Linton 10 Citizens Plan Old Time Fourth of July
At a public library meeting in Linton ten committees were appointed to organize a real old time Fourth of July celebration. Plans include an industrial parade in the morning and a mixed afternoon program with fireworks at night.
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Linton
Joseph Haseman
Wayne T. Hamilton
Peter Schloot
John T. Fritz
Billy F. Cooper
Elmer W. Sherwood
Sam D. Bryan
L. W. Warner
John Correll
D. M Puckett
Arthur Pinkston
George W. Fry Dies After Self inflicted Injuries
George W. Fry aged about 67, long known in Linton and surrounding county, died at the county farm near Bloomfield early today. He had cut his throat and stabbed himself on April 8 after a period of despondency following amputation. He was treated at City hospital for a month before being moved to the county home at his request. Burial will be at Bloomfield.
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George W. Fry
Linton
Bloomfield
Inman
Roscoe Duke
Fry
Missouri
Insect control basics and an ad for a remedy
In a farming article Mr McCoy explains insect management stressing biting and sucking insects like the Colorado potato beetle and aphids. It notes stomach poisons commonly contain arsenic and that contact sprays such as lime sulfur oil emulsions and nicotine sulfate work by corroding or blocking breathing. The piece ends with an ad for Hem-Roid at Hamilton's Drug Store.
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Farmers’ Bulletin 127
U. S
Powell Loses Barn in Mysterious Blaze Near Plum Branch
Near Plum Branch school house northeast of the city a barn on William H. Powell's farm was destroyed by a fire of unknown origin last night. The blaze was spotted by passing motorists who woke the Powell family. The barn held hay, about 150 bushels of corn, a carriage, farm implements, and harness. Powell faces a heavy loss, insured only 50 percent by Farmers' Mutual. No fire or lightning clues suggest the cause.
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William H. Powell
Plum Branch
Powell
Taxes on Cigarettes Highlight Government Revenue
A tobacco tax overview shows nearly half of cigarette costs go to taxes. The 309 million dollar annual federal tobacco tax, with 182.7 million from cigarettes, underlines taxes as a major price factor and support for Lucky Strike promotions.
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Internal Revenue
Alfred W. McCann
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Linton 10
Geo. W. Fry
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
McCoy
Ous Farm
Halls
A. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Terhune Apartments
North Main Street
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