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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1924
Page
4
The item notes that the publication is entered as second class mail matter at the Brown Missouri post office on July 8 1897 with editor Nickell listed.
A collection of wry observations from December 18 1924 on friendship loans, prohibition politics, social morals, and everyday absurdities. Notable lines question modern habits and beliefs while noting Germany's return to normalcy and Santa Claus faith.
A humorous reflection on aging and social pretensions cites old saws about style and manners. The piece notes absurdities in public life and jokes about politics, digestion, and fiscal matters like the public debt. It mixes wry commentary with pointed lines about Congress and leadership.
A witty line about an attractive woman fooling ugly men is noted as a twentieth century sage remark prompting a quip about handsome men. A report says liquor related deaths in Chicago rose 200 percent over three years due to moonshine. The piece jokes that Chicago’s problem is its distance from the sea.
An automobile owned by Booth Tarkington, noted Hoosier novelist, was stolen and recovered but several manuscripts were missing. The incident highlights ongoing risks to writers as collectors seek valuable literary works.
A newspaper note says Charlie Chaplin’s wife is sixteen. It does not reveal if this is her first marriage or provide further context.
A report notes a shortage of white horses used for violin bow tails while at the same time claiming an abundance of white elephants. A flat-footed girl wins healthiest girl in America at the International Livestock Exposition, with flat feet likely from dancing nowhere.
Earl Abbott and family visited Arthur Cattey on Sunday while Otis McCollum and wife were in North Salem Saturday eve. F M Cattey and son Ben delivered hogs at Gifford on Monday. Obe Clapp and family and W L Cahoon and wife with Bill Marcus and Frank Cattey visited J J McCollum’s home Sunday. J I McCollum and wife stayed with Wilbert Cahoon a few days. Riley Almond and wife visited Roy Harts Sunday as farmers finish shucking corn. Van Jones spoke with Otis McCollums Sunday evening. Mrs Perry McCollum is poorly with a bad cold.
We are having some winter a gain. D L Cady wife and son Tom motored to Brookfield Sunday to visit their daughter Mrs Car Tapscott and Mr Tapscott. Frank Bagley and wife of near St Catherine visited at Charlie Bagley's and other relatives Saturday and Sunday. Wm Pulliam and wife received sad news Saturday that their son Lloyd Pulliam who has been in South Dakota for the past few years is in Sioux Falls hospital.
Reports say a local man underwent surgery for appendicitis last Tuesday and is recovering well with many Missouri friends wishing him speed. A series of Sunday visits occurred as neighbors and relatives stopped by homes of Wm Pulliam Jess Pulliam Willard Pulliam Charley Bagley and others. Carpenters half of the Purdin Mercantile Store near completion awaiting weather to proceed. Earnest Pearsons moved into a new home. Mrs Joe Creason and Mrs Amos Cotter made a business trip to Brookfield last Thursday.
E. E. Maxey and wife visited with daughter Mrs Arthur Pipes and family near Green Castle. Rev Reader of Chillicothe will preach at Cross Roads Saturday night and Sunday. W I Langdon and wife visited Jake Lantz and wife. J N Maxey and family were guests of J H Tharp. Funeral of Cleveland Christy at Mt Zion Sunday. Hazel Dodson visited Novalee and Solene Harmon. D G Havens of Milan looked over stock. Clyde Foster and family visiting Wm Butler house.
The report lists multiple small movements as neighbors travel to Milan Kirksville Browning Chillicothe and Rebecca Head’s area. Families such as Brinkleys Spencers Jennings Jones and Spencer gather for shopping visits wood cutting and social visits with Edens Seals and Ogle households noted.
Brenice and Woodrow Keithley spent Sunday at the Chas Seals. Jay McGhee and wife are proud parents of a fine baby girl born December 12. News From North Salem notes social visits, musicales, and a sermon by Rev Lockhart of Linneus with Revelations as the text.
A Christmas reminder highlights the Leader-Record as a lasting gift idea that brings gratitude through the year. The note underscores choosing meaningful, durable items that endure beyond the season and honor the reader’s interests.
A farmer’s dogs, fed and sheltered, grow discontent and ally with wolves to raid hens. The plot fails when the farmer and sons drive off the raiders. The deserter dogs return seeking shelter and bones, but the farmer vows punishment for those who aided the wolves and exposed cowardice.
Mrs. E P Harvey of Brookfield visited relatives in this city at the start of the week. Jake Quigley from route three stopped by our office for a business call yesterday.
Negotiations begun on refunding U S war debts with four nations including Poland the total around 179 million dollars. The foreign debt refunding commission leads talks with Congress expected to ratify the agreement. The Dawes plan outlook boosts hopes for settlements returning funds to American taxpayers in regular installments.
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