Dentist Dr. Eller enjoys a Sunday ball game outing
Dr C B Eller of Clarinda Iowa and companions Andy Nielsen C C Hill D J Foster and Frank Smith went to Bixlers Park Sunday afternoon to set the ball game J S Francis and his wife drove to Red Oak Sunday where they spent the day at the home of Ralph Franklin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Nielsen
C.C. Hill
D. J. Foster
Frank Smith
Bixler’s Park
J. S. Francis
Red Oak
Ralph Franklin
Aladdin lamp parts offered at local Drug Store
Supplies, manuals, chimneys and parts for all models of the Aladdin lamps are for sale at the Drug Store.
Yorktown visitors and local farm gathering noted
Mrs. Dora Babcock and Hugh Babcock, wife of Yorktown, visited Sunday with Mrs. Babcock's father, M. B. Parks. Marvin Meyers of Northboro visited his uncle Art Meyers and helped Kenneth put up hay. Tuesday noon Misa Evelyn Morley hosted a luncheon for Mrs. Walter Alexander with Mrs. Stuart Jamison, Joyce, Eleanor, Mrs. Raymond Johnson, Mrs. Jesse Johnson, Leema Walker, Alice Clark, Ruth Humbert and Mia present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Babcock
Hugh Babcock
Yorktown
Marvin Meyers
Northboro
Art Meyers
Kenneth
Hay
Misa Evelyn Morley
Walter Alexander
Stuart Jamison
Joyce
Eleanor
Raymond Johnson
Jesse Johnson
Leema Walker
Alice Clark
Ruth Humbert
Mia
Mrs Oliver Lovitt Visits Oakdale for Tribute at Nelson Home
Mrs Oliver Lovitt of Oakdale visited Monday and Tuesday at the Mrs C J Nelson home. Relatives attending the Gailetter funeral included Mr and Mrs Joseph McCaffery Davenport Mr and Mrs John Farrell Sheridan Missouri Claire Perry and family Shambaugh Will Aid and wife Shenandoah Stillmen Aid and wife H Journey and wife Roy Aid and wife New Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gailetter
Joseph McCaffery
Davenport
John Farrell
Sheridan
Missouri
Claire Perry
Shambaugh
Will Aid
Shenandoah
Stillmen Aid
H. Journey
Roy Aid
New Market
People Traveled to Bedford for Christian Church Conference
A number of locals journeyed to Bedford on Monday and Tuesday to attend a Christian church conference, joining participants from other areas for the gathering at the religious event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Christian Church Conference
Queen Esther girls gift necklace to Mrs Pullman
The Queen Esther girls of the M. E. church met with Mrs. Pullman Monday night. The girls presented Mrs. Pullman with a beautiful necklace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther
M. E. Church
Mrs. Pullman
Surprise 10th Birthday in the Park for Geneva Houchin
A Saturday party in the park celebrated Geneva Houchin turning ten. Fourteen girls joined games and refreshments and each brought a gift for the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Houchin
Geneva
Five Misses Attend M E Conference in Des Moines
Misses Helen Madden Beulah Brand Carl Brand Meredith Walker and Glen Thummel drove to Des Moines Saturday to attend an M E conference. They returned home Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Madden
Beulah Brand
Carl Brand
Meredith Walker
Glen Thummel
Des Moines
M. E
Bedford Bridge Party Hosts Name Noted Guests
Mesdames Leslie Chandler Frank Chandler L T Reed Frank Smith and J S Francis attended a bridge party Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs J T Maloy in Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Chandler
Frank Chandler
L. T. Reed
Frank Smith
J. S. Francis
J. T. Maloy
Bedford
Mrs Thomas Touts Campaign In County Recorder Race
Mrs Nelle Thomas a Republican candidate for county recorder visited town Saturday to promote her campaign. She won her party nomination by seven votes shy of 40 percent in a four candidate county primary and appears likely to win the November 8 election.
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Nelle Thomas
Curtis to speak in Maryville. Hoover to open Iowa campaign
Charles Curtis vice president and Republican candidate for re election will address crowds in Maryville Missouri at 2 30 p m October 4 while President Hoover starts his Iowa campaign in Des Moines on the same day The text notes nationwide campaign activity through October and the general election set for November 8 highlighting peak campaign effort in both major parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Curtis
United States
Maryville
Missouri
Des Moines
Hoover
Iowa
Rev Pullman Leaves to Lead Chillicothe Church
Rev. Pullman, pastor of the local Methodist church for the past year, is reassigned to Chillicothe near Ottumwa by the Des Moines annual conference. Rev. Felt, formerly of Redfield, will take over here. The change likely takes effect Friday with services Sunday morning. A reception for the Felt family will be held next Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullman
Chillicothe
Ottumwa
Des Moines
Rev
Felt
Redfield
Gravity
Rally Promotion Day at M E Church Next Sunday
Rally Promotion Day will be observed at the M E church with a 10 45 start. Pupils of the Sabbath School will present a play titled The Pansy Bed. All are welcome to attend and participate in the rally. Immediately after the program the newly appointed minister will deliver his first sermon at this church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.E
Bedford
Eldon Morris
Loney
Bussard Barber Shop Offers First Class Service
The Bussard barber shop advertises women’s hair cutting as a specialty and notes it is the successor to Ed Lock offering first class service.
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Bussard
Ed Lock
Royal Neighbors Meet Set for October First at Hall
The Royal Neighbors will meet at the Hall on Saturday October 1 at 2 00 PM. All officers and members are urged to attend. Mrs Emma Price Oracle.
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Emma Price
Oracle
Straw vote fad resurges amid election hype worries
The piece argues straw polls are revived to attract readers and notes results are highly unreliable, expressing skepticism about pre election contests and their purpose.
Sale Notice for Bulbs and Shrubs by Mrs Pierson
For sale single dahlia narcissus rubrum lily bulbs and shrubs by Mrs W P Pierson. Floral items listed for purchase with asking buyers to inquire. Local notice notes ownership and item types available.
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W.P. Pierson
New Subscribers Take Over Lenox Barbershop
Fred Bussard and his wife have moved from Essex and taken over the Ed Lock barber shop in Lenox. They arrived Monday and now occupy living rooms in the rear of the shop, after moving about a year and a half ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bussard
Lenox
Ed Lock
Mr. Bussard
Essex
Walnut harvest and community notices in Northwest Country
Northwest Country reports continued fall weather with light frost in low areas. Farmers harvest corn and soybeans while families enjoy a picnic day and prepare for winter supplies. The Barton Community Club met with a good turnout and program by the Simpton trio, followed by a lunch. County road crews work near the bridge on the Washington Dallas township line blasting stumps with a Caterpillar tractor. Leon Ledgerwood and family visited Clyde Johnson, Mrs Sollig Burright is ill, and the community mourns the untimely death of Gail Utter with sympathy to relatives.
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Santa Claus
Barton Community Club
Is Simpton
Washington Dallas
John’ Kimpton
Leon Ledgerwood
Clyde Johnson
Sollig Burright
Gail Utter
Why I Shall Vote for Hoover by Bruce Barton
Bruce Barton urges voting for Herbert Hoover citing Hoover's steadiness in crisis and readiness to finish his term. He dismisses Roosevelt as unproven and argues longevity in governance over renewal. He asserts Hoover is humane, battle tested, and grounded in facts rather than theories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Barton
Herbert Hoover
Lincoln
White House
Mr. Hoover
Franklin Roosevelt
Hoover
Roosevelt urged to practice reform as governor
Secretary of War Patrick J. Hurley challenges Franklin D. Roosevelt to apply as governor of New York the stock exchange reforms he advocates as a Democratic presidential candidate. Hurley questions why Roosevelt did not enforce New York securities laws during his incumbency and urges federal control of securities sales.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
United States
Patrick J. Hurley
Roosevelt
Mid-West
West
Hurley
New York Stock Exchange
Pine
Stock Exchange
State of
Farm Credit Corporations Promise Aid to Farmers Across Regions
The new agricultural corporations aim to benefit farmers in the Middle West and West by establishing supportive bank districts. Early steps focus on supplying industry with a stable base, then improving farmer access to essential crops like corn. The administration contends ongoing benefits far surpass previous efforts, despite political opposition from Democratic leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
West
Fran Jon
Agriculures
Aso
Furtinartes
Corpustiis
Ntsanti
Fay Opersons
All Kits
Tariff Debate and Party Spokesmen Critique
Controversy over tariff policy persists as spokesmen from both parties challenge Democratic and Republican arguments. The speaker calls out prior tariff laws as higher than proposed reforms, questioning the accuracy of political claims and urging scrutiny of repeated statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CUT
Beaconsfield Buyer Sells Potatoes to Earl Richardson
Kay Davis of Beaconsfield bought 100 bushels of potatoes from Earl Richardson last Wednesday and hauled them to Beaconsfield by truck at 25 cents per bushel. The author notes the price seems low but yields a fair profit given land quality and immediate sale versus hoped-for higher future prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Davis
Beaconsfield
Earl Richardson
Lare
Curtains done at Moore's Laundry Look like new
Moore's Laundry advertises curtain cleaning with results that look like new. Call Ed Lock's Barber Shop for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Good Crop of Nuts and Apples From Windfall
The southwest wind knocked down many nuts and apples this year making gathering easier though some loss from ripening fruit. Orchards that were sprayed and pruned show far superior fruit, proving careful care yields better apples.
Martha Harris Visits Yorktown With Relatives
Mrs. Martha Harris spent several days last week at Yorktown visiting her sister and other relatives there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Harris
Yorktown
Jesse Levitt and wife visit relatives in Terra Haute
Jesse Levitt and his wife left Tuesday morning for Terra Haute Illinois to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Levitt
Terra Haute
Illinois
Free Methodist Church Invites All to Weekly Services
Free Methodist Church in town invites all ages to Sunday School at 10:00 a. m. preaching at 11:00 a. m. Sunday evening service at 7:30 p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday evening and class meeting the first Sunday of each month at 11:00 a. m. Everyone is welcome.
Oak Hill Morning Worship and Sunday School
Morning Worship at 10:00 a m and Sunday School at 11:00 a m are listed for Oak Hill church services.
Phone Ed Locks Barber Shop for Bundle Tuesday
Moore's Laundry advertises pickup on Bundle Tuesday Thursday or Saturday. The message invites customers to call for service and arrange a wash and pickup window at the stated shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Lock
Moore
Rainfall Reports Bring Autumn Quiet Across Our Town
G L Bronkman notes that rain Monday morning and last week’s evening totaled sixty two and a half hundredths inches. The wetter spell cleared dust and seemed to usher in perfect autumn weather. Observers say the equinoctial period typically brings storms, but the equal day night length now may mark a weather break in a string of pleasant days.
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G. L. Bronkman
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. B. Eller
Clarinda
Joseph S. Pieringer
Optometrist
Love Brothers
F.O. Akin Lumber Co
Northwest Country
the Rankin Shoe Repair
Free Methodist Church
Chas, Dickey
Methodist Episcopal Church
E. LeRoy Pullman
Gravity Sunday School
Epworth League
Oak Hill
Independent
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