The Devil Horse Is Coming This Week
An early film feature titled The Devil Horse stars the Indian pony Killer and Kentucky mare Lady with real wild horses. Universal Film Corp purchased Rex, previously Colorado State property, at the top price for a horse as the leader of a wild herd captured by Chick Morrison and Lindell. The drama promises empire building adventures with western scenery and top riders. Admission ranges from 10 to 25 cents. Also notes a wool market ad from Lantz Wool Company seeking higher prices for wool and sheep pelts.
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Devil Horse
Rex
Universal Film Corp
Colorado
Chick” Morrison
Adm Pnices
Birthday surprise misprint corrected for Jeff Fields
A correction notes that Jeff Fields did not wed his wife alone at J L Shepherd’s home. It clarifies that James Fields and his wife were present, and acknowledges an earlier error in reporting who attended. The paper apologizes and promises proper coverage going forward.
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J. L. Shepherd
Jeff Fields
James Fields
Mr. Fields
Farmers Exchange Bank Stockholders Meeting in Browning
Notice that the Farmers Exchange Bank stockholders will meet at the Browning banking house Missouri on May 18 1927 at 9 am for at least three hours to elect seven directors for the ensuing year and to handle any other proper business. R M Calhoun secretary J J Harmon president.
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Farmers Exchange Bank
Browning
Missouri
R. M. Calhoun
Sec'y
J. J. Harmon
Pres
Freshman Lula Shanks Wins College Essay Award
Lula Shanks a freshman at the Senior College of Kansas City won the best essayist title as her piece Day Dreams led the annual Literary meet. Judges at Missouri University Kansas University and William Jewell College evaluated entries. Shanks from Purdi n High School class of 1926 is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Shanks.
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Lula Shanks
Kansas City
Missouri University
Kansas University
William Jewel College
Miss Shanks
Purdin High School
John Shanks
That City
Lucky Egg Nest Found by Ada Smith in Pleasant Hill
Mrs. Ada Smith of Pleasant Hill township was surprised during the evening egg gathering to discover a new nest near the usual gathering site. The find adds a curious note to local farm life as residents note similar hens and potential early nesting behavior in the area.
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Ada Smith
Pleasant Hill Township
Results of School Contests at Electric Theatre
A large crowd greeted contestants at the Electric Theatre last Thursday night for a varied program. Judges awarded one prize per category due to limited prizes. Raymond Alspach won the C. M. Thornton prize, Eva White took the B. D. Bolling prize for best speller in fifth and sixth grades, Sherban Fields earned the P. E. D. award, and Emma Bailey carried away the JA. L. Marlay ring.
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Electric Theatre
C. M. Thornton
Raymond Alspach
B. D. Bolling
Eva White
Sherban Fields
JA. L. Marlay
Emma Bailey
Locust Valley Baptist Church Announces Weekend Services
Locust Valley Baptist Church plans services Saturday night if weather and roads permit, plus Sunday morning and evening. Pastor L. B. Hargrove invites everyone to attend.
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Locust Valley Baptist Church
L. B. Hargrove
Family Record Sermon and Worship Service Notice
Church of Christ invites to Bible Study at 9 45 and sermon at 11 00 titled The Family Record Communion at 11 15 sermon Beyond and Under led by Minister M A Hale 8 00 service time and details appear in readable lines
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M. A. Hale
Food and Bonnet Sale At Humi Store Saturday
The Ladies of the M Church South advertise a food and bonnet sale on Saturday the 14th at Humi Store. Items listed include Pure Wheat Bran at 140, Gray Shorts at 1.65, with Browning Farm Club also noted.
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Browning Farm Club
Picnic Dinner At the Trowbridge Home
A May Day picnic at Mr. and Mrs. Fred Trowbridge’s home featured five kinds of sandwiches, eight salads, two ice creams, four cakes, and hot coffee. Guests from Pur din enjoyed outdoor games and expressed a wonderful time before departing. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. George Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hale, Mr. and Mrs. Charley McNally, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Hale and Bonnie Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Dayton Street, Dr. and Mrs. Haning, and Mrs. Logie Hale.
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Fred Trowbridge
George Jenkins
Henry Hale
Charley McNally
Rex Hale
Bonnie Lee
Dayton Street
Haning
Logie Hale
Purdin
Notice to Breeders at North Salem Farm
Breeders invited for the 1927 season at my farm one half mile south of North Salem. I own the Joshua Hale stallion Oscar and four registered jacks. Season fee eight to ten dollars. Will not be responsible for accidents. Lafe Pearler, Owner and Keeper.
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North Salem
Joshua Hale
Oscar
Lafe Pearler
Winigan School Hosts District Dinner and Track Events
Patrons attended a bountiful dinner at Winigan after a morning of classwork. A program by district children and high school students followed, with praise for teachers Mr and Mrs Fred Jones and Neal Freeland. The next day Gifford and Grand View joined Winigan in a track meet, and a Baptist church reading contest honored Kenneth Farson and Kathleen Nickell.
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Winigan
Fred Jones
Neal Freeland
Gifford
Grandview
Gifford High
Baptist Church
Kirksville
Kenneth Farson
Kathleen Nickell
Family Night at Electric Theatre Promises Fun
Palm Beach advertisement notes Family Night on Monday May 16 offers 25 cent admissions to see Bebe Daniels in The Palm Beach Girl. Describes bright lively comedy with themes of wealth and gaiety. touts price for whole family and the Florida venue in Palm Beach.
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Bebe Daniels
Palm Beach
Florida
Stolen Hams From Smoke House Nettles Local Folks
A thief took two thirty pound hams from Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Gilmer's smoke house over the weekend while they were away. Mrs. Gilmer found one ham cut and the other missing after she went out. The pilferer also left a large can of lard and other items untouched, indicating a poor thief.
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W. P. Gilmer
Reward notice for chicken theft arrest
A $25 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the party or parties who took my chickens Monday night. LWingham.
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Lwingham
Missing prize flock of 141 young chickens found
Mrs. L W Bingham checked the brooder house for the February hatch and discovered her prize flock of 141 young chickens weighing about two pounds each had vanished during the night. Investigation followed as she reported the loss Tuesday morning.
Poultry theft noted as losses rise in Missouri town
Poultry dealers in neighboring towns are alerted and a diligent watch is kept for the missing chickens and the thief. The loss is estimated at $75 or more. Stock and Poultry Specialties offers serums vaccines and farm supplies with Joe Martin in Browning Missouri. Sunday Rev Funk delivered the Baptist baccalaureate sermon in a well attended service decorated in blue and gold.
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Joe Martin
Browning, Mo
Owl Pharmacy
Ford Funk
The
Baptist Church
the Baptist Church
Funk
Bride Elizabeth Brown Weds Romey Batter in Eldorado May
Marriage reported in Eldorado Kansas where Elizabeth Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs Scott Brown of route two and Romey Batter were united May 4. The couple’s families and friends extend congratulations as the couple begins their life together in Kansas near Shafter and from an excellent lineage.
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Eldorado
Kansas
Romey Batter
Elizabeth Brown
Scott Brown
Route Two
Shafter
Mr. Batter
For Sale Sweet Potato Plants and Garden Goods
Attention property owners. We are in the ring and ready to protect buildings against loss by lightning with the Old Reliable Copper Cable System. The best by test. See, phone or write L. C. Carpenter Browning Missouri. For Sale Nancy All Yellow J and Spanish Red sweet potato plants plus cabbage celery and other plants. George Peters.
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L. C. Carpenter
Browning, Mo
Nancy All
George Peters
Milan High School Graduation Noted for Fred Havens
Milan High School officials announce that James Fred Havens, a graduate of the Milan High School class, will complete his studies and graduate on Friday May 19. The school commends his bright progress and advancement in academic work.
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Milan
H. S
James Fred Havens
Fred
Dr Palm Coming June 8 Guaranteed Glasses at Owl Pharmacy
Dr Palm arrives June 8 with guaranteed glasses offered at Owl Pharmacy Browning. Low prices advertised to attract customers.
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Dr. Palm
Owl Pharmacy
Browning
Mr Purdin pays overdue subscription and talks farming plans
C B Purdin called to clear an overdue subscription, paying more than expected. He bragged about deer hunting with his wife and expressed pride in the friendship. He and helpers expect about 180 acres of corn this year with forty planted and charley at work in the field.
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C. B. Purdin
Farm Bureau notes and 4-H events in Linn County
Agricultural Extension plans draw crowds at rural schools as 4-H clubs organize new groups and a girls sewing club forms under Mrs Lela Taylor. The program includes demonstrations on saving labor with modest equipment, septic tanks, and running water. Floods damage Missouri highways. Linn County reports heavy losses and ongoing repairs as the county eyeing future roadwork.
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St. Catherine
Carpenter School
E. M. Bigger
Jenkins School
Lela Taylor
Chamber of Commerce
Prookfield
Prospector Dairy Calf Club
F. Alepeste
A. H. Karn
Emerson Blunt
L. C. Ide
Rollins Brownlee
Moore
Earl Cramer
Courty
Hecla
T. L. Singleton
Comuny
Ming
Harper School
Elm Grove School
Brownlee School
New Boston
North Salem
J. Robin Hall
Linn County
W. P. Brinkley
Linneus
Missouri College of ,Ture
Almate
Missouri
T. H. Cutler
Linn County Highways
Brookfield Contenders for Next Picnic Draw Attention
Attendance at the event reached 3,009 farmers and business men, a figure similar to last year when over 5,000 were present. Brookfield is being seriously considered as the site for the next picnic, with business men urged to assist in local arrangements.
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Lacleden
Brookfield
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Wild Horse Electric
Ada
Lantz Wool Company
Church of Christ
Bountegus
Wingan
Mr. Purdin
Farm Bureau
Linn County Farm Bureau
Secretary of Agriculture
Wm. Jardine
Laclede
Henry C. Bailey
Ford
Nelson
Leo E. Jones
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