Milan Defeated by Kirksville in Muddy Ball Tilt
In Milan Sunday duel, Kirksville edged Milan 3 to 2 after a hard fought game on a muddy diamond. Errors early on hurt Milan, Cotton Hollow hit a solo homer but left the bases loaded. A large Browning crowd witnessed the close contest and the writer pivoted to reflections on prohibition and community kindness.
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Milan
Kirksville
Browning
Seven Hills
John Moore
Kirksville Long
Cotton Hollow
Purdy Bros Estate to Sell Leading Shorthorn Herd Near Harris Mo
Purdy Brothers Estate will hold a farm sale near Harris Missouri on Tuesday October 22 1929. Grant W Purdy began the herd over forty years ago and formed a partnership with S W Purdy. The sale offers a premier Shorthorn cattle herd long developed from that lineage. Read the ad and attend the event.
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Purdy Bros
Purdy Brothers
Harris
Grant W. Purdy
S. W. Purdy
Mrs Mullins Writes Again From Browning Me Oct 14 1929
Browning Maine. Mrs Mullins reports completing her house and improving her health. She recalls hardships faced by people elsewhere in the world while noting her own fortune and plans to write again at friends’ request.
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Browning
P. G Mullins
Poultry and livestock sales offered by E F Peterson
E F Peterson a salesman for Barber Medicine Co Browning invites calls or letters for poultry hogs and sheep at fair prices with a satisfaction guarantee.
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E. F. Peterson
Barber Medicine Co
Browning
Dr Palm's Dates Guaranteed glasses sale ad
In Milan on November 4 and Linneus on the 5th, Dr Palm offers guaranteed glasses at low prices.
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Dr. Palm
Milan
Linneus
Patrol and gun battle over post office robbery reported in Linn County
A Sunday night post office robbery near Junction City led to a half hour gunfight as Sheriff Ramsey Deputies Head and Chillicothe Police pursued three gunmen. Two were wounded and arrested, the third escaped toward Marceline. bystander Lawrence McGregor was seriously hurt by a stray bullet. The leader fled in the sheriff’s car, described as wounded, with investigators unsure of the others’ names.
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Ramsey
Noah
Linneus
Chillicothe
Wali
Tina
Junction City
Brookfield
Lawrence McGregor
Marceline
Arested
Long Distance Service Promises Market Advantage
The Missouri Tele phone Company promotes long distance calls as a business asset to reach top markets. The Buck Penick local manager invites callers to learn rates, best routes, and last minute market reports to save costs and improve selling opportunities.
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Central West Missouri Telephone Company
Buck -Penick
Slats Diary Reveals Quiet Friday Voices
A fragment from Slats Diary notes local kids refrain from harsh talk about the farmer across the creek during a Friday gathering, reflecting small town restraint and neighborly tension.
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Crick
Browning Farm Club to Elect Directors at Annual Meeting
Notice states the tenth annual stockholders meeting of the Browning Farm Club will take place at the Electric Theater Browning Missouri on Tuesday October 29 1929 at 2 p m lasting at least three hours to elect a board of five directors for the coming year and to handle any other proper business. Wm Cordray President J P Bolling Secretary.
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Browning Farm Club
Electric Theater
Browning
Wm. Cordray
J. P. Bolling
Dinner at the Dunkins for fourteen guests
Mr and Mrs Harvey Dunkin hosted a six o'clock dinner for fourteen friends. The home was decorated with dahlias and plants. Guests included Mr and Mrs W H Dickinson, Mr and Mrs James D Lay, Mrs Jennie Epperson, Miss Ella Keithley, Mr and Mrs Guy Adams, Mrs Josie Jones, Miss Oma Atkins and Dr Brownback.
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Harvey Dunkin
W. H. Dickinson
James D. Lay
Jennie Epperson
Ella Keithley
Guy Adams
Josie Jones
Oma Atkins
Brownback
Golden Wedding Celebration at Walnut Kansas
A surprise golden wedding anniversary for Dr. and Mrs. J B Robinson of Walnut occurred Sunday after their Saturday October 5 wedding in 1879 1929. About fifty relatives attended a noon dinner with a gold iced cake and songs led by Mrs Knox and Rev Knox.
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J. B. Robinson
Walnut
Kan
Nora Hartnett
J. Seals
Knox
J. A. Martin
California
J. C. Bever
C. Cover
Ches. Yager
Chris Yager
C. Prussing
Eleanor Robinson
Kas
Wise
Colony
J. S. Robinson
Harris, Mo
Orissa J. Bingham
Enterprise Church
Browning
C. Bingham
Medical
Keokuk
Iowa
Fort Scott
M. W. A. Camp 2614 Lodge Meeting This Friday Night
M W A Camp No 2614 reg lar lodge holds a meeting Friday night October 25 with Consul in charge and all members urged to attend.
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Reglar Lodge
Stamper Co Sells Red River or Cobbler Potatoes
Limited stock of Red River or Cobbler potatoes offered at $1.55 per bit by F. M. Stamper Co.
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Red River
F. M. Stamper Co
Browning Housewives Serve Best of Everything to Guests
On Sunday Browning residents hosted a meal for friends and invited guests showcasing the town’s culinary skill. The event highlighted hospitality by the good housewives of Browning and featured generous servings of quality fare.
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Good Housewives
Browning
Mr. and
English Honor Roll for Six Weeks in English Classes
The list names freshmen Vivian Pipes and Ben Bailey Su with grades E minus. Sophomores include Luther Baker S and multiple students with E minus or S minus. Juniors and seniors feature numerous students such as Annabel Atkins S, Ray mond Alspach S minus, Jack Smith, Jimmie Robinson, and H. Clay Jones with varying marks. Very Respectfully, Hermia F. Adams, English Teacher.
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Vivian Pipes
Ben Bailey
Luther Baker
Elizabeth Burwell
Dorothy Creason
Lela Dodson
Idress Garrett
Juanita Gooch
Imogene Smith
Fiva Wilhite
Seniers
H. Clay Jones
Robert Moore
Gordon Pipes
Etta.Wilhite
Hermia F. Adams
Child Falls From Car In Sunday Accident Near Has2ville
Sunday afternoon a child named Gale Bartow fell from a car as Hugh Campbell started to back up. The front wheel passed over him before bystanders could react. Gale was taken to Dr. Brown Back's office for examination revealing fractured ribs but no other injuries. He received treatment and was sent home, recovering well.
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Evry
Jake
Wensday
Are
Ant Emmy
Emmy
Tommy Bartow
Arr
Walter Woods
Mr. An
Hugh Campbell
Has2ville
Hugh
Gale Bartow
Duncan Hosts Dinner Guests
Entertained Sunday at dinner Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Bolling and daughter Virginia Mrs. Ivah Carr and sons Burts and Gene and J. S. Harmer The hostess was assisted in serving by her daughter Beverly and Oma Atkins.
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K. M. Duncan
J. P. Bolling
Virginia
Ivah Carr
Burts and
Gene
J. S. Harmer
Beverly
Oma Atkins
New Cable Brings Better Service in Salina City
The Central West Missouri Telephone Co. of Salina Kansas has begun installing underground cables in the city. The work will improve service quality and remove old poles and cable from Mars Street, enhancing the town’s appearance.
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Central West Missouri Telephone Company
Salina
Kansas
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Tina P. O
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Wesley Peters
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