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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1911
Page
8
Sunday visits and family gatherings fill the South Sullivan scene with residents of Brookfield Browning Marceline and Unionville hosting relatives. Joe Fields Dan Freeland and J B Chittum are noted among locals with social trips and land work while A R Dillinger wins a tied political race in Duncan township.
Johnie Brownfield moved to Papaw Monday. A R Dillinger works for G M Spencer this week. James Spencer tended his yard. Citizens of Cora praised weeklong street work. Elbert Moore returned from Colorado Monday. R H B Jennings has been poorly but improving. Tennie and Luther Sumpter left for Anabel to settle there. Rev Creason led a well attended Corn meeting with a fine sermon. Margaret Dodson returned from Crescent Oklahoma visiting daughter Mrs Williams. Oklahoma praised but Missouri remains home.
Harvey expands coal program and adds to china ware and glass ware selection. George Crockett of Unionville toured the area this week promoting his marble business and drawing customers with dependable sales. Wall paper offered wholesale at Whaley Drug.
A sudden storm woke residents to seven to eight inches of snow, the largest snowfall of the year. The landscape was pristine and trees glittered, but by night the snow had melted and the weather turned warm and balmy, prompting comparisons to Colorado.
Dr. W. C. Ingram conducted an inquest at Brookfield on a Sunday into the death of John Young of Fountain Grove. He attempted to board an eastbound moving train near the depot, was said to be intoxicated, and suffered instant death with both legs and his right arm severed amid a horrifying mangling.
A collage of humorous quips and sayings from April Farm Journal notes gag lines about bread baking corn planting and household mishaps. Cartoon captions feature talking kitchenware and a peppy parade of folk wisdom with playful puns and farmyard insights.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scott of Hiland Kansas travel with fourteen children all under five years old. The conductor initially refused but the family Bible confirmed the ages and names, and they paid for one ticket while occupying five double seats. The piece ends with an Ex column urging perseverance and hustle despite obstacles.
Read about the newest wallpaper designs now available at Model Drug Store. Discover fashionable patterns and textures to refresh rooms with modern styling.
Healy advertises the famous Big Ben alarm clock for sale. The item is described as a notable timepiece with a distinctive bell chime.
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