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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1924
Page
1
Last Friday the city fire department rushed to a furnace flare up at the E M Duncan home amid heavy smoke. Firefighters arrived to find no blaze and soon returned to their duties while noting the Duncan residence is among the city’s finest.
Florence E. Lay announces she will collect Benton township taxes in Purdin on Tuesdays and Fridays starting December 9 1924 and remainder at Farmers Exchange Bank Browning Missouri.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Myers and daughter Margerie left for Stuttgart and Heber Springs Arkansas to visit relatives Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Hoskins and Mr. H. B. Hoskins. The Hoskins brothers are Mrs. Myers’s relatives and the trip promises a fine visit.
The Lead er-Record presents the first in a series of cross word puzzles. Readers are invited to try today for learning new words and to turn to another page for full solving directions and tomorrow’s answer.
A large crowd attended Sunday night union services held by two Methodist churches. Members were so pleased that they have asked the pastor to return for future gatherings.
Letter from Missouri State Superintendent Chas A Lee reports Browning High School inspected November 17 1924 retained on first class list with 16.25 units. Praises facilities playground equipment staff and student conduct. Suggestions include more room painting educational pictures adjusting curriculum replacing Trigonometry and Solid Geometry and maintaining grade library standards.
Procrastination harms business and life as the text argues. Delaying actions leads to dwindling receipts, wrecked enterprises, and unaddressed troubles. Beginning today yields easier tasks and better results, contrasting with those who wait for tomorrow.
Turkeys from Browning moved to town over rough roads as farmers and wives loaded wagons with sideboards and a top. Monday prices reached 28 cents per pound, Tuesday 29, as demand remained high but cold weather hurt fattening. The spring dampness reduced the harvest, yet the two days brought in substantial income for the community.
Two Linn county youths nicknamed Brick and Jerry ranked among Missouri College of Agriculture's top five livestock judges in their class. Gerald Stauber, son of cattle feeder Con Stauber, benefited from Farm Bureau and Extension work. The piece notes Linn county pride in both livestock judging success and the Missouri Valley football championship.
Linn county corn from the International returns for the Linneus show on December 16 and 17. A fine batch of soybeans will also be displayed. The Farm Bureau Fall Festival centers on the corn and soybean exhibits with girls’ club work shown at the Court House. Sam Jordan, a top corn judge, will judge and speak at 1 PM on December 17 during the annual Farm Bureau Meeting. Entries are due by 4 PM December 16 and stay open until 4 PM December 17.
All parties are warned to keep off our farms with guns traps or dogs. Positively no hunting will be permitted. John B Harmon J E Brown W C Harmon J C Daniels H F Kille.
Forty acre farm about one mile west of Cora with fair improvements offered for sale or rent by Edgar Tully. Local land opportunity with flexible terms and space for farming.
The Missouri Livestock Judging Team from State College of Agriculture finished second overall at the International Livestock Judging Contest with top ranking in cattle judging. Twenty five states competed, each with five members. Linn County earns the highest honor with two Linneus youths, Gerald Thorne and Stauber Maddox, among the team.
I have 50 to 60 cords of dry wood for sale. For details or to arrange a purchase, contact Will Gibson by sighting or call.
Special notice states all parties are warned to keep and be permitted. Bennett Brothers.
Notice is given that the annual stockholders meeting of Farmers Bank of North Salem Missouri will be held Tuesday January 6 1925 at 10 oclock a m at the bank office in North Salem. The meeting will last at least three hours and will elect seven directors for the ensuing year and transact other proper business. C L Pearler President Attest D V Mardis Secretary.
Orlen Harris, collector, announces he will collect Pleasant Hill township taxes at Dan Coffmans on December 15, at Cora on December 17, and at Browning on December 19 and 26.
R. W. Whaley warns that all persons indebted must clear accounts by cash or note before January 1 1925. Unpaid accounts will be closed and turned over to an attorney for collection.
The notice states there will be no rural route deliveries on Christmas Day and city carriers end by 11 00 am Christmas morning. Mail packages and cards out of town by December 15 and for local delivery by December 20. G T Woodward acting postmaster and P M Browning provided the guidance.
Wilber Gooch born October 13 1859 in Enterprise township Linn County Missouri died December 3 1924 at Brookfield Missouri aged 65 years 1 month and 20 days. Survived by wife Catherine Adamson four children Lee Gooch Mary E Jones Agnes Sturtevant and Iregie Vroom and four brothers and three sisters. Funeral in Brookfield conducted by Rev Ben F Hill with interment at Rose Hill cemetery.
Public warning on the farm declaring no hunting with guns traps or dogs allowed to prevent trouble and protect property by Martha E. Long with clear demand to stay away.
A Home Paper feature extols the value of hometown papers in promoting community progress and inviting inquiries for industrial ventures across eight states. It urges readers to subscribe to sustain the local press and its public service role.
Nevins Drug Store promotes a Christmas advertisement in the Leader Record, listing many gift ideas and urging readers to visit the store for holiday presents. The message highlights a wide selection and seasonal bargains available at Nevins during the holidays.
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