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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1923
Page
1
An appreciative reader in Fulton Missouri writes to Joe Nickell of Browning sharing reflections on hope for the new year, personal letters, teaching joys, and a $1.50 remittance to settle a debt. The note mentions disarmament ideas, wartime fears, and school events, ending with warm regards from W J Ford.
Special notice announces Mrs. Clara Sayers and a number of younger performers will present an entertainment at the Electric Theatre on Friday night February 16. The young folk will deliver an excellent program.
J A Carmack announces candidacy for Sullivan County Superintendent of Schools. He lists B S D AB and AM degrees and states his commitment to educational leadership.
A local notice pleads with subscribers to pay owed amounts from yearly statements for subscriptions and job ed materials. The publisher warns no joke and stresses unpaid bills hinder weekly print operations, urging prompt remittance to avoid further action.
The present County School Superintendent J F Hortenstine of Linn County asks for consideration of reelection at the Annual School Meeting to be held in April.
Calhoun and Thornton advertise buying selling and trading farms town property and merchandise. They offer writing insurance and making farm loans at low rates.
Early incubation begun this week in Missouri's 34 poultry department as students stress early hatching. Pullets mature before winter and early-hatched chicks reportedly grow better. eggs are said to be of higher quality and producers can take advantage of high prices in the market.
Burwell and Porter of Brookfield Missouri advertise farm loans at five and a half percent interest. They invite farmers to inquire for financing options and terms available locally.
J. D. Burwell of Browning Missouri offers loans on farm lands at five percent interest for five seven or ten years with a small cash commission and an excellent payment option.
University of Missouri entomology students study ten bee colonies to measure daily food intake. Colonies are weighed thrice weekly and changes recorded. Weekly and monthly averages determine profitability by honey production per swarm.
For sale opportunity listing 240 acres described by owner Mrs Nelia Bundridge. Trade or rent options noted. Property details limited in fragmentary notice.
Margret Head born January 8 1857 in Linn County Missouri died February 4 1923 at age 66. She married David J Head July 13 1880 and left nine children seven sons two daughters alive with 29 grandchildren. She joined the Christian Church in youth and awaited death with faith. W G C
A reflective note argues that news focuses on people and their actions, habits, interests, and choices, implying a world of events and stories defined by human activity. It contends that without people, news would lose meaning or purpose.
The Leader-Record runs a weekly department with headings Who's Who in the World Prominent People People Talked About In the Public Eye. It presents portraits and sketches of individuals who have attained public attention through ideas political heights or unusual happenings.
Mrs L B Lauck of Cora with her mother Mrs Morris called at this office on Saturday. Lauck teaches the Cora school and is progressing well. She will join her husband in Chicago after the school term ends.
Mrs Gladys Myers and Miss Lila Bennett tied for first in the rooster guessing contest at J J Smiths Store. Each guessed the exact number of grains the rooster ate in eight hours. Bennett won second with 366 and Myers third with 360.1st prize $1.00, 2nd prize 50 cents, 3rd 25 cents.
Former Browningite from Tucumcari New Mexico thanks friends for kindness shown to widow and children at burial. Notes floral offerings sent and mourns the death of C. A. Norvell with personal gratitude to those who extended sympathy.
Church schedule lists Sunday school at 10 am and preaching at 11 am. In the evening Pastor Jas L. Bate will preach on Giving Every one a Fighting Chance. Baptism candidates will be received during the service. A large audience attended the last service, described as an hour of decision for Christ.
The Agricultural Extension Service reports Missouri farm families favor running water in the home for Kitchen Improvement. A pitcher pump, sink and drain can provide running water at modest cost, reducing labor, improving health and easing wash day strain.
Customers may guess how many beans fit in a quart jar with each 25c purchase at J 3 Smith's Store. Prizes include three cash awards and many votes on the Piano to be awarded in a few days. Come in and guess.
Miss Fra Clark of the Missouri College of Agriculture urges practical kitchen layouts to aid meal getting. Her guidance focuses on arranging equipment to streamline daily cooking tasks and improve efficiency in home kitchens.
The passage outlines optimizing kitchen design for three meals daily. It covers placing the work table near pantry and door, locating refrigerator and perishables near the work area, minimizing steps between table and stove, incorporating a pass cupboard, and ensuring the sink has lighting and ample space with drainboards to streamline dishwashing.
John Jaynes estate offers 140 acre farm west of North Salem for sale. For details contact administrator Geo. C. Jaynes at North Salem or Mrs. L. W. Bingham at Browning.
A humorous exchange critiques journalists charging various fees for services from legal counsel to funeral directors. It compares a lawyer a doctor an undertaker and an editor, ending with a satirical question on running a newspaper and the editor’s role.
Notice states Dr Sailer of the veterinary practice is available at Nevins Drug Store, with contact calls expected at all hours.
A good reliable man with a small family is sought for farm work. Must be skilled at corn growing and well recommended by former employers. House, garden, firewood, and good wages offered to the right man. Apply to Mrs. R. S. Jenkins Route 4 Browning Mo.
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