Mass Meeting Discusses Building A Courthouse In Milan
Secretary reports a mass meeting at Harmon Theatre Milan February 24 1923 to discuss building a county courthouse. Joe Nickell elected chairman P M Marr secretary a committee to gauge sentiment and potential bond or tax funding was formed with J L Shepherd W S Shatto J M Borders J D Cruimpacker Manford Watson and J R Lantz. Meeting adjourned with unanimous vote to pursue the plan. Stronger Than The Law Work Shoes advertised by The Farmers Store for spring wear suitable for boys and men.
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Harmon Theatre
Milan
Missouri
Joe Nickell
Browning
P. M. Marr
Nickell
J.l.shepherd
J.l.shepherd,’ W.s.shatto, J.M. Borders, J.d.cruimpacker
Manford Watson
J.R. Lantz
P.m.mair
Letter from a Browningite to Joe Nickell
A long reader letter from Woodward Oklahoma dated February 19 describes farm work in Missouri and Oklahoma, teaching in a neighboring district, rebuilding fences, buying cattle, broom corn harvest, building a house, and keeping well while managing chores and family inquires.
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Woodward
Okla
Joe Nickell
Browning
Missouri
Northwestern State Normal
Alva
Letter From L V Taylor About Christmas Visit
The writer thanks readers and mentions a one week vacation over Christmas spent in Hooker visiting L A Fulton and family and old friends and neighbors. The note closes with regards from L V Taylor.
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Hooker
L. A. Fulton
L.v.taylor
Carmack Announces Candidacy for Sullivan County Superintendent
J A Carmack announces candidacy for County Superintendent of Sullivan County Schools. The declaration lists multiple post-nominal titles. He seeks the district’s leadership in education governance.
County Superintendent Seeks Re election at April Meeting
The present Linn County School Superintendent J F Hortenstine asks for consideration for re election at the Annual School Meeting in April.
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J. F. Hortenstine
Linn County
Ambitious Territory Sales Pitch for Puncture Proof Tubes
An advertisement seeks agents for Milburn Puncture Proof Tubes with car sellers preferred. It offers a large earning opportunity and requests writing or wiring for territory rights. Baxter & Richardson Co. based in Kirksville, Missouri.
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Milburn
Baxter & Richardson Compan
Kirksville, Mo
Appreciative Reader from Lamar Highlights Change and Prosperity
A letter from W A Brookshire in Lamar Colorado dated February 18 expresses health, fondness for the Brown ing paper, and asks to extend the subscription for $3.00. He recalls leaving Brown ing 20 years ago, mentions taking the Ford family to the Denver stock show, notes a mild winter, open grass for cattle, purebred Shorthorn stock, and favorable land values with water and free grass.
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Lamar
Colo
Joe Nickell
Browning
Ford and Family
Denver
W.a.brookshire
Calhoun and Thornton Farm Trade and Loans Notice
Wanted buyers for farms town property and merchandise. We offer insurance and farm loans at low rates. Calhoun and Thornton advertise in the classifieds for listings of properties and goods for sale or trade.
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Calhoun & Thornton
Gilts For Sale From W L Sparks In Purdin Mo
Poland China gilts bred for May farrow with strong bloodlines offered by W L Sparks of Purdin Missouri. Priced reasonable for buyers seeking quality breeding stock.
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Poland
May Farrow
W. L. Sparks
Purdin, Mo
Farm stock listing with multiple breeds and owners
Several turkey hens and Barred Rock roosters plus ten White Leghorn hens and a rooster. Also English type registered Shorthorn male Bates. Cows include pure bred Jer sey milk cows from the Mairs herd. Owner Mrs. R S Jenkins Route 4.
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Bates
Jersey
Mairs
R.s.jenkins
Route 4
Church Services Notice for March 4
M E C notes a Sunday service schedule with preaching at Knifong Grove at 11 and regular service at Browning Church at 7:30 with special musical numbers. Pastor Jas L Bate invites attendance.
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Knifong Grove
Browning
Jas. L. Bate
Public Auction Ford Coupe 1921 Model Sale Notice
For sale at public auction in Browning on Saturday March 3 at 2 o clock a 1921 Ford coupe with all new tires in first class condition. Demonstrations available if desired. Contact H W Harmon.
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Browning
H.w.harmon
Jefferson Browning School Seen As First Class
Missouri reports inspector C. F. Daughtery visited Lecy School in Browning on February 14 1923. The town has a fine new building and water system with fountains but the facility is too small for future growth. The school is approved as first class with 17 approved units by State Superintendent Chas A Lee.
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State OF Missouri Department of Public Schools
Chas. A. Lee
Sup’t. City of
Jefferson
H.c.warren
Lecy School Board
Browning
Warren
C. F. Daughtery
Money To Loan Five and one half percent farm loans
Burwell and Porter of Brookfield Missouri advertise farm loans at a five and one half percent rate. The notice promotes available funding for agricultural property and related ventures.
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Burwell & Porter
Brookfield
Summers files for Sullivan county superintendent post
Blanche Summers announces candidacy for the office of superintendent of schools in Sullivan county, subject to the voters at the April 3, 1923 election.
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Sullivan County
Blanche Summers
Obituary for Flossie Carter of Browning Missouri
Flossie Carter born May 2 1894 in Linn county Missouri died February 20 1923 age 29 years 9 months 18 days. She married Guy Carter December 23 1912 of Browning Missouri and is survived by her husband three daughters Della Laur born January 20 1915 Gail Gertrud born October 4 1920 and Mary Or gana born April 3 1922 and her mother. She was a member of the First Baptist church of Browning Missouri. The pastor notes Life's race well run Life's work well done Life's victory won Now cometh rest.
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Flossie Carter
Linn County
Missouri
Guy Carter
Browning
Della Laur
Carter
Farewell to Mrs. Flossie Carter in Loving Memorial
Obituary tribute for Mrs. Flossie Carter who died Tuesday February 20 after long illness. The obituary praises her steadfast faith, forgiving nature, devotion to husband and daughters, cheerful resilience, and enduring influence on family and community. It notes enduring memories and moral example.
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Flossie Carter
Great
Byron
A Friend Extends Condolences for Bereaved Family
The letter expresses deep sympathy to a sorrowing husband and daughters and offers comfort about eternal life. It recalls memories and vows to keep the bond with the deceased through remembrance and a wreath of immortelles, ending with affectionate good nights.
Funeral Honors For Beloved Friend and Family
From gratitude for the flowers sermons and kind words a funeral was held honoring a devoted friend. Attendees included Guy Carter and children Mr and Mrs E Mabe W P Carter and family.
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Guy Carter
E. Mabe
W.p.carter
Bees and Honey for Sale in Browning Missouri
Local ad offers several hundred pounds of fine honey for sale and a few stands of bees. Prices are stated as reasonable. Contact W H Bennett Route 2 Browning Missouri.
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W.h.bennett
Browning, Mo
Dear Old Hoss of Salem Passes From This Life
The poem mourns a Salem blacksmith and local figure known for iron work and sportsman skill. It recalls decades of service, friendships, and his favored dog Bird dog Sounder Moore, noting his wit, whistling, and whittling talents as cherished memories. The Loafer's Lodge of North Salem honors his passing with affectionate lines.
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Hoss
Salem
Ward Moore
Sounder Moore
Bill Ray
Dicky the Loafers
North Salem
Extra Special Special Prices on Canned Goods
The advertisement notes special prices on canned goods available Saturday March 3rd at Dickin s on.
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Dickinson's
Rev L V Harmon Here and Moving to New Duties
Rev Lloyd Harmon and his family visited Sibley relatives then headed to Milan and on to a new post in Illinois with a salary of 3000 dollars annually plus a 250 dollar first six month bonus. The note praises his rise in the Methodist church, philanthropist benefactor W H Gold, and wishes success in the new pastorate.
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L. V. Harmon
Lloyd Harmon
Sibley
Our City
J.b.harmon
Methodist Church
Illinois
Moline
W.H. Gold
Redwood Falls
Minn
Mr. Harmon
Gold
Harmon
White Oaks
Nebraska University
Lloyd I
Lloyd II
Milan
J. A. Harmon
Christine Havens Wins $450 Piano in Smith's Store Contest
A lively sale at Smith's Store in Kansas City ended Saturday night with Christine Havens winning a $450 grand piano. The contest, run by sales manager Mr. Pigg, drew strong support for a nip and tuck race as voters chose their preferred bidder.
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Christine Havens
Smith’s
Pigg
Kansas City
Quality Men’s Wear Lines Featured in Ad Copy
Advertisement promotes Florsheim shoes Hart Schaffner and Marx suits Rothchild Bros hats and caps Perfecto shirts and neckties. It urges readers to outfit themselves with these quality lines for moderate prices and dependable style.
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Florsheim
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Rothchild Bros
Farmers Store
Wintery Update From Madison Cousin Letter
A Madison California note from February 22 recounts a severe winter, flu illness in the family, and the writer's heart trouble. The author mentions distant relatives, foggy weather, and hopes that George Taylor's children are well, while describing a soggy, cold season.
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Madison
Calif
Mother
George Taylor
Diary of a town youth week by week
An uneven diary recounts teen events from Friday to the following Wednesday. The narrator describes playful friction with Jane, a boiling water incident involving George Foster’s dog, a Sunday church scene and singer Walter Burns, a missed family supper, joking with Elsie about a prank, and a shy, silent approach to a monthly report card as a young person charts small town life.
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Sista
Jane
Ted
Chirch
Walter Burns
N.Y
Sing
Dickinsons Suit Order Service Ad
An advertisement urges readers to order a custom fit suit from Dickinsons promising tailored fit rather than shopping for a ready made option.
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Dickinsons
Winigan Harness Makers Advertise Quality and Repair
Winigan's Harness Makers promotes its high grade collars blankets and harnesses made from the best leather for over twenty five years. They offer repairs and retail robes and whips and invite customers to visit their shop on the old platform run by proprietor C F Greenstreet and assistant K W Vineall.
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Winigan
Wimigan
C.F. Greenstreet
K.W. Vineall
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J.a.carmack
A. B
Mary A Nickell
Jennie Nickell Tilly
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