Words of Sympathy Letter from Bruce Elliott to Mrs Marrs
In St Louis on November 7 1912 Bruce B Elliott attorney at law writes heartfelt sympathy to Mrs Marrs after the death of her daughter Harrington praising her as educated diligent and kindly noting her interest in Spanish and translation work. He recalls personal visits and expresses prayers and support from himself and his wife.
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St. Louis, Mo
Mrs. Marrs
Harrington
Bruce
Elliott
Attorney At Law
World Beater Lighting System Ad by Bevan and Southwick
Progressive voters gain ground but four years away from dominance. Farmers like Sylvester Lambert Frank Palmer and neighbors install World Beater lighting in their homes praising its modern, cheap, bright performance. Bevan and Southwick urge others to consider the upgrade.
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Congress
Bevan & Southwick
Sylvester Lambert
North Salem Township
Frank Palmer
North Salem
Bevan
Messrs
Star on Heel Shoes Advertiser at Farmers Store
An advertisement notes star framed heel shoes offered by Farmers Store. The line suggests buyers may expect good quality footwear when purchasing the pair with a star on the heel.
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Farmers Store
United States Leads World Coal Output in Early 20th Century
A historical balance shows that since 1899 the United States has topped global coal production, reaching 496 221 168 short tons in 1911, about 38.1 percent of world output. Britain and Germany trail, with joint 1911 figures surpassing U S by 66 521 522 tons.
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United States
Great Britain
Germany
Married in Missouri Miss Daisy Peckenpaugh Weds Elmore Roberts
Miss Daisy Peckenpaugh of Clinton Missouri and Elmore K Roberts of La Cygne Kansas were married last Sunday October 27 at 5 30 pm in the bride’s mother’s home in Clinton. The couple now reside in the former Roberts home and he runs the Roberts Store in La Cygne. The Record offers congratulations.
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Daisy Peckenpaugh
Clinton
Elmore K. Roberts
la Cygne
H. Peckenpaugh
South Main Street
Roberts
LaCygne
LaCygne Mercantile Co
Lyoung
Benton Township Corn Show Slated in Opera House
The Benton township corn show will be held in the city opera house on Saturday November 16 at 1 o clock. All exhibits must arrive before the opening time of the program.
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Benton Township
Corn judging contest with premiums and speakers
A university speaker will deliver an address and an expert corn judge will be present. Premiums for the best ten ears of white corn: first $4, second $3, third $2, and fourth $1, with yellow corn prizes also offered. Third white premium replaces $2 with $3. John Deere Co. provides a scoop for third yellow. Boys under sixteen awards include white first $2, second $1, third 50 cents, with some yellow corn prizes. adv. J. C. Green, Vice Pres.
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W. Jones
John Deere Co
J. C. Green
J. W. Fields Builds Mule Barn in Browning
Local citizen J. W. Fields adds a large mule barn to his home near the old Wilson city with cement work by C. W. Haggard. His ongoing improvements set a pace for Browning, prompting admiration for his entrepreneurial spirit.
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J. W. Fields
Browning
Old
Wilson City
C. W. Haggard
Charley
Mr. Fields
Roll of Honor notes recent renewals for Leader-Record
The list thanks new and renewing supporters including Joe Hubbard Broadview Montana Noel Hubbard Almira Washington Ebby Schrock Almira Wash Mrs S Lang Denver Colorado R M Calhoun city H F Crookshanks Hanford California R C Sumey route 2 E E Harris Kirksville J W Sampsell city Walter Prather route 2 D M Lovell Roger John.
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Joe Hubbard
Broadview
Mont
Noel Hubbard
E Bb Schrock
Almira
Wash
D. M. Lovell
Roger
John
Wall your wells with coa x circular blocks
Circular blocks priced at four and a half dollars each offered by Chas Haggard as a cheaper alternative to brick for well walls.
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Chas. Haggard
Adv
Church program by Browning youths draws large crowd
The M E church youth program in Browning Saturday night at 7 30 featured piano solos by H A Wollenhaupt and Ada Hooker vocal duet by Clair Calhoun and Martha Lockhart a piano duet by Artie Calhoun and Bernice Bolling a male quartet led by Williams Barker J H and R M Calhoun a reading by Hermia Cotter and a cantata of Bath directed by Prof Barker with many assistants. The audience praised the entertainment which supported church purposes.
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M. E. Church
Browning
Titaniia
H. A. Wollenhaupt
Motte
Ada Hooker
Clair Calhoun
Martha Lockhart
Shepherd’s Evening Call
Artie Calhoun
Bernice Bolling
Messrs. Williams
Barker
J. H
R. M. Calhoun
Hermia Cotter
Bath
Prof. Barker
Flora Tunnell
R. M
J. H. Calhoun
Stella Kille
A. A. Healy
W. Ware
Ware
Sullivan County Teachers Association Meets at Milan
The Sullivan county teachers association gathered in Milan from November 7 to 9 with B F Guthrie delivering the welcome. Displays across districts showcased school work including domestic science and manual training. State officials Evans and Dean spoke on educational topics while Miss Berry and Doolittle presented lectures and demonstrations.
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Sullivan County Teachers’ Association
Milan
B. F. Guthrie
Charters Dean
State University of Columbia
Miss Berry
Doolittle
The
Kirksville Normal
Quarterly Conference At M E C 8 This Saturday
The first quarterly conference will be held at the M E C 8 in this city on Saturday, November 16. The business session starts at 1 30. Rev J M Boon presiding elder will preach at Bear Branch Saturday night and Sunday morning.
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J. M. Boon
Bear Branch
Willis Burdett Visit From Cainesville
Mr and Mrs Willis Burdett traveled from Cainesville to visit relatives at the start of the week.
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Mrs. Willis Burdett
Cainesville
Curing Seed Corn Keeps Good Stands in Drying Loft
Farm and Home notes seed corn quality varies with curing. A poor crop last spring yielded better results when seed was dried by spreading on a left floor above a cooking stove with heat rising, loft windows kept open for airflow, husking begins around October 15.
Stock Shipments This Week From Local Interests
Local shippers sent hogs to Kansas City and St Louis while cattle, horses, and mules moved on Chicago and St Louis markets. C B Keithley Fleming and Smith T W Sears Calhoun Son Dan Haley Cassity and Garrett transported multiple cars to major markets this week.
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C. B. Keithley
Kansas City
Fleming & Smith
St. Louis
T. W. Sears
Chicago
W.P. Carter
Calhoun & Son
Dan Haley
Wilson triumphs as Virginia born first president
Uncle Reuben narrates a Democratic victory with Wilson winning likely as the seventh Virginia born president. The GOP is in gloom while the Progressive party fades without Teddy Roosevelt. Governors failed to elect candidates once favored by Roosevelt, signaling a shift toward Washington.
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Wilson
Congress
Virginia
Sweetharts
Progressive Party
Teddy
Peoples Party
Democrats
Washington
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America
Missouri
Roll OF Honor
Teachers’ Association
Reuben
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