City papers sway voters less than expected in Hylan race
A local reflection notes that despite major New York dailies backing Hylan, he won by an overwhelming margin, suggesting big papers are distrusted and city voters heard from smaller outlets. The piece also cautions about Christmas shopping hurry and promotes early buying with ads. It closes with a obituary for Mary Francis Sorge, detailing birth in 1846, death in 1921, church life, marriage to Augustus G Sorge, and four surviving children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hylan
New York
Hearst
Tammany
Local merchant mocks advertising and hides shop details
A town merchant derides ad men and claims fame for his store, yet offers no clear listing of goods or location. The fragment suggests skepticism toward paid announcements while leaving the shop’s offerings and address unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evergre
Billiken
The Retail Ledger Mentions Billiken and a Grieving Chair
A reflective note recalls Billiken keeping matters private and a blinded man facing ongoing troubles. The piece connects declining sales from twenty years ago to familiar figures and places, hinting at a somber market mood. The tone remains wry and observational about public attention to familiar landmarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Billiken
John Stone Called Home
Mrs. P C Mullins learned of the death of her brother John C Stone at Harrisburg Arkansas on Saturday November 26 1921 from apoplexy. Stone grew up in Browning son of Frank Stone a pioneer citizen and longtime saw mill operator. He was about 73 and had been in poor health for a year or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stone
C. Mullins
John C. Stone
Harrisburg
Ark
Stone
Browning
Frank Stone
Arkansas
Hunters Take Warning On Farms With Prosecution Looming
A farm owner warns that anyone trapping or hunting with guns dogs shovels or grabbing hoes on their property will face full legal action. Names Keith Watkins and John T. Watkins are cited as asserting the stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Watkins
John T. Watkins
Notice To Hunters And Trappers On Premises
Notice is hereby given that trapping and hunting with gun or dog is strictly forbidden on our premises. If necessary the law will be enforced to stop it. Signed by multiple local authorities and landowners including John T. Hooker and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Hooker
G. E. Wilhite
John M. Fishback
Wm. Oaks
J. B. Stone
Robert Creason
J. B
Ray Johnson
H.C. Bailey
W. W. Prather
Warner Braysfield
Amanda Johnson
B. F. Peters
M. A. Clark
Bennett Bros
O. H. Mundell
J. T. Bennett
F. M. Belcher
J. N. Mundell
Ed Stone
Marvin Murrell
Ross E. Prather
Farmers Bank of North Salem Stockholders Meeting Notice
Notice is given of the annual stockholders meeting of the Farmers Bank of North Salem Missouri on January 2 1922 at the bank office in North Salem. Meeting convenes at 10 o clock a m and lasts at least three hours to elect seven directors for the ensuing year and transact any other business. Attest D V Mardis secretary Jas A Baker president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Bank of North Salem
North Salem
Missouri
D. V. Mardis
Jas. A. Baker
Osteopath Dr. Linhart Sees Broad Health Results
Dr. E. S. Linhart an osteopath reports success treating stomach bowels liver and kidney disorders constipation appendicitis tonsillitis bronchitis rheumatism and neuralgia. Specializes in women and children diseases. Office located at his home on East Main with telephone service 148.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Linhart
East Main
Diary of a Young Person Chronicles A Week
A diarist recounts daily events from Friday through Thursday noting improving health after illness. The entry describes chores, meals, social visits, a school plan to attend Zoom, jokes about college, a Bible scene at home, religious and political arguments, a party invitation, and a vaudeville show with a mix of acts.
Mary Freeland Robertson White 1845 1921 Browning obituary
Mary Freeland Robertson White born January 31 1845 in Lamark Canada died December 2 1921 at Browning Missouri aged 76 years 10 months and 1 day. She married Charles W White April 17 1866 Fountain Green Illinois later moving near Browning. She joined the Christian church in youth and leaves six living children J Elmer White Sorrell Nettie Bai Laura Hantil Nora Harris Mamie Gooch and Nelle Williams plus eight grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Francis
James and
Leah Warren
Howard County
Missouri
M. E. Church
South
Augustus G. Sorge
Dora E. Arbuckle
Iola
Kan
Carrie E. Vroom
Linneus
James H. Sorge
Winigan
Bertha Cleeton
St. Catherine
Grandma
Price Cemetery
Bethel Church
William D. Gray
Mary Freeland Robertson White
Lamark
Canada
Browning
Nelle
Andrew and
Isabelle Robertson
Scottland
United States
Chas. W. White
Fountain Green
Christian Church
J. Elmer White + Sorrell
Nettie Bai
Lingens
Laura Hantil
Nora Harris
Mamie Gooch
Nelle Williams
Remembered for Love and Kindness in Local Obituary
Funeral services were held for a devoted wife and mother described as a generous, sympathetic friend who found happiness in helping others. The text honors a life of service, noting flowers given freely and a belief in eternal reward. Rev. M. L. Holloway of Milan conducted the rites. A friend.
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God
M. L. Holloway
Milan
New Prices on Presto Light Batteries
New battery prices announced by Sayers Battery Service Station in Milan Missouri. Batteries for Ford Chevrolet Oakland Buick and Dodge Maxwell 12 volt listed with charges and guarantees. Creason's Garage reports stock and invites inspection of the value and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
Oakland
Buick
Dodge
Maxwell
Creason
Sayers
Milan
Missouri
Duncan Township Tax Collector Notice
J. E. Shepherd announces tax collection times for Duncan township. He will be at Roger on Thursdays, Cora on Fridays, and Browning Sundays during December to collect taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger
Cora
Browning
Duncan Township
J. E. Shepherd
Death claims Vera Lucille Lambert at age 3
Vera Lucille Lambert born January 23 1918 died November 30 1921 aged 3 years 10 months and 7 days. She was a bright child loved by family and friends. services held December 1 at 2 6 o clock conducted by Rev Janes L. Bate. Burial in Kai fong cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Lucille
Alfred Lambert
Vera
Heaven
Dee
Janes L. Bate
Renaing
Kaifong
Notice to Taxpayers of Taylor Ship
Taxpayers are alerted that R. B. Seaman will collect township taxes at The Exchange Bank in Humreys each Saturday in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylorship
Theers Exchange Bank
Humreys
R. B. Seaman
Card of Thanks for Wife and Mother
We thank friends for acts of love and sympathy shown us at the death and burial of our wife and mother. C. W. White and Children.
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C. W. White
Special Notice to Hunters on Farm Property
Readers are warned to stay off the listed farms and observe hunting restrictions. Names cited include C. L. Britton B. C. Brantner Wm. Riley A. L. Knifing EF. W. Riley George Smith and B. J. Lambert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Britton
B. C. Brantner
Wm. Riley
A. L. Knifing
EF. W. Riley
George Smith
B. J. Lambert
Dry Those Tears and Dress for the Picture Show
A father counsels his daughter against wearing revealing fashions and tears over peers. He urges modest dress, assures the child that decent boys exist, and proposes a family outing to the movies with ice cream afterward.
Farm Warning Demand: Hunters Barred by Local Farmers
Local farmers issue a warning to hunters to stay off their fields by day and night. violators will be prosecuted. named residents include H N Thurlo J R Lantz J D Langdon C R Lantz W S Pipes W L Taylor and F J Alspach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.N. Thurlo
J. R. Lantz
J. D. Langdon
C. R. Lantz
W. S. Pipes W. L. Taylor
F. J. Alspach
Tax collection schedule for Benton township
J. A. Buswell, Collector, will collect Benton township taxes at Browning on Tuesday Thursday Saturday and at Purdin on Monday Wednesday Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Purdin
Benton Township
J. A. Buswell
Take Initiative and Send News to Your Local Paper
The editor urges readers to proactively share news rather than awaiting questions. Even small details in your mind could hold vital interest or value to others, and every item of news received strengthens the paper’s reporting.
Noted Citizens Call for Information Exchange
A group urges readers to share knowledge with the paper. They emphasize mutual benefit and deny passing responsibility, asking for cooperation to deepen the paper’s value and relevance.
Sunday dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Carr
Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Carr entertained at 1 o'clock Sunday dinner. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Green, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Jones, Mrs. Melton, and Mrs. Hinda Rush. The table groaned with good eatables and guests departed at a late hour happy with the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Carr
J. C. Green
J. W. Jones
Melton
Hinda Rush
Money To Loan Six per Cent Farm Loans
Brookfield Missouri based Burwell and Porter offer farm loans at six percent interest with quick terms and local service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burwell & Porte
Brookfield, Mo
Stock Shipments Highlight Weekend Rail Activity
Saturday and Sunday morning railroad business in Browning boomed as stock yards proved inadequate. Shippers sent five carloads of steers to Chicago by J. H. Kinnong, plus loads by J. H. Burkholder Nova Morris B O Brantner L A Dickinson Owen Stevenson Roy Booth Kenley and Smith Purdin and Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
J. H. Knnfong
Chicago
J. H. Burkholder
Nova Morris
B. O. Brantner
L. A. Dickinson
Owen Stevenson
Roy Booth
Kenley and Smith
Hunters Beware On Mrs Jenkins Farm
Mrs Roberta Jenkins posts a warning on her property against trespassers with guns or dogs. The notice calls for respect of the private land and signals potential enforcement of boundaries.
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Roberta Jenkins
The Sensible Gift A Rocker from Bowden & Sons
A Brookfield Missouri furniture dealer promotes rockers as a sensible gift. The catalog highlights comfort, durability, and design variety including Taylor Comfortable Rocker Karpen leather options and numerous finishes. The message targets households seeking lasting seating for living rooms and family use.
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Taylor
R. N. Bowden & Sons
Brookfield, Missouri
City Taxes Reduced by Aldermen
City officials cut the tax rate for city purposes from 50 cents to 30 cents per $100 valuation. The Board of Aldermen completed its regular session on Tuesday night and tax books will be in the collector’s hands soon.
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Ben
Jakes House
Jake
Argu Politix
Jane Astan
Vaudevill
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