Saving the corn main issue for farmers in Missouri
The Missouri College of Agriculture urges farmers to delay cutting drought damaged corn and avoid feeding wilted or cured forage until properly dried. Standing green stalks yield more feed later unless the plant is brown and lifeless. Silage is discouraged until rain likely. careful curing prevents spoilage and poisoning. For cattle, do not pasture these crops now. cut daily, thoroughly cure, and keep some standing for future rains. The other portion recounts a grave in Grantsville with details of his marriages and family, noting service in the Church of Christ and burial at Granstville cemetery.
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Missouri College of Agriculture
Birth and death notice of John W. McDannald
John W. McDannald born January 28, 1859 in Brown County Illinois died July 18 1934 at Purdin Missouri aged 84 years 5 months 21 days He moved from Illinois to Sullivan County Missouri at age six and lived there until eighteen then worked four years in Iowa and Saline County Missouri later returning to the home of Ed Hutchin son where he worked ten years
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John W. McDannald
Sam
Martha McDannald
Brown County
Illinois
Purdin
Sullivan County
Iowa
Saline County
Missouri
Ed Hutchinson
Friday to Thursday social notes from a small town
Friday through Thursday diary style items recount local happenings. Emmy vows secrecy about a peace letter, a man eats pie with ice cream, a bank cashier fears worthiness, a trip to church, Trissler seeks health changes, Ray loses health then wealth, and club gossip notes that good looking women are talked about while homely women do the talking.
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Ant Emmy
Tandma
Dekota
Evvy Lumley
Chrch
Trissler
Helth
Ray Witch
Extreme Weather Strains Water Supplies Across Counties
The region endures severe heat and drought with creeks drying up and wells failing. Farmers scramble for water as stock demand increases and well supplies surge in repairs. Nearby cities like Milan Unionville and Brookfield report declining water, while residents seek relief and deeper wells. The narrative also notes a political candidate praised for business acumen and commitment to public service.
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Milan
Unionville
Brookfield
Comora E Glaze Dies at 77 in Browning
Mrs Comora E Glaze of Browning born August 17 1856 died July 19 1934 age 77 11 2 at home. Wife of William Shepherd by first marriage and Robert Glaze by later union survived by children J L Shepherd Milan Bertha A Fields Roger Ruth M Fields Chillicothe nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral Saturday 2 30 at home Linneus officiated by Rev Meyers burial Schrock Cemetery with six grandchildren as pallbearers.
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Ed Hutchinson
Church of Christ At
Grantsville
Shelby
Artie Hutchinson
Queen E. Nickell
Cassie Lee Arnold
Martha Eleanor Guyer
Purdin
Norman
Purdin Mo
Thomas L
James R
Newtown
Sam
Lemon, Mo
Kelley
Snohomish
Wash
Shelby Church of Christ
Alfred Munyon
Granstville
Comora E. Glaze
Browning
The
Baptist Church
William Shepher
J. L. Shepherd
Milan
Bertha A. Fields
Roger
Ruth M. Fields
Chillicothe
Robert Glaze
Humphreys
Rev. Meyers
Linneus
Schrock
Francis M. Shepherd
Chloe Fields
Marion Fields
Irene Jackson
Robert Fields
Oval Baldwin
Pankey Seeks Democratic Support for State Senate Bid
Riley R. Pankey of Brookfield appeals to Democratic voters in the upcoming primary for the state senate seat in his district. A longtime member of the county highway committee and a well known good roads booster, he is active in the gas and oil business and has business contacts in the industry.
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Riley R. Pankey
Brookfield
Pankey
Health Boosters Club Demonstrates Health Aids
The Health Boosters Club met at Gooch School House on Thursday July 12 for a health program featuring demonstrations. Miss Bertha Banning Mrs Glenn Tomlin and mothers of pupils attended along with Golden le Club members. Margaret Bagley and Marjorie Urbach to demonstrate at Lin neus Roundup July 26. Health Boats Medicine Cabinets and Health Posters were displayed. Urbach won Health Boat Street won Medicine Chest and Hardin Health Poster.
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Gooch School House
Bertha Banning
Glenn Tomlin
Golden le Club
Margaret Bagley
Marjorie Urbach
Linneus
Helen Street
Carolee Hardin
Golden Rule Club entertains Rule Club at Gooch home
The Golden Rule Club and invited guests totaling over a hundred gathered at the C. E. Gooch home with Mrs. Lucille Gooch Hardin hosting. A fine program featured songs, readings, duets, piano and violin solos, a 4-H Club segment, and a Gooch Trio with refreshments afterward. The next meeting is set with Mrs. Louis Haley.
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Golden Rule Club
Lucille Gooch Hardin
C. E. Gooch
Ion
Lula Faye
Alice Urbach
Marjorie Urbach
John Shanks
Lois and
Carlyn Haley
Helen Pulliam
Helen Street
Dale Street
Margaret Bagley
Helen
Eulieve Pulliam
Chas. Gooch
Gooch
Bessie Pulliam
Louis Haley
C. R
Browning Juniors Rally To Defeat Brookfield 14–10
Browning Juniors beat Brookfield 14 to 10 Friday July 20 after trailing 2 0 early. George allowed six bases on balls as Brookfield pitchers gave up 11. Paul Smith led the Browning hits with three in a row, with Darr matching three runs.
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Browning
Brookfield
Thompson Chevrolet Jr
Browning Boys
George
Darr
Paul Smith
Prospective Coal Drilling and Local Politics Mention Bramble
The article notes Vic Dodson drilling a new test hole on the Guy Head farm after finding a four foot coal seam at Brumbaugh, with hopes of reaching hundreds of feet and possible coal hoisting before winter. It also contains H L Bramble’s political appeal criticizing county loans and promising transparent county court actions and a clean campaign.
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Vic Dodson
Brumbaugh Farm
Lloyd Lambert
Guy Head Farm
Guy Head Place
Head Farm
Dodson
Mr. Dodson
Ice Cream Supper by South Ladies on Street
A community ice cream supper hosted by M. E. C. South ladies will be held on Saturday July 28 on the street. Proceeds support local activities and neighborly causes.
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M. E. C. South Ladies
Mrs Henry C Bailey Dies After Months at Home
Mrs Henry C Bailey died Monday afternoon around 3 o clock after months at home. She leaves three daughters and two sons. Funeral services were held yesterday at 2 o clock at the Baptist Church conducted by Rev Maples of Green City. Burial in Hoover cemetery. A fuller obituary will appear next week.
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Henry C. Bailey
Baptist Church
Maples
Green City
Hoover Cemetery
Class Meeting Highlights With Guests and Salad Recipes
The Hummel-Wesley class met with Mrs. Herman Schrock last Thursday afternoon. Eighteen members attended and three out of town guests joined: Miss Alice Rush of Ottumwa, Miss Rudd a house guest of Mrs. Luton, and Mrs. Haning from California. Each member responded to roll call with a salad recipe.
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Hummel-Wesley
Herman Schrock
Alice Rush
Ottumwa
Rudd
Luton
Haning
California
Sullivan County Clerk Nomination: August Primary Appeal
A message from a county official seeking votes for the August 7 primary to obtain the nomination for the Sullivan County clerk of the county court. He cites personal need and requests support from friends across the county, including Polk township, noting they are responsible men and women who urged him to run.
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Jefferson
Colnty
Polk Township
H. L. Bramble
Sullivan Co
Sullivan County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shell Corn
Browning Farm Club
the Health Boosters Club
Guy Head
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