Uncle Reuben Looks at Washington Gas and Streetcars
Thursday's letter from Uncle Reuben criticizes John R. McLean and the Washington Post over a proposed $780000 profit from the gas company with a plant valuation of thirteen million. He denounces costly gas and stubborn streetcar firms that force closed, sweat-filled cars on cool-weather-weary Washington residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. McLean
Washington
McLean
The
Washington Post
Govenor
Ohio
Buckeye
Cincinnati Enquirer
George Dewey
Manila
Dewey
George
John R
Notice of Settlement and Sale of Browning Firm
Collection notice from E. A. Jones announces sale of his implem ent and lumber business in Browning to T. B. Sherman of Iola Kansas and asks all indebted readers to settle accounts by August 1. He thanks patrons and urges continued support with the new firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
T. B. Sharman
Iola
Kans
E. A. Jones
Foley's Honey and Tar Advertises Relief
An old advertisement extols Foley's Honey and Tar in the yellow package from Lantz and Glaze as relief for hay fever and asthma symptoms, claiming it eases head and throat congestion and provides soothing healing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Lantz & Glaze
Foley Kidney Pills Said to Cure Kidney Trouble
A letter from H. M. Winkler of Evansville Indiana claims Foley Kidney Pills cured his kidney trouble back pain dizziness and fatigue. He says regular use restored strength and health and makes him feel like a new man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Winkler
Evansvill
Ind
Foley
Local News Pursuit Echoes Reader Interest
A reflective note on newspapers seeking items of local news and readers’ tendency to withhold information when family or visitors are away, highlighting the challenge of sourcing timely reports.
Time to Inform Local Paper About Family News
A Milan Standard note urges readers to send brief notices so families and friends are mentioned in the paper. It explains a single item may seem small but many notices sustain the community column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan Standard
Johnston Mowers Lever Sold For Forty Dollars
If that old mower does not run just right go to the Purdin Lumber Co. and get a lever sold Johnston mower for 40 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdin Lumber Co
Johnston Mower
Missouri Dairy Cow Sets World Record at University of Missouri
Missouri College of Agriculture announces Josephine the Holstein-Freshian cow finished a six month test on July 18 with 17,008.9 pounds milk, averaging 93.4 pounds daily for 185 days. She produced up to 110.2 pounds in one day, equaling about 46.7 quarts or 11.6 gallons. The cow, part of University herds for instruction, has had five calves in five and a half years and may set a new butterfat record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri College of Agriculture
Columbia Missouri
Missouri
Josephine
University of Missouri
Jersey
Sunday Visits and Local Work in South Sullivan
D C Burke visited Milan on Sunday. J G Nickells spent Sunday with J M Hollon. C G Cutberths stayed with F J Alspach. A R Dillinger did carpenter work for W J Ford. M R F Nickell officiated at a Mt Zion church baptism. Alpha and Hershel Talbert stayed with Fred and Bessie Chittum. Road overseer repaired county line bridges last week. Adrian Glaze and wife visited J E Shepherd family Saturday night. Farmers reported good yields from wheat and oats. Rev A McClaren led services at White Oak Grove Saturday night and Sunday at 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian Glaze
J. E. Shepherd and
Family
A. McClaren
White Oak Grove Church
Local and Personal News Highlights
Harvey sells coal and Seaman's sells baking powders. Sheriff Anderson visited on Saturday. Peters Produce Co offers supplies for poultry and eggs. A A Nickell traveled to Centerville Iowa. Vic Fields did business in St Joe. J N Wilson spoke to voters Saturday. Miss Lessie Creason visited Linneus kin. Harvey & Davis sell Deering binder twine and machine oil. L C Lantz and wife and J E Myers spent Sunday in Brookfield. John Fosher and wife visited Linneus. Gooch of Milan visited his brother Curt and family. Miss Mattie Penn visiting her father in Neligh Nebraska. J W McGhee of Purdin received cattle from George Taylor. Ed Marvin visiting from Kansas City. Frank and Mrs Northcott visiting Prather and Williams families. Presiding Elder Hubbard to preach at Knifong Sunday 11am and 8pm. Basket dinner at Knifong Grove Church Sunday July 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McGhee
Purdin
George Taylor
Marvin
Kansas City
J. E. Marvin
Special Election on Contract System of Roads in Benton Township
Notice of a Benton township election in Linn County Missouri to decide adopting the contract system of working roads. Voters outside towns will vote August 2, 1940, at standard polling places. Ballot options read For the contract system of working roads or Against the contract system. Publication in The Leader-Record Browning. July 9, 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Township
Linn County
Missouri
General Assembly
Board of Directors
Benton
Leader-Record
Browning
Notice of Administration for Enoch Hooker Estate
Administratrix Ida A. Hooker receives Letters of Administration from Linn County Missouri Probate Court dated July 12 1910. Creditors must present claims within one year for allowance. if not, bar from benefiting from the estate within two years from publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch Hooker
Linn County
Missouri
Ida A. Hooker
Foley Kidney Pills Stand Up To Thorough Test
Kidney and bladder ailments are serious and often fatal. Foley Kidney Pills contain no harmful drugs and have withstood a long and thorough test.
Kreso Dip No 1 Promotes Livestock Health
Farmers are urged to dip not only sheep but hogs poultry and young stock to prevent diseases like hog cholera. Regular dipping cleans and strengthens animals and reduces costs as Kreso Dip No 1 is presented as an effective affordable option with additional information available.
Prevent and Believe Headache Prevent and Believe Headache
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills praised as the best remedy for headache relief and prevention. Testimonials from John Bush of Waterville Maine and Joseph Frankowick of Detroit Michigan claim rapid relief with four years use, noting no stomach disturbance or after effects. CNILES Medical Co advertises in Kishart Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
John Bush
Watervleit
Joseph Frankowick
Trombly Av
Detroit
Mich
Drug First
Cniles Medical CO
Kikhart
Ind
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reuben
Saint Peter
Pearly Gates
Johnston Mowers
South Sullivan
D. C. Burke
Milan
J. G. Nickells
J. M. Hollon
C. G. Cutberths
F. J. Alspach
M. R. F. Nickell
Mt. Zion
Alpha and
Hershel Talbert
Fred
Bessie Chittum
Harvey
Seaman’s
Sheriff Anderson
Poultry
Peters Produce Co
A. A. Nickell
Centerville
Iowa
Vic Fields
St. Joe
J. N. Wilson
Lessie Creason
Linneus
Home Folk
Harvey & Davis
Deering
L. C. Lantz
J. E. Myers
Brookfield
John Fosher
L. BD. Gooch
Curt Gooch
Mattie Penn
Neligh
Nebr
C. Penn
Frank Northcott
Sumner
Walter Prather
E. A. Williams
Hubbard
Knifong
Knifong Grove
Cotter
Jas. Neet
S. L. Gibson
Cashier
H. C. Bailey
Victor Cassity
Ass’t Cashier
the Peoples Bank
J. G. Watson
Ralph H. Hamilton
Frank Tucker, Benjamin Mairs
Browning, Missouri
M. P. Brassfield, W. E. Duckworth
A. E. Lambert
J. B Stone, HC Bailey
A. N. Thurlo
J.I. Harmon
J. A. Calhoun
R. M- Calhoun
Ass’t
Farmers’ Exchange Bank
J. A. Calhoun, J. W. Sevier, H. B. Johnser
Wm. Shepherd
J. I. Harmon
H. C. Pearson
Kreso
Whaley’s Drug Store
Higgins & McDuff
Meadville
Chautauqua
Children’s
L.S. Tharp
Sec’y Meadville, Mo
Dr. Miles
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