INE AGRI EXHIBIT REAT PROGRAL AT SHAFTER PICNIC
Saturday featured the annual community picnic at Shafter with a strong crowd despite poor road conditions. Rev J W I chaired the meeting. talks by Hortensteim Linn county superintendent and Crook of Brookfield High highlighted the event. The school parade impressed, five districts entered, and the agricultural exhibit drew many entries. Crookshanks judged ribbons, Chula band played, and contests drew eager participation. Proceeds funded the day with extra funds left, to be used before next meeting to secure larger premiums. The Shafter county meeting remains a popular West County attraction and aims for a better year.
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Shafter
S Road
Theeting
Hortensteim
Linn County
Crooktanks
Brookfield
Porter couple surprise wedding in Milan county event
Porter of Milan and Mrs. De Carmack of this city wed with pastor Z Vance Reed performing a brief ceremony. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs C E Hale, is active in church and school circles and plans to live at the bride’s home. The groom is a respected farmer from near Milan. The Record extends congratulations and best wishes.
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The
Baptist Rch
Linn County
Milan
Lulli County
Hale Defeats Shipley Basket Team On Tough Court
Shipley and his basket squad led by Joseph Nevins James Bridge Neal Lay Charley Jo Fred Nickell and King traveled to Hale Friday evening to face Hale’s basketball team. The visitors fought hard but lost 37 to 5 on a difficult court, stating they were unused to such conditions and unfamiliar with fer playing.
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Shipley
Joseph Nevins
James Bridge
Neal Lay
Charley Jo
Fred Nickell
King
Hale Team Plays Return Game in City Tomorrow
The Hale team plans a return game in the city tomorrow afternoon as the home players seek a stronger showing after the first meeting.
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Hale
Improvements at Browning Postoffice Brighten Interior
The Browning postoffice, opened by Mr. Bolling, has been papered with a fine grade under the brush of J. E. Marvin. The interior now presents a marked improvement and a great contrast to its former appearance. J. Will Smith and assistants are pleased with the refreshed interior.
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Postoffice
Browning* Postoffice
Bolling
J. E. Marvin
J. Will Smith
For sale or trade farms dwellings and properties
Calhoun and Thornton advertise farm for sale or trade options and mention farm loans at old time rates aimed at rural buyers and landowners seeking fixed rate financing.
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Calhoun & Thornton
Telephone Service Efficient and Courteous Call Promptly
Public notice from Browning Tel Co signed by C B Chenoweth secretary invites customers to report unsatisfactory service by letter or telephone and promises prompt attention. The fragment stresses efficient service for all.
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Browning Tel
Co. C. B
Chenoweth
Sec
Speaker Dr M E Riemer to discuss Armageddon prophecy at city park
Dr M E Riemer of St Joseph Missouri will speak Sunday at 7 00 p m in the city park on All Nations Marching to Armageddon. He argues the present distress of nations precedes Christ's Millennial Kingdom with biblical authority, promising free seats and nonsectarian tone. The notice also mentions stray dog incidents and public safety advisories about keeping dogs secured.
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M. E. Riemer
St. Joseph
Riemer
Jesus
Visited Boyhood Homes Of Neff Bailey And Kin
Frank Neff 2M Bailey and Harry Neff returned from a week long visit with relatives in Iowa. They toured Burlingtion and the Keokuk dam among other sites, visiting birthplaces and old friends. One day of travel was hampered by mud but the trip remained very enjoyable.
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Frank ‘Neff
Bailey
Harry Neff
Iowa
Wow
Burlingtom
Big Dam
Keokuk
Messer's
Neff
Road safety at Lambert farm corner improved by locals
Alfred Lambert with Frank Neff and others cut off a dangerous corner on Lambert’s farm near the Neff residence to create a safer travel path. Lambert says the small land taken is worth the improvement and plans to expand safety measures next year. The piece urges others to join in rounding similar dangerous corners to prevent accidents.
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Alfred Lambert
Frank Neff
Browning Farm Club Stockholders Meeting Notice
Notice to shareholders announces the Browning Farm Club fourth annual stockholders meeting at Electric Theatre on Tuesday October 23 1923 at 9 am for at least three hours to elect a board of directors for the coming year and address other business. J M Thurla president J P Bolling secretary.
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Browning Farm Club
Electric Theatre
J. M. Thurla
J. P. Bolling
Strange dog trails Ester Knifong after city visit
A dog pursued Ester Knifong as he drove home Saturday, acting strangely for a stretch, then Knifong slowed or tolling the dog. The incident was recorded as unusual and noted by residents in the city.
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Ester Knifong
Mr. Knifong
Giant Wolf River apple weighs two pounds
A. J. Marley, jeweler, delivered a large Wolf River apple to the office on Monday morning. The fruit weighed two pounds and measured over fifteen inches in one direction and sixteen in the other. Marley noted he had many apples that year but this was the largest. The apple was taken home for an apple pie.
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A. J. Marley
Main Street
Fourth Street
Lizzie
Main ‘Street
Artie Cotter
Creason Garage
Browning
Purdin Street Fair Promises Big Agricultural Exposition
Residents in Purdin and Browning expect a major earual street fair this Friday and Saturday. An extensive program includes notable agricultural exhibits, with organizers urging attendees to contribute to the event’s success despite weather concerns.
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Purdin
Ithe County
Nity
Ier Fair
Browning
Longtime Ft Madison couple leave farm after 26 years
Mr and Mrs J C Green of Lina county announce sale before moving to Ft Madison for a year. The couple married in 1890 after living in St Joseph and Brownings. Green built a home, cared for Shorthorn cattle, and fostered two boys. They plan to return if health permits. Local theater-like street scene and a near-accident with a tin Lizzie also noted.
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J. C. Green
Ft. Madison
Susan A. ‘Boswell
St. Joseph
George A
B.D. Bolling
Bolling
Browning
Green
Downing
Ae Green
Lina County
Evrybody
George
Edward Bailey
Mr. Green
Mrs. Green
Peoples Bank Stockholders Meet in Brown County Missouri
Stockholders meeting notice states the Peoples Bank in Brown County Missouri will convene October 25 1923 at 9 am for at least three hours to elect five directors for the coming year and conduct any other business. J B Stone president and R C Bailey secretary attest.
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Ithe Peoples Bank
Brownine
Missouri
J. B. Stone
R. C. Bailey
B Allen Hereford Sale Near Brookfield
E B Allen of Latlede will sell fifty head of purebred registered Hereford cattle at the Latta farm one half mile north of Brookfield on Friday October 5. The lineup includes ball and heifer calves yearling and two year old heifers matured cows and a Repeater bred herd bull. Eight head of purebred Hereford steers two year old are also offered. The sale starts at 1 o clock and will proceed rain or shine in a well barned yard.
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B. Allen
Latlede
Latta Farm
Brookfield
Allen
When We Were Younger Men Racing Wildly
A fragment recalls scenes of youths racing in the past, noting lively demonstrations of speed and competition among men no longer young. The brief hints at public rambunctious activity and nostalgia for earlier times.
Stove boards rugs and coal buckets at Harveys and Neets
Readable notice lists stove boards rugs and coal buckets available at Harveys and Neets. Items are described in a brief local listing as part of a sale or inventory note tied to the two stores.
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Harveys
Neets
Old Home Visit Brought Joy and Long Drive Pain
Dr and Mrs H E Epperson returned from a trip to Bloomfield and other Iowa points visiting Mrs Eppersons relatives. They attended the Old Settlers Reunion at Lancaster and met people not seen in fifty years. The journey ended with a painful pond condition on the route from here to Kirksville and the doctor reports soreness from the long drive.
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H. E. Epperson
Bloomfield
Iowa
Business Meet at Baptist Church Thursday Night
Notice calls all members to attend a church meeting at the Baptist church on Thursday night September 27 by order of the committee.
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The
Baptist Church
Dutch Brown and Son Dissolution Sale Near Purden
Dutch Brown and son H H Brown announce a dissolution of partnership sale on Thursday October 4 at the Brown farm 24 miles southeast of Purden They offer thirty three head of horses mules and cattle and a large amount of farm machinery All stock is described as good money making stock and the machinery as practically new Attendees may save by buying new equipment and livestock from this sale.
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Raneh
Ford
Gillemast
Joe Talbot
Janes Pa
Emmy
Dutch Brown and Son
H. H. Brown
Brown Farm
Purdin
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DR. Riccher
IY Park
Ester
Stanley Day
Mad Dog
Purdin Street Fair
Stockholders Meeting
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