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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1919
Page
1
A prose miscellany contrasts stingy developers with enterprising townsfolk who invest in growth. It muses on thrift, civic progress, and the value of optimism, urging readers to embrace sunshine, courtesy, and daily acts that brighten home life and community.
Dr. and Mrs. H. E. Epperson, once guests of many friends in the city, plan to move back to this city from Hamilton. They have sold their property there and rented the J. H. Dunkin residence, with a return expected around the first of next month.
B Thompson of Golconda announces purchase of L G Schreck building and two west lots. A garage for repairing all makes of cars will open early next month with plans for a handsome building and expert staff to serve the city. Thompson is an experienced garage man who will move to the city with his family.
A veteran writes from Washington state August 4 detailing travel from Browning to Cannon City April 5, noting survivors and crop activity. He reports spring wheat planting on a 500 acre ranch with 200 acres volunteer wheat, 825 acres plowed and 325 acres packed after plowing, and ongoing preparations.
A letter describes crops reaching 255 acres with harvest starting, noting dust due to lack of rain and yields of 5 to 30 bushels per acre for wheat. The writer boasts good appetite, mentions fruit and vegetables, and plans to reach Browning by October 1st. Expressions of concern about Missouri weather and season.
The wedding took place at 1 30 Saturday afternoon August 9 1919 in a quiet ceremony officiated by Rev J F Patton M E Church South. Miss Ruth Capp of Milan played piano as Mendelssohn’s wedding march sounded and the couple exchanged vows under an arch. Only close relatives and friends attended followed by a small reception. Mr Shell a diligent young man and Mrs Shell daughter of Dr and Mrs D B Hunter have many friends and she comes from Howard Payne College a former teacher in Laclede Browning and Hopkins schools. Browning will gain her as a high school teacher next year. Best wishes go with the newlyweds. A Guest.
A mass meeting at the Electric Theatre Friday night urged oiling the city's streets. A fair crowd attended as the board planned to pass an ordinance for the work to start shortly.
Saturday night a sizable audience gathered to hear speakers discuss the hard surface road proposal. Senator Fields tackled questions and outlined plan details amid comments from residents and local officials.
Lieut Paul Van Osdold spoke on roads in France and Rome and how war was won by hard surfaced roads. Prosecuting Attorney West of Brookfield argued in favor of the bond issue. The chairman added remarks suited to the occasion.
A prospecting note from Milan Granite Works owner S. W. Summers invites responsible parties needing cemetery marks to discuss commissions on granite or stone monuments. He suggests visiting the agent to trade locally and save 20 cents per dollar.
A local ad announces weekly purchases every Saturday until noon by W. P. Carter. The seller ships a car load each week and seeks additional good horses or mules to buy.
Linn County educators gather August 21 and 22 with a joint session and Eight Grade exercises at 11 a.m. Friday. A dinner follows at the M. E. church and Eight Grade graduates will receive their dinner. J. F. Hortenstine, County Superintendent.
Dr. J A Mairs tract of 43 acres in the east part of town was sold Monday to G and Smith of Springfield Tennessee for 15500. The buyers plan to survey and lay the land into lots for sale, predicting a premier residential location and eastern city growth.
Browning's team and many fans traveled to Milan Sunday to face the Milan squad. A hot, close game saw four costly errors by Browning’s side that swung from a lead to a loss, despite an early push and strong effort. Next up is a return match against Chula, a team that has lost only one game this season.
Sunday on the home diamond Pollock defeated the Corn ball team four to two in a red hot game. A large crowd witnessed the action and the event was well received. The Corn boys prepare to face Yellow Creek next Sunday.
D G Haley drove his new Ford to Milan for a show and left the car at the public square. He returned after about ten minutes to find the vehicle missing. A cat stolen the same night was found nearby the next day.
The W C T U met August 8 at Mrs Jane Flemings home with the president presiding. Officers for the past year were re elected to serve another year. They invite interested men and women to join. An all day meeting is planned with Nellie Williams on the first Friday in September.
This issue promotes S. W. Summers Milan Marble Works selling direct to buyers with no agents. Advertisers include A. E. Hull horse buyer, Calhoun and Thornton local ad, J. D. Burwell pleased with last issue, and farmers opposing the Mard Surfaced Road Question. Also Meadville Chautauqua program, K. M. Duncan implements, The Electric Theatre, Ben Carter cinema, and Herbert C. Bailey praising advertising’s trade impact.
Grafonda praises ongoing support for city commerce from Standard Oil Co space ad and W P Carter horse buyer. Local printing firm notes twelve years of operation producing horse bills and job work. Péters Produce Co Higgins and McDuff Burwell and Porter Milan loan agents weekly advertisers. City invites others to join.
The city business men secure a five night chautauqua program in a large tent with good seating. Season tickets cost $1.65 including the war tax, about 33 cents per night, available at local business houses. Gate tickets are higher. buy season tickets now.
Senator Fields and Robert Haggard with W L Taylor and D G Freeland traveled to Chillicothe for a drainage meeting. Livingston county residents push to straighten Grand river to reduce flood damage and crop losses on river bottoms. Local plans aim to form a drainage district and study methods to divert water from Locust creek across Linn and Sullivan counties.
The locality reports many farms changing hands in the past fortnight with high prices. Buyers back out when prices rise, while sellers face sorrow if they miss timely sales. People are land crazy and increasingly eager to buy.
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