Farmers Improve Roads and Plan Bridge Repair in Duncan Township
Duncan township farmers who secured seed loans are repairing roads under township supervision led by Fred Lindsen G P Fields and Edgar Shepherd. A hill near Joseph Bundridge’s home was cut down widening the road and more projects include feed loan work and a bridge repair across Locust Creek funded by federal aid with county and township help. The rural engineering department notes crop drying challenges due to drought and stresses proper handling and baling of fodder to preserve value with careful shocks sizing and airflow for effective curing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan Township
Fred Lumsden
G. P. Fields
Edgar Shepherd
Joseph Bundridge
Locust Creek
J. S. L. Fields
Scottsville
Browning Farm Club Advertises Corn Availability
A local notice proclaims that Browning Farm Club has plenty of corn and invites customers to see them before purchasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Farm Club
Farmer optimism rises as coops aid recovery
The piece lauds farmers facing drought and hardship, crediting agricultural cooperatives for stability. It notes expected higher farm income, improved market conditions, and a larger share of the final selling price for producers, signaling a brighter outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
House For Rent Furnished Or Unfurnished
Notice of a house available for rent both furnished and unfurnished, with contact through Mrs. Cordia Swisegood for details and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordia Swisegood
Farmer Advice on Mold Free Fodder Processing
J. C. Wooley, chairman of the agriculture committee, urges farmers to ensure fodder is well cured and dry before shredding or processing this fall to prevent mold and related losses.
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J. C. Wooley
The
Agricul
Causes And Cures Of Low Mood In Economics View
economist Neil Carothers of Lehigh University argues depressions have no single cause or cure. He says crises arise from combined factors, not the gold standard or stock markets, and urges patience with natural economic forces rather than statutorily forced recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Carothers
Lehigh University
New York Herald-Tribune
Stock Exchange
India
China
Russia
Sunshine Workers Hold September Meeting and Plans
The Sunshine Workers met with Mrs. Phillip Bailey on September 25 after a month of rain and illness. They planned an October 3 Achievement Day program at Shelby and shared a demonstration on embroidered quilt blocks. Next meeting set with Mrs. Glen Cordray. Nearby a fire damaged a barn and a house roof while trucks were moved from the blaze area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Bailey
America
Glen Cordray
Shelby
Hostess Leads Mid-Week Bridge Afternoon
Mrs Nelson Brassfield hosted the Mid-Week club on Wednesday September 26. Four tables competed in progressive bridge with Mrs Donald Jones earning high honors. A lap luncheon followed. Attendees included Mrs Jones Mrs Smith Mrs Nickel Mrs Rinehart Mrs Hoselton Mrs Williams and Mrs Brassfield. Guest was Mrs Gale Thurlo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Brassfield
Donald Jones
Jack Smith
Ray Nickel
Harold Rinehart
Edgar Hoselton
Kenneth Williams
Gale Thurlo
Eva Wilhite Hosts Pie Supper at White Oak Crove
Eva Wilhite, a local teacher, hosts a pie supper at White Oak Crove on Friday night October 12. Proceeds benefit school activities and community programs.
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Eva Wilhite
Friendship Circle Club Meeting Veers Toward Games and Shower
On Thursday September 7 the Friendship Circle Club met with ten members and one visitor. Mildred Gooch led with the club song and Lord's Prayer. Loy Slater hosted a contest won by Juanita Page. a wedding shower for Juanita Page was held with gifts and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Circle Club
Mildred Gooch
Loy Slater
Juanita Page
Frances Smith
Hazel
Helen Gooch
George Gooch
Mildred
Juanita
Lucy Houser
Helen
Wacyl Smith
Edna Bagley
Bessie Smith
Lois Arlene Smith
Reta Doris Fuller
Barn Fire Spreads From Williams Farm at Midnight
Marshal Norvell spotted flames erupting from the Williams barn in the city’s west side around midnight. He alerted crews and the fire was contained before threatening adjacent structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Norvell
J. R. Williams
Angus calves change hands in Winigan trade
Willie Nickell of Winigan took home Angus calves recently purchased from H. N. Thurlo. Thurlo claims the cattle include top breeding with excellent cows and a premier bull.
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Willie Nickell
Winigan
H. N. Thurlo
Thurlo
Nickell
Reverend Simmons Assigned to Linnels Charge Browning
The annual conference of the M E Church sent Rev D T Simmons to the Linnels charge for the coming year and he will fill his first appointment at the M E Church in Browning next Sunday. A basket dinner is at noon and all are invited. Sunday school is at 10 00 as usual.
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D. T. Simmons
M. E. Church
Linnels
M. E
Browning
Browning Farm Club Sets 1934 Annual Meeting
The fifteenth annual stockholders meeting of the Browning Farm Club will be held at the Electric Theatre Browning Missouri on Tuesday October 30 1934 at 2:00 p m for at least three hours or until its purpose is met. The meeting will elect a five member board for the ensuing year and transact any other business. John M Thurlo President Jas P Bolling Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning Farm Club
Electric Theatre
Browning
Missouri
John M. Thurlo
Jas. P. Bolling
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Virgie Mundell
Mrs Virgie Mundell celebrated a birthday with a surprise party yesterday hosted by many friends. She received several useful gifts and the evening was enjoyed by all attendees.
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Virgie Mundell
Pie supper and ciphering match at Mundell school house
A pie supper and ciphering contest will be held Wednesday night at the Mundell school house. A prize will be awarded to the best cipherer. Herman Smith, Teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mundell School House
Herman Smith
Whit Rus sell Dies Suddenly in City
Whit Russell, known as Whit, died suddenly yesterday morning while visiting in town after breakfast. He collapsed at the Motor Company and died before a doctor arrived. His death casts gloom over the community and he leaves a daughter Mrs A D Peterson and son Jimmie of Chicago awaiting a formal obituary next week.
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Whit Russell
Motor Company
O. K. Vincent
Whit
A. D. Peterson
Jimmie
Chicago
Birthday Celebration for Charles Glenn Robinson
Charles Glenn Robinson celebrated his 15th birthday on Thursday September 27. His grandmother Mrs Chas Phipps of Milan shares the occasion and the two have always celebrated together. Guests included Mr and Mrs A A Brehm and daughter Jerry Lee, Mrs Mary Robinson, Mrs Phipps of Milan, and Mr and Mrs George Robinson and son Glenn. They departed wishing them many more happy birthdays.
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Charles Glenn Robinson
Chas. Phipps
Milan
A. A. Brehm
Jerry Lee
Mary Robinson
Phipps
George Robinson
Glenn
Apple varieties and prices at Kelsey Orchards
Jonathan Grimes King David and Delicious apples available in several grades for immediate use or canning. Prices around 75 cents per bushel. Brinz containers, sweet cider on tap at 25 cents, pure cider vinegar 20 cents, and honey sold at Kelsey Orchards in Brookfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan
Grimes
Delicious
Kelsey Orchards
Brookfield
Moberly Hosts Annual M E C South Conference
Mr. and Mrs. H L Schrock and Mrs. Hinda Rush with Mrs. L W Hummel attended the annual M E C South Conference in Moberly on Thursday.
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Moberly
H. L. Schrock
Hinda Rush
L. W. Hummel
M. E. C. South
Dentist Duncan Announces Home Office Setup
E R Duncan announces he will equip a home dental office and be ready for general practice around October 20. He invites a visit and hopes for the opportunity to serve.
Federal Men to Missouri Farmers Week Meet
Missouri production control committeemen and contract signers attending Farmers Week October 16 17 and 18 will hear talks by M L Wilson Assistant Secretary of Agriculture and G B Thorne economist of the Agricultural Adjustment Administration. Wilson speaks October 17 on The Future of Agricultural Adjustment and October 18 on Farmers Capacity to Cooperate as Shown in the Corn Hog Program.
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Missouri Production Control
Missouri College of Agriculture
M. L. Wilson
G. B. Thorne
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Missouri
Wilson
Thorne
Corn Hog Program to Be Discussed at Missouri Farmers' Week
The 1935 Corn-Hog Program will be reviewed during Missouri Farmers' Week with the official nationwide referendum report on adjustments sought by corn and hog producers. Thorne of the U S Department of Agriculture will lead round tables Thursday afternoon and discuss AAA plans with committee members and board members.
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Missouri
Thorne
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Missouri College of Agriculture
Linn
A. H. Thorne
Linneus
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
AAA
Weeklong family notes from a rural speaker’s week
A diaried sequence recounts a rural family’s week with quirky events. Friday quarrels with restaurant owners, Saturday a jail visit to Win Seeker, Sunday farm praises from Uncle Hen, Monday work trouble at a newspaper, Tuesday absent mindedness, Wednesday a birthday party for Addie Swan, Thursday Emmy avoids a sickle comedy agent.
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Hoke
Unkle
Milt Reedy
Teasday
Addie Swan
Evry
Ant Emmy
Musickle
Warning to Radio Thief
A note warns a thief who stole a radio last week to return it by Sunday morning and place it where taken from or the matter will be turned over to the sheriff. The notice urges seriousness to avoid trouble.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Duncan Township Board
Sunshine Workers
L. C. Lantz
Kansas City
Lantz
S. C. Lantz
Purdin
Grover Gable
James Chambers
Mr. Gable
Gable
R. W. Russell
O. K. Vincent’s
E. R. Duncan
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