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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1919
Page
1
A local column laments high road and school costs borne by farmers and renters. It urges better roads, stronger public school participation, and civic care, warning about tenant neglect and praising homeowner involvement. It notes new food labeling rules and calls for community cleanup and yard maintenance. The report mentions a fatal incident in which Mr Overstreet died after a domestic attack and notes the burial at New Boston.
Browning faced Brookfield in a fast paced road contest featuring Texas League pitcher Rose. Brookfield boasted a hitless game prediction but Browning proved resilient as they held Brookfield to a near scoreless effort while delivering strong hitting and pitching from start to finish.
A son killed his father on a property south of North Salem during a move related to a divorce settlement. Mrs Arch Overstreet and her son Wade were involved as they relocated into the property awarded to Mrs Overstreet by the court. Further details unavailable.
On Sunday August 24 relatives neighbors and friends gathered at Charley Williams country home to celebrate the birthdays of Mrs Williams and Mrs Mary Myers. A noon meal followed a lively afternoon of conversation and music with many attendees listed by name. All departed wishing them many returns of the day.
Dr H E Epperson returns to Hamilton and sets up shop at Jacques vac promising to supply granite memorials with no agent commission. The offer targets memorial or cemetery markers and invites direct trade at his local headquarters to avoid home visits.
They will move their household goods to this city about the tenth of next month and will be at home in the J. H. Dunkin residence. Dr. and Mrs. Epperson, long-time residents, have decided to return and make this city their home.
Members are urged to attend a meeting at the Electric Theatre on Saturday August 30 at 2 o clock for electing officers for the ensuing year and to transact other business. J C Green President and Joe Nickell Secretary.
A short notice urges optimism and shows how Better Times can lift moods. It invites readers with a friendly tone to bring a grouch to the screening at the Electric Theatre on September 6 1919 and promises a clever entertaining hours.
W R Crookshanks sells halt on interest in his bakery and grocery to his brother. The new firm will continue local business and open a Milan bakery run by Milan and Oren. New Milan bakery machinery to be installed soon and demand here is strong.
Ruth Dumfee born in New Jersey in May 1880. after childhood between her father and an aunt she joined Mr and Mrs Tip Sloan in Missouri where she grew to womanhood. She married W J Dodson on October 19 1915, with two children Mary Agnes age 3 and W J about one year old. Dodson later purchased a local property near the city.
The notice expresses the community's sympathy for Mr. Dodson during a period of mourning and sadness, acknowledging his loss and shared sorrow.
Green City held its annual fair and stock show attracting crowds from North Missouri and Southern Iowa. Soldiers Day honored Sullivan county veterans with a free barbecue. Banner crowd day drew autos and people by the hundreds, with a strong Browning area turnout and an exceptionally large exhibit of cattle hogs sheep horses and mules.
Zilla Palmer born December 31 1896 near Humbpreys Missouri died August 24 after illness. She worked as a clerk for J J Smith before marrying L M Kenley March 8 1919 and moving to a farm near Scottsville. Funeral at M E Church South conducted by Rev Patton with burial at Kaifong cemetery. She leaves husband grandfather several relatives.
Instructions stress preparing the silo before filling to prevent air leaks and poor settling. Warns to seal holes in walls and ensure tight hoops without buckling staves. Notes moisture absorption by staves from silage and advises loosening hoops after filling to prevent swelling and buckling.
The article notes silos require wall care with cement wash on rough surfaces and whitewash on the exterior. Metal silos need fresh coats of specially prepared paint to prevent corrosion. Inspect cutter machinery and corn binder before starting to avoid stoppages and costly repairs. Ensure enough teams and wagons to keep the cutter running and prevent idle labor costs.
Crookshanks Brothers announce a cash only sale starting September 1st. They state credit is unsatisfactory to merchants and customers and promise savings by eliminating the expense. They invite customers to bring cash and pledge continued service.
The annual meeting and cemetery cleaning are set at Kaifong Grove church on Monday September 1. Attendees should bring scythes and dinner. preaching begins at 11.
The passage extols weekly newspapers as roots of journalism, close to home life and public good. Editors are praised for independence, facing criticism with calm perseverance while others judge the craft by its past and not its merit.
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