Courage and harmony guide a steadfast generation
The article reflects on inner strength and resilience, urging women to show brave patience and kindness. It extols forgiveness, family unity, and sunlit homes as keys to happiness, while stressing charitable action over gossip and the duty of mothers to instill noble values in children. Memorial Day is reframed as national unity, honoring both sides of the Civil War and future generations of Americans.
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Mason and Dixon Line
Michigan
United States
No Hunting on Farms Warned by Ben Mairs
Ben Mairs warns potential trespassers to stay off his farms to avoid trouble and prosecution. The terse notice emphasizes strict enforcement and legal consequences.
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Ben Mairs
Sunday School Convention Third Year in Linn County
The Linn county Sunday School Convention returns to Linnaeus Christian church on June 8 and 9. Sterling L Williams leads the Young Peoples Division as Missouri Sunday School Association superintendent and Harriet Edna Beard heads the Children's Division, both speaking at the same event.
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Linn County
Christian Church
Linnaeus
Sterling L. Williams
Young Peoples Division
Missouri Sunday School Association
Harriet’ Edna Beard
Children’s Division
Missouri 5. S. Association
Under The Sugar Plum Tree at the Electric Theatre
Pupils of first and second rooms presented Under The Sugar Plum Tree Thursday night under Miss Violet Hooker and Mrs Mabyn Gooch at the Electric Theatre. Despite poorer weather the audience filled the venue and praised the children's careful performance and the teachers effort. the program was remembered as a highlight of the school year.
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Violet Hooker
Mabyn Gooch
Electric ‘Theatre
Belkin Pushes for Wide Road Mileage at Missouri Session
Senator Charles J. Belkin of Madison County visited Jefferson City on May 28 to discuss road policy ahead of the June special session. He pledged to back extensive road mileage for the entire state, opposing limited speedways and urging a square deal for rural Missouri. He warned against party lines and warned rural counties’ voices will be heard.
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Charles J. Belkin
Jefferson City
Missouri
Belken
Madison County
Alumni Banquet Highlights in Halla High School Program
A clipping from Halla Missouri reports the first alumni banquet at the school. Supt Orval Hooker gave a speech noting successful supervision of the high schools over the past year. The piece praises local graduate Mr Stooker as a hometown figure who has ventured into the wider world.
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Halla
Supt
Orval Hooker
Mr. Stooker
Goock
Writeup Omission Promises Correction for Les Kenley
A brief note apologizes for missing a prior writeup about Les Kenley and promises it won’t happen again. The item acknowledges the omission and pledges future diligence.
Man Sells Two Fordson Tractors in One Day
Mr. Kenley notes the man sold two Fordson tractors in a single day and delivered them to rural locations the same day. He says the seller may not be a natural but proves capable, unlike all agents.
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Kenley
Accepts Position In St. Louis With Emery Wiggs Co
S C Lantz left Monday for St. Louis where he has accepted a hog salesman job with Emery Wiggs Livestock Commission Co. He is an energetic farmer and longtime hog raiser buyer and shipper to the St. Louis market. His experience fits him to excel as an expert hog salesman for the firm and he is expected to bring many shipments from this state. Friends here wish him well and predict success.
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St. Louis
S.C
Lantz
Emery Wiggs Livestock Commision Co
Thim
6 Percent Money Loan Offers From Burwell and Porter
A local lender advertises loans on well improved farms with 6 percent interest. They promise fast closings and good prepayment privileges and invite inquiries at Burwell and Porter in Milan Missouri.
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Burwell & Porter
Milan
Misssouri
Entertaining at Bolling Home Sunday Dinner
Mrs. J. P. Bolling hosted a three course borate dinner Sunday May 29 at their pleasant home east of town. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. K. M. Duncan and two daughters, Mrs. J. B. Harmon, Mr. and Mrs. Hardy Calhoun, and Mr. and Mrs. Guy Adams.
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J. P. Bolling
Borate
Autos Crash on Bridge Near Milan
George Barrows and Glenn Haley escaped serious injury after two cars barely avoided a plunge from a bridge near Milan. The collision happened in about two seconds as they met an Apperson car while crossing the little bridge, both vehicles touching wheels and narrowly missing a ten foot drop.
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George Barrows
Glenn Haley
Ives
Milan
George
Dr Carter of Meadville Lectures on Hog Cholera
Dr. Carter of Meadville spoke here on hog cholera care and prevention Saturday. Practicing for thirty years, he plans another visit this month, and locals say his services will be valuable.
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Browning
Carter
Meadville
Pasture For Rent Near Isola Porter Route 3
Pasture on acres of blue grass with good water and ample shade, swell fenced. See Isola Porter, Route 3.
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Isola Porter
Stolen Car Captured by Milan City Marshal
Night and day marshal Hamilton chased a fleeing auto thief from Milan. The suspect halted near J P Pipes corner after a high speed chase and was taken to the city calaboose. The borrowed car belonged to Fred Dennis. the thief aimed to meet a fiancée in Brookfield. Hamilton received a $3 reward.
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W. E. Creason
Milan
Marshal
Tolon
Calaboose
Fred Dennis
Lewis Henry
Ed Michael
Wayfarers
Brookfield
Browning
Sullivan County
H. R. Hamilton
Slats Diary Plans Polecat Farm Venture
Slats writes with Jake about starting a polecat farm to trap and sell skins for profit. They plan to buy a bigger operation after earning money from the skins.
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Jake
Unionville Monuments Prince Visits City
G W Crockett of Unionville spent the past week tending business here. This office was visited by his royal highness while in the city. Crockett has been making and selling monuments since Heck was a pup and has done thousands of dollars of business locally. Most everyone in the area knows this prince of good fellows.
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G. W. Crockett
Unionville
Mr. Crockett
Heck
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Les Kenley
Ottomcbeers
J. E
Countrie
Skool
Teecher
Jake Shurely
M. E.C
South
Winigan
Winigan Farmers Co-Op
Winigan Co-Operative Association
J. H. Farson
G. E. Jones
H. A. Watson
G. T. Crist
Jas. Crist
Arthur B. Cattey
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