Selection and care of seed corn
M. F. Miller from the Agricultural College and Experiment Station in Columbia Missouri explains that proper seed corn selection and storage are crucial for high yields. He outlines selecting ears from well nourished stalks, sorting during harvest, drying quickly, and storing on racks or floors in a dry place to preserve germination.
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Missouri
M. F. Miller
Agricultural College and Experiment Station
Columbia
The Blues and the Morbid Man
A reflection on chronic blues and morbid sadness. The piece contrasts constitutional melancholy with situational sorrow, noting some men are born with the blues and others acquire or face it, sometimes leading to thoughts of suicide. A somber meditation ends with acceptance of living and dying under blue condition.
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Blue
Boys Rescued From Barn Fire And Insurance Paid
Thursday two W L Taylor boys started a fire in a barn loft with matches causing a blaze that Mrs Taylor saw and rushed to rescue them. The fire was haltingly controlled and the loss was partially covered by insurance.
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W. L. Taylor
Farm loan terms highlighted by C M Thornton
C M Thornton promotes farm loans with the lowest interest rates and generous pre payment privileges. Details on application and eligibility are provided by the lender.
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C.M. Thornton
Burlington Builds New Line Toward Big Horn Basin
The Burlington Railroad announces a new extension from Kirby Wyoming through Thermopolis toward Powder River linking with C N W Ry. The 100 mile plus line supports irrigated lands in the Big Horn Basin and boosts through freight and passenger service ahead of Shoshone Dam completion in 1909. The project ties to $17 million in public and private investment for irrigation growth.
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Burlington Railroad
Kirby
Wyoming
Thermopolis
Powder River
Big Horn Basin
Big Horn Hot Springs
Hot Springs
Arkansas
French Lick
Indiana
Burlington
Unique Plan Promotes Shoes At Fell and Co Store
Lady Blanche Society acted as a caller representing Roberts, John son and Rands Star Brand shoes in a Friday display at Fell and Co. She wore a gown costing about $500 and spoke to a large crowd in the store room. As a novelty, she presented every attendee with a sou venir pin.
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Lady Blanche Society
Fell and Co’s
Roberts, Johnson and Rands Star Brand
Fell and Co
Miscellaneous Names and Routes Listed in Local Notice
A long list of individuals and routes across various towns appears in a local notice. Names include Hodler, Mc M M Ball, J W Mullins, S F Baskett, Linneus, Chas Russell, B J Lambert, M J Fields, Ephonso Linhart, Kirksville, L E Ryals, Exline Iowa, Deskins North Salem, Maggart route 4, Jerome North Salem, Almond North Salem, Mrs A E Austin city, Mrs Orley H Lee Granville Ohio, John C Meade Kansas City, Mildred Bennett route 2, George Pipes Cora, Curt Bailey Boonville, J G Atkins Castor Alta Canada, J D Jessee Ft. Supply Okla, S F Forbis Austin Texas, Nora B Willis Pocatello Idaho, Ernest Jolley Coulee City Wash, George Ginter Minneapolis Minn, W B Austin city, Warren McClelland city, W T McGhee route 3, John P Nickell route 3, A N Baker route 2, J B Stone route 1, S A Warren Roger, Ruth Warren route 1, W G Warren city, Arthur Rine nail route 3.
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Hodler
Mc. M. M. Ball
Stewardsville
J. W. Mullins
City
S. F. Baskett
Linneus
Chas. Russell
B. J. Lambert
M. J. Fields
Roger
Ephonso Linhart
Kirksville
LE. E. Ryals
Exline
Iowa
R. Deskins
North Salem
F. L. Maggart
C. Jerome
L. W. Almond
A. E. Austin
Orley H. Lee
Granville
Ohio
John C. Meade
Kansas City
Mildred E. Bennett
George Pipes
Cora
Curt Bailey
Boonville
J. G. Atkins
Castor Alta
Canada
J. D. Jessee
Ft. Supply
Okla
S. F. Forbis
Austin
Texas
Nora B. Willis
Pocatello
Idaho
Ernest Jolley
Coulee City
Wash
George Ginter
Minneapolis
Fire Do's and Don'ts for Brown ing Fire Company
A historical list urges safe fire practice and discipline. It cautions not to block hoses, to carry water, to heed leaders, and to act to save life or property. It warns against noisy behavior, rushing irresponsibly, and neglecting essential repairs and recognition of the fire company.
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Browning
Birthday Surprise for Mrs. Jesse Kni fong Forty
Sunday visitors including her brother sisters and friends surprised Mrs. Jesse Kni fong on her fortieth birthday. The pleasant gathering ended late with wishes for many more happy birthdays.
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Jesse Knifong
Fire Destroys East Wing House But Isinsured
Neighbors spotted smoke from the east wing roof and alerted the town. The bucket brigade and fire apparatus fought a fierce blaze, keeping flames from spreading. most furniture was removed, and water from the pump controlled the fire. Damage is insured and locals suggest a firefighters’ fundraiser.
Post Office Will Move to Old Bank Building
Workmen repair the old First National Bank building to house the post office. The government accepts the contract terms and plans a longer building with a carrier room and postmaster office. Rent is 500 dollars per year for light heat and use. aim to be ready by December first.
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First National Bank
Bank
Milan
Fire Department Reorganization and Winter Preparations
The document urges reorganizing the fire department for winter, selecting a new chief to clarify duties, inspecting apparatus for repairs, and ensuring funds are available. It recalls last winter’s C. B. McCollum residence fire where the pump froze up, highlighting equipment issues.
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C. B. McCollum
Obituary for Margaret Hester Meade
Margaret Hester Meade born October 22 1856 in Russell County Virginia. She married A J Meade in 1881 and moved to Sullivan County Missouri in 1884. Survived by four children John C Meade Myrtle McComs Margarett Haltom and Susan F Meade. Died October 23 after long illness. remains laid at Kaifeng cemetery October 25 with funeral by Rev J M Sitton. The Meade family receives sympathy from relatives and friends.
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Margaret Hester Meade
Russell County
Virginia
A. J. Meade
Sullivan County
Missouri
John C. Meade
Kansas City
Myrtle McComs
Monroe City
Iowa
Margarett Haltom
Susan F. Meade
Kaifeng
J. M. Sitton
Meade
Great Clubbing Offer With Globe Democrat Deal
The offer pairs the Globe Democrat and Leader-Record for one year at $1.50. Globe Democrat, a Republican paper, is praised for comprehensive world news, market reports, and family friendly features, presented as an unprecedented opportunity.
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Globe Printing Co
St. Louis
Globe Demcrat
Leader-Record
Globe Democrat
Limited Number Yet Unsold at Linn County News
The big edition of Linn County News is nearly exhausted with a limited number still available at the post office for 10 cents.
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Linn County News
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Sayers
Flue
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