Rankin Farm profits and operations near Tarkio Mo
New York Times reports Rankin Farm near Tarkio Missouri as the nation’s largest fillable farm owned by four Rankin heirs. It spans about 23,900 acres with 14,000 tillable for corn, 3,000 in wheat, 3,000 in oats and 1,500 in alfalfa. Land value nears $4 million at $125 per acre, and annual farm profit reached about $10,000. The operation centers on cattle feeding, with 5,000 cattle fed last year, and a yearly horse and mule sale supplying major revenue.
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Norfolk Southern opens regular trains on new路 line schedule
The Norfolk Southern Railroad began regular trains yesterday with Charlotte to Raleigh service at 7 15 am arriving 1 50 pm and Raleigh to Charlotte at 12 20 am arriving 1 30 pm. The route covers 155 miles with faster six hour and fifteen minute trips and improved coaches with steel bottoms electric fans and plush seats.
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Norfolk Southern Railroad
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Raleigh
Raleigh News and Observer
Norfolk Southern
Star
Montgomery
Sermon Draws Quiet Attention as Watches Tap Time
A Chicago Daily News item notes a sermon that morning drew steady attention while several congregants watched their watches. The exchange features a deacon complimenting the sermon and a humorous reply from the parson about punctuated time.
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Timely
Chicago Daily News
Two Railroad Presidents Die the Same Day in Deaths of Finley and Emerson
William Wilson Finley president of the Southern Railway died in Washington after a paralytic stroke suffered earlier Tuesday. He leaves a widow four daughters and a son. Thomas Martin Emerson president of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad died in Wilmington after an Acute Indigestion attack while on a trip of inspection. He was born in Ohio in 1851 and began railroad work in 1867 rising to high executive positions before his death.
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Preble County
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Crowell’s 1912 Car Goes Up In Smoke Near Sloan’s Ferry
Ben Stitts, the sole occupant, escaped a blazing four passenger four cylinder Cadillac owned by W J Crowell on Sloan’s Ferry road five miles west of the city at 6 30 last night. The car caught fire under the motor from grease and burned quickly to a total wreck. Crowell and others rushed to the scene but the machine could not be saved. Crowell had owned the car about two years and insured for 1000 if policy valid. Stitts said he would quit automobiles after this frightful incident.
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Thanksgiving fund drive for Thompson Orphanage appeal
A donation call asks readers to contribute to the Thompson Orphanage in addition to the existing box. Contributions should be given to Mr T. P. Dillon promptly. The note describes the children as wards in need and is signed by Rev R. H. Swann, Rector.
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Brutal Murder in Charlotte Fourth in Eleven Days
The Charlotte Observer reports a grisly murder in the city. Mr. BB Carter, a contractor, was killed with a foot adg in his room at 3 West Sixth Street. Four men McQuary Johnson Griggs and McNellis were arrested, with two others viewed as witnesses. The weapon, blood, and hair fragments point to a brutal behind-the-head attack. Carter lingered from 4 pm to 11 pm before dying. Police plan to pursue all leads as part of ongoing investigations.
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Charlotte Observer
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West Sixth Street
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Cutter
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Brady McNelis
Minnie Springs
Central Methodist Church Barn Bazaar Next Weekend
The ladies of Central Methodist Church planning a panel bazaar next Friday and Saturday December bth and tth. Proceeds support the parsonage and all members are urged to donate. Contributions may be left at the Krauss building Main Street next to Waller's. Contact Mrs B C Ashcraft chair for details. Bazaar opens all day Friday and Saturday with winter supper and refreshments served both days. public invited.
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J. N. Piesson
Marriage of Mr Brooks and Miss Price in Marshville Wingate area
The Journal reports the marriage of Mr B Brooks son of Mr and Mrs A J Brooks of Marshville township to Miss Ode win Price daughter of Mr and Mrs T A J Price of Wingate formerly Unionville. Rev R M Hatler performed the ceremony Thanksgiving day in the presence of a few friends. The note sends best wishes to the couple.
Marriage of Nisbet and Drest th at St N Nisbet home
The wedding of Mr. T R Nisbet and Miss Eunice Robinson occurred Wednesday evening at the residence of Prof and Mrs St N Nisbet on West Franklin Street. The ceremony, performed by He Gurney, was a quiet family affair with few relatives present. Mrs Nisbet, daughter of Mrs Kt Nisbet, has lived in Monroe and is praised for culture and refinement. The groom, son of the late T R Nisbet, is bookkeeper for A W Heath Company in Waxhaw. After the ceremony the couple went to Richmond for a brief stay and will make their home in Waxhaw.
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Marahville
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New Telephone Exchange At Marshville South Of Monroe
Marshville Home owner J W Richardson installed a new eight mile south of Monroe telephone exchange with metallic circuit and up to date switchboard. The Beth Jecem exchange is named with C H Hammond as operator.
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