Beef cattle demonstration shows profitable feed program in Missouri
Fred Goodnow of Caldwell County completes a demonstration with Missouri College of Agriculture on feeding 25 head from January 1 to May 19. Calves averaged 12.5 hundredweight sale weight at Kansas City with feed costs and returns outlined. Local farmers attend the farm tour to hear L. F. Wainscott and H. M. Garlock discuss costs, costs per head, and selling price targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred’ Goodnow
Caldwell County
Missouri College of Agriculture
Goodnow
Kansas City
Goodnow’s
L. F. Wainscott
H. M. Garlock
College of Agriculture
Corn Belt
Missouri
Early Seed Corn from Henry C Bailey
Henry C Bailey offers several bushels of early Pennsylvania King seed corn with one lot suitable for late planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Henry C. Bailey
Obituary for Jessie Florence Tripp of Brookfield and North Salem
Jessie Florence Tripp born October 28 1862 died June 19 1926 aged 63 years 7 months and 21 days married August 21 1886 to John W Tripp six children Homer C deceased 1913 Margaret E Smith Arthur G Bessie Irene deceased 1896 Jay E and John Paul. She joined the Methodist Church at North Salem then Brookfield later transferring membership. Survived by husband six grandchildren and many relatives. Services held at Brookfield home then North Salem with the writer present Sunday afternoon June 20 burial followed in the family cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Florence Tripp
John W. Tripp
Homer C
Margaret E. Smith
North Salem
Arthur G
Bessie Irene
Jay E
John Paul
Detroit
Brookfield
Herman
James Smith
Harley
Marjorie
Nelson Tripp
W. W. Clay
Fine Raspberry Availability From Browning Bakery
The Browning Bakery announces raspberries will be available late this week or early next. Readers are invited to view the sample lot and place orders.
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Browning Bakery
Kansas Harvest Report From Larned June 1926
A letter from Larned Kansas dated June 17 1926 describes travel from Topeka to Newton and beyond noting crop conditions across the valley. It reports rainfall after a six week dry spell, wheat yields 12 to 25 bushels per acre, alfalfa cutting, and irrigation at the state farm four miles west of Larned. The writer also explains threshing with a horse drawn machine and early use of combines and notes visits to Fort Larned and local farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
E. A Logan
Corn Belt
Larned
Kans
Jon
Koc
Caw River
Topeka
Newton
Greatbend
Ben Haynes
Ben
Old Fort Larned
Boysaw
Willis
Georgie Gooch
Ed Phillips
West of Browning
Joe
Brown
Appreciative Reader Supports Old Home Town News
A reader from Carrollton Missouri writes June 21 1926 to Mr Joe Nickell Browning Missouri praising the local newspaper Old Home Town and requesting a 1927 subscription renewal with a check to help sustain the publication.
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Carrollton
Joe Nickell
Browning
Joe
W. B. Austin
Silk Hose 49e Big assortment at Farmers Store
Silk hose in various new shades offered with sturdy service at the Farmers Store. The advertisement highlights a broad stock and value for customers seeking durable hosiery.
Lightning Rod Protection Notice for Browning Homes
L O Carpenter warns Browning Missouri residents to protect buildings with lightning rods. Contact 153 for details.
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L. O. Carpenter
Browning, Missouri
Silk Vests at 89 Cents Arrive at Farmers Store
Fresh stock of silk vests arrives at Farmers Store. Shoppers impressed by quality at low price of 89 cents each. Limited quantities available.
Letter from Joe D Christy on Browning news support
Detroit writer Joe D Christy sends $1.50 for the old home Browning paper and notes subscription expiry June 20. He and friends enjoy Michigan summers and report factory work slack due to model changes while praising Detroit and Browning connections. Also promotes Guaranted Silk Hose and Nightingale Silk hose at Farmers Store.
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Michigan
Missouri
Joe D. Christy
Lawndale Ave
Republicans Hold Linn County Meeting at Brookfield
Republicans of Linn County held a Monday night gathering at Brookfield with a large turnout and a banquet. Speakers included Gov. Sam Baker and State Auditor L D Thompson of Jefferson City, along with Mrs. George Still of Kirksville and Mrs. Wells of Kansas City. Local attendees listed include Mr. and Mrs. K. M. Duncan and others.
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Linn County
Brookfield
Sam Baker
L D. Thompson
Jefferson City
George Still
Kirksville
Wells
Kansas City
City
K. M. Duncan
W. H. Dickinson
Roy Calhoun
A. D. Peterson
Earl Palmer
Ben Carter
H. F. Carter
Ice Cream Supper at Locust Valley Baptist Church
The Ladies Aid of Locust Valley Baptist church will host a cake and ice cream supper at the church on Saturday night June 26. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Ladies Aid of the
Locust Valley Baptist Church
Dress Goods 10c Per Yard at Farmers Store
Summer dress goods offered at ten cents per yard with notable savings. Limited stock highlighted by Farmers Store as a value event for shoppers seeking affordable material.
Silk step ins offered at Farmers Store price cut
The Farmers Store showcases a new silk step in line with fine quality fabric and attractive shades. Special price of 1.19 dollars applies, highlighting value for customers seeking elegant undergarments.
Sunday Visit Recounts Mt Zion Sunday School and Browning Church Attendance
The record notes 63 attendees at Mt Zion Sunday School and a large preaching congregation. After services, a caravan traveled to North Salem to honor an aged mother and friend at her final resting place, reflecting on life’s sorrow and the value of helping others. Browning church attendance was low.
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Mt. Zion
North Salem
Browning
Belated Announcement of Local Marriage
A couple from Winigan were married at the parsonage after a belated request. The bride is the daughter of Walter Bunch and the groom the son of Tom Crist, both from the same vicinity. A local farmer and his wife nearby extend best wishes.
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Walter Bunch
Winigan
Ard
Tom Crist
W. W.C
Special Notice: New bathing suits at Farmers Store
Farmers Store announces a new line of bathing suits for ladies and men available now. The display promotes summer wear and beach ready styles.
Slats Diary Chronicles A Week Of Small Town Life
A diary style record from Slats recounts a week in a small town. Burglaries are noted near a newspaper shop as residents discuss crime and vigilance. The entries cover job changes at a grocery, family dynamics, education jokes, and a money matter ending with a ten dollar bill.
Special Beef Boils 15c Per Pound at Farmers Store
Local ad announces beef boil price at 15 cents per pound from The Farmers Store in B ng Mi. Includes limited product details and store offer context.
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Caldwell
Kansas
Lewis Long
Larned, Kansas
West Second St
Dr. Palm
Ida Davis
Laclede
America
Gertrude Fields
Maude T. Webb
Linneus
Shafter Camp
Shafter
Meadville
Lee Myers
Lou Littrell
Pearl Peery
Linnels
Eversonville
Bucklin
Ira Peterson
Browning Camp
Mark O. Alspach
Anna M. Shepherd
Columbia
the Royal Neighbors
Y. W. Clay
Methodist Church Notes
Lhoking
Emmy
Manny
Evry Fella
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