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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
8
A Rhodus-White Dog and Pony Show advertisement announces a Browning arrival on Saturday August 22. It promises a high class act with dogs and Shetland ponies, a circus element, safe family entertainment, cheap prices for children and adults, free pony races, and wholesome performances over two hours.
Shafter residents report numerous Sunday visits as Mrs. Davie Kimbrough and son Ralph travel to Meadville relatives, Misses Allie and Ivah Creason visit Grandma Kimbrough, and families of E J Goins, James Elliott, Will Elliott, and J W P McQuown share gatherings. Local farm work continues with Kenney and Helms thrashing, Henry Blackman sprains an ankle, and repairs on the telephone line proceed as the Big Six in good shape.
The new skating rink opened last Saturday night with every pair of skates rented and a large crowd looking on. Beginners like John Wright, Charley Johnson, and John Wilhite struggled but persisted, ending with bruised elbows and shins. Mrs. Wright reports John must sit on a pillow at meals. Girls benefited from skilled partners, and the event drew strong praise for sport and exercise. The piece promotes skating as wholesome recreation and hints the rink may refund fees if needed.
A light call Sunday night followed by professional work by Dr. Ingram at Jas. Harris. Frank Maggart and family visited J. A. Maggart's Leoffler residence. The community saw many young people at the prize ice cream festival at Fair and a Humphreys picnic. S. B. Payne of Purdin passed en route to Boynton.
Tam seeks to buy all good oats in the vicinity. See the advertiser before selling.
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