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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1921
Page
1
An essay extols summer tourists as vital regional advertisers who notice town features from paved streets to hospitality. It links nature lovers to moral value, compares social habits in England and America, and critiques cheating in sports while calling for higher standards and responsible parenting.
Money for loans with improved farms and ample funds. Save time and money by contacting Burwell & Porter before applying. They offer good prepayment privileges and prompt closings in Milan Missouri.
J. J. Smith reports a shipment of pants for school use in sizes for young men with prices ranging from 4 dollars 50 cents to 7 dollars 50 cents.
Phone your order and we will notify you when the coal is on track. Dan Bramhall confirms the service and emphasizes prompt updates.
Chas W Reeves announces 6 percent farm loan opportunities for farmers in Sullivan and Linn counties. He invites locals with expiring loans or new needs to visit his Milan Missouri office at the 1st National Bank on the 1st floor or contact by phone or mail for a call.
A diaristic fragment records daily chit chat about politics, family, and small events. It mentions Mr Gillem and a political talk, a possible car change, a store bill, lessons about weariness in conversations, and a late century domestic scene with a missing ice cream outing.
Elizabeth Seale White born September 1846 in Middlesex Ontario died August 1921 at her daughter’s home in Purdin at age 74. She moved with parents to Linn County in 1868 and married Hiam White in 1869, leaving four children Frank M. in Chicago, Mrs Fuller of Purdin, and Mrs P EL Kerham of Purdin. She joined the Canadian church young, later moved to Missouri and remained active in family and church life.
The deceased held church and WCTU membership and was a diligent temperance advocate. Her passing deprives the church and union of a faithful worker, while Heaven gains a redeemed soul. She leaves six grandchildren, two sisters, one brother, and many friends. Funeral services were held at the M E Church South in Purdin conducted by Rev Chattman of Linneus, with burial at Enterprise Cemetery.
J. B. Carter promotes Pink Tights as one of the best pictures. Come Saturday night to see it with no raise in admission prices 10c and 25c. Don’t forget the date.
Why pay more for batteries. Money saved by buying Prest-O-Lite. Prices listed include Ford 33.06 Chevrolet 35 Buick 35 Overland 35 Oakland 33 Studebaker 36 Buick long 36 Overland long 36 Dodge 44. All others in proportion. Repairing all makes with genuine parts. Everything guaranteed. See Creason's Garage Sayers Battery Service Station Milan Missouri.
A mother speaks of a honey boy leaving the landscape to start another family. The speaker notes the man spent money on the girl, emptied the refrigerator, and kept her up late. The family vows support as they move forward and prepare to share responsibilities.
The siblings express gratitude to friends and neighbors for support during illness and death of their mother and sister Mrs Elizabeth White and for the floral tribute.
We express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during the illness and death of our wife and mother Mrs. Nancy E. Merrick. James E. Merrick and Children.
Nellie V Richards Opt D will test eyes and fit eyewear at Owl Drug Store on Wednesday August 31. Eye care professional offers exams and fittings at the local drugstore in this community notice.
Real bargains in Browning residence property for sale or exchange for small farms at prices from 800 to 10000 dollars. Limited Old Line Life Insurance and Fire Insurance left for sale. Also money loan on farm lands. If you want to buy or sell Browning property or obtain a loan, see J. D. Burwell Browning Mo.
All interested parties are requested to meet at Schreck cemetery at 2 p m on Sunday August 28. Important matters related to the cemetery will be discussed and addressed.
A vintage ad suggests clothing signals taste and judgment with Hart Schaffner and Marx suits. It promotes buying at The Farmers Store as a favored option for men seeking a refined appearance.
The piece urges embracing autumn days by hiking or strolling in the woods, enjoying crackers and the afternoon paper, and resisting gloom as winter approaches. It casts a nostalgic tone about outdoor leisure, baseball chatter, and peaceful weekends.
Mrs. J H Alexander formerly Miss Rosalie Bruce daughter of Prof H P Bruce of this city died in Colorado where she had gone with her husband for health. The news came Friday and is remembered by readers as Miss Rosalie Bruce.
An excited man rushed into a newspaper office to push a local scandal into print despite its impact on a neighbor’s daughter and a mother facing illness. He pressed the editor with keen relish, insisting the story be published.
A secret informer demands publication of a scandal but the editor refuses citing duty to readers and the public good. The editor defends responsible reporting, deeming sensationalism harmful and choosing to protect families over a salacious headline. The piece argues editors should build up communities, not destroy them.
Henry Allen Thurlo born November 1868 in Duncan township Missouri died August 21 1921 in Brown ing age 52. He married Permelia Irene Johnson in 1893 and had one son Richard Alson. He lived on his birthplace farm over fifty years and moved to town last spring. He suffered illness, was treated in Kirksville, and died at home with a large funeral Attended Locust Valley Baptist church. He was regarded as honest and upright with many friends.
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