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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1920
Page
1
A discussion on the benefits of broad schooling as an intangible asset and its link to professional success. The piece urges quitting high school caution, champions advertising for town vitality, and argues newspapers and merchants prosper through active local promotion.
Sunday August 22 Mr and Mrs Millard Hal entertained about forty guests in Barnard Missouri for son Will Hall and family. Dining room luncheon featured a sumptuous menu prepared by the hostess and daughters Mrs Roy Jones and Oren Wykoff. Attendees included Tru man Clayton R D Almond and families Simon Head Roy Harl Milford Hall and many others. Wim Hirth editor will speak in Browning September 2 urging farmers to attend.
W M Watt and Son of Often City announce a public sale Friday September 3 1920 featuring eighty head of pure bred Poland China hogs. The ad touts their reputation as longtime breeders and promotes the value of pure bred stock to buyers entering the business. Mortgage lifters are mentioned as a key product.
Mrs. Lelia Neet hosted the Entertained Sewing Club on a Wednesday in August. Guests enjoyed punch and refreshments served with assistance from Mrs. Florence Lay. Several visitors attended the jolly gathering in a gracious afternoon of merriment.
Mr and Mrs Grover C Jessee of Mangum Oklahoma visit his mother Mrs Anna Jessee and other relatives after seven years away. He formerly worked on the Leader Record mechanical force and now is with the Mangum Star. He suffers hay fever since returning and cannot enjoy his stay fully.
The seller promises to save customers the agent's commission on memorial and cemetery work. He urges a single visit to his shop to discuss orders, claiming better prices and quality. W Summers, proprietor, Milan, invites contact by letter or visit.
A Browning Farm Club statement urges members not to invest in any local commercial bond stock project. It explains the club’s aim is to secure production cost plus a reasonable profit for producers to ensure lasting business viability.
A childlike recount of Friday and Sunday visits to the circus with crude humor and minor incidents. The sports section details Browning defeating Novinger 3 to 1 in 14 innings, led by Fields and Underwood with sharp fielding and clutch hits.
Iain the market to buy all ew sound corn in this section. Delivered at car or at my farm. Don't sell your corn until you see me. Dan Bramhall.
Mr and Mrs K M Duncan entertained Sunday with Mr and Mrs Guy Adams and daughter Orryl Mr and Mrs H N Thurlo Mr and Mrs C N Russell and Lucile and Harold The day was enjoyed and long remembered The Evening Star notes the Chautauqua focuses on a single evening program inviting all social classes and offering season tickets non transferable within the family
Thursday evening August 19th Mrs Victor Grice and Mrs Wayne Gooch hosted a Colonial party at Mrs Grice’s Fast Main home. Guests enjoyed old fashiond hospitality with songs, verse contests, and a performance by the Morgan Stock Company, closing a memorable evening.
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