Seed corn selection boosts farm yields and profitability
R T Kirkpatrick urges Missouri farmers to select seed corn from vigorous, well built stalks with mature ears and green leaves, emphasizing careful curing and storage for best germination. He outlines gathering, drying, and airing requirements to prevent decay and maintain viability. Fields then show improved yields per acre by using superior seed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Kirkpatrick
Missouri College of Agriculture
Peoples Bank Stockholders Meeting Notice in Brown ing Missouri
Stockholders of Peoples Bank announce its 22nd annual meeting at the Brown ing banking house on Thursday October 25 1923 at 9 am for at least three hours. Agenda includes electing five directors for the ensuing year and any other business lawfully to come before the meeting. J B Stone president. R C Bailey secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples Bank
Browning
Missouri
J. B. Stone
R. C. Bailey
Letter From Norwood Reader Describes Fruit Season
An appreciative reader from Norwood Missouri dated September 28 1923 writes about a busy fruit time with blackberry and grape harvests and general good crops. She notes ideal climate and a cousin Harriet Adams visiting since January and encloses a check for 1 50.
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Norwood
Joe Nickell
Browning
Wright Co
Harriet Adams
Harriet Jessee
Sarah E. Lark
Eye glasses tested at A A Healy's Store Browning Mo
Dr. B W Eisenhour announces eye exams and eyeglasses fitted in the latest frames at Mr A A Healy's Store Browning on Thursday October 11 1923 Remember the date Eye care event today and at this location sponsored by Dr Eisenhour with up to date frame styles and lenses available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning, Mo
A. A. Healy
B. W. Eisenhour
Optometry
Card of Thanks for D B Stone
The Children express gratitude to friends for kindness during the illness death and burial of their father D B Stone. They also thank for the floral offering and the Masons services and all those who helped in any way. They are deeply grateful.
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D. B. Stone
Masons
Rev Hargrove Re Called as Pastor
A special meeting of the Baptist church members reaffirmed Rev. Hargrove as pastor for another year. He resumes duties at Locust Valley and will devote time to both churches, praised as an energetic, well liked leader who aids church and community growth.
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Baptist Church
Rev. Hargrove
Sentimen
Hargrove
Locust Valley Baptist Church
Short account of near accident with Dan stopping mules
Will recounts a sudden incident where he was unharmed as Dan acted quickly to stop the mules. He says he did not realize what happened at first and believes stepping aside would have been possible if he had foreseen the danger.
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Will
Dan
New Pastor Impresses Linneus Browning Parishioners
Rev. Miller, the new Methodist pastor for Linneus and Browning, preached at the M E church to a large audience. He will serve half time at Linneus, one Sunday at Strawberry, and one at this point, and is already getting acquainted with residents.
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Miller
Linneus
Browning
M. E
Lineaus
Strawberry
Pie Supper at Clem Spring School
A pie supper is planned at Clem Spring School on Tuesday evening October 9. Alpha Hollow, teacher, invites the community to come and enjoy a pleasant evening.
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Clem Spring
Clem Spring School
Alpha Hollow
Browning Farm Club to Hold Fourth Stockholders Meeting
Notice of the Browning Farm Club fourth annual stockholders meeting at Electric Theatre on Tuesday October 23 1923 at 9 a m for at least three hours. Elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and transact any proper business. J M Thurlo president J P Bolling secretary.
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Browning Farm Club
Electric Theatre
J. M. Thurlo
J. P. Bolling
Dr. Riemer Delivers Sermon at City Park
Reverend Doctor Riemer of St. Joseph spoke to a large audience at City Park on Sunday at 2 30 despite heavy rain. Arnold Long introduced the preacher as a former local boy. The sermon titled Millions now living will never die lasted about ninety minutes and drew strong attention despite poor weather.
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Doctor Riemer
St. Joseph
Arnold Long
Rev. Riemer
Browning Street Fair Promises Record Entries and Excitement
Tomorrow and Saturday Browning hosts a grand street fair with large premium lists and strong entries across horse and mule, hog and sheep, cattle, poultry, and agricultural shows. The Jayhawker Press notes community effort, praise for the ladies in charge, and a calling to bring the whole family for a top notch event.
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Browning
Agricultural Department
Good Ladies of
Hole
Dinner Party Honoring Mrs. Emily Lane
Mrs. Hinda Rush hosted a six o clock dinner Monday evening October 1 in honor of Mrs. Emily E. Lane of Denver Colorado. Six guests attended the event to enjoy the evening.
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Hinda Rush
Emily E. Lane
Denver
Colo
Team Ran Over Bill Stone in Main Street Accident
On Saturday a wagon team driven by Dan Bramhall dragged a dragon with a corn frame along Main Street near the stock yards. Will Stone stepped out to intervene and was dragged under the wagon after grabbing the neck yoke. He escaped serious injury, suffering only a skinned arm and bruises where the wheels ran over him.
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Bill Stone
Dan Bramhall
Will Stone
Mr. Bramhall
Eeles
Hale Defeats Browning in Return Game
Prof Raymond Ford led Hale to a Friday afternoon basketball visit for a return game against our high school team. The visiting Hale squad won decisively, while the home team showed they need coaching and practice before future victories.
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Hale
Browning
Raymond Ford
Dinner party at the Schrocks for twelve guests
Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Schrock hosted a pleasant Thursday dinner for 12 intimate friends. A delectable two course repast preceded cheerful merriment among all attendees.
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H. L. Schrock
Mrs. Schrock
For sale or trade farms dwellings and other properties
Calhoun and Thornton advertise real estate listings including farms and dwellings for sale or trade along with farm loans offered at old time rates. Local agents invite inquiries from interested buyers or borrowers.
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Calhoun & Thornton
Bailey Dinner Party entertains eight guests
Mr and Mrs Herbert Bailey hosted a dinner Friday evening for eight guests. The two courses were served appetizingly and all attendees will remember the pleasant event.
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Herbert Bailey
Church Services and Parish Meeting Notice
Preaching at Knifong Grove church Sunday morning October Tth and Browning services at night. The pastor calls the stewards of the entire charge to meet for a business session in the parsonage Saturday at 1 o'clock. Jas L Bate Pastor.
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Knifong Grove
Browning
Jas. L. Bate
Timothy Seed Mix Seed Sale Notice
Timothy seed and timothy and clover seed mix offered. About 280 bushels available. Price three dollars per bushel. Sellers J. T. Watkins and K. A. Watkins of Humphreys Missouri.
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J. T
K.A. Watkins
Humphreys, Mo
Editorial Deadhead Harry Woods Sees Advertising Value
Editorialist Harry Woods of Wellington Kansas recalls attending a church supper with a free ticket and overhearing a sister calling him a deadhead. He notes he had provided eight dollars and forty five cents worth of advertising for that meal and considers the return.
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Harry Woods
Wellington, Kans
Happy Family Road Trip Through Kentucky and Tennessee
A family diary style recounts a cross country trip in a Ford from Friday to Thursday. They travel rough roads via Kentucky towns, face detours, encounter traffic stops, and end with notes of humor, meals, lodging, and kinship as they tour the nation.
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Crick
Traffck
Sam Hill
Boling Green
Ant Emmy
Are Cuizen Clarence
Longfellow
Mrs. Emily Lane Visits Missouri Roots and Friends
Denver resident Mrs. Emily E. Lane travels through Missouri visiting Canton and Kansas City after staying with Mr. and Mrs. Guy Adams. The cultured visitor, known for her strong personality, enjoys meeting old friends during the trip.
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Emily E. Lane
Denver
Colo
Missouri
Guy Adams
Canton
Lane
Kansas City
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R. A. Long
Dr. Riemer
City Park
Deadhead
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