Society Events of This Community
Mr and Mrs J N Neet entertained at their city home hosting Mr and Mrs E P Harvey of Brookfield and others for a one o clock dinner. Mrs Ann Johnson hosted guests at Lint street for a noon dinner with Melia Thurlo and Vane Thurlo among those present. The piece then reflects on early railroad life and rapid progress from wooden to steel rails and single to double engine trains.
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J.n.neet
E.p.harvey
Brookfield
Joel Harvey
Jay Harvey
Ann Johnson
Suny
Melia Hurlo
Cassie Roach
Ttie Hersman
Ann ‘Gore
Mollie Gil
Tipton Head Nuptials
Ethel Head married Ervin ton of St. Joseph in Macon on Thursday afternoon. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs David Head of Tipton and the groom formerly lived in Milan. The couple left for St. Joseph after the ceremony, and friends extend congratulations for a long and happy life together.
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Tipton
Ethel Head
Macon
Ervinton
St. Joseph
David Head
Milan
Ice Cream Supper at Hamilton Church Sunday Night
A Hamilton church hosts an ice cream supper on Sunday night June 21. Everyone is cordially invited to attend this community event at the church.
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Hamilton
Hamilton Church
Revival Gains Momentum at White Oak Grove Church
Rev Hargrove continues a lengthy revival at White Oak Grove Church, eight converts already reported with strong interest. Crowds swell when weather allows, and planners consider neighboring schoolhouse meetings to extend the event into next week, all invited.
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Hargrove
White Oak Grove
Changes In Forty Years On Day And Tuesday Bridge Work
A steam pile driver operated by its own motor powers the bridge pile driving, reducing the number of men required. Bridge workers report limited progress on the south bridge project as work continues on the structure and piling.
Farmers Store Cash Prices Notice
Notice urges shoppers to watch cash prices at The Farmers Store as a way to save money. The brief text emphasizes money savings without additional details or dates.
Gerald C. Carter Dies at 23 in Illinois
Gerald C. Carter born August 14, 1900 in Browning Missouri died June 12, 1924 in Illinois aged 23. He moved to Elgin with his mother at age 12 and was survived by five sisters and three brothers. Funeral held at sister Mrs. J W Smith home with Rev L B Hargrove officiating. Burial Hoover cemetery.
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Gerald Carter
Illinois
Gerald C. Carter
B. F
Flora I. Carter
Browning
Elgin
Ill
J.w.smith
Gertrude Fields
Effie Fields
Uncle Dave 71 Years Young
Uncle Dave Gibson a southeast city farmer called Monday and sent a $3 subscription advance for the home paper. At 71 he works beside his son Will on 63 acres of corn and rough crops. They milk cows and earn over $3 weekly from cream while poultry adds cash. he regrets no longer being able to shuck corn as he once did.
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Dave
Dave Gibson
Gibson
Alek
Child saved as Knifong home burns in Pleasant Hill
Early Friday, Esta and Mrs Knifong left their child alone while picking cherries. Returning quickly, smoke filled the house and the child was rescued by Mrs Knifong before the fire consumed the structure. Neighbors contained the blaze, saving barn and other buildings. The fire likely started from a defective flue. insurance covered improvements.
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Esta Knifong
JH. S. Browning
Pleasant Hill
Township
Four Burner Perfection Oil Stove for Sale
Second hand oil stove built in oven four burners, offered by Harvey and Neet. Local sale of a reliable kitchen appliance in good condition with practical use potential.
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Harvey & Neet
Slats Diary Reports Family Ford Adventure and Repairs
Friday entries describe a family car trip to visit Uncle Hen. A radiator and fuel issues forced pa to drain water and gas, then fix the cooling system. The Ford finally ran again as they reached Uncle Hens. The diary notes pa’s driving lesson and family reflections on mistakes. Sunday hints at Uncle Hen’s brother winning a prize.
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Uncle Hen
Uncle Hens
Sam Hill
Strawberries Honor Local Editor From Generous Gift
In a note to readers the editor recounts a gift of ample straw berries from J B F Wampler. The sender says his patch yields ten to fifteen gallons quickly as ripening begins and the grains reflect a cordial gesture from a friend.
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J.b.f.wampler
Farm For Sale G W Morelock Farm Northwest Browning
Estate administrator seeks buyers for 80 acre G W Morelock farm located 24 miles northwest of Browning near a school with good buildings and wells. Terms available with partial payment over multiple years at 6 percent interest. Interested parties contact J W Smith Administrator.
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G. W. Morelock
Browning
Streets Oiled by Guy Peters Contract Amid Weather Toss
Report describes Guy Peters tasked with oiling selected city streets using creasine. Oiling began Saturday with trucks moving all day, faced a major gusher, wind and rain later washing it away. Work resumed Monday, some streets fenced to control traffic, and sanded crossings partly washed by rain.
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Guy Peters
Storm Vis TS This Section Sunday Morning Storm
A severe storm visited the area Sunday between one and two o'clock with fierce lightning and thunder. It came from the northeast and blew harder north of town, breaking and uprooting large trees and damaging many branches. The community, reminded of a prior week’s storm, notes corn fields are delayed by a cold spring and wet soil, but warm weather and plowing may improve growth by the Fourth.
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Ft.Madison
Road Gang Passes Through Town En Route To Laclede Contract
Cooper Brothers Construction Company subcontractors for O'Riley Construction of St Louis paused for two days due to muddy roads. They had finished work in Putman County and head to Laclede for another large road project. The outfit includes 60 to 70 mules a big tractor a grader an elevator and other heavy machinery with 25 to 30 workers. several rode the train.
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Cooper. Brothers Construction Company
O'Riley Construction Company
St. Louis
Putman County
Laclede
O'Riley
Wardrobe Trunks At The Farmers Store
The Farmers Store offers a wide selection of wardrobe trunks traveling bags and suitcases for travelers and stores them in stock for customers seeking durable luggage options.
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Bnes
Resetting Telephone Poles by Long Bell Co
The Long Bell Telephone Co operates a crew to reset poles from fields west of the road south of town to the east side of the road near the railroad. Poles were moved long ago to aid road contractors and weather delayed work as rains forced stoppages and overnight stays for crews.
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Long-Bell Telephone Co
For sale or trade farms dwellings and property
Calhoun and Thornton advertise farm for sale or trade options with dwellings and other properties plus farm loans offered at old time rates.
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Calhoun & Thornton
Indian Head Cloth Adds Bright New Colors
The Farmers Store announces a line of Indian Head cloth in fresh colors. Shoppers are invited to view the newカラー selection and purchase while stock lasts.
Cornfield Green Appears After Heavy Rains in Neighborhood
A mysterious figure named Cornfield Green has appeared in the neighborhood following heavy rains. The visitor, described as unwelcome, is not Darious Green of flying machine fame nor J. C.
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Darious Green
Flying Machine Fame
J. C
G A Koon M D Eye Ear Nose and Throat Glasses
G A Koon offers eye ear nose and throat services including fitting of glasses at Frances Building Brookfield Missouri. Office hours 3 12 and 1 5. Phones Office 772 Res 1921.
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Brookfield
Missouri
Palm Beach Trousers and Suits Featured at Farmers Store
The Farmers Store highlights a good line of Palm Beach trousers and suits with stylish patterns for young men.
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Palm Beach
It Must Be A Rainy June Weather piece on crops and rains
A rural note laments a wet June after a dry May. It credits varied claims for the wet spell, describes corn ground clods turning mellow with rain, praises rains for wheat oats pastures and meadows, and warns farmers to watch weeds as more rain arrives.
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Conner
Kansas City
Shane
New Assortment of Acminis ter rites Arrives
A fresh stock of Acminis ter rites has reached The Farmers Store. Shoppers can expect new prices that may surprise and please them.
Farmers Ad Praises Florsheim Oxfords Attract Style
An advertisement extols Florsheim Oxfords noting their distinguished appearance and appeal to customers who wear them, attributed to The Farmers.
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Mrs. Ann Johnson
Cornfield Green
G. A. Koon, M. D
Florsheim
Oxfords
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