Tired but Steady in Pursuit of Life and Skill
A long narrative blends domestic strain with themes of labor and ambition. It recalls a working mother’s day and night chores, the burden of earning independence, and the call to faith and perseverance. The piece quotes Samuel M. Jordan on corn and Missouri agriculture, then closes with the obituary of Dora Ethel Brantner, 27, of Palouse, Wash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baby Cross
Nice
Freddy
F.D. Gagell
Amion
Temple of Fame
Dora Ethel Brantner
C.W. Brantner
Browning
Edward L. Hodge
Edward. L
C. W. Brantner
Palouse
Wash
EB. J
B.O. Brantner
E. B. Green
E.B. Bauswell
Potlatch
Idaho
The
Christian Church
Corn is King Mis-
A fragment notes corn as a dominant crop on Mis- county farms. The brief highlights corn's prominence in local agriculture and farming culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mis
Chinch Bugs Threaten Corn Fields
Chinch bugs invade corn after wheat on fields for two years or more, sucking life from crops. Prevention includes furrow and leg drag, kerosene soap emulsion, and timely spraying. An ounce of prevent ion is worth a ton of cure once infestations begin.
Ice Cream Supper at Locust Valley Church Draws Crowd
The Locust Valley Baptist church Ladies Aid hosted a Saturday ice cream supper that drew a large crowd despite extreme heat. The event offered ice cream and cake and raised over $100 in gross proceeds for the church's activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locust Valley Baptist Church
New Florsheim Oxford Oxfords Arrive at Farmers Store
The Farmers Store has added new styles of men’s Florsheim Oxford shoes. Customer urged to ask to view the latest arrivals and choose from the refreshed selection.
Kernel Cootie and the neighbor from filth to virtue
A portrait of Kernel Cootie as a composite of youthful and aged traits. The piece contrasts his mixed kindness and petty malice, showing how his conduct inflames disputes over chickens and fences, yet notes a shift toward prudent neighborly conduct and the golden rule.
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Kernel Cootie
Kernel
Farmers battle weeds and harvest delays in hot spell
The report notes corn growth lag and rapid weed spread delaying cultivation and harvest. Wheat and oats were gathered as rains slowed yields, threshing machines hum as farmers push to finish. Hay drying benefits from heat, though crews struggle in the fields, yet overall crops show improved promise despite earlier thin stands.
Weekly Family Diary of Small Town Happenings
A fragmented diary describes neighbors moving in with newborns causing excitement and worry in the town. The entries mention church talk, a doctor visit for Jacob, parental ambitions, a restaurant meal, a party, a dating mishap, and plans for a trip to Nashville with quarrels over travel details.
Farmers Busy Amid Heavy Faina Time
Farmers in this section report extreme busyness as persistent faina keeps them out of fields. Corn and weeds compete for ground while laborers struggle to keep up with the growing crop and farm tasks.
Burwell Offers Farm Land Loans at Five Percent
J D Burwell announces modest cash commission loans on farm lands at five percent for seven or ten years with excellent extension. The notice presents a lenders position and terms for prospective borrowers.
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J.D. Burwell
Canada Adventure and Royal Mounted Tale Uplift Saturday
A night at the Electric features Cameron of the Royal Mounted's Canadian north country tale. Ralph Connors presents a towering mountain scene with snow capped peaks and falls, plus an Aesop Fable. Adm. 10c and 25c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Niagara
Cameron
The
Royal Mounted
Ralph Connors
Canadian North-West
Editors Visit From Linn County
Mr and Mrs D B Ormiston and C W Northcott and Postmaster B F Northcott visited the Alexander family in Sumner with other relatives and friends. Uncles Dave and Charley paid a social call while in the city. They hurried back to Linneus where they had a large catfish ready for supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Ormiston
Linn County
News
C. W. Northcott
B.F. Northcott
The
Sumner Star
G.G. Alexander
Dave
Charley
Linneus
The Fast Mail 32 Years Old
The stage version of The Fast Mail was produced over thirty two years ago and proved its strength. William Fox will present the screen version at the Electric Theatre on Monday July 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fast Mail
William Fox
Electric Theatre
Held Family Reunion on July Fourth near town
Uncle Charley White and family hosted a reunion at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Williams. Guests included Charley Williams and family, Dave Bailey and daughter, Bev Gooch and family, James Harris and son, Herbert Hamilton and wife, C. B. Keithley and daughter, Mary, C. W. White and wife, Vergie Haggard and children, and J. P. Pipes. A large noon feast followed by a day of fellowship ended with guests departing contentedly.
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Charley White
C. C. Williams
Herbert Hamilton
J. Elmer White
Sorrel
Bev Gooch
C.C. Williams
Dave Bailey
Linneus
James Harris
Charley Williams
Mary
C. B. Keithley
C. W. White
Vergie Haggard
3. P. Pipes
Calhoun and Thornton Advertise Farm Deals in Missouri
Calhoun and Thornton Browning Missouri promote sale and trade of farms town property and merchandise. They offer insurance and farm loans at low rates. In Shelby Montana, Powell and Mundell hosted radio listeners who gathered to hear about the Dempsey Gibbons bout on a July fourth observance.
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Calhoun & Thornton
Browning, Missouri
Powell and Mundell
Shelby
Montana
Radio broadcast brings ringside thrill to city crowd
A city crowd enjoyed a vivid radio broadcast of a boxing bout between Gibbons and Dempsey. Reporters on Kansas City’s station relayed every round with a loud horn and clear commentary, delivering near ring side excitement and praise for Powell and Mundell for the entertaining broadcast.
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Kansas City
Gibbons
Dempsey
Champion
Powell & Mundell
Railroad Officials Here Coop with Local Community
Supt. H. W. Hamm of Center ville and several railroad officials visited Thursday and Friday to promote cooperation with local residents along the C B and Q line. Hamm emphasized mutual benefits and good will between the railroad and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Hamm
Centerville
Mr. Hamm
Public Service Hearing Honors Browning Citizens
Friday marked Missouri Public Service Commission’s first Browning hearing allowing local residents to present claims. Judge J P Painter presided. C B Chenoweth sought a rate increase for Browning Telephone Exchange, with remonstrances and counter petitions filed. Witnesses for both sides addressed the commission, and a Burlington railroad crossing dispute with Koltasch road was amicably settled after site viewing. Prof C K Hart of Brookfield represented Linn County interests.
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Browning
Public Service Commission
State of
Missouri
J. P. Painter
Milan
Hyde
Jefferson City
Delianie
C.B. Chenoweth
Browning Telephone Exchange
Commission
Electric Theatre
Chenoweth
Inter
Joe Nickell
Painter
Koltasch Road
Burlington Railroad
Atty. C.K. Hart
Brookfield
Linn County
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Samual M. Jordon
State Board of Agriculture
Chicago
Missouri River Bridge
St. Louis
Sambé
Florsheim Shoes
Jakeson
Mike Robes
Mike
Jakes
Samhill
Jacob Epstein
Evry
Jacob
Reddy
Wensday
Tena
Louiema
Nashville
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