03 Aug 1911
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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1911
Page
1
A local column urges daily work to keep homes in order and promotes community pride through a well staffed home newspaper. It argues for curfews to curb night prowling, condemns grumbling, and praises marital cooperation and shared chores including washing and shopping.
The region reported a dramatic turn from parched fields to renewed growth. Grass and pastures recovered, corn shows improvement after earlier damage, and stock water flows and creeks ripple again. Heat subsided and commerce picks up as residents feel hopeful and prosperous.
H. Clay Jones oversaw the installation of a steel ceiling and side walls in his store room. Chas Williams and Roy Jones did the work while Jones managed the project to ensure satisfaction and quality. The result is described as a fine piece of work, making Jones’s store room one of the handsomest in the city and praised as an example for local business leaders.
The Browning school district announces a start to the year with experienced teachers, three college graduates, and special normal training. Building upgrades and course changes aim to meet student needs as the high school seeks to serve Linn county with strong academics. Local families offer boarding for out of town students to support the eight grade program and open Monday September 4.
The Browning Creamery Co holds its first annual stockholders meeting at the Opera House in Browning at 2 p m on Tuesday August 29 1911 to elect a Board of Directors for the ensuing year review by laws and conduct other business. Stockholders may attend in person or by proxy. Walter Prather president.
A social evening at Miss Lettie Grove Carlsted’s home honored visitors Nelle Jennings and Myra Taylor of Hedo Illinois. Guests enjoyed music, vocal solos by Roy Sterett, games, and refreshments, with praise for Carlsted as a perfect hostess.
All parties indebted to the late Dr. D L Whaley are requested to call and settle their accounts within thirty days or the balances will be turned over to a collector. R W Whaley Adm.
The text notes a long running tour for Lucky Bill with audiences reporting a fine show and fair price. It mentions an event set for Thursday August 10.
Thursday and Friday the Old Settler's Picnic at Lin neus drew crowds to the county seat as the center of attraction in Linn County. The first day was ideal with a large turnout and lively events throughout the afternoon.
White Oaks defeated Pollock 8 to 5 in a Sunday baseball game at Corn diamond. Umpire A. E. Dilinger officiated. battery was Ford and Hall for White Oaks with Pollock’s Yardley and Yardley catching. Fans saw a hotly contested, fair contest.
George Robinson and Mable Phipps married at the home of Mr and Mrs Chas Phipps on Sunday July 30. The groom is from this city, the son of Mr and Mrs Presley Robinson, well known locally. The bride has many neighbors who praise her virtues. Robinson remains in Stinson.
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