Almiria Letter Describes Washington Wheat Farms and Travel
J A Mundell writes from Almiria Washington describing vast wheat and fruit lands with hundreds of wagons, large farms and Steamboat Rock. He notes the change to Ellensburg and sheep country 250 miles west and compares it to Missouri. He plans to renew the Leader-Record and share observations if time allows.
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Almiria
Wash
Elitor Leader-Record
Browning
Ebb Schrock
Washington
Coulee
Steamboat Rock
Ellensburg
Missouri
J. A. Mundell
Single Tax Defined and Its Radical Implications
The piece argues against a single tax plan that would tax land only and abolish taxes on personal property, excluding corporations like Standard Oil and major industries. It warns this reform would finance government by confiscating wealth through over taxation and imply radical anarchy and socialism. It cites Missouri and St. Louis figures to illustrate taxable items and regional impact.
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Standard Oil
Steel Trust
Missouri
St. Louis
Taxable property totals and a libertarian warning on November 5th
The document lists property values for St Joseph Kansas City railroads mining and stations totaling 6 944 427 840 and notes it represents about a quarter of taxable property. It urges voters to defend liberty against a radical constitutional change and quotes Henry Clay “Give me liberty or give me death” in defense of current principles.
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St. Joseph
Kansas City
R. R
Republic
Henry Clay
Jones Wampler Wedding in Linneus
Leo Jones and Miss Ninnie Wampler wed Thursday October 24 by Judge A L Pratt in Linneus. The couple, well connected locally, receive warm wishes from family and friends for a long happy married life.
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Linneus
A. L. Pratt
Leo Jones
Ninnie Wampler
Leo
H. Clay Jones
Ninnie
J. B. F. Wamper
Leader-Record
Concert of Ruth Cantata at M E Church Browning
The young people of the M E church with Browning talent present a concert at the M E church on Saturday evening November 9. The highlight is the Cantata of Ruth with other numbers. A printed program will run next week. Admission is 25 cents.
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M. E
Browning
Ruth
Miss Maggie Browning Dies at 39 in Missouri
Miss Maggie Browning of Missouri died October 18 1912 aged 39 years 2 months 8 days She was born August 10 1773 in Russell County Virginia Her life centered in Missouri with her uncle William Browning She joined the M E church in 1904 served in church and league work Surviving are two brothers Charles and H S Browning two sisters Mrs Sallie Bundies and Mrs Malissa Gooch and many relatives Funeral from the M E church conducted by Rev Bowles laid to rest in Kaifong Cemetery beside family members
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Maggie Browning
Russell County
Missouri
Maggie
William Browning
M. KE. Church
J. W. Parvin
Charles
H. S. Browning
Sallie Bundies
Malissa Gooch
M. E
Bowles
Kaifong
Purdin Enterprise
Prosperous Pleas ant Hill farmer adopts World Beater lighting
C B Purdin of Pleas ant Hill township and neighbor Philip Fox, both noted as prosperous farmers, have installed the World Beater lighting system in their homes after evaluating its conveniences. Bevan and Southwick supplied the system and both households report high satisfaction with the improvements to their properties.
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C. B
Purdin
Pleasant Hill Township
Charley
Bevan
Southwick
Winigan
Philip Fox
Fox
Bevan and Southwick Install World Beater Light System
A homeowner praises the new light system installed by Messrs Bevan and Southwick. He notes it outshines previous lamps and provides easy upkeep, urging others tired of nightly cleaning to consult years of experience with the World Beater system.
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Bevan
Southwick
Tax Valuation Data For Benton Township 1923 Summary
Roy Haley township assessor presents 1923 and 1912 valuation figures for cattle sheep horses and hogs with head counts and per head averages. Real estate assessed at 346,553 dollars and personal property at 262,810 dollars.
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Benton Township
Roy Haley
Linn County Democratic Candidates Speak at Opera House
The Linn County Democratic candidates gathered at the opera house Monday night with a large crowd in attendance. Arty Burns served as principal orator, delivering an engaging address while others offered brief remarks. The band provided excellent music throughout the event.
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Linn County
Opera House
Judge Rucker
Arty Burns
Notice to B A Y Members for Next Meeting
All members of the B A Y are notified to be present at the next meeting on Monday night November 4. Adv. Mrs. J. W. Jones, Cor.
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J. W. Jones
B. H. S. Beats Purdin After Fifth Inning Shift
In a one sided baseball game B. H. S. led 6 to 0 until catcher Williams broke a finger on a foul tip. Drake took over catching while Fields held Purdin to scattered hits. Profs Barker and Melvin coached for victory as Pulliam and Chambers changed pitching duties and the crowd of B. H. S. students watched Rev. Darr umpire.
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Barker
Purdin
Melvin ‘‘Pillhearers
B. H.S
Williams
Drake
Fields
Melvin
Pulliam
Chambers
Browning
Rev. Darr
Fields and Arthaud Speak to Milan Crowd
Sen E B Fields spoke in Milan Monday night to a large crowd at the circuit court room. Progresive candidate Frank Arthaud had no place to speak initially but addressed the audience after mutual agreement. Arthaud then spoke to the vast audience and Fields followed. Arthaud to speak at the opera house today at 3 oclock.
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Sen. E. B. Fields
Milan
Circuit Court Room
Frank Arthaud
Arthaud
Supreme Court
Sen. Fields
Mr. Arthaud
Rules for Linn County Corn Show Entries
Rules for Linn county corn shows set for November 12 to 19 at Bucklin Brookfield Laclede Meadville Browning Linneus. 1912 crop required. Entries free and due before 10 00 AM on show day. Participants may enter only one local show and must be prize winners to enter Linn county show. One entry per class per exhibitor.
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Linn County
Bucklin
Brookfield
Laclede
Meadville
Browning
Linneus
Linn
Home Circle Reflections On Love And Life
A reflective piece notes happiness in simple comforts a crust of bread water and a log cabin. It contrasts heart centered homes with unspoken words and missed deeds, and comments on a charitable smiling nurse as a healing presence in a sick room.
Linn County Fair Corn Show Rules And Entry Details
Exhibitors must join Linn County Farmers Association to show at Linneus. Corn judged by a Missouri Agricultural College licensed judge under Missouri score card. prizes awarded November 19. Boys under 16 may enter if they helped select samples. no association membership required for boys. Dues 25 cents to secretary or vice presidents J O VanOsdel Bucklin Sam Burch Brookfield Carl Jones Laclede E S Warren Meadville J C Green Browning W P Brinkley President S F Baskett Secretary.
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Missouri Agricultural College
Missouri
Linneus
Linn County Farmers Association
Linn County
Association
J. O. VanOsdel
Bucklin
Sam Burch
Brookfield
Carl Jones
Laclede
E. S. Warren
Meadville
J. C. Green
Browning
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