace corn in hog rations. Missouri trials show ground wheat boosts gains by about 25 percent, with wheat at 1.11 per bushel versus corn at 0.85, and tankage improves early feeding outcomes.
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L. A. Weaver
Missouri College of Agriculture
Missouri Experiment Station
Missouri
Missouri Agriculture Experiment Station
Kidnapping Attempt Reported Near Orofino
A letter from Roy Carter of Orofino Idaho describes an attempt to kidnap W B Kennis of Orofino on the highway between Orofino and Lewis. The communication adds detail on the incident and location.
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Roy Carter
Orofino
Idaho
W. B. Kennis
Orofino and
Lewis
M E Church Notes Sunday Services and Preaching
M E Church notes preaching at North Salem Sunday at 11 a m with Sunday school at 10 a m. Also preaching at Mt Hope 3 p m and Bethel 8 p m led by Pastor W J Cox.
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M. E
North Salem
Mt. Hope
Bethel
W. J. Cox
Son Ray Nickell Returns to Parents After Years Away
Ray Nickell, after six years away, has come back to visit his parents from the Post-Dispatch where he has worked eight years and now leads the morning edition. He praises the office, earns a handsome salary, and enjoys a 5:30 AM to noon schedule. He plans to return home by train Friday to resume duty.
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Ray Nickell
Post-Dispatch
Browning
Brooksfied
Wheat Harvest Looms as Farms Rush to Bind Varying Crops
Farmers reported wheat ready for harvest after a warm weekend. Binders and tractors rattled as the golden grain was cut and bound. By week’s end most wheat would be shocks, followed by oat harvest and concurrent corn, clover hay work.
Browning Hosts Natal Day Celebrations With Legion Backing
Browning serves as hostess for a grand Natal Day celebration attracting vast crowds. Yesterday the Junior Stars faced the West Side Bakery team from Kansas City in a local ball game. Today Browning plans a first team matchup against the famed Moberly colored team noted for fast play and gentlemanly conduct.
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Browning
American Legion
West Side Bakery
Kansas City
Moberly
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Robben
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