Laclede opens new M. E. Church in grand dedication
March 6 dedication fills the new Laclede M. E. church with attendees from nearby towns. The Gothic red brick building seats about 600, cost around 7000, heated by hot air, lit by gasoline lamps, and houses nineteen memorial windows funded by Sunday School classes. Pastor E. L. Robinson praises community effort as Mrs Foreman’s class donates corn proceeds for a memorial window.
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E. L. Robinson
Laclede
Change In Burlington Railway Service
Burlington responds to a Missouri freight law by cutting freight on Fridays and Saturdays and reducing passenger service to one train per day. Railroads claim each division saves about $8600 yearly, while a pending bill would require all railroads to operate at least two daily passenger trains on each line.
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Burlington
Burling
Harry Gillies
Gobert
Kansas
Mit
Bootivert
Gilbert
Osborn
Kansas City
Del
Mexico
Robbery Suspects Beat Boy Near Browning
Robbie Bivins son of George Bivins was beaten unconscious last Friday by two rough men while working in a field near Browning. He fled as they approached and was struck in the forehead. He remained unconscious for hours. A robbery motive is suspected. Two suspicious characters were seen nearby.
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Robbie Bivins
George Bivins
Browning
Honor Roll readers welcome new contributors to Leaper-Record
A community note thanks recent contributors to the Leaper-Record exchequer and welcomes new readers to the fold. The informal message invites continued patronage and forgiveness to past absentees, listing numerous names of supporters and residents in a cordial rolling greeting.
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J. P. Knnfong
Porter Minnis
A. Baker
J. B. Harmon
N.E. Keithley
P. E. O. Meeting Elects Chapter Officers
P. E. O. Chapter V met at Mrs. Fleming's home on Wednesday March 8 to elect officers for the coming year. New officers include Mrs. Hermin Adams as President, Miss Roberta Jenkins as Vice President, Miss Ada O Harmon as Recording Secretary, Mrs. Kathryn Trippeer as Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Cornelia Harmon as Treasurer, Mrs. Jennie Epperson as Chaplain, and Mrs. Emily Lane as Journalist.
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P. RE. O
Fleming
Hermin Adams
Roberta Jenkins
Ada O. Harmon
Kathryn’ Trippeer
Cor
Cornelia Harmon
Jennie Epperson
Chaplin
Emily Lane
New Cement Block Factory Planned at Linneus
Linneus will host a block and cement plant with Cook Bros Lumber preparing the site. The cement blocks are durable and suitable for long lasting buildings. This new industry marks progress for the region and is expected to boost local business.
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Linneus
Cook Bros. Lumber Company
Increasing Corn Yields in Missouri Experiment
Missouri Experiment Station circular Number 19 suggests average corn yields may rise by ten bushels per acre using costly methods. It warns low yields stem from poor stand and uneven planting, and stresses selecting seed from the field, drying properly, and planting high quality varieties to boost yield and quality.
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Missouri
Columbia
Cory
Amond
Boone County
War talk in The East and the Manchurian toll
A dated rant condemns ongoing conflict with Manchuria, predicting four hundred thousand new troops and widespread suffering. The piece argues prideful governments prolong slaughter and famine, urging leaders to meet and settle with forceful means.
Tragic Farm Field Accident Ends in Death
Details recount a gardener William Cornett luring a blind boy from a falling tree incident. The wounded youth died thirty minutes after the blast. Prosecutor Painter reports possible foul play. Coroner’s inquest blames Cornett for the boy’s death.
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Young Wakes
Jim Wages
Wiliam Cornett
Cornett
Tina
van Wye
Lla Doétor
Cor Boyd
Wall Cornett
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C. J. Schoess
Frank Bailey
S. R. Deskins
D. A. Hanley
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W. L. Cordray
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William Slater
Wm. Oaks
G. W. Lantz
G. W. Gibson
L. M. McDermod
Mrs. &. QO. Straight
W. H. Gooch
C. C. Linhart
Mrs. Alpha Dodson
S. H. Linhart
C. R. Campbell
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