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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1920
Page
4
Notice is hereby given to all creditors and others interested in the estate of William Hobbie deceased that Susie Hobbie Administratrix intends to make final settlement at the next term of the Probate Court of Linn county Missouri in Linneus on May 10 1820.
A speaker argues that admiration for bravery may mask recklessness and urges self control as the ultimate virtue. He contends criticism opens one to scrutiny and advocates applying known truths to achieve freedom. He dismisses narrow judgments about women and stresses turning knowledge into practice.
A reflective essay argues that some laws prohibit gambling yet people may prosper in business. It notes murder may stem from temporary insanity and praises honesty among history’s great figures. The author laments private plans and personal weaknesses publicly exposed and urges awareness of life's brevity.
Herbert Kenley who for the past year has been attending Columbia University returned home last Tuesday. Norman Hayes was a business caller at J. W. Bundridges Tuesday evening. Orbra Jones and family and Ola Knnfong and wife were Sunday visitors at Jas. Hollon's. Fred Lawrence sold his team to Norman Hayes one day last week. Edward Maloney spent Sunday at Fred Glidewell's. James Lumsden lost a cow one day last week.
Myron Tharp, son of Mr and Mrs A H Tharp, returned home north west of Brewing after staying with grandparents Mr and Mrs J H Tharp. Local farmers visited Milan Saturday. Mack Hagen works for Roy Knifong. G M Spencer returned from Joplin Saturday. John Kenley bought the Ray Lawrence farm and plans to move soon.
Residents report continued heavy rainfall hindering farm tasks. Several Sunday visits occur among families including the McCollums, Catteys, and Brewers. A Mount Hope church renovation by Jack Brinner aims to finish Sunday, with plans for a new Sunday school. A Winstan farm club meeting drew a good crowd. Family road trip to Brookfield attended Edith Cattey and Rolla Bailey’s wedding.
Rugs cleaned by E P Watson. If you have no electrical car ent bring in your rugs and save them cleaned by E P Watson. Phone 95.
Jeff and James Fields were guests of Roy Taylor on Sunday. Paul Kollasch and Glen Freeland visited F. J. Alspach. Dell and Dell families joined G. Nickels. Rem Lark rented the Tomann ing farm. Hiram Kenley sick but improving. Roads require culvert repairs before paving. Guy Brookshier builds fences on E. E. Harris farm. W. S. Pipes owns a new $35 drag and prizes road work. Barny Shepherd bought the Gilmer farm at $100 per acre. Glen Freeland named Duncan township clerk and assessor after Ross Sark moved away. G. W. Morelock and J. E. Sheppard named road overseers for the south end. Francis Fanning clears land on farm bought from Hiram Kenley.
Farmers along the Capital trail report the road being dragged to the Capital Trail and in fine shape. Little farming activity noted with oats sown but sparse. Excess rain and cold hinder work. D. G. Freeland and John Fields maintain the dragged road to the Capital Trail.
Jos L Ingram proprietor of the Capital Trail Garage offers battery and wiring repairs for both Canadian and United States fliers. He is skilled in aircraft electrical systems and also provides auto repairs of all kinds with a satisfaction guarantee.
Mrs. Bessie Powell recorder for Browning Lodge reports a draft in full payment for the late Emma Peters benefit certificate. The claim was allowed in full and the payout was promptly made, reflecting the order s good qualities.
The note boasts a heavy supply of print paper bought at about 12 cents per pound and ready to handle any advertising demand. It emphasizes the editor’s strain in obtaining the paper and urges advertisers to maximize ad sizes while supply lasts.
The page lists improvements in progress including remodeling and re shingling. It notes Mrs Naoma Gooch Walters sending orange blossoms from California to her grandmother Mrs Caroline Gooch. It also advertises cabbage and tomato plants for sale and mentions local business orders and reader acknowledgments.
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