Road Contractors Unloaded Heavy Machinery for No 5 Gravel Project
The Roach and Moore Construction Company of Wisconsin arrived with road equipment and unloaded it over Friday to Sunday. They will move dirt for a new road west of the Burlington track from near the city to Purdin and expect to work through winter. The project aims to improve No. 5 into an all weather road with hopes of a concrete slab later.
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Roach & Moore Construction Company of
Wisconsin
Here
Purdin
Burlington
Browning letter praises Leader-Record and Ozarks booster work
Joe Nickell Browning Mo receives warm letter from former resident praising Browning’s fire recovery and Ozarks booster efforts. Letter notes reader’s home ties, cemetery plans, regional rail publicity, and a $3 subscription gift, with regards to friends and patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest City
Joe Nickell
Browning
Joe
Jenkins Cemetery
Missouri Ozarks
Missouri River
Ozarks
Leader-Record
Fragmented note on patronage and medical practice
A fragmented message mentions oral share of patronage during service and medical practice and extends cordial thanks to Mrs Danell Ingram and Mr Ing for friendship.
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Danell
Hunting Prohibited on County Lands by Local Landowners
A notice from landowners including Ed Wilhite Clarence Johnson Walter Crooks R A Creason H E Creason and Son Ross Fuller Mrs Lillie Clark Corey Mc Quown Roy Calhoun J W Brassfield H C Bailey and Sons and Lloyd Bowyer bans hunting with guns or dogs on farms or lands they control. The notice stresses strict enforcement and frowns on trespass.
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Ed Wilhite
Clarence Johnson
Walter Crooks
R. A. Creason
H. E. Creason and Son
Ross Fuller
Football Fever and Public Service Note from Missouri
The Western Telephone Corporation of Missouri issues a fall message from Buck Penick noting football enthusiasm, emergency call surges after games, and operators kept on hand to handle inquiries, asking for patience and impartial service.
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Central
Western Telephone Corporation of Missouri
Buck Penick
J D Burwell Ad Offers Loans Insurance and Notary
Notice states J D Burwell offers farm loan money at reasonable rates and provides insurance services plus notary work from an office located one door east of the Postoffice.
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Postoffice
J. D. Burwell
Gifts That Carry Deep Sentiments Portraits From Gress Studio
The ad urges choosing portraits as lasting gifts before Christmas. It highlights monochrome portraits with mountings, offered by The Gress Studio in Brookfield, Missouri, as a thoughtful keepsake beyond small remembrances.
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Gress Studio
Brookfield, Mo
Lamb Feast Trails Mud as Guests Arrive
Entertained J. T. Hooker hosts a lamb meal with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Ross Lantz and G D Prather from Kansas City. Lawrence Creason and family arrived with baskets full of food while others kept off due to muddy conditions. The gathering featured lamb chops and a hearty meal.
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J. T. Hooker
Ross Lantz
Maurice Lantz
G. D. Prather
C. S. Russell
Kansas City
Homer Creason
Lawrence Creason
James
Dickinsons Host Sumptuous Sunday Dinner Guests
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Dickinson hosted a one o'clock dinner for a small circle of friends including Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hamilton Miss Ella Keithley Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Bolling and daughter Virginia Mrs. Ivah Carr and sons Burton and Jean Mrs. Josie Jones Jack Smith and Miss Lorraine Glaze. The couple are noted as excellent hosts and cooks.
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W. H. Dickinson
Herbert Hamilton
Ella Keithley
J. P. Bolling
Virginia
Ivah Carr
Burton and
Jean
Josie Jones
Jack Smith
Lorraine Glaze
Graveled Highway Section Near Meeks Farm Finished
The Miller Construction Co completed graveling the eight mile road from Meeks farm south of Milan to the city after weather delays. Local workers benefited economically. residents urge state action to finish remaining sections toward Milan and Pollock, while broader crime reform proposals call for simpler laws and reduced red tape.
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Meeks Farm
Miller Construction & Co
Meeks
Milan
Cora
State Highway Department
Pollock
No. 36
Sullivan County
No Hunting Rules on Land Controlled by Us
Notice signed by W. W. Walker and colleagues warns hunters away from land under their control. Names listed include W. P. Barclay Will Cordray J. G. Shipp Geo H. Johnson Andrew Pfieffer Cecil Walker Elmer Sevier Clark Harmon.
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W. W. Walker
W. P. Barclay
Will Cordray
J. G. Shipp
Geo. H. Johnson
Andrew Pfieffer
Cecil Walker
Elmer Sevier
Clark Harmon
Intelligence In Crime Reform
The interest being taken in our growing criminality by scientists, statesmen, industrialists and leaders in all fields of endeavor is a.
Palm's Dates Guaranteed Glasses Offer in Milan
An advertisement notes Dr. Palm's Dates Guaranteed glasses with low prices. It lists Milan with a date December 2 and Linneus 3rd, suggesting a sale or event location and time.
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Milan
Linneus
For Sale Advertises Farm Equipment and Grain
Mrs. R. B. Seaman and R. H. Hamilton offer a 7 foot John Deere disc a Economy King cream separator a Perfection 4 burner oil stove with oven and a 52 inch round dining table all in good condition plus about 350 bushels of best quality yellow corn.
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John Deere
R. B. Seaman
R. H. Hamilton
Harried Request From H. Clay Jones After Fire
Jones says a recent fire destroyed his belongings and demands immediate payment or notice, insisting there is no time to delay and asking for payment at once. He emphasizes his survival as the sole remaining asset.
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H. Clay Jones
No Hunting Notice on Local Lands
A posted notice from L. J. Vincent, D. G. and Will Gibson forbids hunting and trapping on farms or land controlled by them. The warning cautions against trespass and enforcement actions.
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L. J. Vincent
D. G. and
Will Gibson
Surprise Birthday Party for Mr. Russell at Home
A large crowd gathered last Tuesday at Mr. and Mrs. Charley Russell’s home to celebrate his birthday with indoor and outdoor games. Charles Lee Brown guessed 57 candles on the cake, and guests enjoyed cake candy and popcorn before departing with warm wishes.
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Charley Russell
Russell
Charles Lee Brown
Gus Coulter
John Longwell
Lloyd Bowyer
Cleve Jenings
John Thurlo
Gale
John Hooker
George Hooker
Byron Schrock
John Neely
Irvin Barrows
Wallace Keithley
Everett Keithley
Harold Russell
Robert and
Cecil Stevenson
Mrs D P Myers Injured In Wreck Near Linneus
Monday evening about 5 30 Mrs D P Myers of Shafter sustained four broken ribs and heavy bruising when a collision occurred near Fitch farm south of Linneus as a car driven by Cecil Dust of Linneus struck the Belcher vehicle rearward. Ola Belcher and others sought help and Mrs Myers was moved to nearby homes for care. The Dust car suffered severe damage.
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Ola Belcher
D. P. Myers
Shafter
Brookfield
Fitch Farm
Linneus
Ola
Cecil Dust
Belcher
Entertained Sewing Club Ride A Wee Meeting Last Wednesday
The Ride A Wee Sewing Club met last Wednesday with Mrs. A D Peterson to plan a Christmas gift exchange. Invited guests included Mrs. Josie Jones Mrs. Quinn Becker Mrs. S C Lantz Mrs. Guy Adams Miss Ruth Lay and Miss Lorraine Glaze. An elaborate two course lap luncheon was served by the hostess.
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Sewing Club
A. D. Peterson
Josie Jones
Quinn Becker
S. C. Lantz
Guy Adams
Ruth Lay
Lorraine Glaze
English Class Report of Illustrated Book Projects
Freshmen Letha Oaks Anna Morlock Vivian Pipes Nina Hollon Edith Seaman Evelyn Gable Eva White. Sophomores Mildred Gooch Edward Williams Lucile Kuhn Geil Howell Jay Griffith Lyle Gooch. Juniors Etta Wilhite Earl Nickell Jimmie Robison Carrie Neely. Seniors Etta Wilhite Mrs Hermia F Adams Teacher.
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Letha Oaks
Anna Morlock
Vivian Pipes
Nina Hollon
Edith Seaman
Evelyn Gable
Eva White
Mildred Gooch
Edward Williams
Lucile Kuhn
Geil Howell
Jay Griffith
Lyle Gooch
Etta Wilhite
Earl Nickell
Jimmie Robison
Carrie Neely
Hermia F. Adams
Lantz Hosts Adams-Wesley Class Dinner in 1929
Mr and Mrs Maurice Lantz entertained the Adams Wesley class on Thursday November 7 1929 with about twenty four guests. After a business meeting led by Mrs Virginia Mundell social games followed and Guy Adams won the vegetable contest. Dr Brown conducted a grab bag auction then a plate luncheon was served. The next meeting will be with Mr and Mrs Elmo Schrock on November 27 1929 and all members are urged to attend.
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Maurice Lantz
Adams-Wesley
Virginia Mundell
Guy Adams
Brownback
Elmo Schrock
Surprise Dinner at McArtor Home Delights Friends
A group of friends gathered Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. McArtor for a surprise dinner. They arrived with baskets and presented Mrs. McArtor with a friendship quilt before sharing a noon meal together.
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E. McArtor
The Country Doctor Sacrifices for Grateful Communities
A portrait of the country physician as a selfless healer who carries the burden of night calls, harsh weather, and delayed pay while saving lives. The tale honors the doctor as a Samaritan figure who remains unsung and devoted despite hardship and fatigue.
New Ball Band Overshoes Boots Star Brand Shoes Arrive
North Salem notices a shipment of Ball Band overshoes and boots along with Star Brand shoes. The seller invites customers to inspect the new stock before purchasing, signed by S. E Brantner.
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S. E Brantner
North Salem
Portrait Gift Ad From The Gress Studio Missouri
An advertisement urges readers to order personalized portraits as gifts. It promotes exclusive, personal charm not available from common presents and urges immediate appointment at The Gress Studio in Brookfield, Missouri.
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Gress Studio
Brookfield
Missouri
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Urdin
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Dr. Palm
Mr. Russell
D.P. Myers
Elvis Martin
Ida May
Myrtle
John Vincent
Elmo
Rosalie
Joe Ware
T. T
Herman
Joe Nowak
Carl
Mary
Ed Nowak
E. L. Foss
Harold
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