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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1913
Page
1
Linn County outlines spelling contests at Brookfield Missouri with township tests on February 15 and county finals to follow. Representatives come from top performers in each grade and include written and oral rounds with prizes, exhibits due by March 15.
During winter 1911 12 at the Missouri Experiment Station three groups of ewes were fed different silage regimes. One group received corn silage with clover hay, another corn silage alone, and the third corn silage with clover hay. The grain ration used consisted of corn six parts, bran eight parts, and oil cake one part.
Study compares twelve ewes on grain and silage with eleven lambing and eleven strong lambs, and other groups fed grain hay silage or silage alone. Results favor mixed rations during winter with grain, note losses in December due to mouldy silage and cautions on silage quality and feeding amounts.
W M Hicks states after buying the dray he is ready to provide prompt and care services, signaling a business claim or offer.
The Roll of Honor lists recent new and renewal subscribers to the Leader-Record. Names include C. L. Britton, Dr. G. H. Gibson, J. H. Burkholder, R. L. Gibson, Lizzie Willis, Edward Hatch Jr., Oren Lantz, C. O. Daniels, J. S. Lambert, O. H. Lee, Stella Patterson, and many others with routes and locations across Missouri, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Kansas.
Arthur Mundell, living with Mr and Mrs Walter Crooks, suffered a serious sheep attack last Thursday. A buck charged him breaking one leg and then the other after a second rush. Mundell held the animal until help arrived. M P Brassfield assisted, doctor called, Mundell recovering.
The passage notes a shift from praise of a fine fall and winter and excellent road conditions to a general gloomy mood among people. It reflects disappointment and a sour outlook as spring approaches despite earlier optimism.
Cold front brought sleet and fine snow from the mountains, with near zero readings and ongoing snowfall until Tuesday morning. By night a heavy snow blanketed the area, making sledding possible and prompting mixed reactions as residents cleared walks.
On Christmas day near Humphreys Mr and Mrs J M Hamilton rode toward a farm when a passing car caused their horse to bolt. The buggy toppled throwing Mrs Hamilton who suffered a broken wrist scalp wound and possible skull fracture. She was unconscious most of the day and aged 70.
Relatives and friends gathered Saturday night at the home of J A Calhoun to honor his fiftieth birthday with a fine birthday supper. The evening featured conversation music and games as guests departed in the early hours wishing him many more happy returns.
Mr and Mrs C W Hag ennee visited from Saturday to Monday with Mr and Mrs Ed Munn hosting the guests during the weekend.
The Browning community marked the last day of 1912 with a large Family gathering at Mr. and Mrs. W P Carter to honor their son Guy and bride. About one hundred guests enjoyed music solos by Mrs. Guy Carter Clair Calhoun and Flo Hunter plus games and contests. Refreshments followed and Miss Maude Fields read New Year resolutions as Father Time appeared at midnight ushering in 1913 with best wishes and farewell to 1912.
Mr and Mrs J H Harmon of Perkins Oklahoma report near Cushing the largest oil field in the state, with drilling expected imminently. They note leases with a major company, high local produce prices, and predictions of rapid town growth to 20 000 residents within two years under a Democratic administration. They advertise Leap ER-RECORD and invite friends to reconnect with a handshake.
A short notice requests all debtors to call and settle immediately. The message is signed by attorney A A Healy inviting prompt payment.
Washington society notes New Year customs at the White House greet President Taft back from Panama Universities clubs and social venues host future advisers to President elect Wilson The piece hints at reform moves to open Senate committee appointments and cites a questionable Ingham appointment connection in the District insurance post.
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