Fighting the drought through persistent shallow cultivation
The Missouri University extension advice urges continued and shallow cultivation to conserve soil moisture during dry weather. A three inch mulch of loose dry soil formed by light implements keeps water from evaporating, with frequent cultivation and even post-plant passes recommended to improve yields. C B Hutchinson.
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C. B. Hutchinson
Artment of Agrono
University of Missouri
Colombia
Death of Ben L. Jones in Cascade Montana
Ben L. Jones died at his Cascade home Friday morning after a two week illness. A sister from Oklahoma and his wife were at his bedside. Born in 1861 in Browning Missouri, he lived in Montana for nearly twenty years, worked at Flowerree ranch, then for J. W. Cornell and others. Funeral staged at home with Rev. E F Lyman officiating. remains to be buried in Missouri.
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Ben L. Jones
Montana
Cascade
R. R Rea
Muskogee
Oklahoma
Mr. Jones
Browning
Missouri
Flowerree
Wolf Creek
J. W. Cornell
E. F. Lyman
Cascade Courier
Mont
Browning and Purdin Battle in Neighboring Town Game
Friday the Browning and Purdin teams faced off at Diamond south of town in a spirited, well played contest. Batteries were Moore and Duncan for Browning and Arnold Brothers of North Salem for Purdin. Umpires Smith of Pur din and Mr Peas praised for their work. Harrison Blackburn was struck in the head by a ball, removed to town for doctors, and is hoped to recover soon.
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Purdin
Diamond
Moore
Duncan
Browning
Arnold Brothers
North Salem
Smith
Mr. Peas
Harrison Blackburn
Dr. Hanna Optician At Whaley's Drug Store
Dr. Hanna, optician, will be at Whaley's Drug Store Wednesday and Thursday until noon July 5 and 6. He has thorough training in optics and years of experience in fitting glasses. If you cannot see well or have headaches come in for a free eye test. all work guaranteed.
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Hanna
Whaley’s
Linn County Court House Vote Explained for August 1 1911
The county seeks 60000 for a new court house at the county seat. A 20 cent levy per 100 of assessed value would raise the full amount over three years, with estimated annual tax of about two dollars for a 3000 dollar property. Experts argue the building would protect records and boost local value beyond cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Court House
Linn
Debtor Notice from Troy R Howell
A creditor urges all debtors to call and settle accounts at their earliest convenience as the money is needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy R. Howell
Williams Flem ing wedding at Linneus Baptist parsonage
Wednesday James Williams and Miss Lilah Fleming were married by Rev. R. Wood in Linneus. Lilah Fleming, daughter of F. A. Fleming, is a high school graduate who studied at Granville Ohio and Kirksville normal, and has taught two years. Williams, son of E. A. Williams, is a noted teacher planning the Brookshier winter term. A charivari accompanied the ceremony. They will reside on Depot Street with Mr Werren.
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James Williams
Lilah Fleming
Baptist Parsonage
Linneus
R. Wood
Lilah
F. A. Fleming
Granville
Ohio
Kirksville
Williams
Brookshier
The
Normal
E. A. Williams
Linn County
Wm. Werren
Depot Street
Leader-Record
A Good Location in Browning Missouri For General Merchandise
Browning Missouri offers a large trade area and a bustling Burlington shipping point. A vacant pressed brick store building 30 by 90 with corner entrance and brick ware room 15 by 30 seeks an operator. terms available from A M Elliott Browning Mo.
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Browning
Burlington
Father
Missouri
A. M. Elliott
Passenger survives Buffalo trolley car fire
E. BaFields returned from Buffalo with the party after a trolley car fire in the city. John Swanger was badly hurt and the Senator feared he might not survive. apart from this incident the trip was described as very enjoyable.
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E. BaFields
Buffalo
Gother Points
John Swanger
Rakes and Stackers at Browning Factory
Hay Rake and Stackey Company advertises a full line of repairs at the old Browning Missouri factory. The claim notes a complete stock of sweep rake ers and related items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kins Hay Rake & Stackey Company
Browning
Homely Truth on Daughters and Morals in Town
A mother who lets a 16 year old daughter roam with questionable company risks grief and disgrace. The piece lambasts lax parenting and permissive behavior, condemning late nights, shifting partners, and gossip while urging strict discipline. It closes with the note Stolen.
Linn County Egg Contest Wins Bold Nine Ounce Egg
Miss Ethel Ashby exhibited a gigantic nine inch long and eight inch wide egg that weighed nine ounces earning the blue ribbon. The Linn County hen reportedly set a high bar for future challengers as the giant shell contained a smaller egg inside. Friday the giant egg was weighed and weighed nine ounces, with market eggs priced at eight cents a dozen.
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Linn County
Ethel Ashby
Ethel
Home Talent Play Slated at the Opera House July 1
A community home talent play is scheduled for July 1 at the opera house. Local actors and volunteers are set to perform in a varied program to showcase regional talent.
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The
Opera House
Appointment as Local Registrar of Visual Statistics
A notice announces the appointment of an individual as local registrar of visual statistics and related duties. The notice outlines the official role and its scope within the local administration.
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Visual Statistics
Seeley Truss Expert to Visit Harber Hotel in Trenton
F H Seely of Chicago and Philadelphia, noted truss expert, will be at the Harber hotel in Trenton this Friday June 30. He promotes the Spermatic Shield Truss praised by the United States government for rupture repair and rapid closure, with charity cases offered free fitting and demonstrations. A booklet is available by writing 140 N Dearborn St Chicago.
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F. H. Seely
Chicago
Philadelpha
Harber Hotel
Trenton
M. Seely
United States
England
Spain
Seeley
Goverment
Washington, D. C
Dearborn St
Mrs Mundell Gifts Noted For Fine Potatoes
The writer thanks Mrs Mundell of route 2 for a generous gift of early planted potatoes. They note she knew they were short and left a tasty batch, expressing gratitude to Mr and Mrs Mundell for the thoughtful gesture.
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O. H. Mundell
Route 2
For Sale Gracious Farm Equipment At Clay's
Two horses and extensive harness gear including two heavy harness sets one double buggy harness one single harness one saddle two saddles a buggy cook stove Monkey heating stove stallion bridle several bridles collars halters bridle bits buck saw and one man's saw plus two axes. Sold at Clay's.
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Clay’s
Renewal Note From Mrs Hayes to Cadwell Leader
Mrs E E Hayes sends one dollar to renew the Cadwell Kansas Leader Record and compares the receipt to a letter from home in a respectful note dated June 22 1911 credited to editor Browning.
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Cadwell, Kans
Browning Leader Record
E. E. Hayes
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Ben Jones
Browning Vs
DR. Hanna Coming
Osborn & Son
Fleming-Williams
Czar
Russia
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