Mad dog bites cause fear as Linn County bids awarded
A family near Purdin faces mad dog fears after their yellow dog bites Pete and Mrs. Smith, with neighbors noting the dog’s aggression. The incident follows other local dogs being killed as panic spreads. Linn County man D A Peery of Linneus wins the contract bid of 17 730.00 for the project, the lowest among bidders from Joplin, Fall City, Omaha, Kansas City, Cameron and Linneus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Smith
Purdin
Pete
Linneus
Kirby School House
LeRoy Johnson
Joplin
Monarch Engineering Co
Fall City
Nebr
General Construction Co
Omaha
Kansas City Bridge Co
Kansas City
Cameron Bridge Co
Cameron
D. A. Peery
Missouri
Linn County
Letters Reveal Firm Policy On Commissions
A cemetery sexton in a nearby county seat town sent a request for a sample case with sales pitch. S W Summers replied that paying a commission would force price increases to match competitors, and reaffirmed his eight year no agent and no commission policy. The letters are on file at Summers' business.
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Summers
S. W. Summers
Large Bridge Letting At Linn County Court June Term
The Linn County Court at the regular June term awarded contracts for six new bridges. The letting drew attention from major Middle West construction firms. Bridges include an 180 foot Locust Creek span near the Old Austin Mill, a 112 foot steel and concrete span on the Country Club road east of Brookfield, a 70 foot truss on Yellow Creek, 20 foot spans west of New Boston and northeast of Purdin, and a 30 foot span.
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Linn County Court
Middle West
Locust Creek
Austin Mill
Country Club Road
Brookfield
Yellow Creek
New Boston
Purdin
Notice to Breeders on Breeding Stock Season 1927
Breeders warned that breeding stock will stand for the 1927 season at my farm one half mile south of North Salem. I own the Joshua Hale stallion Oscar and four registered jacks. Season fee eight to ten dollars. Will not be responsible for accidents. Safe, Pearler, Owner and Keeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Salem
Joshua Hale
Oscar
Pearler
Spring O roses and birds in the old world verse
A brief fragmentary poem by Lewis St. John extols spring roses birds and the beauty of nature. The speaker cherishes blossoms insects and song, preferring a world full of color over a dusty path. He muses on travelers and clouds of trouble versus happy skies.
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Lewis St. John
For Sale 1 Jenkins hay condition
Auction note lists one Jenkins hay condition offering in good condition. Seller H. F. Carter marks item for sale with brief description. Local buyers advised to inspect hay and confirm condition before bidding.
Roll of Honor in Leader- Record
The paper lists recent new and renewal supporters including Mrs Orra Anderson Mrs Frank Young J H Anderson Mrs J H Phillips J B Taylor Dr Brumbaugh Floyd Stephenson J R Wood Mrs Hermin Adams Mrs Mary Kimbrough Dr E P Harvey Fred Penn Gayle Ingraham George E Brookshier Mrs Hattie Ebrock E T Keithley Mrs Josie McArtor C L McQuown L C Dell S A Warren W R Ware Mrs Laura Thudium H T Jerome H F Crookshanks F R Duncan for Mrs Martha Browning and J W Fields.
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Leader- Record
Orra Anderson
Frank Young
J. H. Anderson
J. H. Phillips
Russel Martin
J. B Taylor
Brumbaugh
Floyd Stephenson
J. R. Wood
Hermin Adams
Mary Kimbrough
E. P. Harvey
Fred Penn
Gayle Ingraham
George E. Brookshier
E. G. Brookshier
Hattie £ Brock
E. T. Keithley
Josie McArtor
C. L. McQuown
L. C. Dell
S. A. Warren
W. R. Ware
Pasture Land for Rent on 275 Acres with Water and Shade
275 acres of blue grass pasture for rent with abundant running water and shade. Located with contact to Charles L. Britton for rental arrangements.
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Charles L. Britton
Building committee set to receive bids for remodeling
The building committee of the Enterprise school district will meet at the school house on Tuesday, June 14 at 2 p.m. to receive bids for remodeling the building. By Order of Committee.
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Enterprise School District
Poultry remedies and farm mobility shifts in Missouri
Extension Circular 187 from Missouri College of Agriculture promotes tobacco dust for round worm control in poultry and outlines feeding methods. It notes tobacco dust strength varies and suggests seeking nicotine content of 14 to 2 percent, with mash mixing. The piece also discusses future farm stock use, predicting autos and trucks replace horses gradually, tractors increasing, and a farm size where tractors remain profitable.
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Missouri College of Agriculture
College of Agriculture At
Columbia
Horse And Mule Outlook Sees Rising Workhorse Prices
Agricultural economist B. H. Frame warns in a new circular that work horses have risen since February 1925 and may continue. He cites $2.58 in 1925 and $5.50 in 1926, noting shrinking supply and aging horses. Frame says future prices depend on unforeseen factors but offers conclusions on the likely trend.
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B. H. Frame
Missouri College of Agriculture
Mr. Frame
Frame
Bluegrass Stripping Time in Missouri Reports Harvest Details
Missouri harvest for Kentucky bluegrass seed runs June 6 to 18 per Jewell Mayes of the State Board of Agriculture. 1927 heads are well filled. farmers seek to increase acreage but delays hinder stripping. Advice urges separate piles for sweepings, careful curing in piles not over 18 inches, turning thrice daily. Missouri spelling adopts bluegrass as one word. Kentucky bluegrass is the only type gathered in Missouri. Canada bluegrass is cheaper. Missouri bluegrass is the heaviest weight in world markets, yielding five to twenty pounds per acre, with machines heading seven to twelve acres daily. One pound of clean Kentucky bluegrass contains 2,400,000 seeds.
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Missouri
Kentucky
Missouri State Board of Agriculture
Mid Head Visits North Salem Giant on City Freight Route
Mid Head, the Missouri Giant from North Salem, returns to town on business and draws crowds with his familiar smile and sturdy build. The feature notes his past freighting work, a growing crowd, and an offer for stock and poultry services by Joe Martin Browning Mo, with vaccines and serums available from Owl Pharmacy. A Missouri history column recounts the Platte Purchase of 1836 and the rapid settlement by white pioneers, traders, and the Sacs and Foxes, detailing treaties, land grants, and the region’s transformation into part of Missouri.
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Mid Head
Missouri Giant
North Salem
Mid
Joe Martin
Browning
Owl Pharmacy
Missouri
Fort Leavers
Dale’s Farm
Liberty
Congress
Thomas Farr
Benton
Lewis F. Linn
Fort Leavenworth
Foxes
William Clark
Indian Affairs
Clark
Platte Purchase
Andrew
Atchison
Buchanan
Holt, Nodaway
Platte
Rhine Valley
Yangtze Valley
China
Floyd C. Shoemake
Mo. Historical Society
Safe Thoroughbred Jersey Cow and Yearling Jersey Bull Sale
A catalog note lists a Safe Thoroughbred Jersey cow and a yearling Jersey bull offered by J. H. Payne. The items are described as breeding stock for cattle breeders seeking quality Jersey genetics and dairy traits. The sale details appear in a brief vendor listing with producer name.
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J. H. Payne
Subscriptions Thanks Reader for Dedication to Old Home Paper
From Hughson California dated June 3 192 Friend thanks for check to apply on subscription to the old home paper which they always are anxious to receive Journal note shows reader appreciation and commitment to local publication.
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Hughson
Calif
Joe
Rex Donald Season Debut Promoted at Winigan 1927
Special notice announces saddle stallion Rex Donald will start the 1927 season at Winigan, with Floyd A. Spencer listed as the point of contact.
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Rex Donald
Winigan
Floyd A. Spencer
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Ricker
Good H. F. Carter
Big
Holy Land of the Indians
van Buren
Union
Missouri River
Iowa Territory
Holy Land
Rockies
Congress of Religions
Mary Alicia Owen
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