Timely Agricultural Advice for Linn County Farmers
County Agent Hall promotes seed treatment to control smut and scab in wheat seed from Poole. Corn tests at Dolan farm show varied maturity and Krugg corn looks promising. Mrs Rhodes and Dr Rhodes certify high producing poultry as eggs rise. Earl Foster praises dairy feeding advice benefiting his hogs and cows.
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Missouri
Linn County
Hall
Poole
Dolan
Dolan Farm
Rhodes
East Linneus
Old Settler's Reunion
Earl Foster
Boomer
Robison Family Holds Sunday Home Reunion
Mrs M Robison hosted a family reunion at the old city home with grandchildren and guests including W A Ware and wife T T Ware and wife Dail Ware and wife and Willie Ware and others arriving with a feast of eatables for the noon meal.
Fragmentary Social Notes Include Family Names
The text lists individuals such as Marylee and Waverly daughters and mentions Gene C. R. Campbell and his wife, with an evening gathering of Mr. and Mrs. Kerns and Mrs. King of Pendleton Oregon, W. E. Davis and wife.
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Marylee
Waverly
Gene
C. R. Campbell
Kerns
King
Pendleton
Oregon
W. E. Davis
Peters Family Reunion At Garnet Park Honoring W H Peters
The Peters families and kin met at the park Sunday to honor Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Peters of Garnet Kansas. A noon dinner was served and out of town guests included Roy Peters and family and Mrs. Fred Peters and children of Chillicothe. Relatives visited here from St Louis and Kansas City.
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Peters
W. H. Peters
Garnet
Kansas
Roy Peters
Fred Peters
Chillicothe
George P. Bailey
St. Louis
F. E. Bailey
Kansas City
J. F. M. Pailey
Ft. Madison
J. C. Green
Browning
George
F. Edward
Joe W. Johnson
D. H. Johnson
Covington
Okla
V. C. Bartlett
Bla Leonard
L. J. Wilson
Leon Bennett
Bob Johnson
Frank Johnson
Otto Johnson
Sughter
Doris Lee
Yt Johnson
Lester Smith
Elsie
Mamie Smith
Eva Mae
A. T. Smith
A. E. Lambert
Will Gooch
D. A
Orvis Vincent
City
Sone O'Lock
J. W. Vincent
New Boston
J. Vincent
George A. Taylor
Slats Diary Fragments From a Wandering Week
A diary style snippet recounts quarrels and reconciliations among friends. Entries cover daily miscommunications, reflections on a moving actress Violet Rays, and small errands in a mini sequence from Friday to Thursday. The narrator recalls coffee and soda, coworkers, and a grocery store clerk.
Golden Wedding Anniversary Turns to Tragedy in Helena
The McCollum family expected a 50th wedding anniversary celebration in August. Their infant grandson Ray Eugene died from convulsions, bringing sudden grief to J. J. and wife and their children Alva Ernest Edd and families, Will and Oatis McCollum, and Edd Cordray led to burial plans in Helena Oklahoma. The bereaved seek comfort in faith as they mourn the loss and prepare for burial.
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J. J. McCollum
Alva
Ernest
Edd McCollum
Edd Cordray
Helena
Okla
Will’ McCollum
Gifford
Oatis
I. J
EddicCollum
Edward
Jesus
Kingdon
Heaven
Will McCollum
Inlaw
Brookfield
Oklo
Little Ray Eugene
County textbook commission changes criticized locally
County Superintendent Wildred Spencer explains the nonbinding nature of outside textbook commissions and defends readoptions while noting districts may differ. Records of adop tions and votes are available for public viewing at the office. Wildred Spencer expresses support for rural burdens and the books judged to be as good as samples.
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Iss
Wildred Spencer
Nickell Coal Co Advertises Illinois and Town Coal
Coal dealer Nickell Coal Co announces availability of Illinois and Town coal and urges customers to phone in orders for delivery or pickup.
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Mlinois
Nickell Coal Co
When Calico Was The Sunday Dress
A 77 year old reader from Cushing Oklahoma writes to the editor recalling early experiences and friendships from Tennessee and Missouri. She references homemade calico dresses and shoes, her late husband Uncle Jerry Harmon, and hopes old friends see the letter.
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Tennessee
Missouri
Browning
Road Construction Expands Near Milan With Four Contractors
Last week road builders under contract for a new route running parallel to the C B Q railroad began work in the city. Four companies share the site with cement culverts and a bridge contractor McCann Construction Co. active from the County Line to the Meeks farm, using round-the-clock shifts and rapidly moving dirt.
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C. B. & Q Railroad
McCann Construction Co
Meeks
Milan
McCann Co
For Sale 25 Red Cows and 15 Calves
For sale 25 young red cows and 15 calves. George Schweppe lists location 2 miles southwest of Reger Missouri.
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George Schweppe
South-West Reger
Left Handers Fall to New Boston In Baseball Clash
The New Boston team routed the left handers in an inland city game, scoring ten to three as Browning held the visitors to three. Our team showed late offense but could not overcome the early deficit.
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New Boston
Waterloo
Boston
Browning
Wheatley Stirs Browning as Thirteen Strikeouts
In a crowded park game Wheatley pitched for Browning and fanned thirteen. Franks started for the visitors, recording two strikeouts. Umpires Moore and Lynch officiated as a large crowd watched while most visiting batters swung left handed. On Tuesday a city park picnic honored Misses Orvyl Guy Adams and Ruth Lay with speeches and departing gifts.
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Wheatley
Browning
Franks
Moore
Lynch
Orvyl Guy Adams
Ruth Lay
Mesdames Eva Hope
Marjorie ‘Mairs
Blanch Clements
Opal Johnson
Alean Woodworth
Pearle Hoselton
Lucile Nichell
Lorraine Glaze
Ila Peterson
Surprise elopement of Elis Jennings and Irene Harl shocks community
Elis Jennings and Irene Harl, both 18, eloped on Wednesday August 31 instead of attending school. They married after getting a license in Linneus and were later welcomed back by about 150 friends with a charivari. Parents located the couple at Barnard, Missouri, and the pair returned home late that night. Obituary notes Nancy Burton born 1842 Linn County Missouri died August 30 at 4 30 pm aged 85 years 2 months and 22 days. She had two marriages and four children with many grandchildren. Funeral was in North Salem and burial at Pearler cemetery south of North Salem.
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Elis Jennings
Roy Jennings
Irene Harl
Hoy’ Herl
Scohol
Linneus
Nodaway County
William, Hall
Barnard
Nancy Burton
Linn County
Missouri
Bryce Colyer
Mary M. Pearler
North Salem
John F. Colyer
Gifford
Bell Down Freedom
Oklahoma
J. M. Parks
Saline County
John Burton
Grandma Burton
Pearler Cemetery
W.c
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Timely Farm Bureau
Jane
Saterd
Ant Emmy
Violet Rays
Kentucky
Nickell
Farmers State Bank of
Hannah Harmon
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