Local Items and Public Sentiment on Advertising and Tax Allocation
A 1921 Jackson Township notice argues for consistent town advertising and orderly stations to attract business while criticizing profiteers. It also demands local control of auto taxes, proposing township road funding over state allocations, credited to Dr. J. Gooch and signed by Herb Cooper et al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Cooper
Jackson Township
Mar
Jackson
Clay
State Highway Board
State
Jefferson City
Dr. J. Gooch
City depot praised as fine first impression for visitors
The author notes age lends distinction and small towns lack inspiration from stations. The city boasts a fine depot that welcomes strangers, reflecting well on future governance. Mrs Harding's wardrobe choice for public life is described as conservative and suitable to American womanhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Change Makes It Neccessary Ad Verse
Fragmentary passage discusses advertising necessity tied to people moving or dying, generations growing up, competition, receptiveness to ideas, and shifting business conditions. It argues advertising exists due to wage fluctuations and the natural aggressiveness and progressiveness of people.
Big Paint Demonstration At Harvey and Neet's
A large display of paint and varnishes will run Monday through Wednesday next week at Harvey and Neet's. A factory representative will oversee the exhibit, and each visitor will receive a free can of varnish. A lady expert will provide detailed information on paint and varnish use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey and Neet
Mass Meeting A Browning City Ticket Nominated March 29
Citizens of Browning urged to attend a mass meeting at the Electric Theatre on March 29 at 7 30 p m to nominate a city ticket for the April 5 1921 election. Voters, especially women, urged to be present per City Clerk S P Darr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Electric Theatre
Board of Alderman
S. P. Darr
Local Loan Offers From Burwell and Porter Milan
Burwell and Porter of Milan Missouri advertise 6 percent money with plenty of funds to loan on well improved properties. They promise to save time and money by prospective borrowers contacting them before arranging loans and offer good prepayment privileges with prompt closings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatmis
Burwell & Porter
Milan
Misssouri
Benton Township Election Notice in Linn County Missouri
Notice to qualified Benton township voters of Linn County Missouri of an election on Tuesday March 29 1923 to elect Trustee Collector Clerk Assessor two members of the Board two Justices of the Peace Constable and judges of erection for North Benton Mont Cumbo M H Skeen Mrs J H Calhoun Mrs H L Schrock and South Benton W F Stone Lewis Wyett Mrs Elmer Head Mrs W J Street.Order of Township Board March 9 1921 Virgil Lee Township Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Township
Linn County
Missouri
Erection
North Benton
Mont ‘Cumbo
M. H. Skeen
J. H. Calhoun
H. L. Schrock
South Benton
W. F. Stone
Lewis Wyett
Elmer Head
W. J. Street
Virgil Lee
Notice of Election in Browning Missouri 1921
Notice is given that an election will be held in Browning Missouri on April 5 1921 for Mayor Collector Police Judge Marshal one East Ward Alderman and one West Ward Alderman. East Ward polling place is rear of Farmers Exchange Bank West Ward polling place is the school building. Election judges named East Ward Florence Lay Letha Bailey H C Warren West Ward Artie Calhoun American Fleming H C Bailey. City Clerk S P Darr dated March 1 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Farmers Exchange Bank
Florence Lay
Letha Bailey
H. C. Warren
West Ward
Artie Calhoun
American Fleming
H. C. Bailey
S. P. Darr
Havens and Morgan Wed After Linneus Marriage License
Wade Havens and Mrs Eliza beth Morgan quietly wed after securing a Linneus marriage license and visiting Judge A L Pratt. The bride, daughter of C A Sides, Route One, is honored by many. the groom, son of A S Havens, is a painter and decorator. They return home to warm congratulations and best wishes for a prosperous life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Havens
Elizabeth Morgan
Linneus
A. L. Pratt
C. A. Sides
Route One
A. S. Havens
Frien
Mimontal
Happin
Marry at Long Home Sees Hanson and Margaret Wed
Hans C. Hanson of Laclede weds Miss Margaret of Browning at the home of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Lewis Long Sunday March 26 at 3 o clock Elder C B Potter officiates in his usual impressive manner in the presence of a few relatives of the contracting ties The bride is described as refined and lady like and she enjoys the acquaintance of a large circle of friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Long
Hans C. Hanson
Laclede
Margaret of Browning
C. B. Potter
Circle of Friends Form Wedding Nup at Laclede Farm
The bride is well suited to preside over the groom's home and is adept in the culinary art. The groom, a prosperous young farmer near Laclede, is energetic and businesslike. They will establish residence on his farm near Laclede as friends wish them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laclede
Postmaster Examination Held in Brookfield
Civil Service Commission announced postmaster exams held in Brookfield on March 16 for Browning. Four applicants appeared. acting postmaster Ethan M Williams and assistants Myrila F Williams J W Smith and Dr C A Fleming are named. All candidates are qualified and university trained. No selection method details released yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
Brookfield
Browning Post Office
Ethan M .Williams
P. Myrila F. Williams
J. W. Smith
C. A. Fleming
Bramhall Weds Nina Pipes In Surprise Ceremony
George O Bramhall and Miss Nina Pipes surprised friends with a 9 15 p m ceremony at the Potters home officiated by Elder Fotter. She is a teacher from South Hooker and daughter of Curt Pipes. he is son of Mr and Mrs Dan Bramhall, a popular young farmer. The Leader Record offers congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George O. Bramhall
Nina Pipes
A. E. Potter
Fotter
Curt Pipes
T. J. Seaman
South Hooker
Dan Bramhall
Guardian Appointed for Philip Brumbaugh of Linn County
On February 14 1921 the Probate Court of Linn County Missouri adjudged Philip Brumbaugh unsound minded and appointed F J Aispach guardian of his person and estate. A certificate of appointment was issued February 28 1921. Creditors must file claims within six months after the certificate or be barred after one year from its granting. Arthur L. Pratt Judge of Probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Brumbaugh
Linn County
Missouri
F. J. Aispach
Arthur L. Pratt
Easter Market At Bailey Hardware By Baptist Ladies Aid
Easter Market by the Baptist Ladies Aid set for Saturday March 26 at Bailey Hardware. Special orders will be filled if notified before that date by president Mrs. Ro Warren. Your patronage solicited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Ladies Aid
Bailey Hwd
Ro. Warren
Republicans nominate Duncan township ticket for March 29 vote
The Republicans of Duncan township met Saturday to nominate a full ticket for the March 29 election. Candidates include Roy M. Calhoun for Trustee, Charley Richmond for Clerk and Assessor, S. W. Pipes and Marvin Barrows for Board, Mrs Nina Nickell Fanning for Collector, Rev Amon McClaren and Millard Hall for Justices, and Mack Smith for Constable. The piece also touts oil prospects in the region and urges drilling to boost the local economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Richmond
Cora
Amon Richmond
Duncan
W. Pipes
Marvin Barrows
Old
Scottsville
Nina Nickell Fanning
Duncan Township
Kirksville
Mack Smith
Mack
Roger
Oil Men Interested Here in Local Drilling Push
Local reports say farmers Joe Crookshanks and Gus Gannon are helping secure leases between our area and Purdin. Geologists confirm promising subsurface conditions and air near streams has long been noted. A test rig east of Purdin operated over a year ago but was plugged after drilling about twelve hundred feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Crookshanks
Purdin
Ernest
Gus Gannon
Brookfield
Slats Diary entries show a week of small mischief and chores
A diary style recap covers Friday to Friday with humorous glimpses of buying a pencil, hunting with a sling shot, church collection embarrassment, a torn pant, and a rainy school day. The entry notes new neighbors moving in next door and ends with an advertisement for Reef ers Ready Relief kept by Mrs. C. E. Potter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Tuk
Hendrixes Woods
Jake
Noose
Pug
Jane
Enny
Nex Dore
C. E. Potter
Ingraham and Wampler Family Property Move
Last week a deal was constructed between C. J. Ingraham and Floy Wampler making Charley the owner of the Wampler residence in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Wampler have moved back to the farm and Mr. and Mrs. Ingraham will move back to our town this next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Ingraham
Floy Wampler
Charley
Wampler
Mrs. Wampler
Mrs. Ingraham
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Free Press
St. Peter, Minn
America
Havens-Morgan
Long-Hanson
Bramhall
Roy M. Calhoun
Farmers Exchange Bank of
Crookshanks
S.missouri
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