Letter From Wyoming Describes Frontier Tales And Travel
A Linn County farmer Ward B Moore writes from Grey Bull Wyoming recounting frontier history and Indian relations. He describes Custer myths, Cody and Bridger sites, irrigation, beaver and buffalo hides as money, and local politics while noting oil booms and frontier books.
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Grey Bull
Wyoming
Wring Leader-Record
Downing
Missouri
Joe
Pany
Mster
Custer
Cody
Buffalo Bill Cody
Bridger
Jim Bridger
Wyo
Squaw Smith
Linn County
Zane Gray
Harold Beil Wright
Ward B. Moore
Slats Diary Reveals School, Bath and Family Observations
Sunday diary entry notes a bath and drying routine before bed. Monday describes school as teachers urge students to identify weaknesses and work to avoid them. Tuesday mentions a trip to town with a boy and his mother and father standing nearby.
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Jane
Ford
St.ear
Early Wheat Planting Dates To Avoid Hessian Fly Damage
College of Agriculture experiments set safe planting dates for Missouri by region. North Missouri should plant around October 1 when Hessian Fly activity ends. Some growers consider winter pasture and are advised to plant rye or winter barley instead as flies breed less on these grains.
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College of Agriculture
Missouri
Rolla
A” Baugher
Brookfield Breakfast Honors Greeley Educator
Mrs. B. H. Peterson attended a Brookfield Saturday breakfast at 10:30 AM hosted by her cousin Miss Floss Ann Turner a Brookfield High School alumna and faculty member at State Teachers College Greeley Colorado. Also present were Mrs. Lorene Whaley Miss Almeda Johnson and Mrs. Robert Haley while Miss Turner visits with her father J. M. Turner and family.
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B. H. Peterson
Brookfield
Floss Ann Turner
Brookfield High School
Peterson
Miss Turner
State Teachers College
Greeley
Colorado
J. M. Turner
Robert Haley
Lorene Whaley
Almeda Johnson
Card of Thanks for Shelby Home Fire Loss
We sincerely thank neighbors relatives and friends for sympathy and help extended during our hour of need after the recent burning of our home at Shelby. Mr and Mrs Jay Tripp and family express their gratitude.
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Shelby
Jay Tripp
Rhodes Family Hosts Sunday Dinner Guests
Entertained Mr and Mrs Harry Rhodes and son Bennie with guests Mr and Mrs Otis Lawrence and Frances Lou, Mr and Mrs Glenn Rhodes, Mr and Mrs Earl Nickell and children Joyce Ann and Bobby Lee, Mr and Mrs Billy Rhodes and Sandra Ruth, and T S Bartow with sons Gail and Russell.
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Harry Rhodes
Bennie
Otis Lawrence
Dauhter
Frances Lou
Glenn Rhodes
Earl Nickell
Joyce Ann
Bobby Lee
Billy Rhodes
Sandra Ruth
T. S. Bartow
Gail and
Russell
For Sale Canaries Yellow and Cin namon Singers
Mrs Bessie Dearing of Humphreys Missouri advertises yellow and cinnamon canaries for sale. Prices are 1.50 and 1.00 dollars each.
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Bessie Dearing
Humphreys, Mo
Claude Myers Post Elects Officers
Claude Myers Post met on Wednesday night August 19 for the election of officers. Commander Chester L. McCormick appointed B. J. Harvey as acting adjutant. Officers elected include Commander Kenneth R. Knifoag and other posts. A joint installation with the Auxiliary is planned for Friday September 18 at 8 pm with district officials to officiate. Refreshments to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Myers
P. P. Kollasch
Chester L. McCormick
B. J. Harvey
A. D. Peterson
Lantz McCormick
Kenneth R. Knifoag
Craig Beckett
Harry S. Kline
Pauline Hal
Methodist Church Services And Union Prayer Meeting
The Methodist Church South School holds services at 10 am with preaching at 11 am and 7 39 pm all invited. Attendance is rising. A union prayer meeting at 7 30 pm Thursday at the Bentist Church led by Bro. Austin is highly praised as a blessing to the town. W M Owen.
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Methodist Church
South Church
Bentist Church
Bro. Austin
W. M. Owen
Surprise 16th Birthday Party For Stanley Day Jr
A group of six boys surprised Stanley Day Jr. at Earl M. Palmers home on a Sunday afternoon for his 16th birthday. Harvey James Neet lured him to Milan. After a 5 30 arrival the group enjoyed a three course dinner hosted by Mrs Huffstutter then went to the DeGraw Theatre in Brookfield for a party with Reed Kenley Phillip Bond Grice Joel Dyche Russell Edwin Day Gale Gooch and Stanley Day Jr. in attendance.
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Earl M. Palmer
Stanley Day, Jr
Stanley
Milan
Harvey James Neet
Huffstutter
DeGraw Theatre
Brookfield
Reed Kenley
Phillip Bond Grice
Joel Dyche Russell
Edwin Day
Gale Gooch
For Sale One Smooth Mouth Mare
One smooth mouth mare weighing about 1500 pounds is offered for sale by Herman Payne.
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Herman Payne
Linn County Jurors Drawn for October Circuit Court Term
Jury pool named for October term in Brookfield with Benton Clay and Jackson districts contributing lists. Petit jurors include Baker Lindberg Nowak and others with alternates noted. multiple townships assign jurors and alternates among Brookfield Buckler Grantsville Enterprise and Locust Creek groups.
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Linn County
Brookfield
Baker
Alvin Lindberg
John Nowak
R. EF. Treulson
Mike Barron
Benton
Lee Foster
Mont Cumbo
J. C. Carter
M. O. Alspach
Ralph Carr
Harry Roberson
C.L Bain
Don Carey
Buckler
Arthur Owen
Albert Wyett
Will Deen
Jim
J. M. Hoover
W. C. Shelton
Edward Brown
Wm. Jones
Marce
Local names list fragment from North Salem and nearby areas
Readable names include Chris Gilbert James Staples Joe Jordan John D. Dexter Perry Christian Parson Creek V C Tribble Melvin Anderson A J Jones Yellow Creek John Fox Carl Thodium with alternates noted among several locales.
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Chris Gilbert
James Staples
Joe Jordan
John D. Dexter
North Salem
Alton Abbott
Perry Christian
Parson Creek
V. C. Tribble
Deil Ailer
Melvin Anderson
A. J. Jones
Yellow Creek
John Fox
Carl. Thodium
Cotter Reunion Brings Two Hundred To Linneus Park
Five Cotter men and their families traced origins to a Missouri migration in the 1840s. The September 6 reunion near Linneus drew about two hundred relatives with a grand dinner and music. Officers: Vernon Moore president Alma Cotter secretary J M Moore treasurer.
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Missouri
Stephen
John
William
Dave
Jerry Cotter
Ebrcowning
Linneus Park
Vernon Moore
Laclede
Alma Cotter
Browning
Tressurer
J. M. Moore
Kansas City
Ethel Bennett
Lula Ausmus
Brookfield
War Sale Round Oak Duplex Heater For Sale
Edgar Carter offers a Round Oak Duplex heater used one season. Economy Range with reservoir. in perfect condition and ready for pickup or delivery.
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Edgar Carter
Jenn'nzs- Rauer and Jennings Tie in Surprise Ceremony
Jenn'nzs Rauer of near Purdin and Miss Geneva Jennings of North Salem wed Friday at the Methodist par sonage with Rev. O. B. Hobbs presiding. The bride, daughter of Roy and — Jennings, joins Frank Bauer of near Purdin, son of Frank and — Bauer, employed by Johnson Chevrolet Co. in our city. The Leader Record joins friends in wishing the couple happiness.
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Jenn'nzs- Rauer
Nile Rauer
Near Purdin
Geneva Jennings
North Salem
O. B. Hobbs
Roy Jennings
Near North Salem
Frank Bauer
Near
Purdin
Johnson Chevrolet Co
Legion of Friends
Owens Family Vacation in Wetmore Kansas Visit
Rev. and Mrs. W. M. Owen and daughters Ogaritta and Lois Jean visited Monday night and Tuesday with Mrs. Owen's sister Mrs. John Hays and Mr. Hays and children at Wetmore Kansas. They were accompanied by Mrs. Owen's mother Mrs. W. J. Wilson of Sampsel.
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W. M. Owen
Ogaritta
Lois Jean
Two Good Rains Lift Ponds and Pastures
A fine rain Saturday evening and another Tuesday night brought about two inches each. Creek levels rose and wells and ponds filled, reviving grass growth. Wheat sowing will be delayed briefly until fields dry after the showers.
Sunshine Workers Club Social Event Summary
The Sunshine Workers Club held an all day meeting on September 9 with Dorothy Riedl. Members quilted, shared a noon dinner, and heard readings and demonstrations from several members while songs and prayers closed the day. Attendees included a long list of members, visitors, and their families.
Poultry Growers Urged for Hatching Eggs 1937 Season
Notice announces demand for hatching eggs now and for the 1937 season. For details contact Farmers Store Browning Missouri or The Brookfield Chickeries 314 North Main Street Brookfield Missouri.
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Farmers Store
Browning
Brookfield
North Main Street
Stitch And Chatter Club Contest At Dickinson School
The Stitch and Chatter Club met at the Dickinson schoolhouse on Thursday night September 10. The golds entertained the purples with a fine program and supper of fruit salad and cake. A large turnout enjoyed music readings and thanks were given to the golds by numerous members.
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Stitch
Stitch and Chatter Cluo
Dickinson School House
Golds
Purples
Camora
Ellis Abbott
Clara
Lucille Hanman
Harold Foss
Harold Abbott
Bill DeVore
Lyle Gooch
Theodore Steele
Jake Quigley
Paul Gooch
Leah
Iva Lambert
Jim Elliott
Lou Kelly
Charlie Steels
Ted Hanman
Lon Dickinson
Wayne Britten
Will and
Waverly Ware
Everett Hale
Archie Dickinson
Will Barclay
Bart Lambert
Bernie Brantner
Sylvia Gillispie
John Browning
Ina
G. P. Club Meetings Describe Quilting and Dine Dates
Ida Mc Quown hosted July 23 with seventeen members and nine visitors for an all day meeting. Teatowe work and a covered dish luncheon followed a 2 pm business session. August 5 with Mrs May Hoselton included fifteen members and six visitors for quilting and social time. Next meet with Mrs Clara Thurto.
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Ida McQuown
G. P. Club
Mesdames
Edith Adams
Eva Dunlap
Lena Shepherd
Hinda Johnson
Tippie Johnson
Firenze Johnson
Lola Kelley
Irene Crooks
May Hoselton
Mesdames Marda Kenley
Myrtle Seamar
Mildred Taylor
Ora McQuown
Ruth Johnson
Denver
Colo
Myra Drew
Milan
Clara Thurto
Friendship Circle Club Meets for All Day Embroidering Session
The Friendship Circle met at Mrs. Biender's home on September s with an all day program. Members participated in pillowcase embroidery, a noon covered dish luncheon, and a meeting led by the vice president. Various readings, jokes, contests, and stunts were shared by Edna Bagley Lucy Houser and others. Visitors attended including Ed Ogle Erwin Smith Alva and Oscar Blender Arlene Smith and Doris Irene Blender. The group planned to meet September 23 with Lucy Cumbo.
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Friendship Circle Club
Dr. Biender
Edna Bagley
Lucy Houser
Francis
Edna
Lucy Cumbo
Jewell
Vaeyle
Mrs. Ogle
Ed Ogle
Erwin Smith
Alva
Oscar Blender
Little Arlene Smith
Doris Irene Blender
Jolly Janes Club Sees September Meeting At Home
The Jolly Janes held a September 9 gathering at Mrs. Henry Ewing’s home with seventeen members and two visitors. Miss Elva Monroe led, new song books arrived, and a motion funded a comfort for a needy family.
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Jolly Janes Club
Henry Ewing
Elva Monroe
L. T. Finney
Henry Fields
John Simpson
Nort Jaynes
Herb Wilson
Lemon _ade
A. J. ‘Stufflebean
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R d B. Moore
Mister Gillem
Pasel
Ares
Dodge
Canaries
Claude Myers Legion
Cotter Reunion
Kansas
The
Sunshine Workers Club
Dorothy Riedl
Mellie Thudium
Piercy Cordray
Califoria
Fay Bailey
Alberta Campbell
Thiesa Pepper
Bertha Burkhelder
Jadys McCollum
Connie Rauer
Braden Thudium
Mesdames Mellie Thudium
Bernice Coram
Thresa Pepper
Lola Cardray
Minnie Riedl
Bertha Burkholder
Gladys McCollum
Lizzie Nester
Cora Pearler
Berta Rulin
Mesdames Ora Cordray
Tilda Cordray
Ethyl Riedl
Pearl Head
Creason
Cora Sargent
Florence Foss
Maron Qugley
Josephine
Raymond DeVore
Clifton
Dorothy Quigley
Bil Gooch
Gail Gooch
Clarence Sargent
Lloyd Lambert
Avis’ Stevson
Hester Steele
Vivia Britton
Paul Latcell
George
Walter Lambert
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