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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1929
Page
1
The General Assembly enters a busy February with debate over farm to market road funding, subsidy bills, and highway taxation. A quorum shortage delayed adjournment, while committees advance appropriation and road bills. Bill proposals include prison labor on highways and electrification replacing hanging.
About twenty five Browning camp members traveled to Linneus for a cordial invitation event of the Modern Woodmen of America. H L Adams served as Consul, A D Peterson as Advisor, and the Browning Drill team joined in floor work as several camps attended. Browning won the prize for largest visiting camp representation, and the evening included sandwiches pie and coffee. Warner, a Linneus charter member, died Monday afternoon. The assembly may invite Dr T M Layman to discuss Roaring River park development.
On Friday evening February 1 the Junior Star Class of the Church of Christ held a gathering at Mrs Clara Pipes home with her son Charles Lowe as host A happy time was spent in rock games and contests Refreshments were served by Mrs Pipes assisted by her daughter Agatha Members present included Luther Baker Nolan Creason Harvey Fields Dickinson John Smith Richard Bauer Edward Williams Charles Lowe and their teacher Mrs W H Dickinson
The fish and game committee led by John S. McQueen is among the chamber’s most active. They plan heavier penalties via upcoming bills, weigh options for a closed season on furbearing animals, and await outcomes as Sen Brogan of St Louis County introduces a farm to market roads measure detailing roads that connect farms to towns and markets.
Tallent Hatcheries in Milan Missouri lists custom hatching prices by egg set month from February to May 10th and chick prices by breed, with bulk discounts for 500 and 1000 chicks. The operation highlights 16 000 machines and capacity to set 32 000 eggs per setting plus one week of free feed per 100 chicks.
After a brief vacation the Hummel-Wesley class resumed with Mrs. Annette Crawford as hostess. Members exchanged Christmas gifts and contributed 50 cents to the treasury before a study hour on Christian Love from the new year book. Nine members attended and a lap luncheon followed with next meeting set for February 14 with Mrs. Irene Garrett.
One days old horse four years old weighs 1300 pounds and well broke. A gray horse five years old weighs 1100 pounds and is well broke to ride or work. Sold by O L Smith of Purdin Missouri.
The notice highlights sale ads for Willard Ross Potter and Simpson Barrows and Lantz listing extra good stock and implements. The message urges readers to buy now as the season approaches when supplies are needed and to read the ads and attend the sales.
Entertained Sunday February 3 at the home of Mr and Mrs J B Harvey a one o clock dinner honored the birthdays of Mr Harvey and J N Neet. Guests praised Mrs Harvey for the bountiful fare and long friendly afternoon conversation followed by goodbyes as the party dispersed. Those present included Mr and Mrs B J Harvey Mr and Mrs J N Neet and children Harvey James and Nona Clair Mr and Mrs S C Lantz and sons Coleman and Mrs Sadie Knifong.
A Browning letter to the editor argues snow and isolation hurt trade and urges a live community club or chamber of commerce. The writers claim such an organization could boost February sales, coordinate promotions, and unite local business leaders for growth.
In Milan on March 4 Linneus sixth date notes better glasses at lower prices.
Our 10c counter shelves tomatoes corn beans pumpkins and other canned goods offering substantial value for shoppers seeking affordable pantry staples from Farmers Store.
Friday family outing at a charity buzzer brings humorous quips about unemployment among silk workers. Emmy questions outfits while Ma notes stylish dresses imply job losses.
Mrs. Hinda Hooker of Browning Missouri sends a check for one dollar and fifty cents to renew the old home paper, the Leader Record, noting long absentee nostalgia and weekly Friday post office reads.
LeMur Beauty Shoppe invites customers to visit for permanent waves marcels finger waves shampoos and wave sets with popular prices. Brown and Peery contact via Phone 37 Pur din Missouri.
F M Stamper Co announces Figaro Smoked Salt available at 75 cents per can.
W A Bond manager of the Farmers Store moved the gents furnishing section to the east and the ladies ready to wear to the west. Shelving was lowered for privacy and a citified look. Future updates planned for the gents department.
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