JOLLEY WRITES FROM WASHINGTON SOAP LAKE LETTER
Soap Lake Wisconsin? No Washington letter by B T Jolley from Washington dated June 10 1928. He describes travel from Browning to Coulee City reports on Ernest farm work cattle caterpillar machinery hay wheat rye crops and water wells. He notes neighbors hosted farewell dinner and sermon and asks Joe to print the Leader Record with a $3 check from Mrs M E Jolley.
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Soap Lake
Washington
Joe
Browning
Coulee City
Elen
Ernest
Wold
Here
M. E. Jolley
P. S
Hardy Calhoun
F. M. Stamper Co Receives Carload of Feeds and Meal
Larabee's car is received containing Bran Gray Shorts Red Dog Egg Mash and oils meals including Oil Meal Tankage Pig Meal and grain feeds for poultry from F. M. Stamper Co.
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Larabee’s
F. M. Stamper Co
Roll of Honor Adds Names to Leader Record
The newspaper lists new and renewed supporters for the Leader Record, urging readers to check their paper’s tag to see if their name should appear among the honorees. Names include A. M. Tully Edgar Tully Mrs E M Jolley Edgar Crist W E Davis Mrs W A Stark Albert Maggart J H Shanks and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leader
A. M. Tully
Edgar Tully
E. M. Jolley
Edgar Crist
W. E. Davis
W. A. Stark
Albert Maggart
J. H. Shanks
W. P. Barcsay
Ed Hollon
E. R. Warren
Straw Hats On Sale At Farmers Store
Straw hats season begins with bargains at Farmers Store priced at 2.50 and 3.09, offering substantial savings on men’s straw hats.
Brookfield Legion Fest At Fair Grounds July 3 and 4
Brookfield Post 182 American Legion announces its fifth annual celebration at the Fair Grounds on July 3 and 4 with seven running races daily offering purses from 75 to 200 dollars for the Legion Derby. Two bands Beatty’s Circus and the Masonic Band perform along with large free circus acts and clown stunts for all ages. A major carnival, fireworks display costing 500 dollars, and ample parking for 3000 cars are planned to entertain the crowd both day and night.
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Brookfield Legion
Brookfield
American Legion
Beatty
Masonic Band
New Wash Dresses Attractively Priced At Farmers Store
Farmers Store promotes a new line of washable dresses in high grade prints with organdic trimmings. Prices listed at 1.98 and 2.98 appealing to shoppers seeking affordable fashion options.
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Farmers Store
Man Survives Near-Death Electric Wire Incident
James Neet found a live street wire near J. J. Smith's home. He risked his life to secure the line, later suffering burns. Neet’s rescue by Ben Nett and Lafe prevented a fatal shock. City wires and a moved junction box raise safety concerns for the town.
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James Neet
J. J. Smith
Bennett
Mr. Neet
Lafe
van Seggan
Neet
New Shoes Line From J J Smith Adds Style and Value
Just In the latest line of men’s women’s and children’s shoes offers quality and style at a pleasing price. J J Smith presents this fresh inventory aimed at all ages with accessible pricing and up-to-date designs.
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J.J. Smith
Local Wool Shipment Sets Record At Boston Trade Center
L C Lantz sent two carloads of wool to Boston manufacturers last week. He purchased 51 000 pounds at about 50 cents per pound. B H Barrows delivered the heaviest fleece, weighing 23 1/2 pounds, a fine fleece that Ben Barrows is proud of.
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L. C. Lantz
Boston
B. H. Barrows
Ben
Five Piece Bedroom Set of French Walnut For Sale
For sale a five piece bedroom set in French walnut includes bow end bed with fine coil springs a vanity dresser and vanity bench a rocker chair and a chifferobe contact R. E. Prather at phone 15.
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R. E. Prather
Diary Notes On Family Talks And School Life
Slats records Friday and Saturday remarks about family, a father figure named Mr Gillem, marriage, and opinions on baths. He recalls a relative in college whose son is a poor writer but strong with figures and mentions past schooling at the LC.S. and jokes his father told during youth.
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Gillem
Unkle
Lc.s
Weekend views on money and impending war era
A child’s diary recounts attempts to borrow money for stamps, family chatter on government plans to sell used cars in Europe, rumors of war, marriage talk, and a plan to sell lemonade with a friend. The entries show playful asides and generational observations amid everyday life.
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Wnd
Jane
S. S
Urope
Emmy
Surprize
Jake
Gulf
Jake Dasent
Ford
Saturday Special Bananas at Bulky Market
A Saturday special offers four pounds of bananas for 25 cents at a local grocery. The ad promotes a low price deal and invites shoppers to visit the store for the sale.
Notice to Breeders Floyd Spencer Seeks Horses
Floyd A Spencer of 112 miles south of Purdin issues a notice to breeders regarding saddle horse Rex McDonald Jr Prince thoroughbred Percheron and an extra big Jack. The notice identifies the horses and location for potential breeding or sale arrangements.
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Rex McDonald, Jr
Prince
Purdin
Floyd A. Spencer
Basket Dinner at White Oak Grove Chapel
Sunday services at White Oak Grove church on June 24 at 10 a.m. and 2 30 p.m. A basket dinner will be served at noon. Rev. Rice of Purdin will preach. Everyone is invited.
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White Oak Grove
Rev. Rice of
Purdin
Mrs L W Hummel Hosts One O Clock Dinner
Mr and Mrs L W Hummel entertained at a one o clock dinner last Sunday for ten guests. The table featured silver and cut glass and a bouquet of sweet peas from Mrs Hummel's garden as a centerpiece. Guests included Mrs Davie Johns Chillicothe Mrs Ethelyn Jolley Mrs Sarah A Moore Dr and Mrs R W Whaley and Mr and Mrs B H Peterson and son Ray Duane.
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Sarah A. Moore
R W. Whaley
B. H. Peterson
Ray Duane
Celenese Introduces New Patterns at Farmers Store
A shipment of celenese voices arrives at the Farmers Store presenting new pattern options. The store invites customers to request to see the latest designs and try them in person.
Mrs Josie Jones Hosts Notable Dinner Party
Mrs Josie Jones entertained last Saturday evening with guests Mrs Jas Neet of Kirksville Mrs Dovie Johns of Chillicothe and Mrs Sarah A Moore. The hostess is famed for fine meals and exemplary hospitality with all four praising the enjoyable evening.
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Josie Jones
Jas: Neet
Kirksville
Dovie Johns
Chillicothe
Sarah A. Moore
Special Prices On Canned Apricots and Cherries
Farmers Store promotes special prices on gallon cans of apricots peaches and red pitted cherries highlighting bulk savings for shoppers and families amid seasonal fruit deals.
Big Rain Breaks Drought After Heavy Sunday Storm
A long Sunday rain dump estimated at four to five inches drenched the area from noon to about 5 30 PM. Ground soaked, streams rose, and dams in drainage ditches were swept away causing damage. Despite floods, corn, oats and pastures benefited, reviving moisture levels for harvest.
Palm's Dates Guaranteed Glosses On Sale In Milan
Dr Palm's Dates Guaranteed glosses priced from 3 to 15 dollars. Notices list Milan on July 2 and Linneus on July 3. The brief item states the product and dates in a concise local ad style.
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Milan
Linneus
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Sarah Newton in Winigan
On Sunday June 10 families gathered at Mrs. Sarah Newton’s Winigan home to celebrate her birthday. A noon cafeteria style dinner followed with numerous relatives present including J H Payne Herman J A Graham John Chas Newton Willard Lloyd Ethelia J C Hensley Faith Stasia Max baby Luther DeVore Vera Vernon Waverly Tharval Gehrke Geraldine Andrew DeVore Myron Mary Lou Lee Bagley Chlorine Hubert Albert Hawkins Lucile Walker Clara Newton.
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Sarah Newton
Winigan
J. H. Payne
Herman
J. A. Graham
John
Chas
Newton
Willard
Lloyd
Ethelia
J.C. Hensley
Faith
Stasia
Max
Luther DeVore
Vera
Vernon
Waverly
Tharval Gehrke
Geraldine
Andrew DeVore
Myron
Mary Lou
Lee Bagley
Chlorine
Hubert
Albert Hawkins
Lucile Walker
Clara Newton
Bananas on Sale at Farmers Store Saturday
Four pounds of bananas priced at 25 cents will be sold on Saturday June 23 by Farmers Store. The deal highlights a simple fruit sale event for shoppers.
Local P. E. O. Chapter Hosts Meeting and Lunch
On Wednesday June 20 Mrs L W Hummel hosted the local P. E. O. chapter. Vice President Mrs W H Dickinson presided in the president's absence. Hinda Bush led a lesson on State officers. Guest Mrs Byron Street from Kansas attended the social hour. A delicious lunch was served.
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L. W. Hummel
W. H. Dickinson
Hinda Bush
Byron Street
Kansas
No Hunting or Trespassing on Brantner Farm Lands
Property owner B. O. Brantner warns hunters to stay off his farm and leased lands under penalty of prosecution.
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B. O. Brantner
Purdin Hosts SundayDinner for East City Guests
Mr and Mrs C B Purdin entertained at a one o clock dinner Sunday at their east city home with guests including Mr and Mrs Herbert Hamilton and Mr and Mrs
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C. B. Purdin
Herbert Hamilton
Local Notices Highlight Names J B Harvey Hinda Rush Epperson
Readable fragments list J B Harvey Hinda Rush and Jennie Epperson in a local public notice. The brief item names individuals and hints at a community action or event involving these persons.
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J.B. Harvey
Hinda Rush
Jennie Epperson
New Dress Flannel at Farmers Store Seen Now
Shoppers are urged to visit the Farmers Store to view new dress flannel fabrics described as beautiful in shades and 54 inch width. The ad highlights wide fabric options for upcoming sewing projects and fashion needs.
Winigan Pair Weds In Simple City Ceremony
Billie C. Martin wed Miss Olive Hoselton of Winigan after a surprise trip to this city. Rev M A Hale officiated as the couple became man and wife. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hoselton, hosts a wide circle of friends. the groom is Elvis Martins’ son, a prosperous young farmer. The Leader-Record joins friends in extending congratulations.
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Billie C. Martin
Winigan
Baseball Game at Cora This Sunday
A baseball game is scheduled at Cora on Sunday June 24 between Cora and Laredo. Officials promise a good clean contest and invite fans to attend.
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Cora
Laredo
No Trains Sunday Shuts City From World
The city faced a rare Sunday with no trains and no mail as rain washed out a bridge near Unionville. The C B and Q line could not run Toonerville Trolley, delaying cream shipments and leaving passengers and locals without Sunday post.
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Unionville
C. B
Toonerville
Milan
Sticks
Printer Misprints and Proofing Fumbles in Eddy's Column
A clergyman's fund raise phrase becomes arch fiend during printing. A Catholic quip about the Pope triggers politics talk. An editor mistypes a deceased lady's virtue as chastity, prompting a ghostly note. A double barrelling joke becomes battle scarred veteran, worsening when corrected. Chesterton recalls a proofroom secret about cosmic philosophy turned comic.
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G. K. Chesterton
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B. T.jolley
J. N. Neet
Celenese
Dr. Palm
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