Death of Henry Swicegood a young Missouri farmer
Henry Swicegood born August 9 1876 in Enterprise Linn County Missouri died October 4 after a failed battle with lockjaw from a corn cutting accident. He married Corolia Mills December 29 1897 and left four children Amelia Beatrice 9 and Allen Ben 3 survive with his wife. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W O G Potter and burial followed in Enterprise cemetery as the community mourns a respected farmer and neighbor.
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Henry Swicegood
Enterprise
Linn County
Missouri
Corolia Mills
Amelia Beatrice
Allen Ben
Achilles
W. O. G. Potter
Mr. Swicegood
Fall Army Worm Threat Reappears To Missouri Farmers
Missouri farmers recall last year’s heavy damage from the Fall Army Worm to wheat rye and alfalfa. Officials warn it may reappear this fall with limited control options and advise readiness to act as the pest overwinters in soil and emerges to lay eggs for a spring brood.
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Missouri
Fall army worm threatens crops this season
The article explains how fall army worms grow in autumn and threaten wheat rye alfalfa and other crops after September. It notes the pest is kept in check by natural conditions but can cause damage before frost unless control measures such as rolling soil and using poison are used. Hogs poultry and birds aid in controlling the caterpillar.
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Mer
Annual Bank Meeting Notice at Peoples Bank Browning Mo
You are notified to attend the annual meeting of stockholders of the Peoples Bank of Browning Missouri at the banking house on Thursday October 31 at 2 o clock p m. to elect a board of directors and to transact other business. Present in person or by proxy. Adv and L Gibson Secy.
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Peoples Bank of
Browning
L. Gibson
Secy
For Sale Span of eight year old mares in foal
A span of eight year old mares in foal and 20 ton of hay are offered for sale. Inquire of R. C. Sumey, Route 2.
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R. C. Sumey
Tabernacle Meeting Ends with Many Souls Won
The four week tabernacle meeting at North Salem led by Rev. G L Bowman of Green City Missouri closed Sunday night Sept 29. Forty eight souls surrendered to God thirteen joined the Methodist church and thirty five joined the Christian church. The event drew large crowds and highlighted cooperation between the Methodist and Christian congregations. Brother Bowman's faithful sermons and his daughter Miss Bertha earned community praise for their work and kindness.
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North Salem
G L. Bowman
Green City
Methodist Church
Christian Church
Brother Bowman
Miss Bertha
Dairy Cow Management
A guide on raising dairy cows discusses two main methods: buying cows or selecting and breeding from one’s herd. It lists traits of a good cow and notes that 75 percent of Ohio cows may not pay for their feed. It recommends weighing milk output, keeping 12 months of records, considering feed, and culling unprofitable cows.
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Ohio
Guidelines for June Butter Production and Cow Care
The text advises keeping cows in clean well ventilated stables away from drafts with ample clean water not ice cold. Feed grain at milking time and hay after milking to reduce dust. Remove filth promptly and keep dust and webs down. Turn cows out on bright days and avoid excitement. Milk regularly and aim for fall freshening to balance flies and pasture access, noting higher prices for extra labor. Spring grazing may boost milk similar to twice yearly freshening.
Hicks-Stevenson Wedding in Linneus Seals Union
Earnest Hicks and Miss Lela Stevenson wed on Saturday in Linneus with Judge Pratt officiating. Hicks, son of W. M. Hicks, belongs to Hicks & Son dray firm and has telegraphy training. Stevenson daughter of O. Stevenson studied at Kirksville Normal. The couple has rented Mrs. Helen Smith's home as they begin marriage.
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Earnest Hicks
Lela Stevenson
Linneus
Pratt
Earnest
W. M. Hicks
Hicks & Son
Kirksville Normal
Helen Smith
Our
Leader-Record
Rebekah Lodge to Serve Dinner on Election Day
The ladies of Rebekah Lodge announce dinner and supper on election day November 5 to fund carpet for the I. C. O. F. hall. Members are urged to attend the October 18 meeting for initiation and dinner planning. all are invited.
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Rebekah Lodge
Rebekah
Two Leading Candidates Split on Recall of Judges
UNCLE REUBEN'S LETTER discusses Woodrow Wilson and Howard Taft taking cautious stances against recalling judges. The writer notes Wilson's conservative tilt, Taft's long opposition to removing judges, and a shared hesitation to upset judicial decisions amid Democratic unity concerns.
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Haint
Woodrow
Howard
William ‘Howard
Democratic Party
Wilson
Theodore
Taft
The Pleasures and Pains of Housekeeping
A reflective piece urges readers to curb excessive home renovations by enacting a law limiting home improvements to once a year. It depicts the stresses of cleaning and domestic duties, and suggests visiting neighbors to gain perspective and refresh the mind and body.
Statewide stumping fuels mixed support for proposed reforms
The governor campaigned across the state in favor of most measures while rural farmers rejected them. Urban voters, anxious for change, approved embedding radical reforms in the constitution, risking future troubles. The public mood draws skepticism about the country’s direction.
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Reuben
Ownership statement for Browning Leader Record
Statement of Ownership for the Browning Leader Record weekly in Browning Linn County Missouri. Owner and editor Joseph Nickell of Browning Missouri signed before notary E B Fields on September 30 1912. Notary commission expires September 15 1915.
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Browning Leader-Record
Browning
Linn County
Missouri
Joseph Nickell
Browning, Mo
Browning,Mo
E.b.fields
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