Unclear Tale of Divorce and Social Scandals
Uncle Reuben’s Letter discusses high profile separations involving Theodore P. Shonts, a Panama Canal engineer, and other wealthy figures. The piece weaves gossip about European travel, riverboat watering places, and politics, naming figures like Champ Clark and Gov. Folk while lampooning domestic strife and social vanity.
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Theodore P. Shonts
Panama Canal
New York
Narragansett Pier
Europe
Shonts
Cory
Steel Trust
Pittsburg
Browning School District Financial Statement 1910 11
The Browning School District reports receipts totaling 5325.93 with cash on hand at July 1 1910 of 2345.81 and 383.65 on July 1 1911. Expenditures include teachers wages 920 for male and 1280 for female totaling 2200, incidental costs 25 100.25 and 2392.03, and building interest sinking funds 225. E. B. Fields president and J. E. Marvin clerk certify the figures on July 12 1911.
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Browning
E. B. Fields
J. E. Marvin
Notice to patrons on past due accounts
The letter warns patrons their accounts are past due and must be paid by August 1. It requests prompt settlement after prior accommodation and is signed by Troy R. Howell.
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Troy R. Howell
Sen Bob Taylor Quote On Wealth And Family Values
A Tennessee senator extols generous living over hoarding wealth. He asserts preferring to spend for children’s joys and a roof over their heads than clutching money, and warns against a heartless hawk that would snuff out youthful song.
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Bob Taylor
Tennessee
Local visitors and movers in Milan area
Dr and Mrs R W Whaley visited Milan on Wednesday. Wilber Gooch of North Salem travelled for business Tuesday. P D Harmon and Opal Alspach went to Brookfield to visit relatives. A W Payne of North Salem was in town on Tuesday. Enos Craig and daughter Miss Tula of St Joseph visited J C Green and family. J M Wattenbarger Milan prosecutor visited on Wednesday. Dr Bartlett consulted a vet in Green City about sick horses. Mr Cochran and daughter Lela moved back to Bogard from here. J Buxton and son Junius of Orrick left for Milan to visit Mr and Mrs Oscar Buxton. Stockmen ship cattle due to dry weather. several loads bound for Chicago from Purdin area.
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P. D. Harmon
Opal Alspach
Brookfield
A. W. Payne
North Salem
Enos Craig
Tula
St. Joseph
J. C. Green
J.M. Wattenbarger
Sullivan County
Milan
Dr. Bartlett
Green City
C. E. Cochran
Lela
Bogard
Cochran
Telephone Company
J. Buxton
Junius
Orrick
Thursda
Oscar Buxton
Buxton
Purdin
Chas. Gooch
J. H. Guyer
Sam Thorne
Johnson & Street
Miles Hutchinson
Frankie W. Gooch
M. L. Hanks
Mali
Fragments of a harsh rebuke in a verse line
The readable text presents a condemning line about a soulless man driven by greed for gold who would strangle the laughter and song of his own family, conveying strong moral judgement through stark imagery.
Receiver Sought for Macon Citizens Bank in Crisis
Macon Missouri July 11 state bank commissioner John E Swanger is in town to straighten the affairs of Citizens Bank which was closed last month A receivership is likely Swanger says efforts to establish a new bank have failed and depositors and creditors need early payment support from citizens to succeed The receiver is considered a last resort
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Macon
John E. Swanger
State Bank
Citizens’ Bank
Baptist Church Plans Special Meeting on July 23
The church invites members to a special meeting on the fourth Sunday July 23. Rev Montgomery will lead preaching and organizing efforts. A great ingathering of souls through singing and worship is expected.
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the Baptist Church
Chris
Montgomery
Relief from Constipation with Dr Miles Pills
Mrs F M Dunkin of LeRoy Illinois reports years of constipation trouble ended by using Dr Miles Nerve and Liver Pills. She finds the small pills very effective and reliable as a remedy after trying many other pills and doctors' medicines.
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Dr. Miles
F. M. Dunkin
LeRoy
Miles Nerve and Liver Pills Advertisement
Dr Miles Nerve and Liver Pills claim to move the bowels normally without griping. Widely used by women and children, with diminishing need over time. Natural recovery promised. Sold by druggists everywhere with money back guarantee if the first package fails. Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana
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Miles Medical CO
Elkhart
Ing
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THE
Missouri
Joseph Vickert
Browning, Mo
Reuben
Champ Clark
Folk
Reuben Hardscrabble
Financial Statement
Mrs
R.W. Whaley
Wilber Gooch
Macon Citizen's Bank
Velipe
Velie
Hicks Ory
A. N. Thurlo
J. I. Harmon
J. A. Calhoun
R. M. Calhoun
Assa’t
Farmers’ Exchange Bank
J. W. Sevier
J. M. Thurlo
A. N. Thurlo, Wm. Shepherd
H. C. Pearson
L. G. Schrock, I. B Christy
B.D. Boullina
F. R. Duncan
Browning Savings Bank
B. D. Bouine
J. B. Harmon
B. F. Johnson
W. T. Praruer
J. W. Gooen, Sr
Jas. Neet
L. Gibson
Cashier
A. E. Lambert
R. C. Bailey
Ass’t Cashier
the Peoples Bank
Browning, Missouri
J. G. Watson
Ralph H. Hamilton
B. J. Lambert
Benjamin Mairs
Jas. Neet, M. P. Brasnfield, W. E. Duckworth
Newt’s
Austin Brothers
South Side
M.W. A
K. M. Duncan
W. C
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