Magic Wonder Farm Grows Lakeside Gardens In Linn County
The Brookfield Argus details the Prather farm in northern Linn County where water basins host hundreds of water lilies and lotus flowers. Ponds double as goldfish hatcheries with about ten thousand fish, selling about six thousand yearly to local customers. Mr. Prather recalls cycling glory from 1895 and the farm welcomes visitors who sign a guest book.
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Prathers
Prather Farm
Prather
Daily Argur
Linn County
Old
Brookfield
Missouri Expands Brood Stock For Parks And Refuges
John H. Ross of the Missouri game and fish department contracts for 600 wild turkeys from B. K. Leach’s Lost Trail Lodge near Lesterville to be placed on state parks and refuges Meramec Indian Trail Deer Run and Sam A. Baker. Over 2 000 young turkeys will be released after the turkey season ends January 1. The stock includes 450 hens and 150 gobblers, all pure bred and high quality for brood stock.
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Lost Trail Lodge
B. K. Leach
Lesterville
Missouri
United States
St. Louis
Lost Trail
Black River
Meramec
Indian Trail
Deer Run
Sam A. Baker
Turkey Country
Ozarks
Missouri River
Binder Twine For Corn Bean And Cane Cutting
Peters Implement Co announces ample binder twine available for corn bean and cane cutting needs with stock on hand for agricultural work.
Blaine Bennett Family Injured in Bright Headlight Crash
Blaine Bennett and family were returning to town when a vehicle with glaring headlights blinded Mr. Bennett, causing him to strike a bridge. The crash badly damaged his car and seriously injured two children who were treated by Dr. Haning.
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Blaine Bennett
Mr. Bennett
Dr. Haning
Corn Crops Turn Remarkably Good In This Section
Prospects for a bumper corn crop in this section are strong due to late rains boosting corn and pastures. Earlier droughtsobber days gave way to showers that revived the crop with ears beginning to form and moisture levels restored across bottom and hill lands.
Legion Delegates Attend Missouri Convention Encampment
A. D. Peterson and Lantz Mc Cormick of this city and R. M. Wilson of Milan left Sunday for Hannibal to attend the annual encampment of the Missouri division of the American Legion.
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A. D. Peterson
Lantz McCormick
This City
R. M. Wilson
Milan
Hannibal
Missouri Division
The
American Legion
Pheasants Rise As Fishing Prospects Improve In Missouri Ozarks
Reports say wild hatched pheasants resume in summer and fishing improves through mid October. Labor Day crowds are expected to boost Ozarks fishing as cool spells lift lake and stream conditions. Anglers praise Lake of the Ozarks and Lake Taneycomo, with out of state visitors calling Missouri the best in the country. Migratory birds gather as fall and winter approaches.
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Missouri
State Game Department
Ozarks
Lake of the Ozarks
Lake Taneycomo
Missouri Game and Fish Department
Ozark
Oklahoma
Remarkable Browningite Praises Local Crops and Prosperity
A visitor who has traveled widely praises the area as having the best crops seen in all his journeys. He notes abundant corn wheat oats garden produce pasture livestock and ample milk and food with no hunger and plenty of hay and livestock. He adds things look mighty good around here.
Dinner Guests of the Bradshaws Highlight Local Social
Mr. and Mrs. I. E. Bradshaw entertained Sunday with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Loyal Bisby of Linneus Mr. and Mrs. Wm Knight of Kansas City and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Watson and their children.
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I. E. Bradshaw
Loyal Bisby
Linneus
Wm. Knight
Kansas City
Henry Watson
Bridge Across Locust Creek Still Impassable
Locust Creek Drainage District bridge west of the city is under slow repair. Merchants count on west, southwest and northwest trade and aid customers traveling to town via foot crossings and loading wagons and vehicles on the east side. Restoration continues with no quick completion in sight.
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Locust Creek
Wisdom from Edison on government in business
The quote attributes to Edison criticizing government involvement in business and noting the rise of federal bureaucracy at taxpayers’ expense. The piece mentions repairs on a ditch, piling, and bridges, urging prompt work to restore access and lessen inconvenience.
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Thomas Edison
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Game and Fish News
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State Game and Fish Department
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Firestone Courier
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Firestone
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