Purdin Annual Street Fair Celebrates Despite Rain
The Purdin Street Fair ran Friday and Saturday September 24 25 drawing large crowds despite cold rain. Hog Jersey horse mule poultry and agricultural exhibits wowed visitors with standout managers and a strong culinary and art show concluding in another successful fair for Purdin.
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Quinn Guyer
H. N. Jaynes
Glenn Cooper
Purdin
Price Hoskins
Vernon Street
L. H. Edens
W. J. Street
D. S. Smith
H. M. Buswell
Fern Street
Missouri
H. M. Bartimus
J. N. Edens
T. J. Hisel
Ray Pulliam
Will Arback
Grove Garrett
Agricultural Department
Agricultural Hall
Linn County
Rose Edens
Hazel Gooch
Nancy Hale
Bessie Fleming
C. L. Cassity
W.C. Miller
Grace Myers
Joe Crookshanks
W.T. McGhee
Dayton Street
H.G. Johnson
Smith Ogle Wedding in Purdin 1926
The marriage of Irvin Smith and Kathryn Erma Ogle took place on Tuesday September 21 1926 in Purdin with Rev Ezell officiating. Kathryn is the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed ward Ogle and highly regarded by friends. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs W H Smith described as an energetic young man. A crowd of about 75 attended a traditional charivari after the ceremony.祝
Property For Sale Seeks Town and Farm Listings
S H Linhart announces the sale of all town property and farm holdings. Prospective buyers are invited to inquire about available parcels and terms.
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S. H. Linhart
Land For Sale In Missouri Farm With Meadows Pasts Wood Lots
416 acre farm for sale featuring 40 acres meadow 20 oat land 90 corn land 240 acres in two pastures 120 acres each remaining stock lots eight room frame house barns corn crib wood house fruit trees five wells windmills and pumps three ponds one half mile to school and abundant timber. See or write H. Linhart Browning Mo Box 3.
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H. Linhart
Browning
Reverend Harmon Assigned to Chillicothe Church
Rev. L. V. Harmon, pastor of St. Pauls Methodist Church in St. Joseph for three years, was assigned to Chillicothe for the coming year. Chillicothe church should be proud to receive such a minister.
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L. V. Harmon
Chillicothe
St. Paul's Methodist Church
St. Joseph
Harmon
Apples For Sale At Kelsey Orchards Near Brookfield
Extra fine sprayed apples for sale one mile west of Brookfield now picking Jonathan Delicious Grimes Snow and other good varieties. Filtered sweet cider always on top. Where better apples grow.
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Brookfield
Jonathans
Delicious
Grimes
Kelsey Orchards
Harvey and Neet’s Big Sale on Ranges and Heaters
Notice announces a sales event by Harvey and Neet featuring ranges and heaters running October 1 to 9. The item highlights dates and product types and invites shoppers to attend the sale.
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Harvey and Neet
Nickell family hosts Sunday dinner at west city home
Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Nickell entertained at a one o clock dinner in their west city home. Rosa Nickell assisted in preparing the meal. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Otis McCollum Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Cathey and Mr. and Mrs. Clair Shipp. The afternoon was spent socializing and all departed after a royally entertaining evening.
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E. W. Nickell
Mrs. Nickell
Miss Rosa
Otis McCollum
A. B. Cattey
Clair Shipp
Rains Floods and Property Loss Across Regions
Protracted rain in early September 1926 caused floods across multiple watersheds. Crops were destroyed on Chariton and Grand rivers, bridges and railroad beds suffered damage, and thousands were displaced. Locust Creek Drainage District provided relief by channeling floodwaters. A local stove sale offers 500 pounds of coal with purchases.
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Chariton River
I and St. L
Locust Creek
Roads Deteriorate as Prolonged Rains Haunt Local Ways
Persistent rains have worsened local back roads though state highways remain in decent repair. Drivers report infrequent maintenance on byways, with some not dragged regularly, increasing rough conditions and wear on the slower routes.
Corn Cutting Prolonged By Rainy Weather In Area
Ten days of heavy rain hindered corn cutting as townsmen use Rennife to harvest amid mud. Despite a small wheat crop, seed wheat sales are strong. Some farmers still wait for thrashing due to wet ground. A stretch of dry weather would boost harvest completion and wheat sowing.
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W. A. Albrecht
Missouri College of Agriculture
Anthony and Royal Field Fencing On Track Next Week
Special notice announces a car of Anthony and Royal field fencing will be on track next week. Customers are urged to book orders now to save money on fencing and barb wire. Harvey and Neet.
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Anthony
Royal
Harvey and
Neet
Apple and Pear Picking at Kenley Farm
Notice for an apple and pear picking event at J. W. Kenley's orchard on next Saturday October 2. All interested parties are requested to attend on that date.
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J. W. Kenley
New Heating Depot Stoves Delayed After Rail Wreck
The C B and Q R R removed stoves from depots along the line and planned to install new ones but a wreck delayed the shipment of the new stoves. Mr Wykoff improvised lighting with two lamps and later used a small oil stove to ward off the cold at the depot.
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Wykoff
Reverend Clay Returned For Another Year At Browning Circuit
At the annual Methodist conference in Stansberry last week Rev. Clay, pastor of the Browning circuit, was returned for another year. The Browning church group praises his leadership as membership grows. He also preaches at Mt. Hope Zion and North Salem.
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Clay
The
Methodist Church
Stansberry
M. E. Church of the
Browning Circuit
Browning
Mt. Hope
Zion
North Salem
Fertilizer Boosts Missouri Wheat Yields in 1926 Trial
Missouri wheat growers see profitable returns from phosphate fertilizer across southern soils. Krusekopf reports 1926 trials show acid phosphate average yields of 19.5 bushels on red land, 24.5 with lime, and higher with combined treatments. Price gains and earlier maturity accompany fertilized crops.
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Missouri
Prairie
Missouri College of Agriculture
H. H. Krusekopf
Stock Hogs For Sale In Linneus Missouri
Stock hogs for sale ranging from 50 to 90 pounds offered by Leon Norvell of R F D No 1 Linneus Missouri.
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Leon Norvell
Linneus
Missouri
Seed Bed Needs Extra Care This Year
The wheat seeding season is unusually wet, exceeding typical rainfall for the fall. Farmers face slow planting and potential yield impacts as ongoing wet conditions hinder field work and seedbed preparation.
Big Buck Overalls Promoted by W H Dickinson
Advert shows Big Buck overalls in 80s weight with promise of best in town and invites reader to get the price from W H Dickinson.
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W.H. Dickinson
Palm to Offer Glasses at Milan and Linneus Hotels
Dr. Palm will offer guaranteed glasses at Stanley Hotel in Milan from noon Monday October 4 until 10 pm Tuesday October 5. He then moves to the Commercial Hotel in Linneus from 11 am Tuesday October 5 until 11 am Wednesday October 6. Call on him at either location.
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Stanley
Milan
Commercial
Linneus
Browning Receives New Fire Wagon At Peterson Garage
A Ford chassis fire engine arrives in Browning and is parked at Peterson Garage. The unit, praised as a beauty and the latest in equipment, underwent a trial run Thursday night with hose ladders and power but no fire occurred.
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Browning
Peterson
Maggart Pupils Enjoy Watermelon Treat
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Meeks hosted the Maggart school pupils and Miss Lucile Marvin at 2 30 with a load of water melons. Fifty pupils were delighted by the kindness and a group photo captured the memorable occasion.
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Maggart
J. A. Meeks
Lucile Marvin
Heaters and ranges sale offers coal bonus and trade-in
Harvey and Neet promote a sale offering 500 pounds of coal free with each heater or range purchased from October 1 to 9. Customers who bring in old heaters receive a liberal trade-in offer.
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Harvey and
Neet
Feeds Alter Milk Flavor Through Cow Body
Some feeds impart strong flavors and odors to milk, reducing palatability and consumption. They influence milk flavor primarily through the cow’s body and disappear by the next milking if given after milking. Do not feed such feeds before milking.
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