Selecting ears of corn for best yield and quality
The article outlines traits of a good corn ear, stressing cylindrical shape, compact kernel rows, and appropriate butt and tip fill. It advises variety and soil conditions, mid size ears, and balanced cob depth for better germs, plus cautions against oversized ears. M. F. Miller notes from Missouri agricultural station accompany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
M. F. Miller
Agricultural College and Experiment Station
Columbia, Mo
Rural delivery suspended over bad roads prompts farmer action
A Brookfield Argus excerpt urges farmers to push for better roads as rural mail service may halt on routes with poor travel conditions. It praises the split log drag for road maintenance and cites the Wave of Prosperity editor Miss Clemmie Rice’s marriage in Kansas, noting home plans and spring housekeeping.
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Clemmie Rice
O. W. Martin
St Francis Kansas
Miss Clemmie
T. S. Rice
Oscar Martin
John L. Martin
Haigler
Nebr
St. Francis Kansas
Daily Mail
A. J.vawter
Missouri
Jones
Vawter
Edward E. Strauss
Bailey Sees Poultry and Eggs Competition Meet
H. C. Bailey reports the ability to meet competition in the poultry and eggs market, indicating competitive pricing and steady supply to customers. He aims to maintain market position amid rising costs and evolving demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Bailey
Stillwater Boys Top Stock Judging Contest
The livestock judging contest at the fair grounds drew eleven competitors from Stillwater Agricultural and Mechanical College Yukon and Porter. W B Jessee of Stillwater won first prize with $30 followed by R I Clausen of Stillwater $25 Frank Ives of Porter $20 A C Qu sler of Stillwater $15 and E Winters of Stillwater $10.
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Fair Grounds
Agricultural and Mechanical College At
Stillwater
Yukon
Porter
W. B. Jessie
R. I E. Clausen
Frank Ives
Warren-Barrows Wedding at Barrows Home in Duncan
Miss Veda Barrows wed Ernest Warren at the Barrows country home last Thursday night. The ceremony by Rev. M. R. F. Nickell drew a small circle of relatives and friends followed by a wedding supper. The LEADER-RECORD congratulates the couple and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Barrows
Miss Veda
Ernest Warren
M. R. F. Nickell
Duncan Townships
Ernest
Farmers Notice on Market Prices for Farm Goods
The S. P. Pond Co. in Browning Missouri advertises paying the highest market price for eggs butter cream poultry and hides. Farmers are urged to obtain prices before selling and to contact the Pond company for details.
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S. P. Pond Co
Browning, Mo
Court Grinds Details in Damages Case Against Railroad
Dan Haley by attorney St B Fields sued Hannibal and St. Joe Railroad for damages after a load of cattle stood over twelve hours in a siding at Laclede. Judge awarded Haley about 150 dollars. Street and Johnson of Purdin won 47 dollars for hogs transferred from Linneus and Purdin to a cleaned car in Brookfield with heavy shrink. Both were appealed to the circuit court by the railroad company.
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Squire Peters
Dan Haley
St. B. Fields
Hannibal and
St. Joe
Purdin
Linneus
Brookfield
St.Louis
Street and Johnson
Linn County News celebrates 25th anniversary edition
The October seven special edition of the Linn County News marked twenty five years under Editor D. B. Ormiston. Produced with the Ladies Aide Society of the M. E. church under their auspices the thirty two page issue aimed to fund the new church and featured ads from local business people. The edition was a notable success and praised for its quality and generosity.
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Linn County News
D. B. Ormiston
Ladies Aide Society
M. E. Church
Linn County
Ormiston
Miss Ransom Appointed Postmaster at Cora
Miss Ransom daughter of Daniel Ransom of Cora is named post master at that place. Her father previously served as post master for several years and she learned the trade to become an efficient officer. She is the county's only woman post master according to the Milan Republican.
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Charley
Mertie McCullough
Milan Standard
Miss Ransom
Daniel Ransom
Cora
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Martin Rice
Brookfield Argus
Stllwater
Walter B. Jessee
J. D. Jessee
Browning
Warren-Barrows
Leader-Record
Forman
H. L. Mathews
Edward &, Strauss & Co
Chicago
Mr. Stauss
Mr. Jones
Sayers
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