State Fair corn prizes entice Missouri growers in Sedalia
The State Corn Growers Association promotes a Sedalia fair with hundreds of cash prizes and free gifts. Dealers from Jones Bros to DeLaval, U S Separator, Avery, Moline Plow, Spartan, Stover, Sandwich, Johnson Field, Simmons Hardware and others offer equipment valued from 2 to 75 dollars. Christ Ohlendrof of Booneville adds a silver cup. A National Corn Exposition in Omaha December 10 to 19 promises thousands in prizes. A local corn snow and community participation are urged. Mad dog killed by Andrew Myers after he observed a dangerous stray near his bow.
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Sedalia
Jones Bros. Flerantile Co
Kansas City
DeLaval
U.S. Separator Co
Avery Company
Peoria
Illinois
Moline Plow
St. Louis
Spartan Mfg. Company
Pontiac
Stover Mfg. Co
Freeport
Heal
Sandwich Mfg. Co
Sandwich
Johnson & Field Mfg. Co
Racine
Wisconsin
Simmons Hardware Co
Louis
Keen Kutter
Christ Ohlendrof
Booneville
Cooper County
Missouri
Omaha
Sitona
SM. Jorvan
See
Y Mo
Corn Growers’ Association
Columbia, Mo
Trenton Defeats Milan in Doubleheader At Milan
Report from Milan cites Trenton players dominant in both games as the visitors outclass Milan last Sunday. Several local boys attended the doubleheader and observed Trenton’s superior play leading to two decisive wins.
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Trenton
Milan
Farmers Return to Fields After Rain Delay
Farmers in the district, kept from plowing by heavy rains, have recovered enough to replant and cultivate. In recent days the fields dried, and men work diligently to resume cultivation and complete seeding.
Wedding in Linneus and church dedication notes
Local item reports Linneus resident Harrison Jerome Jerome of North Salem marrying Miss Nannie May Neal of College Mound with Judge Pratt officiating. The notice, from W E Royston, teases future wedding notices and urges attendance at the dedication of the new M E Church near Winigan on the third Sunday of June with services, singing, and a photographer present.
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Linneus
Harrison Jerome
North Salem
Nannie May Neal
College Mound
Pratt
Harrison
C. Jerome
Neal
Macon
M. E
Winigan
L. C. Sappenfield
Jand Browning
Lonce
W.E. Royston
Hayes Seeks County Treasurer Job in Brookfield
John E. Hayes, a Democrat from Bucklin township now a railroader in Brookfield, seeks the county treasurer post. He was seriously injured at work, unable to resume his former occupation, and entered the race at a friend's urging. He is described as a Christian gentleman and well qualified for the office.
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John E. Hayes
Bucklin Township
Brookfield
Hayes
Tornado tears through Annabelle Missouri town
Reports from Clarence Missouri say a tornado devastated Annabelle between Clarence and Brookfield this afternoon. Telegraph and telephone service were interrupted as crews sought details and an operator reported the cyclone had just happened and tore up the town.
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Clarence
Annabelle
Brookfield
Annalile
Burlington Road
Debtor Notice by Mrs Summers Urges Immediate Settlement
All parties knowing themselves indebted to me will kindly come in and settler at once, as my bills are due and LT must have my money. Mrs. M. Summers.
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M. Summers
Committees Appointed For Browning Fourth Of July
Local business leaders met at the LeadER-Record office to form committees for Browning’s July 4th celebration. Appointees include speakers B Fields, music R M Calhoun and C B McCollum, and finance privileges and entertainment J B Harvey J J Smith J W Jones and Joe Nickell. Committees to meet later this week to finalize the program. Also reports bonds transfers and land deeds for week ending June 6 1908 in Milan Missouri and surrounding areas. Saturday night the lamp in the central office was filled with gasoline by mistake and exploded when lit.
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Browning
Leader-Record Office
B. Fields
R. M. Calhoun
C.B. McCollum
J. B. Harvey
J. J. Smith
J. W. Jones
Joe Nickell
Miller & Higgins
Milan
Missouri
Bear
Mrs H T Moore and son Jesse arrive from Trenton
Mrs. H T Moore journeys with her son Jesse who had a severe attack of mumps and arrived here from Trenton on Sunday. Jesse is improving but remains under care as he recovers from the illness.
Basin community plans July 4 celebration program
Money has been subscribed by basin residents to fund a July 4 program with speakers and entertainment for all. Prizes will be awarded for various contests as organizers prepare the event and announce details soon. Residents are urged to attend with friends for a large crowd.
Burlington's Plunge Signals Huge Bond Issue Ahead
The Chicago Burlington & Quincy authorized a general mortgage of 300 million dollars in 4 percent bonds for fifty years, the largest ever by a U S railroad. Ten million will be sold at 95 1 2 with accrued interest to fund improvements and refunds. James J Hill controls the line and oversubscription shows strong investor confidence.
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Brookfield
Burlington
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
James J. Hill
United States
United States Steel Corporation
Wool buyers seek market for wool as Kaifong Wool Co speaks
The ad notes willingness to purchase wool at the best market price with prompt payment. Kaifong Wool Co invites sellers to act. The note mentions inviting people to see them before selling and cites Chillicothe Pure Ice Cream by W. J. Sloan. The text also reports the Odd Fellows new hall opening with elated members and lively capers late at night.
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Odd Fellows
Green
Castle Journal
Bunking party honors Mrs Jno Bolling of Kansas
Mrs Bernice Graham hosted a Saturday bunking party for Mrs Jno Bolling of Kansas. Refreshments at midnight marked a gala gathering with many guests including Misses Calhoun Eunice Frances Fields Effie White Ettie Carter Kate Knifong Amelia Johnson Nora Leonard and Mesdames Curt McCollum Claude Whaley Hermia Adams. The serenade by local young men was a highlight appreciated by all.
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Bernice Graham
Jno. Bolling
Kansas
Misses Calhoun
Eunice
Frances Fields
Effie White
Ettie Carter
Kate Knifong
Amelia Johnson
Nora Leonard
Mesdames Curt McCollum
Claude Whaley
Hermia Adams
Memorial Services and Local Lectures Draw Community Help
The Rebekah and Independent Order of Odd Fellows lodges invite members and neighboring towns to a memorial service at the I O O F hall on Friday June 19 at 2 pm. Harry L Davenport of Milan gave a lecture on Jerusalem the Holy City at Browning M E Church South, praised for its instruction and entertainment. He plans readings in Bear Branch on the 15th and Morrisene on the 16th at 8 pm. E M C.
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Rebekah
Rebecca’s
Harry L. Davenport
Milan
Jerusalem
Holy City
M. E. Church South
Browning
Davenport
Church of the Holy
Sister Provides Update on Illness
A brief note reports that a woman visited her sister on Saturday, then returned home early in the week to find her sister much improved after illness.
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Tucker
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Pasewes
Mad Dog
Andrew Myers
Ball Gama
Agate
A. A. Healy
Missou
C. M. Thornton
Benedict
Kaifong Wool Co
Chillicothe
W. J. Sloan
Memorial Services
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