Browning Post Office Note Describes Mail Matter
At Browning Missouri the item was entered at the post office as second class mail matter on July 8 1897 indicating a local postal matter and dating.
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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1917
Page
4
At Browning Missouri the item was entered at the post office as second class mail matter on July 8 1897 indicating a local postal matter and dating.
Roger and Clem Springs. Jas Shipley is very ill at this writing. H. A. Talbert sold a horse Saturday. Ralph Trumbo went to Milan Saturday. Mrs. Jas. Pipes went to Humphreys, Saturday. Thursday was a butchering day in these parts. Alf Maggart visited his father Elliott Maggart recently. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil King and baby visited in these parts last week. Mrs. Ora Clem and two daughters called at O. Talbert's Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Trumbo visited with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Havens near Browning from Friday until Sunday. Mrs. James Dodson and children of Colorado visited with her sister, Mrs. Seamore Pipes and family, last week.
Joe Bundridge killed hogs last week. Jas Fanning went to Milan Saturday. Carl Daniels sold a span of mules last week. Lester Lawrence sold a span of mules last week. Earl Franklin and wife went to Milan Saturday. Aunt Mary Pipes of Cora is quite ill. Ernest Dodson near Cora lost a fine 3 year mule. Glen Turner sawed wood for E E Maxey last Thursday. Lester Lawrence near Cora bought a new harness. Webb Pipes near Green Castle visiting in Cora. Arthur Pipes and family visiting Mr and Mrs Ed Maxey this week. Mrs Minnie Dodson and children of Lamar Missouri visiting relatives in Cora. Mrs T P Bundridge Xmas visit near Purdin. Lot Langdon and wife visited W Langdon near Cora. Leona Nickell guest of sister Mrs Cecil Dodson near Cora. E L Dodson and wife near Cora visited sister Mr and Mrs Lief Head and family Sunday. Ss W Correll of Brookfield at Cora for corn. James
Mr and Mrs W S Langdon were guests of their son Lot Langdon and wife near Leeffler last week. Herschel Talbert and wife Cecil Dodson and wife and Leona Nickell spent Xmas with Chas Dodson and family near Cora.
A listing for Electric Theatre presents The adventures of an American girl in Montenegro on Saturday night January 6th. The short note advertises the program to readers seeking entertainment.
Readers are informed that Hall's Catarrh Cure, taken internally and acting through the blood, cures catarrh in all stages. The sellers offer $100 for any case it fails to cure and provide testimonials upon request. Toledo Ohio based F J Cheney Co markets it for 75 cents.
Notice is hereby given to all creditors and others interested in the estate of William J. Gooch deceased that Sarah I. Gooch Administratix intends to make final settlement at the next term of the Probate Court of Linn County Missouri to be held at Linneus on February 12 1917.
Notice to all creditors and interested parties that J. Joseph B. Harvey, executor, will make final settlement of the John W. Harvey estate at the next term of the Probate Court of Linn County Missouri in Linneus on the 12th day.
Mr and Mrs E A Jones and daughter Mary visited relatives in town. Mr and Mrs B L Powell hosted Christmas with a turkey dinner for Frank Powell forest Jacobs Jr and others. Earnest J Powell lectures Saturday night as part of Lyceum Course three numbers tickets 75 cents admission 35 cents. Sunday night churchgoers attended M E church for watch meeting led by Rev Clay with Rev Rice Judge Fleming and others. Midnight bells rang in the New Year.
Multiple residents travel for business and family visits in Unionville Linneus Chillicothe and North Salem. Visitors include K M Duncan D A Peery Ola Hall and Paul Kollasch. Dr E V Hanna optician announces free eye testing at hotels in Winigan North Salem on January 16 and 17.
The piece condemns political agitators and gossip in industry, urging managers to engage with people directly. It warns that misunderstanding feeds demagogues and harms public welfare, advocating open exchange between industries and citizens to empower public understanding and rule.
The notice states a candle lighting on January 15 at 1 PM and that guess tickets will be received up to that time but no tickets will be received per candle afterward.
A prisoner condemned by Philip the Macedonian appeals while drunk. The king asks whom to appeal to and the prisoner answers I appeal from Philip drunk to Philip sober. The monarch orders a re hearing and frees the prisoner. The crowd remains drowsy from wine.
Residents visited nearby towns and returned home this week. Names include R. E. Crowdis in Milan, W-E Schrock and C. E. McGhee in Purdin, Dr. Hanna at Crain's Drug Store on January 12 and 13, Eddie Wyatt in Brookfield, Paul Neet returning to Kirksville for school, Geo. Bailey entering the Kirksville normal, Mrs J. and Marvin visiting A J Havens near Lineus, Hugh Haitrole in Camden visiting Miss Caroline Biswell, C. E. Watson en route to Winigan, and Miss Vera Tomlin of Jacksonville visiting her grandparents W. T. and Mra.
The piece argues for suffrage as a political platform and surveys Elihu Root’s opposition. It contends suffrage is not a natural right and stresses gender differences in societal roles, urging voters to study the issue and oppose immediate expansion of rights. The author links suffrage to government efficiency and social progress.
Minnie Shaw of Milan visited sister Hazel who teaches at Scottsville school. Arnold Cumbo returned from Hale on Saturday to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Cumbo.
Mrs. C. H. Becker and her daughters returned to Kirksville Saturday after spending a few days here with relatives.
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