Cross Roads and Corn Update
Everett Dodson bought a new buggy. D W Jennings works on his pond. Wesley Bundridge is poorly. Fanning went to Brown ing Saturday. Francis Fanning and family visited Milan Saturday. Fay Dodson is sick. D G Havens went to Kansas City to buy cattle. Bernie Hoskins seen Sunday. E E Maxey bought a new buggy. Mary Jennings visited Grace Lawrence last Tuesday night. Enis Harris wife and son Raymond were in Milan Saturday. Jas Franklin and family visited Cora. Clark Franklin and wife visiting their sons Jas and Bev this week.
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Clark Franklin
Wife
Jas
Bev
Regular Sunday Services at M. E. Church South
The M. E. Church South announces regular Sunday School and preaching services next Sunday led by J. F. Patton P. C. in the morning and afternoon sessions.
Weighing Fee Notice by K M Duncan
Notice states that from September 1st a ten cent charge will be added for weighing. Signed by K. M. Duncan.
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K. M. Duncan
All parties invited to Hoover cemetery gathering
Interested parties are requested to meet at Hoover cemetery on Saturday August 17. Bring well filled baskets. There will be preaching before and afternoon. By Order of Com.
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Hoover Cemetery
Folded check book with dollar bill found near farm
A folding check book containing a dollar bill and payable checks plus other papers was found between a farm and Browning. The finder can deliver it to the Leader Record office for a reward.
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Browning
Leader Record Office
Quarrelsome Gossipers Compared to Plague
A call for not speaking derogatorily unless truth and justice require it. The tale bearer and gossip monger are seen as a community curse worse than smallpox or scarlet fever, difficult to quarantine. The piece cites a biblical warning on their origin of fire.
Hmm fragment about a man and a plug of tobacco
An incomplete line observes a man will not eat dropped meat but will handle a plug of tobacco instead, ending mid thought and leaving the outcome unclear.
Neat Gardens Reflect Care and Character, Neighbors Say
Observers note that the beauty and goodness within a community show in tidy gardens and well kept premises. A garden filled with choice vegetables and rare flowers signals an owner whose heart is in the right place.
Woman Trains Husband By Leaving Mess for A Week
A wife vows to teach her husband to pick up after himself by letting items pile up. By week’s end every object lay where dropped except his Star tobacco plug still on the floor, prompting a visit from the observers.
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Our Lady
Idle Town Workmen Face Busy Season Reminder
In a brisk town note the author urges able men to work during the busy season. Lost time cannot be regained while lost wealth, knowledge, and health can be recovered through effort and study. A local girl reportedly sent 25 cents to learn home remedies for whitening hands and received dishwater soaking advice, to her mother’s amusement.
Seaman Family Arranges Mail to Soldier Son
Mrs T J Seaman orders the home paper sent to her son J D Seaman of Co C 110 Ammunition Train A P C 780 A E F via New York. The paper will be sealed in an envelope and mailed first class at six cents per week.
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T. J. Seaman
J. D. Seaman, Co
New York
P E Cokerham Reports Poor Crops In Texas Oklahoma
P E Cokerham, back from Dallas and Oklahoma, says corn is in bad condition, cotton below standard, peaches half crop. He plans to locate about half a nation in Oklahoma this fall or winter. He is pleased with the trip overall.
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P. E. Cokerham
Dallas
Texas
Oklahoma
Tractor Demonstration Near Brookfield Missouri
A Ford tractor demonstration will be held Friday August 16 on Frank Dick’s farm one mile west of Brookfield on South Laclede road. Farmers interested in tractor plowing should attend to see Henry Ford’s offer and the simple design of the tractor under the cost distribution plan to speed up agricultural production.
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Ford
Farmers of
Meadville Chautauqua Ticket Invitation Highlights Weeklong Event
The Editor received a complimentary ticket to the Meadville Chautauqua running from August 17 to August 25. Management offers an attractive program in this Leader Record issue, promising a fine place to rest, recuperate, and hear quality speakers.
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Meadville Chautauqua
Gospel Services Start In North Salem
A series of old time Gospel meetings will commence at the Christian shore in North Salem. Everyone is invited to attend this meeting and participate in the services.
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Christian Shore
North Salem
Chillicothe Guest Joe Tharp Visits Mr and Mrs J Russell
Joe Tharp of Chillicothe was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J Russell yesterday, spending time at their home and sharing conversation. The visit marks a friendly social call in the community.
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Joe Tharp
Chillicothe
Mrs. J. Russell
Mrs. Delbert _ Hoover
St. Joe
United States Ships 1.4 Billion in Food to Allied Nations
Food valued at about 1.4 billion dollars was shipped to Allied countries in the fiscal year ending June 30. Hoover to Wilson highlights the sacrifices of American people, with emphasis on conservation, wheat and meat shipments, and the role of farmers and women in supporting Allied needs.
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United States
Hoover
Wilson
Missouri
United States Food Administration
Red Cross
Hoovie
Europe
Neutrals
Mill Feed Prices Fall Under New Food Administration Rules
The Missouri Division of the Food Administration reports lower mill feed prices due to recent rules. Bran sells in bulk at about $1 per hundredweight, plus sacks and profit margins. Bran remains cheaper than last year while shorts and other wheat feeds are capped at 10 cents per hundredweight above bran. Mixed feed pricing remains 6.5 cents over bran.
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The
Food Administration
Missouri Division of the Food Administration
Local Notes on Families and Trades This Week
Personal items indicate Prof and Mrs Rogers visiting relatives near North Salem while Haggard and Carr work night shifts on silos and concrete. Dodson welcome a baby boy. Elliott family also has a newborn. Neely seeks trades. Kollaseh in Cary Funston Army HQ asks for home address updates and news from friends.
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Prof
Mrs. Rogers
North Salem
Haggard
Carr
Special sale on Majestic Ranges this week
N. E. Cotter advertises a special sale on Majestic Ranges this week. A set of aluminumware is included with each range, and customers are urged to visit to discuss purchase details.
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N. E
Cotter
Majestic
Farms Inquiries Prompt Missouri Property List Offer
Our Illinois and Iowa advertising has generated many letters about Missouri farms. We seek a list of farms and other property for sale or exchange. Buyers to follow. Financing at the lowest interest rate is available. Calhoun and Thornton.
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Illinois
Iowa
Missouri
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Browning, Missouri
Joseph Nickell
Browning, Mo
Everett Dodson
D. W. Jennings
Little Wesley
Bundridge
Fanning
Francis Fanning
Milan
Fay Dodson
D. G. Havens
Kansas City
Bernie Hoskins
E. E. Maxey
Mary Jennings
Grace Lawrence
Enis Harris
Raymond
Jas. Franklin
Cora
Meadville
Chautauga
Gospel Services
Allied Nations
Moe
Ath
W. J. Dodson
Ford Automobile
N. M. Neely
Ralph Elliott
Mother
Babe
Papa
Grandpa Elliott
Pvt
John E. Kollaseh
70Th Infantry
Cary Funston
Calhoun & Thornton
Business Directory
Victor Grice
Dr. Hunter's
Roy Whaley
M.W. A
J. E. Marvin, V. C. P. Darr
Browning Lodge
R. N. of A
Myrtle Peterson
Oracle
Bessie Powell
C. F
J. T. Hooker
N. G. Thos. McCown
Biswell Lodge
A. F
A.M
Q. L. Lay
Ww. M
Browning Rebekau Lodge
Josie Jones
N'G
Ernest PR. Wiles
Hugh McNutt
Chautauqua
Maude Stevens
B. Griffith
Wm. H. Miller
Yung
J. S. Ladd Thomas
I S. Rossiter
Germany
Sterling Battis
Chief Caupolican
America
J. Kelly Wright
Geo. E. Pearson
Lincoln Wirt
France
A. J
L. S. Tharp
Meadville, MO
Shropshires
B. H. Slater
J. I. Harmon
J.W. Sevier
J. A. Calhoun
R. M. Calhoun
T. Cashiér
Farmers’ Exchange Bank
J. W. Sevier
J.M. Thurlo
H. A. Thurlo, Wm. Shepherd
H. C.’ Pearson
L. G. Schrock
Walter Taylor
James Neet
Pres
R. C. Bailey
A. E. Lambert
E. C. Bailey
Ass’t Cashier
Phoples Bank
C. Bailey
W. E. Duckworth
J. B.stone
B. D. Bourne
F. R. Duncan
Asst. Cashier
Browning Savings Bank
B. D. Boutine
B. Harmon
B.F. Jounson
J. R. Duncan
W. T. Prarsen
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