Two Persons Die in Burning Store in Peabody Kansas
Mr and Mrs B W Brown were fatally burned when a grocery store they lived over caught fire in Peabody Kansas early Thursday. They escaped via the roof and ladder but died later at Extel hospital Newton. Surviving children include Lee L Brown Topeka James Brown Elmdale Kan Thomas Brown San Mario Calif and Frangie Dye Ogden Kan.
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B. W. Brown
Peabody
Kan
Extel
Newton
Mr. Brown
Lee L. Brown
Topeka
James Brown
Elmdale
Thomas Brown
San Mario
Calif
Frangie Dye
Ogden
Brown
Kansas
Daily State Journal
Lee Brown
Effie Mullins
P. C. Mullins
Hike Bunch Surrenders in Milan to Sheriff
Hike Bunch came to Milan and surrendered to Sheriff Shaw. He is charged with shooting W. H. Moore at the Bute store on Thanksgiving Day in this county. Moore was wounded in the abdomen, feared fatally, but recovered after hospital treatment in Kirksville. Bunch posted $5000 bond for the September circuit court term.
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Hike Bunch
H. B
Hike
Bunch
Milan
Shaw
W. H. Moore
Bute
Moore
Kirksville
Mid Head Remains Missouri Giant But Sheds Freight Wagon Fame
Mid Head, once a famed Missouri Giant, spent Sunday with family in North Salem after long road tours crossing the country. Once a heavy freight hauler, he has grown heavier but now travels by truck rather than riding the wagon.
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Mid Head
Unionville
North Salem
Mr. Head
Mid
Richardson Seeks Linn County Sheriff Nomination in Democratic Primary
Arthur L. Richardson of Baker township visits the county to campaign for sheriff on the Democratic ticket in the August 7 primary. Born in eastern Linn County, he is over 42, married with five children, and has served twelve years as Baker township constable noted for fearlessness and shrewdness.
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Phillips
Baker Township
Commonwealth
Richardson
Arthur L. Richardson
Linn County
Mr. Richardson
New Eyes at Milan and Linneus Hotels
Dr Palm offers eye fittings at Stanley hotel Milan next Monday and Commercial hotel Linneus Tuesday. Bring old glasses.
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Dr. Palm
Stanley Hotel
Milan
Commercial
Linneus
Browning Defeats Ed Moberly in Local Baseball Showdown
Sunday drew the largest crowd in weeks as Browning beat Ed Moberly 7 to 1 at the local diamond. Umpire Jay Harvey officiated for Browning while both pitchers excelled in a tough duel. The game drew heavy spectator turnout and showcased solid hitting from the Browning team.
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Moberly
Browning
Jay Harvey
Trojans
Balloon Flight Attracts Browning Hardie Dilinger
50 men’s straw hats offered at the Farmers Store from $2.00 to $3.00 with a choice at $1.00. Browning Hardie Dilinger rebuilt a balloon, hiring Mrs. Paul Kollasch to sew the fabric and assemble it. The balloon rose successfully from a yard shade and climbed smoothly with a slight northern drift.
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Browning
Hardie Dilinger
Hardie
Paul Kollasch
Nickell
Trunks and Bags Big Line at Farmers Store
A storefront display shows trunks traveling bags and suitcases at the Farmers Store. Shoppers note a new wardrobe auto trunk model among the assortments.
Surprise birthday party for Mrs. Sarah Keithley
On July 18 Mrs. Sarah Keithley celebrated her sixty sixth birthday with family and friends. Guests from Purdin and town attended a planned surprise at her home with ice cream cake and music. The Sunday school group planned another gathering next week. the event ended with socializing and well wishes for many more happy birthdays.
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Sarah Keithley
H. L. Fuller
P. E. Cokerham
Martha
Frances
Louise Garrett
Purdin
G. T. Woodward
Chester Bagley
van Christy
T. W. Seale
Mrs. Keithley
Baptist Church
Keithley
Fay Peterson
Louise
Frances Garrett
Martha Cokerham
Marcelle Cold Cream and Powders At Farmers Store
Special prices advertise 50c Marcelle cold cream for 50c and Marcelle powder at 39c or 75c, offered by Farmers Store in a compact sale notice with multiple Marcelle items.
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Farmers Store
Wheeling M W A Club Plays Cora Sunday at Diamond
Wheeling M W A team travels to Cora for a Sunday baseball game after a 4 to 1 victory over Pollock last week. Admission is 25 cents.
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Wheeling M. W. A
Cora
Wheeling
Pollock
Palm's Dates Guarantee Prices Listed for Milan and Linneus
A brief notice from Milan dated July 30 and Linneus dated July 31 shows Dr. Palm's Dates Guaranteed offering prices ranging from three to fifteen dollars. The snippet records dates and locations but lacks further context about product or service details.
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Milan
Linneus
White Duck Trousers at Farmers Store
A Farmers Store advertises men’s white duck trousers priced at 1.98 per pair. The listing emphasizes affordable workwear with a simple shopping option.
Bathing Suits At Farmers Store For All Ages
Readable ad note announcing bathing suits for men women and children sold at the Farmers Store with stock and sizes for summer wear.
Merchants Put On A Dandy Program In Browning
A lively Browning event drew crowds from far and wide last Thursday morning through night. Visitors enjoyed shopping bargains, a Milan I. O. O. F. band concert, a film, and warm hospitality from local merchants. The piece praises Browning’s vibrant business scene and suggests future entertainments and barbecues to keep visitors returning. One longtime subscriber, Mr. Christy, donated $1.50 and is highlighted as a loyal reader for 33 years.
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Milan
Browning
Leader-Record
Home
Christy
True Blue
Preacher Fred Thomas to Speak at Kaifong Cemetery Church
Holiness preacher Bro. Fred Thomas will deliver sermons at Kaifong cemetery church on Sunday July 29 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Attendees are invited to stay for the day.
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Fred Thomas
Kaifong Cemetery
Citizens State Bank Stockholders Meeting Notice
Notice is given for the fourth annual stockholders meeting of Citizens State Bank of Browning Missouri. The meeting, at the Browning banking house, will begin Monday July 30 1928 at 9 00 a m and run at least three hours. Purpose is to elect seven directors for the ensuing year and to handle any proper business. Joe Nickell president Chester Bagley secretary.
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Citizens State Bank of
Browning
Missouri
Joe Nickell
Chester Bagley
Special Prices on Summer Dress Goods at Farmers Store
Readers are offered discounts on all summer dress fabrics at Farmers Store. Limited quantities remain, with Versa 49c and other options advertised as must-buy values for quick purchase.
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Ian Versa
Christy Visited Office Over Due Payment
One day last week the local resident E. D. Christy called at the office and warned that he should settle a debt promptly. The remark indicated a demand for payment and concern over the overdue account.
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E. D. Christy
Plain and Fancy Cotton Crepe at Farmers Store 19¢ Yard
Advertisement notes plain and fancy cotton crepe fabric sold at the Farmers Store for 19 cents per yard. The small notice highlights affordable textile options for shoppers.
Hose Sale Notes at the Farm
Misses hose offered at 15c a pair with limited lots at 25c and 50c. White hose available only. Sale advertised as 15c pair at the Farm with variety in price and color.
Dunklin, Missouri governor and early state leader
This Week In Missouri History notes Daniel Dunklin born January 14 1790 near Greenville S C later moved to Kentucky and settled in Potosi Missouri He served in the War of 1812 and held local offices before entering state politics including lieutenant governor and governor in 1832 He supported Jacksonian policies yet accepted federal power on duties and his tavern in Potosi hosted public gatherings and helped found the Potosi Academy.
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Missouri
Floyd C. Shoemaker
Daniel Dunklin
Greenville
South Carolina
Kentucky
Potosi
Dunklin
General Dodge
Illinois
Washington County
Potosi Academy
St. Louis
Jackson
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