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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1924
Page
1
Last Friday night brought heavy rain wind and lightning across Locust valley and nearby fields. The new ditch flooded briefly but caused minimal crop damage as water receded quickly. Bramhall reported 220 acres of good corn with mature yellow dent corn and strong yields despite unsettled weather.
The Baptist church announces a meeting tonight and reports a successful gathering last week. Pastor L. B. Hargrove invites all to attend as Lands of Liberty conducts a Monday night session on Church Methods and a baptismal service follows Sunday at Lo Valley with preaching by an experienced preacher and teacher.
Rev James L Bate fills appointment at Purdin and leads service to a large audience at Bear Branch church. Revival continues with Monday night crowd and a young woman’s conversion noted. Opel W H Spencer and Bailey join Boston trip for Army of the Republic encampment reunion with aging Civil War veterans.
The boys enjoy a week of adventures abroad and expect to have plenty to tell on their return. Their advancing ages are noted as they reflect on future travels and experiences awaiting them at home.
Morris Chapel hosts daily night services led by Bro. Capp with large crowds, continuing through this week. The closing Sunday will feature an all day service with a community basket fellowship led by Pastor James Bate.
Mrs. Clara Hanman advertises two or three steady boarders or room renters near Browning Route 3, stating she will move into the Judge Fleming residence for school and will see interested parties in town on Saturdays.
For Sale. A well improved Potter County farm in South Dakota near a railroad town. Crops include corn oats barley and potatoes with grass for cattle and sheep. Rented for one third of crops with corn shelled and delivered to elevator pasture at 2.50 per acre. House barn well windmill hog house corn cribs and grainery with water to yards. Price 85.00 per acre reflecting value at 100. Owner H C Edelman Menno SD Box 212.
Fay Peterson was struck and dragged by a car driven by Mrs. Carl Good near the Commercial Hotel in Linneus. He was taken to a Brookfield hospital, where his broken shoulder and injuries were dressed, and he is reported improving.
J. H. Alexander and his children Chester and Mary traveled from Alva Oklahoma with Mrs H P Bruce to visit his parents Mr and Mrs G G Alexander and friends. Alexander is a rural carrier from Alva and usually visits annually during vacation. This year the trip is brief due to fall wheat plowing, with plans to return home on Sunday.
All students considering attending our schools next year are invited to meet with teachers at the High School building on Friday August 15 at 1 p.m. to order the books required for the ensuing year. J A Carmack Supt.
Farmers Store offers 15 cent size Van Camp's pork and beans originally 15 cents now 10 cents each. Limited quantity advertised as a bargain for shoppers.
An article reports a new pest, the rough headed corn stalk-hestie, threatening young corn in Stoddard and Butler counties. It injures plants by attacking the heart, with adult beetles causing most damage. Drain and cultivate low-lying sod, plow late summer, and plant corn early to reduce losses. The Missouri College of Agriculture seeks reports on damage.
M F Miller head of Missouri College of Agriculture soils department asserts that phosphate applications maximize wheat yields on nearly all upland soils. Over fifteen years of Missouri trials prove a dollar invested in phosphate yields greater returns than any other input, benefiting wheat and clover.
Weather has damaged field crops but moisture brings benefits for clover. The wet season causes injuries yet yields favorable results through abundant rainfall aiding growth and moisture retention on farms.
The Style Shop promotes popular hat styles in favored high shades at a price you can hardly overlook.
A Missouri College of Agriculture report shows 1923 acid phosphate usage at 15,423 tons, about 45 percent of state fertilizer. Farmers report higher wheat yields and better clover, with experiments showing average wheat gains of 5.8 bushels per acre and 12 22 pounds of hay per acre after 175 pounds of 16 percent phosphate. Farmers planning wheat sowing this fall are advised to apply 150 to 200 pounds per acre.
An ice cream supper will be held at Schrock church on Saturday night August 23 to raise funds for church repairs. All welcome to attend and support the effort.
Wade Havens offers interior painting and varnishing in Browning Missouri with a trial period and references from past customers. Pricing stated as 1 cent per hour.
Half Rock defeated Browning 11 to 2 at home as Hamp McKinney and Watson led the pitching for Half Rock. Browning, long champion of North Missouri, sent their best boosters, but the visitors managed only one hit off Hamp. Next up, Half Rock hosts Purdin on August 31 with Jay Harvey seeking more games.
Friday to Thursday entries detail a laborer’s week from cleaning duties to family jests. The diary recalls a misbehaving child, a joke about a payday proverb, and a dance night encounter ending with a playful misstep. It captures domestic routines and rural humor.
A speaker declares a preference for wearing overalls and a blouse to avoid debt. The remark frames personal style choices against monetary pressure and material obligation.
The Style Shop announces a final clearance to make room for fall hats. All summer hats and felts in all shades are priced at $3.50.
All parties interested in the Mundell cemetery are asked to come prepared to clean off the grounds on Friday afternoon August 15. Come. Mrs. W. E. Crooks.
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