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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1922
Page
1
Our Farmers' Column notes general concern over corn root rot in Missouri. The Missouri Experiment Station is studying the disease along with findings from other stations. While not as severe as in Illinois or Indiana, roots can rot without yield loss and control varies by organism.
Reports from the Missouri College of Agriculture describe 4 041 acres of potatoes grown last year and treated to kill disease spores. The findings are attributed to P H.
Ross leads county agents reporting 937 farmers improved potatoes by a listed practice in 21 counties while 830 farmers sprayed vines covering 1068 acres. Last year 335 farms adopted other improved potato practices. Diseases like common scab spread via tuber surfaces thus seed should be disinfected before cutting and planting using a formalin solution. Seed tubers soak 1 to 2 hours in this solution.
Esta Grant Brookshier born May 28 1899 died March 25 1922 aged 22 years 9 months 27 days. He married Mabel Iane Bingham December 25 1917 and they had two children. Funeral services were held at the Browning home and he was buried at Kaifong cemetery. He leaves a wife child mother two sisters and four brothers with others predeceasing him.
Mr and Mrs Guy Adams entertained Sunday to a sumptuous three course one o'clock dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Jim Lay and daughter Mr and Mrs Wayne Fields and Miss Ella Keithley. A pleasant day was enjoyed by all.
A Kentucky youth in the front lines of the Hindenburg line endures a brutal night of rain gas and shellfire. After a tense dawn a speaker erupts with a defiant Kentucky claim praising Paducah's streetcar system over any town in the world.
The Baptist church ladies hold a chicken pie supper and bazar on Saturday April 15. Menu and exact venue announced next week.
A reflection on children as imaginative truth tellers and the fault of adults who push punishment for lies. The piece discusses Tremaine’s novel The Tribal God and explores money’s role in family cohesion, warning against viewing wealth as the sole bond. It ends with a diary excerpt about school, family, and social missteps.
Special notice from W. E. Creason, agent, Milan Cleaner. Call 193 or 73 to arrange pickup of any clothing for cleaning and delivery service.
Burwell & Portes of Brookfield Missouri advertise six percent farm loans offering financing for farmers and landowners in the area.
We thank our many friends for acts of kindness shown during the death and burial of our husband and son. Mrs Esta Brookshier Mrs Mittie Brookshier.
A big Saturday night picture The Sagebrusher screens at Electric on Saturday April 8. Admission is 10 and 25 cents.
Patrons and pupils of Cattey school hosted a large farewell dinner for teacher Fred Jones on the final day of the term. A hearty meal, cake exchanges, and a lively program followed, including dialogues songs and recitations. The event ended with thanks to Mr Jones and a closing song God be with you till we meet again.
W H Dickinson announces a one day extension for a peach sale after a disappointing turnout. The offer runs Saturday April 8th with another chance to save on fresh peaches.
A dramatic scene shows a desperate fight on the roof of a drifting half submerged shanty during a roaring flood from a bursting dam. The Sage brusher special features at the Electric Theatre Saturday night with admission 10 and 25 cents.
An April Shower of Bargains previews savings all month at our store. Visit bar gain counters to see the display and snap up deals while they last.
The Farmers Store offers ready access to needed Easter supplies and expresses confidence in fulfilling customers wishes. It emphasizes timely preparation and convenient service for purchasing desired goods.
The piece recalls boys learning gambling early and cautions against dice games and smoking for younger youths. It notes personal sympathy for youth while urging restraint and disfavor toward real gambling in the community. The writer argues that some lessons come from experience but should not be taught by easy access to gambling.
Munsingwear announces its new spring line is on display with a show window display featured this week only. The display invites customers to view the latest fashion items and trends from the brand.
A collection of curious facts surveys trends from labor counts and women farmers to vehicle taxation and car lifespans. It notes straw fuel progress, gas warning whistles, and urban housing relief through passenger cars, with figures on income and cotton output.
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