Browning to vote on Markham electric franchise for 20 years
A special election is set for July 13 1915 at the Browning city court house to ratify or reject an ordinance granting Percy W Markham a 20 year electric light and power franchise. Ballot wording favors ratification and election judges are L F Powell R J Potter and J D Kennong. Local social notes mention visits and community activities surrounding the town.
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Browning
Percy W. Markham
Percy W. Markhams
L. F. Powell
R. J. Potter
J. D. Knnfong
Markham
Bartlett Presidents Board Approves City Action June 25 1915
V G Bartlett serves as president of the board and approves city action on June 25 1915 with F G Peters listed as mayor and 5S P Darr as clerk.
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V. G. Bartlett
F. G. Peters
P. Darr
Shade for Poultry in Summer Stresses Missouri Farmers
Missouri College of Agriculture expert H. L. Kempster warns chicks and ducks suffer without shade, affecting growth and egg production. He recommends shaded poultry houses, blocks for shelter, corn fields for growing stock, and sunflowers for later yields.
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H. L. Kempster
Poultry Department
Missouri College of Agriculture
Kempster
Excerpt Reflects Tender Courage and Devotion
Fragment notes exquisite tenderness and Hing courage and devotion. The text hints at a personal tribute or memorial moment captured on page, emphasizing strength, care, and steadfast loyalty in a concise passage.
The Kettle Always Hot in Aunt Hattie’s Kitchen
Poem excerpt by Ella Wheeler Wilcox praising a hospitable home where a kettle never stops singing and water stays hot. It contrasts dreary houses with the cheerful routine of a well kept kitchen and hints at broader moral lessons about healthy domestic life and mutual care.
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Hattie
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
A Story of Long Suffering in Indiana Letter
Mrs. Vada Street of Alfordsville Indiana writes about eight years of chronic illness and hardship describing medical expenses and failed treatments. The letter reflects a personal plea for relief and sympathy from readers and authorities.
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Alfordsville
Ind
Vada Street
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Correction on electric light proposition wording
A correction notes a missing conjunction in the last line of section 4 of the city publishing. The proper text should state that the city shall have the right to charge a minimum sum of one dollar per month for each meter set and in service. The article previously read set in service.
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City
Ordina
Joint meeting for diploma presentation at Jenkins school
A joint meeting of Nevins Prairie nar Jenkins and Mundell 00 will be held at the Jenkins school Sunday at 3 p.m. to present diplomas to the eighth grade graduates. Rev W W Clay will deliver an address. Hermia F Adams invites all to attend.
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Nevins
Prairie Nar
Jenkins
Mundell
Jenkins School
Hermia F. Adams
Moving picture shows race between cars and train at fair
A daily Frisco Fair film titled Four Hours from Tacoma to the Glaciers depicts a race between two automobiles and a train on the Tacoma Eastern R R. Frank Jacobs formerly of Browning drove one car and Mrs Ridgeway the other. The film along the route and mountain scenery will tour leading U.S. cities. Viewers say it is very fine.
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Tacoma
Medicine or Food and a Money Back Guarantee
A veterinary remedy advertises B. A. Thomas Stock Remedy as certain to fix horses cattle or sheep. The seller offers a money back plan if the product fails to straighten the stock.
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B. A. Thomas
Aly F. M. Benco
House Party at Palmer Residence Saturday Night
Miss Anna Palmer entertained a group of friends at her parents home with games and amusements. Excellent refreshments were served and the ladies remained after the others departed. Attendees included Eula Thurlo Olive Moles of Tecumseh and Cora.
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Anna Palmer
C. W. Palmer
Eula Thurlo
Olive Moles
Tecumseh
Cora
Martin Called Home From Lebanon Visit
G. W. Martin, who planned to spend the gum moment, was summoned to Lebanon Virginia to see a mother who is gravely ill.
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Gumme
Lebanon
Repairing Hair and Skin with Healing Remedies
A muddled 19th century style note promotes long forgotten cures for scalp and skin healing. It touts Pernn Healing Remedy and various salves as finest healers and hints at using oil or lard mixtures for cure.
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J. E. Parsons
Green Castle
Ben Mairs
Elmer Johnson
Brookfield
Ed Lambert
Linneus
Bee Branch
White Oak Grove
Indiana
Existance
P.O
American Auto Service
Prine
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