This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1922
Page
1
A reflective piece blending a Nixon Waterman poem with meditations on motherhood and womanhood. It extols wives and mothers as social anchors, cites Beecher and Marie Theresa, and urges parental engagement, wisdom, and cheerful youth, contrasted with idle dreaming. It quotes poets and moralists to argue loyalty to wifehood and motherhood.
To taxpayers of Taylor Township R B Seaman announces he will be at the Farmers Exchange Bank of Humphreys each Saturday in December to collect Taylor township taxes.
For sale a 48 pound Tom with new blood each year from 20 to 28 pound birds. Good markings. Price ten dollars. J.8. Head Cora Mo. Phone 46Y.
The McCords bring a Lyceum Course night on Thursday December 14 featuring Dramatic Sketches Musical Offerings and Character Delineations. Mr McCord's Old Soldier sketch is praised as a platform classic and the program is billed as irresistible with admission worth the price. Follow the crowd to the Electric Theatre for a worthwhile evening.
Dr Hanna, an optician, will be at Nevins Drug Store Saturday afternoon and Monday until 4 p m December 16 and 18. Visit for careful eye testing and fittings.
Calhoun and Thornton offer farm loans at low rates along with sales and trades of farms town property and merchandise. We write insurance and provide financing options to farmers and landowners seeking favorable terms.
Notice of the annual meeting of Farmers Bank of North Salem Missouri on January 2 1923 at 10 a m to elect seven directors for the ensuing year and to transact any other business as needed Attest D V Mardis Secretary C L Pearler President
J. E. Shepherd announces tax collection visits at Reger on Thursdays, Cora on Fridays, and Browning on Saturdays during December, covering Duncan township.
The bank announces a six percent farm loan without commission and invites interested borrowers to write or call the Peoples Bank in Browning Missouri for more information.
A fragmentary diary details daily events from Friday to Thursday. It mentions a school teacher questioning about taking physics, a sweet note to Janie with a poem, a Christmas timing, church missionary appeal, a dare at dinner, a jail visit with jokes, Joe Crossley’s foot being amputated, and a cold blamed on an unseen germ.
Local note praises M. C. Jacobs as a dedicated road booster who keeps his section in good shape. He toils to repair damage after rain and takes pride in ensuring mail service, inviting others to lend a hand without being imposed upon.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Gooch entertained a group of friends at a Sunday dinner on December 10. The guests included Mr and Mrs K M Duncan with daughters Lorene and Beverly, Mr and Mrs W Dickinson and son Harvey, Miss Loraine Glaze, Dr and Mrs V D Grice and son Phillip Bond, and Mr and Mrs J D with daughter Ruth.
An upbeat scene unfolds with attendees recalling a shared moment that felt special to everyone there. The event left a lasting impression on all who witnessed it, creating a sense of unity and fond memory among participants.
For sale Chester White boars March and April farrow plus gilts and sows bred or open. Champion blood lines noted as good producers. Contact W. M. Cassity in Purdin Missouri.
A brief notice offers thoroughbred S C R I Red cockerels for sale at 1.50 dollars each. Contact Mrs J B F Wampler for details.
Lam now in a position to loan money on farm lands at 5 percent with a small cash commission for 5 7 or 10 years with excellent payment option. J. D. Burwell Browning Missouri.
Orlen Harris, collector, announces tax collection details for Pleasant Hill township. He will be at Lee Brantner's on Monday December 18 Browning on Tuesday December 19 and Cora on Wednesday December 20 to collect taxes.
Charles Colson and Miss Goldie Brookshier of New Boston married in Linneus after obtaining a license November 22. Rev Z Vance Reed officiated. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Newt Brookshier. groom is a prosperous local farmer with hundreds of acres. The Leader-Record extends congratulations.
J. H. Knifong and Sam P. Kelley urge residents to refrain from hunting on farms using guns or dogs, emphasizing safety and property respect.
Charles White and Mrs. Nancy Funnell wed at the parsonage with Rev. Jas L. Bate officiating. Uncle Charley White is a longtime city resident and respected citizen, and the bride is well regarded in the community. Friends wish the couple many happy years together.
Mr and Mrs W W Crawford entertained a small group of friends at a noon Tuesday dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Herbert Bailey Mr and Mrs Herman Schrock and son Elmo Mr and Mrs Guy Adams and Mrs Hinda Rush. The hosts are noted as hospitable entertainers and all enjoyed the gathering.
Notice signed by W. B. Haley and Emmett Haley outlining a farm-wide ban on hunting or trapping activities. The brief statement prohibits all such activities across the listed farms and emphasizes enforcement.
A 1922 letter from Dr J A Sturges of Murrieta California to Mrs Prather in Browning Missouri recounts past life, conversion, and gratitude for faith in Jesus Christ. He recalls traveling from Browning to California in 1883, his religious transformation, sobriety over 20 years, and a Bible filled cigar case in his store. He asks to pass regards to Walter and notes Sabbath observance and longing for Christ's return.
Burwell and Porter of Brookfield Missouri advertise five and one half percent farm loans. The notice promotes loan availability for farmers seeking financing through their brokerage.
No renewals required and no stock or commissions. Contact D. V. Mardis in North Salem Missouri or write St. Louis Joint Stock Land Bank at 402 Compton Building, St. Louis Missouri for details.
Veterinary doctor Dr. Sailer is accessible at Nev ins Drug Store around the clock, with calls accepted at all hours.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.