Floods disturb North Missouri fields and rail line washout
Rainward floods hit Sullivan to Pollock areas washing out a large stretch of track north of Milan and submerging low lands. Crops suffer as weeds spread and harvest nears while hill farmland dries faster. Train crews rushed to clear the washout near Tina and a nearby section by Cora faces rock dumps to stabilize the river.
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Missouri
Sullivan
Pollock
Milan
Browning
Tuesouth
Tina
Monbi
Titerville
Burlingm
Purdin
Fhr
C. B
Cora
Cyclone Rider At The Theatre Promises Daring Stunts
Saturday night attraction Cyclone Rider brings high speed melodrama to town. The show features daring leaps and near hazards on a Niagara style stage ride with suspenseful sequences and mock death dice. Admission 10 and 25 cents.
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Jally
Ind
Evidence Letter From Sexton Prompts Cemetery Sample Case
A terse note to a cemetery sexton discusses sending a sample case to undercut competitors. The fragment references Summers and a prefatory letter, hinting at a sales attempt for cheaper goods.
Grice Hosts One O Clock Dinner For Visiting Guests
Dr and Mrs W D Grice entertained with a one o clock dinner Sunday at their hospitable home in this city. Guests included Mr and Mrs George Alexander of Broomfield John Grice of Linneus and Mr and Mrs Ben Peery of Linneus.
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W. D. Grice
George Alexander
Broomfield
John Grice
Linneus
Ben Peery
Lightning Rod Protection Pitch by Local Agent
An advertisement urges immediate installation of lightning protection for homes and property. L. C. Carpenter promotes a one piece rod, new glass balls, triple plated braces, and a 36 strand copper cable, claiming superior protection and value. contact via phone 164.
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L. C. Carpenter
Jersey Heifer Sale in Linneus Weighed in at Auction
Fifty one Jersey heifers to be sold at public auction in Linneus on Saturday June 27 after 1 30. The herd includes 20 fresh first calf heifers 15 bred yearlings 15 coming yearlings and 1 Jersey male. Claimed as finest Jersey herd in county not registered but purebred and TB tested.
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Linneus
Browning Band To Offer Free Saturday Concerts This Summer
Arrangements made Monday to reorganize the Browning Band and present a free concert each Saturday night through summer and fall. Members include J. Ben Carter N. W. Phillips J. B. Harvey W. A. Bond and the Dearing Brothers. Carter will instruct the group and concerts will be open to the public with the orchestra assisting various programs.
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Browning Band
J. Ben Carter
N.W. Phillips
J. B. Harvey
W. A. Bond
Dearing Brothers
Rural high school consolidation approved in Winigan district
Voters in East Winigan Chanlin Price Cattey and Winigan approved consolidation by 132 to 116. Directors elected include A B Cattey Price Chas Tallman Chaplin Chas Smith Winigan Oren Bailey E Winigan Henry Sorge. The merged district will run rural schools and assign a full schedule of monthly superintendent visits and teacher hires.
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Winigan
East Winigan
Chanlin
Price
Cattey
Linn County
Ini. Sullivan
Kirk
Kirksville
A. B. Cattey
Elvis Martin
Chas. Tallman
Chaplin
Chas. Smith
Oren
Bailey
E.winigan
Henry Sorge
Royal Cleaners Offers Home Laundry and Alteration Services
Cleaning and repair services include rug cleaning dyeing lace curtain laundering pleating hats cleaned and blocked. Pickup and delivery available Mondays and Thursdays from Grice Barber Shop and the Style Shop in Brookfield Missouri.
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Grice Barber Shop
Style Shop
Royal Cleaners
Brookfield
Missouri
Brookfield-Unionville Bus Line Schedule Notice
Brookfield to Unionville bus arrives in Browning daily at 8 40 am except Sunday and returns at 4 50 pm toward Brookfield. Patronage appreciated. Earnest Thompson proprietor.
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Brookfield
Unionville
Browning
Earnest Thompson
Letter from A Former Breowningite Requests Address Change
The writer from Arlington Washington dated June 12 sends a two dollar money order for the paper and explains delay due to Mr Chichester's illness. He requests address change to 10 41 Gilman Avenue Arlington after moving from the farm and notes weather differences.
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Gilman Avenue
Leader Recurrence Still Sought by Mrs C A Chichester
Mrs C A Chichester writes to urge ongoing publication of the Leader Rec ord every Monday. She expresses reluctance to discontinue the feature and signs with a personal assurance of continued truth.
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C.A. Chichester
Farm For Sale 120 Acres in Sullivan County Missouri
A 120 acre farm in township 61 range 20 section 24 Sullivan County Missouri is offered for sale. Listed owner is Mrs Emma Curtis. Sale details and terms are not specified in the fragment.
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Sullivan County
Missouri
Emma. Curtis
Lightning Rods Offered At Very Low Prices
Harvey and Neet Hardware announces very low prices on lightning rods and invites customers to discuss installations anytime.
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Harvey & Neet Hwd
Browning Defeated as McKinney Injured in Attempted Third
Browning fell 7 to 5 to Laredo after pitcher McKinney was fouled while trying for third base and injured. Relief man McCawley was absent,Virgil Hope filled in at third, seven Laredo batters struck out the first nine Browning faced, and only four Browning players fanned. Attend next Sunday's Sumner vs Browning showdown.
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Browning
McKinney
McCawley
Virgil Hope
Laredo
Browning Club
Geree
Sumner
New Automobile Repair Shop Opens Near Farm Club
A. G. Maloney announces a new auto repair shop in the H. Clay Jones ware room offering service for all makes at reasonable prices. Seven years of experience. Located first door east of Farm Club. Invite trial repairs.
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H. Clay Jones
Farm Club
A. G. Maloney
A Reminder to My Patrons About Payment
A service notice from a healer-type figure urges patrons to settle accounts promptly. The speaker emphasizes lifelong commitment to serving others, notes personal financial hardship, and asks for payment of grocery, dry goods, and drug bills. He states the need for money and asks patrons to mail checks with their statements.
Optometrist Visit Offers Free Eye Tests in Missouri
Dr Hanna, exclusive optometrist, will test eyes at the Coram Hotel in Winigan on Tuesday June 30 and at the Phone Office in North Salem on Wednesday July 1. Eyes tested free.
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Dr. Hanna
Coram Hotel
Winigan
North Salem
Dr G A Koon Eye Ear Nose and Throat Clinic
G A Koon M D offers eye ear nose and throat services with glasses fitting. Office hours 9 12 and 1 5. Phone office 772 residence 1921 Frances Building Brookfield Missouri.
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G. A. Koon
M.D
Frances
Brookfield
Missouri
All my work is guaranteed. A. L. Marley.
A. L. Marley asserts guarantee of all work provided. The brief note emphasizes assurance of quality.
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A. L. Marley
Dollar Day Stirs Browning With Big Bargains and Balloon Feats
Browning merchants tout an eight page circular of bargains for a successful Friday and Saturday Dollar Day. Shoppers, including many visitors, packed stores and enjoyed balloon ascensions by the Dillinger Balloon Company. The event drew crowds despite rain and corn plowing keeping farmers from town.
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Browning
North
Missouri
Dillinger Balloon Company
Cora
Dan Millers
Hardie Dillinger
Mother Earth
G. F. Peters
Balloon chase near pond ends with crowd’s uneasy joy
A dramatic early evening scene describes a balloon and parachute descent where a near miss threatened a fatal collision. A large audience later dispersed, pleased by the entertainment despite the perilous moment.
Special Notice for Repairs at K M Duncan Co
Go to K M Duncan Co for repairs on John Deere and International machinery. They offer regular repairs with higher quality than made to fit options and carry a full range of service.
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K.M. Duncan Co
Jno. Deere and
International Machinery
Held Family Reunion at Warren Home
A Browning gathering Sunday June 21 at the east Browning residence of Mr and Mrs R H Warren featured a tree shaded yard table filled with good things. Attendees included Mrs J L Kirby Linneus S A Warren and family Roger E R Warren and family C S Stone and family D G Freeland and family and others. The group praised the hosts as ideal entertainers. One attendee noted the cordial event.
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R. H. Warren
Browning
J.L. Kirby
Linneus
S.A. Warren
Roger
E.R. Warren
C. S. Stone
D. G. Freeland
Mabel Hines
Kirksville
G. G. Freeland
Clive Freeland
Paul Warren
Lillian Kirby
Myers
Earl Stone
R.H. Warren
Jersey Milk Cow Sale At Linneus Public Auction
A pure bred Jersey cattle herd of 51 head including 20 fresh cows 15 bred yearlings 15 coming yearlings and 1 Jersey bull will be sold at public auction Saturday June 27 in Linneus Missouri The herd tested for tuberculosis and is described as the finest Jersey herd in the county Not registered but pure bred milk cows with healthy testing will be offered at 1 30 PM
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Linneus
Missouri
Infant Charles Thurlo Dies After Brief Illness
Charles Laverne Thurlo son of Carl and Edith Thurlo was born January 17, 1924 and died June 16, 1925 at age one year five months. Survived by parents two sisters and many relatives. Funeral by Rev Reed Linneus, Hoover Cemetery, June 17. Asleep in Jesus verses accompany the notice.
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Charles Laverne Thurlo
Carl
Edith Thurlo
Little Charlie
Rev. Reed
Linneus
Hoover Cemetery
Jesus
Thanks for kindness during illness and loss of our son
Mr and Mrs Carl Thurle express gratitude to friends and relatives for support during their son's sickness and death. They praise Dr Francis and Dr Whaley for their kindness and faithfulness and thank everyone for the beautiful floral offering received.
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Francis
Dr. Whaley
Carl Thurle
200 Bushels of Corn For Sale Near Browning
Guy W Head offers 200 bushels of good corn for sale. Location is 44 miles northeast of Browning. Reasonable price.
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Browning
Guy W. Head
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S. W.summers
Humphreys
Reger
Winigan, Missouri
North Salem, Missouri
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