Hallock recounts Chinese legend of the cowherd and weaver
Rev H G C Hallock writes from Shanghai on August 14 1929 sharing the Ming Wong king tale with Kwei-fei the concubine and her lover a general. He explains the lovers vow to remain true and the yearly Milky Way meeting. He notes a Sunday School fundraising effort by Eurasian students seeking about 35000 dollars more and invites contributions via treasurer of the Endeavers Sunday School Shanghai.
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Shanghai
China
Ming Wong
Kwei-fei
Zang-Sen-Dee-Long Life Palace
Kwei-fein
U.S
N. Y
International M. O
H. G. C. Hallock
New Leader Cafe Opens Under Mrs Cora Ogle
The New Leader Cafe announces a full lunch service beginning Sunday September 22 at noon. Regular meals will be served and specials offered upon request for luncheon or dinner events managed by Mrs Cora Ogle.
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Leader Cafe
Cora Ogle
Picnic Dinner Honors Payne Family on Milan Creek
Tuesday September 3 a Bundridge family gathering honored Mr and Mrs Allison Payne near Milan. Men fished while women fried chicken and fish. Attendees included many named Bundridge Spencer Foster and Payne family members from Cora Milan Humphreys and Galt with greetings and photos at day’s end.
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Bundridge
Allison Payne
Milan
T. P. Burbridge
Cora
Payne
Addison Payne
Enid
Okla
Will Foster
Humphreys
Jim Spencer
T. E. Bundridge
Farnest Bundridge
Fish Whitaker
Galt
Vernie Foster
Junior
Kenneth Bundridge
Woodrow
Velma
Francis
Bulah Fern
Virginia Lorane Spencer
Betty Lou
Rex Gibson
Wilma Ruth
Junior Franklin
Roger
J. W
Bear
Wayne Foster
Harold Murphy
Annie Foster
Clement Spencer
Imogene Murphy
Edward Foster
Lucille Spencer
Brad Payne
Oma Bundies
Furdin
Carl Spencer
Haskell Foster
Humphrey
Outlook Conference at Purdin Draws 200 Farmers and Clerks
The Outlook Conference at Purdin drew over 200 farmers and business men from Linn County. D C Wood outlined the 1929 30 farm outlook with notes on beef cattle hogs and corn as well as guidance to attend future conferences. The committee urged ongoing meetings and echo outreach in each community to discuss the reports and help progressive farming.
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Purdin
Linn County
D. C. Wood
Agricultural Extension Service
Hall
E. A. Logan
Columbia
W. W. Western
A. H. Thorne
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Illinois
H. G. Johnson
G. E. Gooch
N. A. McDonnald
G. N. Barron
Poultry and Livestock Offers From E F Peterson Salesman
Notice offering poultry warming services for poultry hogs and sheep at reasonable prices. E F Peterson of Barber Medicine Co Browning promises satisfaction with contact by call or letter.
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E. F. Peterson
Barber Medicine Co
Browning
Sunday School Workers Meet at Brookfield M E Church
September 20 gathers Sunday school workers to study better methods and strengthen the church of tomorrow with registration at 9 30 a m at the M E church Brookfield
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Church of Tomorrow
M. E
Brookfield
Fine Showers Support Farmers After Two Weeks
The recent two week period brought usable showers that benefited corn growers as moisture levels improved and crops received needed rainfall.
Missouri licenses 5632 beauty experts under health department
The Missouri State Board of Health licensed 5632 beauty experts, hair dressers, and operators after enforcement began August 27 under Dr. James Stewart. The department has collected $32,000 in fees. the law excludes operators who were active before May 24. There are about 12000 operators, 3000 shops, and fifty schools in the state.
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Missouri
State Board of Health
James Stewart
Dr Palm's Dates Guaranteed Glasses Ad
Dr Palm's Dates Guaranteed glasses promotion in Milan on October 7th by Linneus &th.
Farm Wanted in Missouri For Sale
Classified notice seeks a Missouri farm for sale from owners. Requires a good price and description. Respond to F. C. L. Box 408 Olney Illinois.
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Missouri
Olney
Illinois
Entertained Sunday Guests at Burke Dinner Party
Mrs and Mr Ross Burke hosted a elaborate one o clock supper on Sunday September 8 with guests Mr and Mrs Henry C Bailey E C Bailey R C Bailey and Mrs D C Burke in attendance.
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Ross Burke
Henry C. Bailey
E.C
R. C. Bailey
D. C. Burke
Sunday Guests At Hamilton Home
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hamilton hosted Sunday visitors Mrs. E la Bundridge and Mr. and Mrs. George Prather with daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mundell and baby, Mr. and Mrs. James Heaton and son, and Mr. and Mrs. J Elmer White of near Green City. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Rev. Gooch and Glenn Gooch.
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Herbert Hamilton
E'la Bundridge
George Prather
Arthur Mundell
James Heaton
J. Elmer White
Near Green City
Rev. Gooch
Glenn Gooch
Missouri Orders Prohibit Out-of-State Commercial Vehicles
Secretary of State Charles A. Becker issues orders for law enforcement to arrest truck operators in Missouri bearing Oklahoma and Arkansas tags due to lack of reciprocity on motor licenses. After negotiations, those states will not face action for Missouri pleasure cars, but commercial operators must obtain Missouri licenses or face fines.
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Missouri
Charles A. Becker
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Becker
G A Street Describes Washington Trip And News
G A Street shares a long letter from Pullman Washington recounting a September 1929 rail journey to Seattle Everett Wenatchee and Spokane He notes crop conditions in Browning Mo the expected student population surge at Washington State College and sights from the eight mile tunnel to the coast guard locks and L C Smith building trip details include Zeppelin pictures a Missouri mine event and a hog calling contest with humorous observations.
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Pullman
Wash
Browning Leader Record
Browning
Altho
Washington
Washington State College
Spokane
Great Northern
Seattle
Harrington
Quincy
Wenatchee
Everett
The
Sound
Puget Sournd
Orval Pound
Volunteer Park
Government Locks
L. C. Smith
Bremerton
Mt. Rainer
Cascade Mountains
Purdin
Lakehurst
Europe
Campaign Promises Telephone Service Push in Town
The telephone campaign began last Monday and runs through next Wednesday. Officials plan visits to every home and business to explain the service, aiming to sign up many new customers and possibly win a prize from the General Office in Salina Kansas.
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Salina
Kansas
Leadership Banquet Details and Venue
A leadership banquet is set for September 20 at 6 30 p m at the M E Church in Brookfield. The event aims to better fit and prepare leaders in our community.
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M. E. Church
Brookfield
Birthday Dinner for Mrs. Elmer McCollum and Family
Neighbors gathered September 15 at Mr. and Mrs. R. J. McCollum home to celebrate Mrs. Elmer Arnold and Paul McCollum. A bountiful yard dinner followed by games and music, with many attendees expressing enjoyment.
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R. J. McCollum
Elmer , Arnold
Paul McCollum
T. M. Smith
J.J. Smith
Elmer Arnold
Custer Linhart
Georgie Lambert
Frank Tucker
Fred Bailey
Henry Hanmon
Wyatt Almond
Wayne Abbott
M. R. McCollum
T. W. McC
Browning Welcomes Air Visitors From Richmond
Frances Duncan of Fort Worth Texas arrived by plane to visit relatives in the city. She serves in the aviation service with the U S Army and is making good at her chosen profession. She travels with her mother Mrs F R Duncan and Miss Agnes Duncan of Richmond Missouri to spend time with Mr and Mrs K M Duncan and other relatives.
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Richmond
Browning
Francis Duncan
Ft. Worth
Texas
F. R. Duncan
Agnes
K. M. Duncan
Frances
Sam
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Rev
Hallock
Eurasian Sunday School
Outlook
Purdin Well
G. A. Street
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