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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1923
Page
4
Jake Receives Generous Gift With Pleasant Surprises
A cheerful note highlights Jake as the favored recipient of a kind gesture. Friends and family express warm praise, noting the act brings joy to both giver and recipient and strengthens community spirit.
If the average paper printed the truth
A reflective aphorism on newspaper honesty urging discretion, restraint, and respectful tribute after a person's death. It frames truth as scarce and emphasizes kindness over criticism, ending with a note to honor the dead with flowers and praise.
Ad Patrons Skip Purchases amid Turbulent Week
Advertisers warn that patronage wanes as shoppers curb buys during a troubled week. The note links weak sales to ongoing economic unease and suggests cautious spending.
Soldier Sees Durability Boost After Alleged Kick
The report notes a soldier describes a past incident with a kick that affected him but emphasizes the subject remains a deal soldier now. The language implies a transformation from a problematic action to continued duty.
Merchants balk at spending for crowds in town
The speaker notes many merchants want large crowds but refuse to spend money to attract them. A businessman spent the cost of four lines and gained a benefit worth dollars, suggesting advertising pays off for attracting visitors.
All roads leading to Browning become the best slogan
The message proclaims a slogan urging Browning as the road hub. It ties mer chants and booster aims to road-building praise. The phrase emphasizes Browning as a premier destination for travelers and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
City Prepares Oil Contract for Summer Road Maintenance
An Iowa firm secured a contract to oil downtown streets this summer and apply hot oil. Officials urge residents to support road work as crews prepare routes leading from the city while the machine is active here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Nighttime country stray calls for owner lookup
An abandoned auto left on a rural road at night should be reported to local authorities or the highway patrol. Use the VIN if visible, check for ownership via license plate records, and avoid approaching the vehicle if it seems unsafe.
Marathon records rise along other lines in Browning
The item notes that although Brown ing has not seen record dancing hours, marathon records are being set in different areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
There Are Few Men Who Manage Their Own Business
A clipped proverb notes that few men can run their own business successfully while many claim to know how. The line reflects caution about self claimed experts and practical skill.
No specific event or names found in provided text
Fragmentary remark about inequality in enforcement. No identifiable persons organizations places or dates available in the readable text.
Congressman Andy Gump and the Gump Lookalikes
A scene involving Congressman Andy Gump amid a crowd of would be gumps, highlighting a humorous or satirical exchange as impersonators mingle with supporters. The piece emphasizes the playful clash between identity and mimicry in a public setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Gump
Obituary and Administrative Notices Handling Guidance
When an obituary notice exists send to the home paper and request its publication. For an administrator notice direct it to the appropriate official outlet for processing and public release. Follow standard archival and publication protocols to ensure timely and accurate dissemination.
Stand up to the paperman and cancel your home subscription
A reader urges decisive action against a local newspaper by directly telling the agent not to renew the home paper. The message stresses firmness and choosing Bruno as preferred method or contact for the update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruno
Better to give than to receive in subscription note
A reflection on generosity and overdue subscriptions. The saying favors giving but warns about wanting less to give and check for overdue payments. It notes friendship can betray when unseen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake
There Is Much A Kick After The Cup Hits The Lip
A concise glimpse notes many kicks follow the cup meeting the lip in a moment of collision and contest. The line hints at celebration and tension surrounding the decisive contact. The scene centers on players and fans reacting to the cup’s impact.
Sunday Visits and Farewell as Local Folks Meet
North Salem social notes show C W Bailey and family visiting Roll Smith and wife. Ben Almond and wife visited with L W Almonds parents Charley Cordray and wife. Scott Wheatcraft and family at L W Almonds. D G Seymour and wife drove to Green City. E E McClead and family visited G A Brantner and wife. Jay Tripp and family, Thiera Lambert and wife with Mrs Anna Lambert. Gail Cordray and family with G A Brantners. Mid Head locals visited. Si Head leaves Sunday for carnival season. Mrs Ida Brantner with Lowell Brantner and wife. Si Head in Browning on business Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Tripp
Thiera Lambert
Anna Lambert
North East Lina Rain Hits The Season Hard
The heaviest rain of the season fell Monday morning delaying fieldwork as ground remained too wet to plow. Aunt Maggie Brewer suffers toothache and neuraglia while Miss Sarah Cattey returns home after Winigan high school closes. Community visits include Mrs. Laurence Drier at John Bovers and several gatherings at Frank Catteys and Charlie Cordray’s with Rolla Bailey Earl Abbott and families. Floyd McCollum turns fifteen with a peach and cake surprise from friends. Allen Sill and Robert Cattey go hawk hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Brewer
Laurence Drier
John Bovers
Browning Leader-Record Subscribes At Drovers Bank
A letter from Jas N Neely assistant cashier of Drovers National Bank Kansas City Missouri encloses a 3.00 cashier's check for two years of Browning Leader Record subscription. The note mentions being behind in payment and extends regards. The Drovers National Bank capital is 1,000,000 with a 250,000 surplus and Neely is praised by local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drovers National Bank
Kansas City
Missouri
Joe Nickell
Browning Leader-Record
Browning
Joe
Leader- Record
Jas. N. Neely
Neely
Three Porter Brothers Named as Teachers in Local记
Three brothers Paul George and John Porter are sons of Mrs Lola J Porter. The item notes their roles as teachers in a local school and references family ties within the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul, George and
John Porter
Lola J. Porter
Energetic Young Men Enter Columbia University
A group of ambitious young men left Tuesday for Columbia to begin studies. They are described as exemplary, energetic, and destined for a brilliant future, with potential to reach the top of their chosen profession. Watch them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
University
Road Overseers Appointed by Benton and Duncan Townships
Benton township board members M N Adams son D G Haley and H L Fuller met in this city Tuesday and reappointed George Hisel Marion Belcher Grover Garrett and Ola Hatch as road overseers. Duncan township board selected John Moore James Thompson Ola Knnong Grover Maggart and Earl Smith after reviewing applicants. Both boards praised the appointees as capable and hopeful they improve roads with allotted funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Township
M.n.adamson
D.g.haley
H-L.fuller
D City
George Hisel
Marion Belcher
Grover Garrett
Ola Hatch
Duncan
John Moore
James Thompson
Ola Knnfong
Grover Maggart
Earl Smith
Clelland Spencer
Emmett Keithley
Hugh Warren
Planters Demo and Cash Price on J.I. Case
R A Glaze offers demonstrations and cash price on the J I Case planter praised for accurate drops. Glaze Hardware Humphreys Missouri advertises this agricultural equipment to farmers seeking dependable planting performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.a.glaze
J.I
Glaze Hardware
Humphreys
The Black Face Minstrel Show at the Electric Theatre
The Junior Class of our High School presented The Black Face Minstrel Show under Mrs. Earl Johnson at the Electric Theatre. Tickets sold out with some fans turned away for late arrival or full seating. the audience praised the performance and a reprise was scheduled for Thursday night April 26. Admission was 10 and 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our ‘High School
Earl Johnson
Electric Theatre
Prairie Seminary graduation marked by six graduates
The Prairie Seminary class of 1923 celebrated with a full day program. Students presented recitations songs and dialogues before Mr. Purdin awarded diplomas while rain affected attendance. Prof Shipley could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Seminary
Robert Purdin
Kirksville
Teachers College
John Taylor
Jim Harris
Herman Knifong
Purdin
Kenneth Mickell
Jimmie Mairs
Norman Harris
Bessie Smith
Hazel Knifong
Prairie Seminary Consolidated Schools
Vera Calhoun
Mary Knifong
Prof. Shipley
Browning High School
Measles With Multiple Cases Reported In Town
Leo Smith and family are cut again after measles. Several residents contract measles in town amid flood impacts. L W Almond of North Salem visited on business yesterday. A ditcher suspended operations during the flood. a slightly different northward course might have sent flood water into a new channel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Smith
L.w.almond
North Salem
Browning High School Black Face Minstrels Encore
Special notice announces a Browning High School Junior Class performance of the Black Face Minstrels under Mrs. Earl Johnson tonight April 26. Due to high demand, the play is repeated tonight only with admission 10 and 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Face Minstrels
Earl Johnson
Browning High School
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Browning, Missouri
Browning, Mo
North Salem News
C.W. Bailey
Roll Smith
Ben Almond
Charley Cordray
Scott Wheatcraft and Family
L.w.almonds
D.g.seymour
Green City
E.e.mcclead
G.a.brantner
Gail Cordray
G.A. Brantners
Mid Head
Ida Brantner
Lowell Brantner
Lina
Rolla Bailey
Earl Abbott
Frank Catteys
Floyd McCollum
Sarah Cattey
Winigan High School
Charlie Cordrays
Allen Sill
Robert Cattey
Black Face Minstrel
Percheron Society of América
J. W.carpenter
Victoria
Texas
Patrick Meehan
Jourdan
Sultan
Bayard
Estrada
Jean le Blanc
Justina
Turbulent
Bernard
Cheri
Mouton
M.jeru
Coco
Messe Sur
Villa Deluxe
Standard Jack & Jennett Registry of America
Heidt
Bone
Rogers’ Geronimo
Revilee II
Old Revilee
Monarch
Carry Bonta
Joe Simmons
Duke of Woods
J.o.jones
C.b.knifong
Perfection
W. L. Taylor
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