Bent family figures in Missouri and West frontier history
Floyd C. Shoemaker recounts Silas Bent Sr and three of his sons, noting Charles Bent as New Mexiko’s first civil governor, William Bent’s roles across the Southwest, and Silas Bent Jr a U.S. Navy lieutenant and oceanographer who charted currents and aided Perry’s Japan expedition. The piece also notes a 160 acre Linn County farm sale supported by the Federal Land Bank of St. Louis and its impact on tenant farmers gaining ownership.
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Missouri
Floyd C. Shoemaker
West
Bent
Silas Bent
Minor
Judge Bent
Martha
Kerr) Bent
Charles
West Point
New Mexico
William
Colorado
Kearney
Santa Fe
Southwest
Silas Brent, Jr
Prairies
North Pacific Ocean
Silas Bent, Jr
St. Louis
United States Navy
Mississippi
Matthew Calbraith Perry
Perry
Japan
United States
America
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic
Pacific
U.S
Federal Land Bank of St
Walter L. Rust
The
Land Bank
Right Of Way Caution In Browning Traffic
The piece urges drivers to yield the right of way when danger or doubt arises to avoid injuries. It warns that insisting on legal precedence can lead to life altering consequences and stresses safety over rigid adherence to rules.
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Browning
Perennial Wheat in Canada Promises New Forage Crop
Washington bulletin touts a discovered drought resistant perennial wheat in Canada that could regenerate soil and yield hay or pasture while eventually enabling wheat farming again. Farmers across Browning welcome any solution to farming problems and stress the broad interest in agricultural progress.
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Farmers of America
Washington City
Canada
U.S
Browning
Browning Teams Split Results and Upcoming Games
Browning girls defeat Shelby and Milan while Browning boys lose to Shelby but beat Pol lock. Both Browning teams travel to Buck lin Tuesday and play Galt Monday. Faculty attend State Teachers meeting in Kirksville with Ruth Bennett and Nona Claire Neet set to sing. Upper grades held a picnic at Jenkins Bluff after school. Election results named Phyllis Vincent president L Hobbs VP Marjory Campbell secretary-treasurer.
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Shelby
Milan
Browning
Pollock
Bucklin
Galt
Browning School
Kirksville
Ruth Bennett
Nona Claire Neet
Phyllis Vincent
L. C. Hobbs
Marjory Campbell
Defective Flues Spark Winter Fire Risk Warning
The article warns that most fires come from defective flues as homes start heating for winter. It urges careful inspection of flues chimneys and stove piping, removal of obstacles, safe pipe condition, and tight joints before stove use to protect homes.
Time to review to prevent loss of home and contents
A brief reminder that taking a few minutes to carefully go over your finances and protections can avert the risk of losing your home and belongings. Focus on securing insurance, mortgage details, and safety steps to prevent damage or default.
Forcing Idle Citizens Back To Work Across Communities
The author laments able bodied citizens who choose idleness funded by taxpayers. He cites Browning and Elijah as contexts and argues the nation must compel employment while preserving self respect. Restoring work ethic is framed as essential to reduce dependency and social decay.
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Elijah
Browning
U. S
Keeping Apples Longer In Missouri storage tips for extended apple shelf life
W R Martin of the Missouri College of Agriculture explains that a good apple supply exists in Missouri this year and outlines storage methods. He advises cool open air storage before severe weather, use of barrels and boxes, protection from rain, and gradual move to caves or basements as temperatures drop. Regularly sort and remove decayed fruit to maintain quality.
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Missouri
W. R. Martin
Missouri College of Agriculture
Rome
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Silas
Eliza Tyler
Louisville
Kentucky
Science For Farms
Middle Western Agricultural Colleges
Chicago
E. B. Heaton
C. A. Hawke
Poultry Tribune
Jenkins Bluff
Heaton
Frank Priebe
Farmers Store
Starks Delicious
Senators
Staymans
Golden Delicious
Martha Washington
Liberty Bell
Kelloggs
Harris
Cora
the Farmers Store
Humphreys
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