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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
1
Editorial urges practical goals over grand resolutions. It stresses honest work, reading ads, and supporting local merchants. It argues education for children and prudent money use, and defends belief in Santa Claus as a harmless bond of childhood joy.
The Hallmark headquarters announces price reductions on cameos plated and filled and solid gold jewelry and some watches. This is the first concession on jewelry lines and the new prices apply across all goods. S. M. Strain, Hallmark jeweler, Brookfield.
Roy Haley seeks to buy 100 head of stock hogs weighing 75 to 150 pounds each. The notice requests buyers contact Roy Haley to arrange sale details.
Our friends and customers are thanked for liberal patronage over the past year. We plan to extend liberal credits next year but require all debts by note or account to be settled before January 1. If we sell it, it is good.
Social events include a Sunday dinner at Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Harmon in honor of Mrs. Emma Phillips of Ford Washington and other guests. afternoon party at Mrs Epper son’s with a spelling bee and lunch. Also notices of local business ads, auctions, a bank statement, nursery and farm sales, and new trustees and officers in Browning.
Notice is given of the annual stockholders meeting of the Farmers Bank of North Salem Missouri. The meeting is January 4, 1921 at 10 a.m. at the bank office in North Salem and lasts at least three hours. The purpose is to elect seven directors for the ensuing year and to transact any other business. Attest Dillard V. Mardis Secretary E. H. Moore Vice President.
The Browning Herald dated Saturday April 11, 1885 reports under editor J. Graves in Vol. 2 No. 5 SS. The paper is described as a seven column format with notes on its young contributor Arthur Bennett.
The Browning Leader Record announces no publication next week to allow staff to organize year ahead. They thank merchants neighbors and advertisers for loyal support amid higher postwar printing costs and urge locals to print locally, stressing the impact of outsourcing on Browning business and community boosters.
After announcing a $100 special in diamonds, S M Strain Jewelers reports selling all stock and receiving calls for more. The dealer says the clones are a good buy and guarantees their worth.
The Linn County Budget at Brookfield, issued semi weekly for years, now becomes a daily paper in Linn county metropolis. The new edition carries Associated Press news and reflects credit to owners J. D. Mendenhall and Miss Nellie E. Han.
Merchants are backing the effort more than before and pledge loyal support, signaling a stronger push than in prior periods. The renewed show of confidence aims to boost community engagement and local commerce.
E. R. Anderson advertises harness dipping at $1.00 per set. Do not wait until spring as winter dipping yields best results. customers urged to bring harnesses to the shop for treatment.
J W Smith announces weekly tax collection in December for Duncan township. He will be at S E Hagans Store in Cora on Thursdays Citizens Bank Roger on Fridays and the Peoples Bank Browning on Saturdays to collect taxes.
The Hallmark Jeweler announces an After Christmas Sale from Christmas day to New Year’s Day offering a 25 percent reduction to convert stock into cash during reconstruction. The sale targets gifts that remind givers of recipients and entices buyers with substantial savings.
The Linn County Corn Show held in Linneus on Saturday December 18 showcases top white and yellow corn with multiple awards. Benton township dominates with many prizes across classes including Ora Bennett Ray Bennett Will Bennett Walter Prather Roscoe Powell and Geo Prather. Ora Bennett wins sweepstakes plus overall championship with ten ears of white corn as a respected Missouri judge hails the exhibit.
240 acre stock farm for sale two miles east of Browning on the north side of the county line in Sullivan County. listing by late A. J. Cotter heirs. for particulars contact A. W. Cotter Purdin Mo or S. S. Cotter Brookfield Mo.
Special Notice requests all parties who owe on account or no account to call and settle to clear balances. The Editor urges prompt payment to resolve all outstanding amounts.
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