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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1910
Page
1
The article describes sowing times for cowpeas and Canada peas, preferred varieties such as Whippoorwill Red Ripper and New Era, and the benefits of cowpea hay. It compares value to bran and alfalfa, notes costs, yields, and rotation with corn oats and clover, plus feeding uses for horses cows sows and livestock.
R W Cassity of Purdin advertises as a popular hardware merchant and agent for Standard Stock Foods with up-to-date stock and very close margins.
Miss Eva Merrick and Mr. Isaac N. Lane were married Sunday at 3:30 p m at the bride’s parents home Mrs. James Merrick. Rev W O G Potter officiated. About twenty five relatives attended and guests later shared a wedding dinner. The couple will reside on Lane’s farm near Chula.
Mrs Burwell celebrated her fifty ninth birthday with a family reunion despite rain. Sons Jesse and Willis were absent. Guests included Mrs Shipley, Mrs Maggart, John Burwell and family, W E Davis and family, John Gable and family, and the editor as the humble servant.
For a year demand to rent in our prospering city outpaces supply driving rising rents. Families share shelter in multi family homes while owners could profit from good tenant houses. Citizens urge new cottages this summer to attract movers who may later buy or build. Browning could see a building boom with help.
Tuesday's election saw quiet voting at the school and city. W. E. Davis and E. B. Fields were re-elected school directors. Jas. Neet Sr. won a west ward town board seat, Geo. W. Knicong captured the east ward, and J. D. Knicong was elected collector.
Aunt Delia Gooch celebrated her 69th birthday with a postcard shower. Nearly one hundred cards arrived from friends and relatives, with recipients from almost every western state sending greetings.
A collection of humorous quips and malapropisms from the April Farm Journal. Jests touch on haste in business, loafing speakers, and odd phrases as characters react to everyday observations.
Notice offers slightly used organs and sewing machines for sale at a bargain. Each item is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction.
Under the new road law township boards appoint overseers but many boards delay selections. Citizens who funded the road fund in December expect results as little work was done last year. Farmers volunteered labor, were told more would be done this year, and now await action during the favorable spring and summer for road making. If the law is the best, the dirt should fly.
Saturday's drawing at E A Jones was held for a Deere No 9 corn planter. Tickets were shaken in a vessel and a number drawn as 5187. A L Knifong, who had just bought a wagon, held the winning ticket.
Jeweler and optician A. A. Healy announces a new trial case from the American Optical Company. He claims superior readiness to fit glasses accurately and stresses his commitment to quality versus strangers.
The Big Store at Purdin announces a grand Easter opening described as one of Linn county’s largest sales of new marketable goods. President Mr. Beckett praises the sales performance and notes fencing sales have eclipsed any prior period.
J. J. Smith presents a mammoth stock of ladies misses gents and youths shoes. He recently returned from the market with an immense line offered at living prices. Cordially invited to make his Browning store headquarters.
The Browning baseball team organized for the season Thursday night with J. W. Brassfield named manager. The group secured a diamond on Vic Fields farm south of town and looks ready to practice and play and aims for strong games this season.
Dr. D. L. Whaley sold several acres on Browning borders for 233 13 per acre, a local record. Buyer A. M. Eliott expresses optimism, noting rising land values and advising sellers to price wisely or miss the market.
C. C. Cotter announces a new bakery in the room formerly occupied by Healy jewelry store. She has received a new oven and offers fresh bread pies and cakes daily. Public note invites patrons to visit for daily baked goods.
The office promotes improved printing readiness for horse and jack bills with a new line of cuts and better organization. It asserts first class work at reasonable prices and invites callers to inspect the work as headquarters for quality.
J J Smith advertises genuine Saginaw salt that does not harden in the barrel, suitable for storage and use in homes or businesses.
Mr and Mrs L H Smith of Ft Smith Ark spent the past week with Mr and Mrs T Stewart. Mrs Gertie West who has been the guest of relatives here for several days returned to Brookfield Saturday.
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