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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1922
Page
1
A reflective prose piece blends nature and philosophy, contrasting fading autumnal scenes with thoughts on mortal destiny. It contemplates beauty beyond Earth, the longing for higher meaning, and ends with homely maxims about character and daily life.
The passage argues that a better disposition reduces the weight of troubles. It notes many people endure hardships more cheerfully and encourages choosing cheerfulness to make burdens feel lighter.
The author urges recognizing a wife’s influence on success and daily happiness. It argues a humble dwelling can feel like a home when friendship binds those inside, and that shared spirit sustains family life beyond grand surroundings.
Special notice to taxpayers that R B Seaman will be at the Farmers Exchange Bank of Humphreys each Saturday in December to collect Taylor township taxes.
Sale to dissolve partnership at the Dryden Jersey Farm one mile south of Purdin and four miles north of Linneus on Wednesday December 13. Items include a draft team, a black mare with single driver, cows and heifers, stock hogs, shoats, pigs, brood sows, a Duroc Jersey boar, hay, corn and cane fodder, farm machinery. Sale starts at 10 o clock. Dryden and King.
Local breeder Mrs Alfie Gooch offers R C R I Reds Buff Rocks Silverlaced and White Wyandotts White and Brown Leghorns for sale from her own pens Priced right contact through North Salem.ukulele
Money to loan on farms for five seven or ten years at six percent no red tape or delay J D Burwell Browning Missouri offers direct funding to borrowers seeking farm financing in a straightforward process with swift approval.
A pleasant Sunday gathering at the rural home of Mr. and Mrs. Hank N. Thurlo featured a two course dinner prepared by Mrs. Thurlo, followed by merry conversation and music by the victrola. Invited guests included Mrs. Hinda Rush, Mrs. Melia Thurlo, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. N. Russell, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Duncan and daughters Beverly and Lorene, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Adams and daughter Orvyl.
An everyday usable present for mother or wife highlighted as the Sechrist Pressure Cooker. Distributed by Mrs. J. R. McHargue.
D G Haley posts a notice on his farm banning hunting or trapping on the property to prevent trespass and ensure safety.
Calhoun and Thornton offer to buy sell or trade farms town property and merchandise. They write insurance and arrange farm loans at low rates.
The Bolling home in Pleasant Hill township hosted a large Thanksgiving gathering last Thursday. Guests enjoyed a noon dinner prepared by Mrs. Bolling, followed by music and socializing in the forenoon, then a muskets-and-hunting outing in the afternoon that yielded little game due to the high wind. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. J B Harmon and others, with many Fleming and Williams relatives.
Burwell and Porter of Brookfield Missouri advertise farm loans at five and one half percent interest. This notice promotes financing options for local farmers seeking capital.
An advertisement states a six percent farm loan is available without commission. It invites readers to write or call Peoples Bank for further information.
Excerpts from Slats Diary recount small town life with mischief by Pug and Slim blamed for a prank on Curtiss, a college-home return by the Davis twins, Sunday school musings, and a series of domestic misadventures from a week in Friday through Wednesday. Names and places reflect a rural community’s daily rhythms.
A household celebrates a newly acquired fur rug for the setting room. The dove of peace motif graces the space, making the family happy. The note mentions freedom for the father to smoke indoors if he wishes.
Notice for farmers in North Salem Missouri to contact D V Mar dis or write St Louis Joint Stock Land Bank at 402 Compton Building St Louis Mo for loans. No renewal deadlines, no stock requirements, no commissions charged.
For sale Chester White boars from March and April farrow, plus gilts and sows bred or open. Champion blood lines, good producers. Contact W. M. Cassity in Purdin Missouri.
Mr and Mrs F M Cattey celebrate Thanksgiving with ten children seven daughters and three sons at home all married except the youngest. Fifteen grandchildren two daughters in law and five sons in law attend along with two absent sons in law. The family recalls childhood days and sings hymns in a peaceful home setting. C G A.
A local sale note offers several S. C. R. I. Red cockerels for sale at 1.50 dollars each. Seller identified as Mrs. J. B. F. Wampler.
Notice for the annual meeting of Farmers Bank of North Salem Missouri to be held January 2, 1923 at 10:00 a.m. at the bank office for at least three hours to elect seven directors for the coming year and transact other proper business. Attest D V Mardis Secretary C L Pearler President.
J. E. Shepherd, Collector, lists schedules to collect township taxes at Reger Thursdays and Fridays, Cora Fridays, Browning Saturdays during December. Tax collection window outlines official public notice and township boundaries.
Signers J H Knfong Sam P Kelley post warnings on property with strict no hunting rule. Lambert counsel raps keep out condition emphasizing continuous protection day and night on the farm.
Brown ing Savings Bank promoted English in rural districts by awarding two prizes for best Washington’s Dream of a Fair City essay. Judges considered neatness diction punctuation and spelling with twelve essays from five districts. Howard Hamilton won first prize Philemon Havens took second. two Climax district contestants were close seconds.
Mrs Robison hosted a large Thanksgiving meal with help from her daughter. Neighbors and friends enjoyed wild ducks and a sumptuous feast reflected by appreciative guests including Mr and Mrs A W Myers Marjory Mable and Gernie Myers Mr and Mrs George Robison and son Glen Mr and Mrs Charley Phipps Charley Thurio and Mr and Mrs Millard Hall.
Jefferson City based State Highway Commission outlines a patrol system to maintain 7600 miles of state roads. Chairman Theodore Gary says about two million dollars will fund maintenance in 1923 and 1924, sourced partly from motor license fees beyond sinking fund needs for $60 million in road bonds. The road amendment approved November 7 aims to provide about $130 per mile for two years, sufficient for unimproved roads, with uncertainty on paving.
The text notes Mr. Gary leading the maintenance department to study the system in Wisconsin and suggests state road maintenance cannot start before after January 1. Each state division will appoint an engineer to oversee road maintenance in its district.
The Lyceum program on Thursday December 14 features the McCords with Dramatic Sketches Musical Offerings and Character Delineations. The highlight is Mr McCord's Old Soldier sketch praised as classic and worth the admission. Follow the crowd to the Electric Theatre for an engaging performance by Legion Committee.
The First Quarterly Conference will be held at North Salem next Sunday and Monday with preaching by the Pastor at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The Lord's Supper will be administered after the morning service. Business session Monday at 3 p.m. Dr. English Dist Supt will preside and preach Monday night at 7:30. L F Harman, Pastor.
Missouri farmers gain access to agricultural lectures broadcast from Jefferson City by the State Marketing Bureau radio station under Arthur T. Nelson and Bean F. Mumford. Topics include horticulture livestock soils field crops and dairying with reach to 43 states and Canada. Plans extend to county extension with 800 rural receivers expected to tune in.
The Baptist church lists preaching on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p m with Sunday school at 10 a m Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m Pastor L B Hargrove invites attendance.
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