Farmer letter warns of bad ads and debt to Joe Nickell
Purdin Missouri March 3 1924 letter from R G Shouse to Joe Nickell Browning Missouri complains a danger signal warning readers to pay up. He contemplates visiting Browning to discuss the debt and mentions selling cattle and sugar orders while fearing possible jail for a bad check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdin
Joe Nickell
Browning
Joe
J. Quack
Begorra
Sam Hill
Aever
R. G. Shouse
Pleasant Surprise Ends With Party and Departure
A quiet evening at Elmer and Mrs. McClead turns into a humorous scare as Elmer exhibits confusion from an acute mental disorder while guests celebrate their departure with peaches, cake, and music. Van Arnold plans a new 16x32 house on the Van Okie farm north of town after harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer
van Arnold
Art Lambert
Vanoki
Mairs
Van Plans More Buildings After Road Work
The source notes that after completing current road work, Van intends to construct additional buildings later, though he lacks time to begin them now.
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Van
Belva Hart Dies at 18 After Revival Faith
Belva Agnes Hart daughter of Le Roy and Birdie May Hart was born September 28 1905 and died February 25 1924 aged 18 years 4 months 27 days. Though not a church member she professed faith in Jesus Christ and prayed over two prayers before death. Survived by father mother three brothers one sister and many friends. Funeral by Rev W W Clay of Novelty at North Salem on February 27 with interment in North Salem cemetery.
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Belva Agnes
Leroy
Birdie May Hart
Belva
Jesus Christ
Winigan
W. W. Clay
Methodist
Novelty
North Salem
District of Columbia
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Capitol Building
White House
Treasury
Monument
Mt. Vernon
Virginia
Daniel Boone
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Hannibal
St. Louis
California
Florida
Missouri
J.A. Nevins
Browning
Jesse Burwell
Joe
Locust Creek
W. C. Ingram, M. D
Bailey Hosts Visitors From Hamilton Neighborhood Dinner
Mr and Mrs Herbert Bailey entertained Sunday at their city home for friends who moved from the Hamilton neighborhood. A two course dinner was served and praised as satisfactory. Guests included Mr and Mrs Herbert Hamilton Mr and Mrs W W Crawford Mr and Mrs Frank Roach Mrs Ann Johnson Mrs Melia Thurlo Mrs Hinda Rush Miss Alice Rush and Donald and Glen Roach.
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Herbert Bailey
Hamilton
Herbert Hamilton
W. W. Crawford
Frank Roach
Ann Johnson
Melia Thurlo
Hinda Rush
Alice Rush
Donald
Glen Roach
Mrs. Bailey
Optometrist Dr Hanna to Visit Winigan and North Salem
Dr Hanna the exclusive optometrist will be at the Coram Hotel Winigan Missouri on Wednesday March 12 and at the Phone Office North Salem Missouri on Thursday March 13. Eye tests will be offered.
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Hanna
Coram
Winigan
North Salem
Watkins Qualify Products Deliveries Resume In Neighborhood
Noel Head announces immediate restart of Watkins quality products deliveries to local homes. The Watkins dealer vows full effort to serve with extracts, spices, medicines, toiletries and related items, contacting customers via phone number 36.
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Noel Head
The
Watkins Dealer
PEO Elects Officers at Chapter V Meeting
Mrs Thuliah Prather hosted Chapter V PEO with seven teen members and one visitor present. Officers chosen for the year include Ada Bolling as President May Schrock as Vice President Laura Hamilton Recording Secretary Lorene Whaley Treasurer Kate Calhoun Coron Sec Hinda Bush Chaplain Reba Hummel Guard Bolling also elected delegate to May Convention at Jefferson City May Schrock serves as President proxy.
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PEO
Thuliah Prather
P.E.O
Ada Bolling
May Schrock
Laura Hamilton
Treas
Lorene Whaley
Kate Calhoun
Chapmian
Hinda Bush
Reba Hummel
Bolling
Jefferson City
Prather
Vivian Lantz
Secret Centerville marriage and Linneus wedding reported
A Centerville marriage took place on February 19 between Elizabeth Billingsley and Samuel Cox, later confirmed by a railroad man. The Leader Record also notes Loren Emerson Cleveland and Louise Emma Mairs marrying at Linneus on February 27, with the couple living at Mairs farm near Purdin.
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Loren Emerson Cleveland
Linneus
Louise Emma Mairs
A. L. Pratt
John L. Mairs
Purdin
Emma Curtis
Linn County
Mairs Farm
Leader-Record
Local Proprietor Wishes Success to New Heads
Your text indicates well wishes for Tom and Paul as they begin new work under proprietor Mr. Kollasch who has lived near the city for years and will lead production for the local people.
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Mr. Kollasch
Tom and
Paul
Weeklong miscast diary entries reveal small town concerns
Friday to Thursday diary fragment narrates domestic tensions over money and chores, a junk job doubt, hospital visit, a Vic trola nickname, school taunts about feet, a funeral, and a benefit plan at a pitcher show with a misheard date.
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Neibhors
Jake
Jane
Jane Weather
Gessing Agen
Two Year Old Steers for Sale by F L Bailey
Fifteen coming two year old steers offered by F L Bailey. Most are red and of good quality.
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F. L. Bailey
Sloan Sells Repair Shop to Paul Kolaush in Braymer
A deal closed late last week transferring Sloan's repair shop to Paul Kolaush. The invoice was settled and Sloan plans to travel for Watkins Bed Co, basing quarters in Braymer. Sloan has years of experience and built a solid business.
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Sloan
Paul Kolaush
Cee T. H. Sloan
Watkins Bedy Co
Braymer
Repair Shop Ad for T. H. Sloan Services
Special notice from Paul Kollasch advertising shoe and harness repair services. All work cash and priced right. Call for any repairs needed at the shop of T. H. Sloan.
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T. H. Sloan
Paul Kollasch
J W Smith Chosen as Delegate to State Republican Convention
At a Republican mass meeting in Sullivan county and Milan J W Smith was selected as one of seven delegates to attend the State Republican Convention in Springfield.
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Sullivan County
Milan
J.W. Smith
Springfield
Watches for sale by A L Marley Jeweler
Notice offers 25 year 114kt wrist watches with 16 jewels and lever movement in white gold at a price of 12.00. A L Marley, Jeweler.
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A.L. Marley
Dr Ingram recounts Florida trip and farming prospects
Dr. W. C. Ingram writes from Kissimmee Florida in February 1924 about visiting friends in Browning, praising Florida soils and trucking profits. He describes land quality citrus fruit trees and future planting plans, road paving, prices for banana and pepper crops, a 2270 mile drive with few tire punctures, and a death in his circle.
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Kissimmee
Fla
Joe Nickell
Browning
Joe
Florida
Bermuda
Missouri
Farm For Rent near Browning Missouri 280 Acres
Walter Crooks advertises a 280 acre farm for rent on a public road in Route 1 Browning Missouri. The notice urges quick contact for rental interests and lists the owner’s location.
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Walter Crooks
Browning
Missouri
Eggs For Hatching From Rhode Island Reds In Missouri
Classified note offers large dark Rosecomb Rhode Island Red eggs for hatching at 4.00 per hundred and 75 cents per setting. Contact Mrs. James Crist by writing or phoning in Winigan Missouri.
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R. I
James Crist
Winigan
Missouri
Sale notice for Rhode Island Red chicks offer
Classified brief announces Single Comb Rhode Island Reds 50s for 15 at 3.50 per hundred. Contact Mrs C B Keithley at 70 B for details.
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Rhode Island
C. B. Keithley
Warner Nursery Company offer Chillicothe fruit stock
300 000 Dunlap Strawberries Pure strain direct to you by parcel post. Complete line of fruit trees berry plants ornamental shrubbery and a landscape gardener at your service. Free information on planting and inquiries, plus a complete price list from Warner Nursery Company Chillicothe Missouri.
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Warner Nursery Company
Chillicothe
Missouri
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Centerville
Jesse
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Moulton
J W Smith
DR. Ingram
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