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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1909
Page
1
A heavy rain turned to a fierce Dakota blizzard early Thursday, bringing 70 mph winds and near-impenetrable snow. Rural carriers canceled, roads blocked, trains delayed, and telegraph wires down as stock suffered without shelter. Weather eased late Friday but winds grew colder.
Fremont C Minor longtime Frankfort resident and business college owner died at his East Green Street home at 8:30 PM after a brief bout with erysipelas. Born April 29, 1858 in Linn County Missouri he moved to Frankfort in 1885 and built a notable school. Survived by widow Flora Rogers Minor and daughter Lela. son Harrison predeceased. mother Mrs Christiana Minor. brothers Hallack Lincoln and sisters. funeral planned after relatives notified.
A southwest tornado struck Lamonte Missouri at 5 15 PM damaging the opera house a two story building and the Reavis millinery stock A W Chathams implement house and the Missouri Pacific station suffered damage A dwelling unroofed several barns blown down two injured but no deaths The storm caused about 6000 in damage. W D Farish injured by flying glass and a station agent injured by a wrenching shoulder Telegraph wires out of service. The article also notes oat variety test results and an unrelated observation about newspaper circulation and pricing.
G G Hersman has been confined to his room for the rest week, with no further details on circumstances or duration provided in the report.
The report credits W P Brinkley as a top Linn county farmer who uses scientific methods to select crops for varied soils and notes his rise to Vice President of the Missouri State Corn Growers Association. The Linneus News editor urges for more farmers like Brinkley in Linn County.
The Doniphan Republican argues no paper matches the county paper for farmer value and warns against choosing cheaper city papers. A Ripley county man bought a $65 Kansas City buggy only to find the same item sold locally for $50 with no freight, illustrating lost savings from skipping the county paper. The piece stresses home advertising and local merchant notices as vital reading matter.
Mesdames F R Duncan and K M Duncan entertain PEO members and guests at their north city residence. Twenty two attendees enjoyed a hay ride, lotto game, and a fine refreshments spread before a later mishap with a snow drift on the hay mobile. Prizes went to Mrs Guy Adams for both the lotto and the literary contest. A note mentions Pearl Wyatt and Maxine visiting Pur din.
Delegations from two churches visited Milan on Monday seeking the services of Evangelist Harris. They presented enthusiasm and funds to cover meeting costs, but Harris could not promise a visit now, only to consider later. He suggested possible arrival in June or August. Green Castle Journal.
A Burlington derailment near Leaster Thursday morning caused an axle break on the first car of the Meat Train, sending four freight cars into the ditch and blocking traffic. Hannibal wrecking crew mobilized to clear the track and restore service.
The Buckeye Informer counsels not to disparage rivals for gains in printing. It warns that criticizing competitors invites suspicion of selfish motives and untruths, urging restraint in commentary.
Judge W F Caffee representative from this county in the legislature spent a few days with his family and returned Tuesday. No business can be transacted by the assembly until the lieutenant governor contest is decided. many members have gone home awaiting results. The committee was expected to report soon. Milan Republican.
In Home Industries the article argues for local merchants to boost town commerce through sustained advertising and local spending. It notes the impact of large city firms and mail order houses, then reports O Coulson near St Catherine delivering two wolf scalps for bounty, with gray and black timber wolves shot near Yellow Creek. hides sold to J P Bradley. The black wolf measures five feet tip to tip and wolves threaten livestock. Linneus Bulletin.
Uncle Lee Phillips was in town one day last week, drawing attention from residents and locals who spotted him at a nearby shop and meeting spots. He greeted neighbors and posed for photos before departing.
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