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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1921
Page
1
A reflective column argues against eight hour day limits, praising early work ethic and courage. It notes shifting views on women workers, voting, and business independence, warns about Blue Laws, and envisions a rebalanced market. The piece cites Edison and references Bergdorf and local merchants facing inventory losses.
Eighty acres of blue grass pasture land belonging to the James Crooks farm six miles west of Browning. Water pumped from a well with a wind mill. Address James Crooks Chillicothe Mo.
Last Thursday about 400 men and many women and children witnessed a wolf roundup east and south of the city. Cars arrived near Robert G. Shouse's place as hunters searched a large land area for wolves harming local farms. Walter Head killed the sole wolf. two others escaped after a fierce chase. A second roundup is planned soon with hopes of better luck.
Charles Arnold of near Purdin born Milan November 21 1881 died April 15 1921 when struck by lightning. He married Bes sie Pounds November 25 1903 and had two sons Kenneth and Harold. Survived by wife two brothers Harry and Ross and three sisters all present at burial in Rose Hill Brookfield with Rev Wanless officiating. The community extends sympathy.
Article on restoring New Salem near Springfield Illinois as a state park. It recalls Abraham Lincoln arriving in 1831 as a penniless youth and the six years he spent there shaping his career and nickname Honest Abe. The piece highlights the town’s history and the forthcoming facsimile reproduction.
6% money for well improved farms with prompt loan closings and good prepayment privileges. See or write Burwell & Porter in Milan Missouri before placing your loan.
Notice is given that the Browning Savings Bank will hold its annual stockholders meeting at the banking house in Browning Missouri on May 10 1921 at 9 oclock a m for at least three hours or until the business is completed. The meeting will elect seven directors for the ensuing year and may transact other proper business. Attest J B Harmon Vice President K M Duncan Secretary.
The Farmers Exchange Bank in Browning Missouri calls its annual meeting for May 18 1921 at 9 am for at least three hours to elect seven directors for the ensuing year and to conduct any other business. J I Harmon president J A Calhoun secretary
A quarter page advertisement by W. R. Neet and Sons west of town promotes their black Percheron stallion Exy, described as weighing a ton at different times and a "dandy." Read the ad, urged by R. I. Fuller to farmers.
The column highlights J. S. Lb. Fields and Sons advertising fine show jack Lon don Lewis and blue jack Shannon, urging farmers to read the quality of stock. It also calls attention to W. E. Gooch near Shafter planning a sale tomorrow despite late season and notes others patronize a high quality printer’s job.
Public sale at the seller’s home 73 miles northeast of Browning on Wednesday May 4 1921. Items include household and kitchen furniture and one red cow seven years old and milking. Sale to begin at one o clock. Auctioneer R J McCollum. Guardian M Elliott By Mrs Nancy Elliott.
J I Mairs of Purdin and Miss Etha B Moffit of Brookfield wed Wednesday at Judge Arthur Pratt office Linneus. Bride praised as refined and destined to rule her new home. Couple at home with friends at Mrs George Ross farm route 3. Leader-Record offers congratulations.
Mr and Mrs C B Purdin entertained Sunday with a bountiful one o clock dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs J B Harvey Mr and Mrs W W Crawford Mr and Mrs J W Jones Mr and Mrs Herbert C Bailey Mr and Mrs H L Schrock and son Elmo and Mrs Mellie Gilmer. The group departed at a late hour feeling the day had been enjoyed by all.
Willard Storage Batteries offers repair services for all makes with a back of our work guarantee. Ask customers who have had repairs. Also in stock a full line of new Willard batteries with service twice monthly. Peterson Brothers.
Mrs. Haymaker and Mrs. R. W. Whaley welcomed guests to a one o'clock three course dinner. Dr. Whaley and his wife served the meal with tasteful decorations pleasing those present. Attendees included Elizabeth Fields Mrs. Hin da Rush Effie Fields Maude Fields Fila Keithley. Guests praised the hospitable hosts as ideal entertainers.
The fragment records a family week with daily notes on chores and events. It mentions a grouchy Friday, a nose for kindness, a dentist visit, a ped igree project, a birdseed plan, a whiskey taste, church and minister visits, and a march toward routine tasks and small observations.
Linn County Dental Society members will close their offices Saturday at noon from May through September inclusive. Names listed: O. J. Niederwimmer, L. M. Bond, Earl Greeman, L. J. Johansen, Harvey Jones, E. R. Duncan, L. H. Doolin, C. C. Canayer, F. M. Caimayer, C. W. Cleveland, Co. V. Sidener, Le Roy Crane.
On Sunday April 24 Naomi Kimbrough received a planned surprise dinner from neighbors and friends. About sixty guests enjoyed a long noon table with chicken ham sausages salads cakes and pies. Naomi sent lunches to absent friends and the evening closed with warm wishes for more birthdays. After credits the host couple were praised as excellent entertainers.
Special notice offers Big boned White Plymouth Rock eggs at 75 cents per setting or 5 dollars per 100 with delivery to Browning each Saturday and secure shipping by mail or express. Also six choice boosters for quick sale at 1 dollar fifty each.
In Loving Memory notes the death of Teddie R Moore born February 19 1903 in North Salem Missouri died April 11 1921 aged 18 years 1 month 2 days He is survived by mother Eunice and Mable sisters Clayton Harvey and Ward brothers and many relatives He was a member of the M W A funeral conducted by J H Fanning with reflections on immortality and resurrection themes
On account of no pasture two loads of cattle for sale. One load black cattle and another red and whiteface cattle, weighing 950 to 1000 pounds, well fed and thrifty. Also six to eight extra good whiteface yearling steers. Contact W L Taylor Cora Missouri.
Mary A. Turner born June 7 1838 married John W. Thomas in 1854. She died April 23 1921 leaving four daughters Ellen Sutton Catherine Jane Geyer Marceline Alice Head and Della Thomas nineteen great grandchildren two great great grandchildren and many friends. Funeral services conducted by Rev WLW Clay Tina.
Peterson Bros. advertise high grade casings and tubes from Firestone and Goodyear at competitive prices with a reliable company behind each. Phone 39.
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