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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1920
Page
1
A reflective piece argues self interest as natural and will power as varied across individuals. It urges cultivating inner strength, choosing a vocation aligned with talent, and treating fear with gentleness, while praising self understanding and steady effort as paths to happiness and success.
A Sunday evening lightning strike hit Frank B. Greene's house four and a half miles northeast of town during a disturbance in Palouse country. No injuries occurred. flames were quelled with buckets of water. The family, including two daughters aged 9 and 12, were nearby and stunned but unharmed.
Rev Will Alexander formerly of this city and for ten years a missionary in Japan arrived Monday to spend a few days with relatives. He delivered a noted lecture at the M E church Tuesday night to an appreciative audience and agreed to speak again last night. Tonight he will lecture at Roger. He will share many interesting experiences from the orient.
A large family gathering reunites eight living children plus grandchildren and great grandchildren at Mrs Abigail Wallace's Winigan area home on Sunday August 1 1920. Relatives from several states attend share dinner on the lawn and reminisce as they celebrate Grandma Wallace and wish for many more birthdays.
The P. E. O. meeting relatives and members enjoyed an outing on Wednesday evening July 28 at Mrs. Thuliah Prather’s home. A luncheon was served by chapter ladies and Miss Ceraldine Prather contributed readings during an evening of music and conversation.
Nila May Stovall daughter of Mr and Mrs G L Stovall was born in Flat River Missouri April 8 1906 and died July 23 1920 at her uncle and aunt’s home in Humpreys aged fourteen years three months and fifteen days She had just completed her first year in McKinley high school St Louis Missouri Funeral services were held at the Christian church in Humpreys Rev J H Lane officiated and she was laid to rest in the Humphreys cemetery awaiting the resurrection morn She leaves a father mother grandfather one sister and two brothers
A local advertiser touts savings on memorial and cemetery work by removing the agent's commission. He invites visits to his shop or letters, claiming goods stocked at last June's prices and quality to match the savings.
Mr and Mrs D W Nichols of Linneus and Mr and Mrs R L Seaman of Okmulgee Okla were en route home from Mayo Hospital Rochester Minn where they stayed ten days. They traveled in the Seaman car taking two days home. Rain was needed for the corn crop. Seaman drove there and back without a puncture or trouble and was advised to change his vocation due to long indoor periods.
Died July 28, Anna Lee Jenkins infant daughter of Everett and Bertha Jenkins aged 3 months 12 days. The obituary notes her sweet lips eyes and heart now at rest in the silent tomb.
Jumbled entries describe a woman on a Sunnybrook farm and daily talks with a Jake about family disagreements. The kid mentions school projects, a mysterious term Kalisthenicks, and a tip about earning money by hard work.
An ice cream social is planned at the Hamilton church located nine miles northwest of Browning. The event will take place next Thursday night.
Notice invites all interested in the Hoover cemetery to meet on the fourth day of August with well filled baskets for preaching and afternoon services. Mundell cemetery participants are urged to meet with baskets on Friday August 13 for cemetery cleanup.
Local retailer announces a new up-to-date drug store in Browning. The Owl Pharmacy emphasizes serving customers well and aims for success beyond expectations.
Green City promotes a half page ad in the Leader Record highlighting attractions at their fair. They claim strong finances, weathering past difficulties, and a promising racing program with superior stock exhibits and broad community appeal. The piece invites readers to attend the state’s best little fair and visit friends.
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