Browning Missouri Announces Annual City Elections
The city will hold elections on April 6 1926 in Browning Missouri for East Ward alderman West Ward alderman and a Police Judge. East Ward polling at Farmers Exchange Bank rear room West Ward at Public School Building. Appointed judges include East Ward Hinda Rush B T Jolley Lorene Whaley West Ward Lelia Nickell James L Bate America Fleming.
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Browning
Missouri
E. M. Duncan
F. A. Fleming
J. P. Turner
Farmers Exchange Bank
Hinda Rush
B. T. Jolley
Lorene Whaley
Lelia Nickell
Jas. L. Bate
America Fleming
Board of Aldermen
J. R. Williams
For Sale Red Rhode Island Red Eggs
For sale single comb R I Red eggs pure blood dark velvet red $4.00 per hundred phone Humphreys Mrs Ira Smith Route 1 Browning Missouri
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R. I
Humphreys
Ira Smith
Browning
Missouri
Mrs. W. J. Ford Dies After Short Illness
Mrs. W J Ford 57 died Thursday at 3 40 pm at her home north of Fulton from heart trouble with complications. She was ill since Saturday night and grew worse until death. Funeral at Richland Christian church Saturday 2 30 pm, burial in church cemetery. Born January 8 1869 in Newton County Missouri she lived in Sullivan and Callaway counties before marriage in August 1890 to W J Ford who survives. Also surviving are two children Gladys McCully of Chula Missouri and Raymond Ford of Hale Missouri. She was a member of Richland Christian church.
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W. J. Ford
Fulton
Richland Christian Church
Ford
Newton County
Missouri
Sullivan County
Callaway
Gladys McCully
Chula
Raymond Ford
Hale
Combination Sale Proves Successful With Growing Attendance
A Saturday Combination Sale drew a large crowd and pleased suppliers with management. Organizers invite listings of livestock and goods for the next sale on Saturday April 3, promising low selling charges and courteous treatment. Early listing preferred, but items brought in will be sold.
Mosquito Swarm Delays Mail Route Near Broyles Farm
On the last Monday in March John Moore delivering mail on route 1 rode along the bottom road just north of the Broyles farm when a large swarm of mosquitoes enveloped him. He described the insects as plentiful and bothersome as he passed through the area.
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John Moore
Broyles Farm
Mosquito Outbreak Report Mentioned Near J W Jones Farm
Local account describes large mosquitoes swarming from a bottom area after a hay load from J W Jones farm. Reported by R W Russell and R L Moore who observed hungry insects despite frozen ground conditions. Some speculate mosquitoes over wintered in the hay rick.
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R. W. Russell
R. L. Moore
J. W. Jones
Train Load of Lime Ordered by Linn County Farmers
A train load of lime is ordered by Linn County farmers through the Farm Bureau to improve soil. Interest grew after the Clover and Prosperity Conference in Linneus on February 11. County Agent Hall coordinates shipment of about thirty cars from Gallatin. Burlington and Wabash Railroads plan a conference to finalize details. Banks back the project financially, enabling stocking at all stations. Burlington Railroad provides a nominal dumping ground, while farmers cooperatives and clubs assist with weighing and distribution.
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Linn County
Farm Bureau
Linneus
Hall
Gallitan
Burlington and
Wabash
Burlington Railroad
Browning Welcomes Record Crowd for Spring Saturday
A long awaited Saturday crowd returns to Browning as Main Street fills with parked cars signaling better roads and revived trade. The town, once a top Saturday destination, sees winter hardship fade as spring brings concerts by the band and renewed visitor interest.
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Browning
Big Announcement From J. J. Smith Prompts Reader Attention
Read this notice for a major announcement from J. J. Smith and learn how to profit. Tell friends and act on the information today.
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J. J. Smith
Bennie Stone 1926 Death Notice in Linn County
Bennie Stone of Linn County born November 2 1898 in Jackson township died March 20 1926 in Kansas City after illness while studying at Sweeney Auto School. Survived by wife Mamie Fuller two daughters parents and seven half sisters. burial in Purdin cemetery after services at Christchurch Church.
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Benjamin. F. Stone
W. F
Sarah J. Stone
Jackson Township
Linn
Kansas City
Sweney Auto School
E. S. Woodside
Rocky Ford
Colorado
T. A. Mullins
Chillicothe
W. E. Powell
Kirksville
Herman Powell
A. E. Powell
Linneus
A. W. Bisby
Browning
A. H. Woodside
Purdin
Linn Co
Bennie
Henry Fuller
Church of Christchurch
James L. Bate
Purdin Cemetery
Oo Bi
Burial Thanks Notes for Bennie Stone
The Stone family expresses sincere thanks for kind deeds and tokens of love at the burial of Bennie Stone. They also thank Rev. Bate for the comforting message. Mrs. Mamie Stone and Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Stone and family.
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Bennie Stone
Bate
Mamie Stone
W. F. Stone
Jersey Cows For Sale By V B Arnold
Three Jersey cows offered for sale two are milkers and one will be fresh in April V B Arnold located in the advertised notice.
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Jersey
V. B. Arnold
M. E. Church South Notes on Last Sunday Service
A large congregation attended the M. E. Church South last Sunday. The pastor preached from Luke referencing Jesus steadfastly setting his face toward Jerusalem emphasizing resolve and faith.
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M. E. Church
Jesus
Jerusalem
Luke
Evening Union Service With M. E. Church
At the evening service we joined in union service with the M. E. Church and enjoyed an excellent sermon by Dr. Gale of Cameron Mo James L. Bate Pastor.
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M. E. Church
Gale
Cameron, Mo
James L. Bate
Home Made Rug Sale This Saturday
Mrs. E R Hatch and Mrs Ogle host a rug sale on Saturday March 27 at 8 pm. Rugs range from one yard to 24 yards with a large 7 by 10 foot rug also available. Sale takes place at the E R Hatch residence.
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E R. Hatch
Ogle
E.R. Hatch
The Arizona Cowboy Play by Purdin Juniors
The Purdin High School juniors present The Arizona Cowboy this Friday night March 27 at The Electric Theatre Browning Missouri. Local audience invited to see the stage production by students.
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Arizona Cowboy
Purdin High School
Electric Theatre
Browning, Mo
To Our Correspondents Sign Your Name for Published Articles
The editor asks readers who send neighborhood news to sign their names. Articles may be printed anonymously as One who was there but must include the contributor’s name below. Without a signature readers will not know who supplied the information.
Trespassers Take Warning In Town Park And School Grounds
City officials, along with the school superintendent and local ministers, plan to curb late night joy riding and loitering. A deputy marshal was appointed after a board meeting to stop vandalism and disturbances, urging parents to govern their youths before police court action.
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Ned
Enlistment Evangelist Campbell to Speak at Baptist Church
Evangelist F. Y. Campbell will speak at the Baptist church Friday night March 26. Everyone is invited to attend.
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F. Y.campbell
The
Baptist Church
For Sale Mare Cow Power Washer and More
One day mare about 1000 pounds for sale. One red cow to freshen in June and currently giving milk. One power washer in good condition. One kitchen cabinet. One telephone. For more information call A. B. Baker in Winigan Missouri.
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A. B. Baker
Winigan
Missouri
Harness repair and shoe mending offered by P. P. Kollasch
Spring work is here and harnesses can be repaired and oiled to save money. Line features new harness and best work shoes. Shoes half soled and mended while you wait.
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P. P. Kollasch
Farmer Boosts Sugar Factory in Corn Belt Plan
The writer urges Browning to host a corn sugar factory near corn fields in Linn and Sullivan counties. A nearby plant would aid farmers by creating a local market, lowering costs, and boosting town trade with water access rail transport and affordable rents.
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Linn
Sullivan
Browning
240 Acres Pasture Land For Rent In Missouri
Two hundred forty acres of blue grass pasture with a large pond and tank system, fenced with four barb wires. Features include a well, windmill, three tanks, timber for shade and a west pond tank with float. Price 2.50 per acre. Cor responds H Linhart Browning Mo Box 3.
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H. Linhart
Browning
P. O
Browning Drug Co Sells Liquid Smoke At Discount
A $1 bottle of liquid smoke will be sold for 75 cents for one week beginning Saturday March 27 by Browning Drug Co.
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Browning Drug Co
Slats Diary Notes Plans to Read and Learn
Friday entry describes Joe Hix telling his father he will buy many good reading books to study and learn a lot. He mentions wanting to beat his wife in an argument, asking his father for guidance.
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Joe Hix
Dickinson's Unveils New Spring Coats For Inspection
A special spring coat display arrives at Dickinson's with a line of fresh styles for customers to view. The event invites shoppers to inspect the collection and consider new season outerwear options.
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Dickinson's
Obituary: Joe Rex Cooper Dies in Railroad Accident
Joe Rex Cooper born July 28 1897 in North Salem Missouri died March 1 1926 in Los Angeles a railroad accident victim. He grew up in Binger and graduated from Binger High School class of 1915 then attended a business college in Oklahoma City. He served in the US Navy during WWI and married Verna Fildman on July 18 1922. they had one son Cecil Allen. Survived by wife son father P H Cooper of Cogar mother Mrs S M Cooper of Hinton two sisters Mrs J A Brown of Klamath Falls Oregon and Mrs K B Diergo of Hinton and brother Ray Cooper of Klamath Falls Oregon. Funeral held at the high school auditorium with Rev Dierlamm officiating and interment in Binger cemetery with a military funeral by the American Legion.
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Joe Rex Cooper
North Salem
Missouri
Los Angeles
California
Joe Cooper
Binger
Binger High School
Oklahoma City
United States Navy
Verna Fildman
Kansas City
Cecil Allen
P. H. Cooper
Cogar
S. M. Cooper
Hinton
J. A. Brown
Klamath Falls
Oregon
K. B. Diergo
Ray Cooper
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