Tenantry in Missouri Shows Mixed Wealth from Ownership
A University of Missouri study by D R Johnson finds part owners in Johnson county earn more stable income and sustain higher living costs, while tenants rely more on external markets. The survey notes land holdings, investments, and living standards vary with tenancy, ownership, and leasing arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
D R. Johnson
Farm Management Department
University of Missouri
Johnson County
Ter
Johnson
Hig Land
Missouri
Kansas
Cardus Tonic Helped Mrs. Avery Recovers From Illness
Mrs. Clara Avery of Highwood Michigan describes a near fatal period of illness that left her weak and bedridden for months. After taking Cardus the woman’s tonic she recovered enough to resume all her daily tasks and feels much better now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highwood
Mich
Clara Avery
Cardus
Bettie
Pleased With 1916 Prospects and Solar Eclipses
Ladies look forward to 1916 a leap year with 53 Saturdays and multiple eclipses. Partial and total solar and lunar events will be visible in North America at various times, with limited view locally. The year also features Easter bonnet weather and spring celebrations as the calendar marks holidays and birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlus
North America
Atlantic Ocean
United States
Kaater Sanday
Apel
Local social notes and events circulate in Worthington area
Worthington R J Moyer and wife planned a holiday stay after Christmas. Miss Ocie Arnold returned from Kirksville. Dan Arbogast and Chant Marshall visited Worthington. A two woman lecture course featured music and readings. William Firkins and Abbie Benon wed at the Col l ing home with out of town guests. Clell Thompson returns from St Louis to spend holidays. Dave Briggs sold his barber shop interest and moved to St Louis. Brasfield division pupils staged an entertainment raising over 11 dollars for plastering the school. Wayne Collins and Cyrus Crooks went to Edina on business. Clarence Fugate and ERA Jarman attended a lawsuit. Robert Weater of Kansas City visited Dan. W E Worthington and son Gurney visited Unionville. A box supper netted 44.20 for the school. Miss Jessie Snediger headed to Kirksville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Moyer
Downing
Ocie Arnold
Kirksville
Don Crooks
Dan Arbogast
Chant Marshall
Worthington
William Firkins
Abbie Benon
W. M. Colling
Paul Hickman
J. A. Helferstine
Dan Pierce
Clell
Vesper Thompson
St. Louis
Dave Briggs
Brasfield
Consolidated District
Wayne Collins
Cyrus Crooks
Edina
Clarence Fugate
Era Jarman
Unionville
Robert Weater
Kansas City
Tere
Dan
W. E. Worthington
Gurney
Opera House
Jessie Snediger
Kirksvile
Quail as weed destroyer praised by local farmers
Farmers favor quail for pest control claiming it saves crops and banishes hunters. Notes mention Mark Franklin and Louis Baquet at Walnut Stock Farm, locals traveling to Iowa, weddings, and various social updates including Christmas greetings and shop visits. The piece blends agricultural notes, travel, and village life with several names and places such as Livonia Burlington Chariton Needmore and Schuyler county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Franklin
Louis Baquet
Walnut Stock Farm
Mr Franklin
North Lincoln Notes of Local Visits and Events
Local residents record visits and messages across North Lincoln and nearby areas. Highlights include Mrs. C D Baquet visiting Exline and James Funnell’s family hosting a wedding. multiple social gatherings and illness updates. and a Christmas tree planned at Elio church with community members attending.
Graysville Area News and Community Notes
Graysville School progresses well at this place. Local families report farm trades between Dee Maullenix and John Cullom near Glendale. Several visits, illnesses, and travel notes include Mrs. Spurgeon of Unionville visiting relatives, Uncle Johnnie Collins and Aunt Bettie Colling described as very poorly, and Mrs. Jesse Johnson on the sick list. Numerous social calls, Christmas and New Year wishes, and a mix of local happenings are noted along with a protracted church meeting to begin in January led by Brothers Cooper and Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Dally
Wm Matthews
C. D. Baquet
Exline
O. P. Jump
James Funnell
McKay School House
Jesse Mikela
Gladys
Augusta
B. A. King
Grinnell
Jows
W. M. Matthews
James _Kunnell
Chioie
James Lowe
Cincinnati
Hones
Betty Tysor
Virgil Burns
Tom Cason
Clara Ledford
Bel Burns
Jim Jones
Emmett Sears
Orvil Burns
Milan
Elia Trent
John Riggins
Burns
Fred Choate
Noah Gillum
J. N. Gillum
Dee Maullenix
John Cullom
Glendale
John Spurgeon
Unionville
Johnnie Collins
Bettie Colling
Jesse Johnson
Will Fowler
San'y
Alva Colton
D. Mullenix
Clarence Mullenix
Noah Shipley
John Wray
A. Merry Ciristmas
W. G Whitely
Joyce Wickless
Sere Pollock
Kansas City
KC University
Elsie Whitely
Emvlaué Pollock
Des Moines
Drake University
Lagrippe Ralp Long
Bank of Powersville
MP Church
Cooper
J H. Lane
Bert Scott
al Scott
Grundy
Sam
Trenton
Robert Allen
Dew
Pollock
Geogre Surder
Ira Ellis
Charlie Scott
Shenandoah
L. L. Gray
St. John
Loren Bye
John Wilson
Allerton
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Paul
Morgans’ Lumber Yard
Serraron
Trulis Haquet
Frank Casady
Iowa
Montana
Lee Crawford
Misg Lois Gatlin
Mr. Crawford
Livonia
Burlington
Chariton
Orvil Johnson
Schuyler County
John L. Hurliman
Switzerland
Europe
Edward Nordma
W. Hurliman
Rehobeth
Artie
Manda Morrow
Mary Hogg
Vertie Casady
Hartford
Johnnie Morrow
Dee Pickenpaugh
Claude Wilcott
Grant Jones
John Fowler
Maud Pickering
Kellogg, Tows
Pearl Hart
Ompire
James Morrow Guy Fowler
Gigenale
Everet
Neal
Geifey
Tews
Edith Plekecing
Deion Mabel Wood
Fannie Woolever
Wendie Helton
Levi Dye
Mendota
Fred Brown
Albert Anders
Bert Allen
James Vincent
Abe West
Bjonn Brown
Centerville
Will Brown
Henry Brown
John Robbins
Joe Johns
Shadden
James Baugher
Needmore
John Williams
Arthur Prince
Iron Storey
North Lincoln
Inez
Graysville
Dean Johnson
New York
Monitor
Ortmer
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