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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1922
Page
1
Missouri experts compare manure and commercial fertilizer for corn yields and note manure often beats chemical blends under certain rotations. The report also discusses wool marketing, noting slightly burr-containing wool sells at a discount and should be sheared to avoid losses.
Agricultural guidance from the University of Missouri College of Agriculture emphasizes selecting top varieties Morse Mech Ellen Haberlandt Wilson Virginia and others, preparing a firm seed bed, inoculating seed, and planting at the correct depth and date to maximize emergence and yield. Early, thorough soil work reduces weeds and preserves moisture.
A brief note asserts wool of the same grade commands higher price than wool containing bars and that sheep owners understand this value.
The late wet spring reduces oats acreage and may prompt farmers to revert corn stalk land to corn. It’s better, on worn soils, to plant cowpeas or soybeans that build rather than exhaust soil. Follow with a small grain like wheat or rye to prevent erosion. soybeans and cowpeas loosen soil but need fall crops to avoid washing.
Haggard and Darr offer foundation services or materials with same day estimates. Avoid delays and costs by choosing complete or materials only options for your building project. Public notices indicate local contractor availability.
Linneus Produce Company offers to buy all wool sizes and promises to bid at the door or at the seller’s location. Contact at 1st door south of Bradley Bros. Garage, Linneus, Missouri. Phone 143.
Notice is given for the Browning Savings Bank in Browning Missouri to hold its thirty-eighth annual stockholders meeting on May 9, 1922 at 9:00 a.m. for at least three hours to elect seven directors for the ensuing year and transact other proper business. cashier K M Duncan signs.
The essay argues happiness comes from intangible values not possessions. It contrasts dress, jewelry, and praise with love, unselfishness, forgiveness, and thoughtfulness. It also champions reasoning over memorization and applying knowledge to present conditions for lifelong success.
A. C. Turner, the wool buyer known as Cousin Cad, resumes purchasing wool in any amount and grade at top market prices. Turner has over twenty five years in the wool business and says farmers come from near and far to sell, trusting his pace-setting service. Call to arrange pickup.
Lease available for 70 acres of good pasture with ample shade and water. Asking price of 2.75 dollars per acre. Contact L. C. Broyles in Cora Missouri for details and arrangements.
A rough diary entry catalog of daily bits from Slats recounting finding a nickel that was questioned as lead, helping a blind man, garden talk, a country excursion with a dog, a frightening bath incident mixing talcum powder and a mistaken identity, school games, a small fire at the school, and ponderings on brains and garden chores with parents’ reactions.
A. C. Turner advertises wool for sale seeking all grades at market price. The notice calls for producers to contact Turner regarding sales terms.
Anna Palmer writes from Browning Missouri to Mr Joe Nickell regarding an overdue subscription and news of life at the Herald office. She notes learning a new linotype machine, four years at the paper, a wet spring with improving weather and promising fruit, and thanks for continuing the paper.
Mrs. M. W. Hanna offers laundering of lace window shades lace curtains lace panels and draperies at 319 East Canal Street Brookfield Missouri.
In Corydon Iowa on April 22 1922 Harvey Tiffany sends a P O order for 1.50 to renew a paper for another year. He notes heavy rain little farming and two windstorms that unroofed his barn and felled trees nearby.
James Willis notes intention to shear his sheep once weather allows. He references awaiting suitable conditions to proceed with the task.
Notice of annual meeting of Farmers Exchange Bank Browning Missouri to be held at the banking house on May seventeenth, 1922 at 9 o clock a m lasting at least three hours. The meeting aims to reduce directors from nine to seven and elect seven directors for the bank. J I Harmon President R M Calhoun Cashier
A Paramount feature starring Thomas Meighan Theodore Roberts Gloria Swanson and Lila Lee screens Monday and Tuesday nights at the Electric Theatre. Great picture from every angle with admission 15 and 35 cents.
Special notice from W. E. Creason agent promoting Milan Cleaner says call 193 or 73 to arrange cleaning of clothing with pickup and delivery service.
Sewing wanted for dress making and plaid and fancy sewing. First class work guaranteed. See Mrs M B Goodloe at Mrs Jas Lay's residence in southeast Browning.
Cecil B De Mile presents a Paramount Artcraft Picture Imagine a group of men and women stranded on a desert isle. A story of birth wealth and vanishing trappings where the strong lead and the weak follow. Based on The Admirable Crichton. Monday and Tuesday nights.
Mr. Shipley spoke on Happiness to students on Monday morning. Misses Marjorie Rinehart Sylvia Martin visited Friday afternoon and Miss Atha Smith of Linneus visited Saturday. The Junior play last Friday, led by Mrs. Lillian W. Duncan, drew praise for stage design and performances by Eva Stone Lucile Russell Lorene Duncan.
Burwell & Portes of Brookfield Missouri advertise farm loans at six percent interest. The notice states available financing and terms for local growers seeking capital for land, equipment, or operations.
A William Allen White written play titled A Certain Rich Man is presented by an all star cast on a Saturday night with admission priced at 10 and 25 cents.
A dated farmer letter from Palouse Washington April 15 notes heavy snow on the ground the wheat crop looking good and a five day road trip to reach the area. Brantner asks that his newspaper be sent to route 4 Palouse WI.
B W Eisenhour announces visits to Browning on May 3 and 4 to test eyesight and determine proper glasses. He promises perfect satisfaction and reasonable prices after examining and fitting eyewear for optimal results.
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