Cyclone Sweeps Browning Causes Widespread Damage
A severe storm described as a real cyclone struck Browning Missouri causing extensive damage. Downed trees blocked streets and damaged homes, with electric and telephone lines also toppled. Buildings including the Browning oil station and several residences suffered broken windows and structural harm while residents report fallen timber and widespread debris. City officials issued an ordinance later restricting driving on freshly oiled streets.
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H. C. Bailey
Line Street
C.j.ingraham
Rees
Peterson
Oscar
W. P. Nickell
New Ship Law
Farmers Echange Bank
Ank
John Browning
Mr. Downing
Walter Bunch
Winigan
Eliza Carlstead Born Huntsville Mo Debut in Milan
Eliza Carlstead born December 7 1852 Huntsville Missouri died June 8 1924 at daughter Mrs Edd Luck home Milan age 71 years 6 months and 10 days. Survived by one daughter two sisters six brothers and other relatives. She attended M E Church then joined Seven Day Adventist Milan. Funeral at Edd Luck home conducted by Rev Hargrove with burial at Hoover cemetery.
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Eliza. Carlstead
Huntsville
Edd Luck
Milan
Mrs. Luck
M.e.church
South
Seven Day Advent Church
I.W
Hargrove
Hoover Cemetery
Ordinance 105 Regulating Travel On Freshly Oiled Streets
City of Brown ing Missouri adopts Ordinance Number 105 to prevent unnecessary travel on freshly oiled streets and alleys. The measure targets protection of road surfaces and safety for residents and workers during resurfacing operations. Enforcement authority rests with the Board of Aldermen.
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Browning
Missouri
Board of Aldermen
J. B. Harvey
J.D. Burwell
K.m.duncan
City of
Two Dresses Offered in Weeklong Celebration Sale
Special notice announces tissue and ginghams being sold for the week's celebration with a two day event. W H Dickinson urges customers to be punctual to partake in the offer and obtain two dresses.
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W." H. Dickinson
Wiener toast honors Lucile Harmon at family gathering
A Friday night wiener toast at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Harmon honored their daughter Lucile. Guests enjoyed ice cream strawberries and cake after a live music program by Charley Head Donnie Head and Tommy Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harmon
Lucile
Charley
Donnie Head
Tommy Rice
Tecir
J .E. Brown
Chloe
Guy Head
Mildred
Carl Daniels
Lorene
R.J. Head
Dannie
Herbert
Tommy Rice Truman Stephenson
Albert Daniels
Car collision on bridge injures four near Linneus
Last Wednesday night W P Gilmer and wife driving south toward Linneus collided with Mrs C B Fleming and daughter and John Smith near the first bridge south of town. Smith cut by glass. Mrs Fleming unhurt. Gilmer and Mrs Gilmer bruised. she badly injured with teeth knocked out and head injuries. Both cars damaged. Mrs Gilmer slowly improving after emergency treatment.
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W.P. Gilmer
C. B. Fleming
John Smith
Mrs. Fleming
Mr. Gilmer
Mrs. Gilmer
Gilmer
Oil Stove For Sale By Harvey and Neet
A good second hand four burner Perfection oil stove with built in oven is offered for sale by Harvey and Neet. The listing highlights the stove as functional and ready for use.
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Harvey & Neet
Open competitive postmaster exam set for Milan Missouri
The Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive exam for the Browning postmaster position in Milan Missouri on June 28 1924 under J W Rogers Local Secretary. Vacancy arose May 12 1924 with salary 1700 annually. Applications must include recent photographs and Form 2241 223 filed in Washington.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Milan
J.w.rogers
Browning
Civil Service
United States
Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Washington
For sale or trade farms dwellings and other properties
Calhoun and Thornton advertise real estate for sale or trade including farm properties and dwellings with farm loan options at old time rates. The notice targets buyers and lenders in need of affordable terms.
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Calhoun & Thornton
New Straw Hats For Men At The Farmers Store
The Farmers Store advertises a selection of stylish straw hats for men promising sharp dressers a standout line.
Strain Seeks New Ideas From Optometric Convention
S M Strain D D Brookfield optometrist was away Tuesday and Wednesday attending the National Convention of the American Optometric Association. He will return with new ideas tests and better fitted to care for Linn County eyes. Strain holds a Standard State License the highest grade license. Ad.
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S. M. Strain
S.m.strain
D.D
Brookfield
American Optometric Association
Linn County
Strain
Farmers Store Promotes Summer Dress Goods Line
The Farmers Store announces warm weather readiness with a new summer dress goods assortment. Shoppers are invited to view the fresh merchandise lineup highlighting seasonally themed fabrics and styles.
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Farmers Store
Slats Diary on a Frustrating Ford Start
Slats recalls Friday when Well pa struggled to start the ford during a ride. He notes Lizzy’s noisy engine and that after cranking the car he was exhausted yet felt the exhaust sound nicer than any fiddle he has played. He compares it to listening at the Sympathy forestry last summer.
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Lizzy
Orestry
Farmers Store Showcases Florsheim Shoes for Men
The Farmers Store promotes Florsheim shoes and slip pers for young men as the best line on the market. View the display to see the latest selection.
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Farmers Store
Farmers Store Offers Men's Athletic Suits at 79 Cents
Bargain alert for shoppers as The Farmers Store advertises men's athletic suits priced at 79 cents. The brief sale emphasizes affordable, practical attire for sports and daily wear.
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Men’s Union
Chinch Bug Survives Winter Says Expert Warns of Infestation
Otis Wade of Missouri College of Agriculture warns the chinch bug likely persists this summer. Thick clumps of grasses shelter bugs, making them hardy against cold. Farmers are urged to build barriers in migration period and consider trap crops like corn or sorghum to trap and destroy migrating insects.
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Otis Wade
Missouri College of Agriculture
Missouri
Obituary for Uncle Bob Baker in Binger community
The death of Uncle Bob Baker on May 22, 1924 is mourned in Binger Oklahoma. He was a longtime Mason, schoolteacher, husband and father of eight, with a large local circle of friends and a funeral attended by about a thousand. Interment followed in Binger cemetery. The piece also discusses railroads and highways transforming towns, notably Reno Texas shifting from rail to highway.
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Agen
Jake
Teasday
Wensday
Jane
Pug Stevens
Angel of Deliverence
Bob Baker
Hawn
Vat el ‘Reno
Carlier
Binger
Baker
Masonic Lodge
Maurice
Ester Baker
North Salem
Missouri
Minnie V. Britton
Noah
Carl
Don
Oma
Bert Long
Cyril
D. L. Bales
Don Earl
Eldorado
Kansas
Beech
Anadarko
Bob
Okla
Reno
Paris
Texas
Texas and Pacific
Righway
Union
Farmers Store Offers Low Cash Prices On Quality Goods
The Farmers Store advertises quality merchandise for cash with emphasis on low prices and customer satisfaction.
The Railroad Is Coming Announcement Sparks Local Hype
The town reels from a recent railroad news wave as residents anticipate new jobs and growth. Civic leaders push plans to ready infrastructure and attract business after the momentous transportation promise.
Farmers Store slashes grocery prices for cash buyers
Cash sales drive extremely low grocery prices at the Farmers Store. The ad promises quality while emphasizing cash transactions and value for shoppers.
G A Koon Eye Ear Nose and Throat Clinic
G A Koon MD offers eye ear nose and throat care with glasses fitting. Office hours are 9 to 12 and 1 to 5. Phone numbers are office 772 and residence 192. Located in J Frances Building Brookfield Missouri.
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G. A. Koon
M. D
J. Frances Building
Brookfield
Missouri
Palm Beach Suits and Trousers by Farmers Store
The Farmers Store in Browning Missouri announces a new lime line of men s Palm Beach suits and trousers. The collection includes striped and plain patterns and invites customers to view them.
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Palm Beach
Famers
Browning
Missouri
Stock For New Bank Being Sold
The new bank project under Mr. McElwain progresses well with substantial stock subscriptions. Several subscribers plan to double their contributions to ensure the venture succeeds. Many old bank stockholders join the new list, aiming to protect their interests and support depositors and creditors.
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McElwain
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Florsheim Shoes
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