County News notices brisk with social visits
J W Swope made a business trip to Sedalia. Miss Florence Witcher and Thadius Haggard shopped in Marshall. Elva Russell Lula Thomas and Ruth Gray visited C M Thomas and family near Wanamaker. Mrs W E Hansbro hosted dinner with Perle Killon Lula Thomas Elva Russell Alfred Silvey Shelton Thomas Clifford Hanebro. Perle Killion visited Lula Thomas. Mrs Will Smiley and Dora Thomas of Wanamaker visited J M Thomas. Eula Witcig of Sedalia visiting uncle John Witcig. Lee Hanley family Daisy Hanley and Ernest Powell Sunday guests of John Jones. Celeste Killion visited Janett Moore Saturday night. Joe Swope and wife called on W E Teeter Sunday. Mrs Roy Wilcox visited daughter Mrs S L Yokely last week. Tedieville ball nine defeated Hess Creek ball nine 13 to 9 Sunday evening.
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J. W. Swope
Sedalia
Florence Witcher
Thadius Haggard
Marshall
Elva Russell
Lula Thomas
Ruth Gray
C. M. Thomas
Wanamaker
W. E. Hansbro
Perle Killon
Lula Thomesa
Alfred Silvey
Shelton Thomas
Clifford Hanebro
Perle Killion
Will Smiley
Dora Thomas
J. M. Thomas
Eula Witcig
Jobn Witcig
Lee Hanley
Daisy Hanley
Ernest Powell
John Jones
Celeste Killion
Janett Moore
Joe Swope
W. E. Teeter
Roy Wilcox
Yokely
Tedieville
Hess Creek
Grand Pass L F McClure visits Nelson parents
Grand Pass L F McClure of Nelson visited his parents Thursday night. Chas DeMons spent weekend in Marshall. Frank Moore landed a 60 pound catfish after a river rescue misread as a drowning. Missouri River floods force many from homes. Cheerful Workers pastry market set for June 27 at Pfleger building. Mrs H M Coad and Will attend Emmet Coads wedding in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. McClure
Nelson
Chas. DeMons
Marshall
Frank Moore
The
Christian Church
Pfleger
Hew Frankfort Farmers Busy Harvesting Wheat
Farmers in Frankfort area are busy harvesting wheat as harvest activity intensifies. Matt Babler is listed on the sick list. Children's Day exercises are planned at Good Hope Church with community participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Babler
Good Hope
County road quest urged by J H Berlekamp
A letter from J H Berlekamp of Slater Missouri urges finding a county road expert to assist the county court and road supervisors in rebuilding and maintaining roads. He argues good roads require planning, cooperation, and steady effort, noting current culverts and bridges need attention and proposing public discussion and input from residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preighbor
Po Bowl
J. H. Berlekamp
Slater, Mo
Excursion Tickets Sold For Mexico Trip July 18
The Chicago and Alton will offer excursion tickets to Mexico and return from July 18 to 20. Hawthorne, agent, lists good rates for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion
Mexico
Chicago and Alton
O. FE. Hawthorne
Sermon at Salem and local visits reported
Reverend Vardeman preached an excellent sermon at Salem Sunday. Mr and Mrs Geo Stouffer and son from Napton visited the latter’s parents Mr and Mrs Rufus Clark. Miss Georgia Scott returned from Alma after a two week visit. Mrs Alice Fulkerson of Marshall visits her brother C W Gorrell. William Field visited Kansas City last week. Mr and Mrs Jamie Scott and family with Mr and Mrs Alonzo Ziegel and son were dinner guests at J J Scott’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vardeman
Salem
Geo. Stouffer
Napton
Rufus Clark
Georgia Scott
Alma
Alice Fulkerson
Marshall
C. W. Gorrell
William Field
Kansas City
Jamie Scott
Alonzo Ziegel
J. J. Scott
Kansas City and Return via Chicago & Alton June 27 1908
Advertisement announces a $1.60 round trip from Kansas City to Chicago via the Alton line on June 27 1908. Hawthorns acts as agent. The notice promotes the travel offer described as "Coming and Going" with the Alton advertised as the sole method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & Alton
Alton
E Hawthorns
Harrdron News Briefs and Local Notes
Mrs J S Harrison returns home to Audrain county after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs T M Riggins. John Herndon suffered a Monday injury from a kick but is not seriously hurt. Jesse T Stephens married Miss Zula Huff by Squire W A Huff and will move to Oklahoma. Miss Ruth Jackson and Miss Mary Jackson of Kansas City visit Dr J D Jackson and family. W A Hill becomes an expert at harnessing horses between showers.
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J. S. Harrison
T. M. Riggins
Audrain County
John Herndon
Jesse T. Stephens
Zula Huff
Squire W. A. Huff
Oklahoma
Ruth and
Mary Jackson
Kansas City
J. D. Jackson
W. A. Hill
Roppenhagen Plans Fourth of July Auto Ride
C L. Roppenhagen says he has been invited to go to Blackburn on the Fourth of July with his automobile to take part in the celebration and will bear the expense if weather remains favorable.
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L. Roppenhagen
Blackburn
Going and Coming $1 50 to Kansas City and return
The message lists a fare of $1.50 for a round trip to Kansas City from Alton with agent OEB Hawthorn. Dated June 27, 2008.
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Kansas City
OEB Hawthorn
Flood Notes and Migrant Moves in Gilliam and Saline Valley
Miss Cora Cross of Gilliam s is a guest at H H Hinnah s home. She planned to return Monday but high water kept her. Miss Katie Heinzler reports flood fears in Beloit Kansas. Albert Hildebrand and wife with her as sister Lalia arrives Saturday. E B Clawson and son Donald visited Mathias Larman in Saline Valley. river falls slowly, locals relocate to bluff or school houses amid heavy losses and poor 1903 planting prospects.
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Cora Cross
Gilliams
H. H. Hinnah
Warrenton Volksfreund
Katie Heinzler
Beloit
Kas
Albert Hildebrand
Lalia
Gilliam Globe
E. B. Clawson
Donald
Administrators Notice for Elisabeth A Hyde Estate
Letters of administration granted to L. W. Vandiee on June 1608 by the Probate Court of Raline County Missouri. All claimants must present claims within one year to avoid bars, and within two years from publication to avoid forever barred. June 10, 1608.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisabeth A. Hyde
Raline County
L. W. Vandiee
Adms
Local Excursion Sale Notes And Dates
Fragmentary notice states C. and A. Excursions set to run from Whiteago to Altos R.B. with round trip fare 41.68 and return by ten o'clock. Details appear garbled but indicate a weekday sale period starting Saturday June and weekday departures from Kanene City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteago End
Altos R. RB
Kanene Ciiy
Mosday & m
K-Mowtharen
Eye trouble cured by Dr. E. S. Leach Marshall Mo
A notice from Dr. E. S. Leach of Marshall Missouri promises quick relief for eye complaints with free examinations and no charges, claiming local citizens from nearby counties testify to his methods and guarantee satisfaction.
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Leach
Marshall, Mo
Gas engine on farm offers efficient portable power
A farmer outlines a small two horsepower gas engine setup powering a cream separator churn water pump and grindstone with plans to heat water and run multiple devices. He notes fuel cost about 1% cent per horsepower hour and envisions truck mobility with a mounted engine for farm trucking. The Rural New Yorker praises gas engines as indispensable modern farm machines.
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New Yorker
Keeping Grindstone True on the Farm Tools
A Prairie Farmer note explains grindstone wear from long use on axes and scythes causing concave surfaces. It recommends reworking with dull spades to even the stone, and warns against leaving grindstones exposed to air which creates unequal hardness. A flat box can cover a stone kept outdoors.
Feeding Molasses to Stock in Farm Feeding
Molasses as stock food gains favor among practical feeders. A pint to a quart daily suits animals based on size and appetite. It supplies energy and heat, acts mildly laxative, and aids flesh and ambition. For horses, ground molasses may be diluted with water and gradually increased, with diet adjusted to each animal’s needs.
Reap Cows Comfort in Cold Economy
A poor economy forces cows to roam the fields in cold, relying on feed for body heat. The text notes increased feed use and potential malnutrition from heat produced by digestion.
Fragmentary note hints at a problem or inquiry
A partial OCR item references a problem and a person named Grace in a brief, unclear context. No clear event date or places are readable. The readable fragment suggests a discussion or issue involving Grace but lacks concrete facts or outcomes.
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