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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1912
Page
4
Roxia Rogers presents a devotional verse recounting the Easter story. The poem describes darkness receding at dawn, the guarded tomb, the angelic discovery, the stone rolled away, and Mary Magdalene and others receiving the news of Jesus alive as the path to eternal life is affirmed.
Mr Bevan promotes a new lighting system in the city with a thirty day trial period and a full guarantee. He will install lights and fixtures in any home, and if unsatisfied they can be removed at no cost. Residents are already contracting, some placing porch lights near the sidewalk to deter bugs. Street lights will use electrical lighters and, if needed, the town could be illuminated instantly by a central office button.
Local residents attended the Obe Clapp sale Friday and Carroll area students began term at Cat 12 with Milo McCollum as teacher. Gertrude McCollum started spring term at Chaplin. Otho Clapp’s son Herman died at age three from scarlet fever and was buried at Bethel church. A commercial club was formed by town citizens with Prof. Wattenbarger present for input. Mrs. F M Cattey offers weaving services with a new flying shuttle. Burial held at Purdin cemetery for Henry Warren. funeral at M E church led by Rev. B F Henry. he leaves a wife, children, and many friends.
A brief note of thanks expresses sincere gratitude to all who offered support and kindness. The writer notes appreciation for assistance during a difficult time and extended wishes for continued goodwill.
The family of our beloved father and mother expresses heartfelt thanks to the people of Purdin for their many kindnesses during illness, death, and burial. Andy Warren Grover L. Warren Mrs. Mary V. Mewherter Mrs. Cleta Fuller Clayton Warren.
Local news items report visits and travels among residents. Mrs Bert Trippeer moved through Browning between trains, Roy Mathews and wife went to Brookfield, Wm Pulliam journeyed to Brookfield, Chas Vernon from Michigan visited Joe Buswell, and George Pulliam left for Linneus to work in a leading dry goods store. A temperance program occurred at the M E church, and a late Ed Stultz burial from St Joseph was held at Purdin. The Porch Mercantile spring opening drew fair crowds amid bad roads, Burlington line passengers expected by the 15th, Uncle Billy Hedges injured by a scaffold incident, and the community note highlights local commerce and travel.
Advice on farm practice and rural wisdom. The piece urges practical prep for alfalfa, safe fencing, and timely field work, with reflections on legacy and frugality. It contrasts old and new methods and highlights resilience for farmers and descendants alike.
Locust Valley reports bad roads as the talk of the community. Little Vare Thurlo is ill again and Floyd Crookshanks improves after pneumonia. Willis Clem’s sale went well. Broyles of Kirksville visit Obe Broyles. James Riddle reports nineteen lambs from ten ewes. Grace Griffis visits Marceline with Walter Crooks and wife. Johnson brothers plan to move west. Warner Brassfield will take possession of their farm next Monday. Griffis sets a shooting record by killing a wild goose on Walter Crooks’s farm three and three quarter miles west of Browning.
Practical advice on waterproofing gloves with par Affine, bidding etiquette at auctions, safe dynamite use on farms, sharpening spike-tooth harrows, and traditional gender roles in farm chores. Includes a Roosevelt reference and a light anecdote about a brown derby hat.
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