A Word of Encouragement to the Leader-Record
A reader from Chico California sends a note to Joseph Nickell urging continued mail delivery, praising the paper and local prosperity. He describes Chico’s location, citrus and fruit crops, population about twelve thousand, Diamond Match Factory labor, churches, saloons, and real estate activity while cautioning against deceptive immigration schemes. He provides personal history as a gardener since 1903 and mentions Missouri connections and local personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chico
Cal
Joseph Nickell
Leader-Record
California
Sacramento Valley
Sacramento City
San Francisco
Portland
Ore
Sacramento River
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Francisco
Vallejo Oa
East
Missouri
J. M. Merryman
Mack
Browning
W. D. Williams
Switch Board Move Prompts Local Troubles and July Fourth Festivities
The article recalls moving a switch board causing service delays and marking a hard week of testing and adjustments led by Pete Wyatt. It then shifts to a biting, humorous column about Congress politics, railroad legislation, and idle talk from Washington, with references to Uncle Eugene Hale and other figures, ending with Reuben Hardscrabble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Wyatt
Congress
Washington
Eugene Hale
Champ Clark
State Legislatures
Allus
Senate
House
Holt
Jim Hemenway
Jim Watson
Indiana
Hemenway
Booneville
Watson
Joe
Rushville
Senator Chandler
Spanish Claims Commission
Roosevelt
Reuben
Roll of Honor Names Honor Members and Renewals
The roll lists new and renewal supporters for the LEADER-RECORD, naming Ms and Mr contributors with routes and cities including Mrs Dan Myers route 1 L C Tomlin route 4 Louie Gooch Milan Chas Richmond city J E Brown Cora G W Fuller route 1 Dave Ramsey Agra Okla J F Reynolds Kansas City W A Anthony Linneus J B Harvey city Mrs Alfred Maggart Green Castle John Gooch Walnut J S Jacobs route 1 Mrs Mary Wyatt Purdin C J Ingraham route 4 John Taylor Purdin C A Hamilton route 1 F M Haymaker Riverton Wyo Jas Crooks route 1 Mrs Maggie Wells Plano Iowa Herbert C Bailey route 1 W L Patterson city Mrs H J Taylor Pendleton Ore Mrs Etta Bailey city Mrs Edith Kimber Centerville Iowa Mrs Gertie Barnes Oxford Kan by Joseph Edens W D Williams Chico Cal John Fishback route 2 J W Mullins city Philip Brumbaugh city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Myers
L. C. Tomlin
Louie Gooch
Milan
Chas. Richmond
City
J. E. Brown
Cora
G. W. Fuller
Dave Ramsey
Agra
Okla
J. F. Reynolds
Kansas City
W. A. Anthony
Linneus
J. B. Harvey
Alfred Maggart
Green
H. J. Taylor
Pendleton
Ore
Etta Bailey
Edith Kimber
Centerville
Iowa
Gertie Barnes
Oxford
Kan
Joseph Edens
W.D. Williams
Chico
Cal
John Fishback
J. W. Mullins
Philip Brumbaugh
Willow Vale last day of school celebrated with feast and program
Visitors from Grantsville township attended the Willow Vale district last day of school taught by Miss Maude Fields. Patrons filled baskets for a noon dinner spread, followed by a program of dialogues songs and declamations. Speakers praised progress and the editor notes a prior roast while the writers claim employment locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. McCollum
Grantsville Township
Willow Vale
Miss Fields
Miss Maude
Johnie Rogers
Cement blocks for your order and reliable service
A vendor promises cement blocks and sustained supply to better serve trade needs. The message emphasizes ready ordering, consistent cement supply, and compliance with competition.
Mrs Hooker of Lineville Dies. Funeral Arrangements Set
Word arrived Sunday that Mrs. John Hooker of Lineville Iowa died that morning. A former resident near the Hooker church northwest of town had lived in Lineville for years. She requested M R F Nickell to preach her funeral. he departed Sunday to conduct the service.
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John Hooker
Lineville
Iowa
North Salem to Celebrate Fourth of July Event
The North Salem office strikes bills for a big celebration on July 4. An unusually good program is prepared with good speakers addressing the people. Local residents and nearby communities always enjoy picnics and this year aim to excel past efforts. Plan to attend.
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North Salem
Gladys Ford Weds Web McCullough in Duncan Township
The ceremony occurred at M R F Nickell’s residence on June 18 with near relatives attending. The bride Miss Gladys Ford, daughter of W J Ford, wore blue silk and the groom Web McCullough wore black. A wedding supper followed at the Ford home and friends sent congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. F. Nickell
Gladys Ford
Web McCullough
W. J. Ford
Gladys
Duncan Township
Web
Robert McCullough
Milan
G Baker Celebrates 84th Birthday at Browning Home
On June 21 1910 G Baker marked his 84th birthday at his Browning home with relatives from Laclede and nearby areas. Eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren attended along with several neighbors. A lavish dinner followed, guests left late, and gifts included 53 birthday postcards and a postcard album. The Leader-Record received cake noted as “best ever.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Baker
Browning
W. B. Calhoun
Laclede
D. F. Keithley
Near Browning
W. L. Baker
Baker
Road work praised by North Salem residents
Compliments flow for Perry McCollum R. J. Brant ner A. M. Tulley and L. W. Almond of near North Salem for maintaining a great road strip. Neighbors urged to follow the example of these progressive farmers and keep up the quality work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry McCollum
R. J. Brantner
A. M. Tulley
L. W. Almond
North Salem
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Purdin
Roll OF Honor
McCullough-Ford
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