two Browning weddings unite longtime local families
At the brides home in east Browning on May 23 noon Mr J Roy Mairs wed Miss Amelia Johnson. Rev E M Capp performed the ceremony under a flower arch. A small gathering attended a wedding dinner. The couple will reside in Quincy after leaving for that city. Earlier May 19 at the bride’s parent home Miss Effie Carter married Young Fields with Rev Capp officiating. Gifts totaled many fine silverware and china pieces. The LEADER RECORD offers warm congratulations.
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H. B. Johnson
East Browning
J. Roy Mairs
Amelia John
E. M. Capp
John Mairs
Amelia
Browning
Roy
O. K
Quincy
B. F. ‘Carter
Effie
Young Fields
Eunice Dikinon l
Sen
E. B. Fields
W. H. Fields
Randolph
Lon
W. H. Dickinson
Hardie Calhoun
Artie Dickinson
F. P. Moore
J. W. Fields
Harvie Filson
Fern Street
Elizabeth Fields
Maude
Floy Manning
Chula
Shea
St. Louis
Fred West
Burlington
Fields
Browning Mercantile Company
Wave of Prosperity launches local paper in Humphreys
The new Humphreys Wave of Prosperity, Vol. 1 No. 1 edited by C. J. Rice, debuts as a six column folio promising prosperity. Local business leaders back the venture after years without a paper and wish Editor Rice success and stable circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphreys
C. J. Rice
Brother Rice
Bailey renews subscriptions for kin across states
The Editors Friend notes E. C. Bailey called Tuesday to renew his own subscription and that for his sisters Mrs. Clara Wheeler of Colorado Springs Colorado and Mrs. Bertie McDermot of Pendleton Oregon.
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E. C. Bailey
Clara Wheeler
Colorado Springs
Colo
Bertie McDermot
Pendleton
Ore
Johnson & Dunlap Auctioner Publicize Grain Jar Guess
Johnson & Dunlap offer a $25 saddle prize for the closest guess on a jar of grain. Each $1 cash purchase earns one ticket between now and September 1. Store stocks wagon harness buggy harness saddles and horse furnishings with a carload of J L Clark buggies spring wagons and road wagons ordered. Watch for their big ad next week.
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Johnson & Dunlap
Mrs J W Oxley Hats at Reduced Prices
Mrs J W Oxley advertises fine hats at reduced prices. The message highlights a sale event offering affordable headwear and invites customers to visit the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Oxley
Kansas City stock yards cattle hogs and lambs market notes
Market roundup from Kansas City stock yards May 24 1909 reports total cattle supply about 41 800 head with 6 000 en route. prices slipped 10 to 25 cents on killing grades while demand remains under robust consumption. Hog prices eased 10 to 15 cents. total hogs 80 000 for the week with today’s run near 10 000 and top at 7 35. Sheep and lambs weakened due to quality, with 12 000 head on hand and prices 10 to 15 higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Panhandle
Texas
South Dakota
England
Tribulations of the Editor and Salient Charges
A humorous monologue contrasts professional charges for services from editor to doctor undertaker and lawyer. It notes a lawyer bills ten minutes of talk, a doctor prescribes, an undertaker conducts, and an editor labors long, yet is accused of stinginess for minor omissions or extra copies.
Sullivan’s Representative and poultry tips from June Farm Journal
Judge W F Caffee Sullivan countys representative in Missouri legislature returns home after a solid record of service and conservative leadership as judiciary committee chairman. The page mixes political praise with farm advice on poultry care and marketing, including hen care, lice control, turkey rearing, and feeding, all tied to June Farm Journal guidance.
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W. F. Caffee
Sullivan County
Missouri
Judiciary Committee
Judge Caffee
Milan
Farm Journal
Infant Found Dead in Well Ends Grand Jury Inquiry
The grand jury in Kirksville investigated a case involving a dead white infant found in a well in the southern part of town. The infant, possibly ill born and wrapped in cloth, was discovered by a Thompson family while the well was being cleaned. The body lay in the well for several days.
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Thompson
Kirksville
Seed Corn For Sale R Reid's Yellow Dent Seed
Seed corn for sale the famous Reids Yellow dent with guarantee. Orders and pickup at F A Fleming's farm or at J W Crookshanks place.
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Reids
F. A. Fleming’s
Thief Shoots Mayor in Cedar Rapids Home
Mayor John T. Carmody was shot and possibly fatally wounded by a burglar found in his Cedar Rapids residence. He chased the intruder down the stairs and outside the front door, where three more shots were fired and the burglar fled.
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Cedar Rapids
John T. Carmody
Carmody
St. Louis Star
The Gallant Lyon and McCalla Feature in Clark’s Naval Portrait
Edward B. Clark profiles Rear Admiral Henry Ware Lyon and Rear Admiral McCalla in a romantic naval tribute. The piece highlights their heroism, deeds, and rewards as celebrated countrymen and enduring symbols of naval prowess.
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Lyon
Edward B. Clark
Clark
Henry Ware Lyon
Mr. Clark
McCalla
McCalla and
Patronize Home and Mail Order Stationery Debate
The Green City press criticizes local businessmen for praising Green City while using mail order stationery. It notes their request to curb mail order competition and hints it will publish shipments of mail order stationery to Green City.
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Green City
Press
Infant of Mrs. Katie Badger Died in 1909
The infant child of Mrs. Katie Badger of South Mo. died May 14 1909 after suffering consumption. Interred May 15 in Kaifong cemetery. Mrs. Badger visited with her parents Mr. and Mrs. James A. Pipes east of town. E. E. Harris led song and prayer with a small circle of friends and relatives.
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Katie Badger
South Mo
Kaifong
Bolte Cement Mixer Delights Neet and Haggard
Last week Neet and Haggard received a Bolte cement mixer and have kept it busy since. The machine mixes sand water and cement more easily and better than several men could. It is one of the latest machines and they are highly pleased with the work it does.
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Neet
Haggard
Cream Test Sets 26 Pound Record at Pond Co
A. M. Elliott brought a 26 pound can of cream to Pond Co Friday morning testing 52 percent butter fat equal to 13.52 pounds of butter fat and worth 25 cents per pound. Elliott notes his cows are fine and invites others to beat the record.
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A. M. Elliott
Pond Co
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Fields-Carter
Stock Report
Sullivan's
Baby
Weil
J. W. Crookshanks
Bolte
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