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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1923
Page
1
A Browning village column condemns gossip and praises restraint in advice to young couples. It argues people have dual natures with appealing and coarse sides, urges kindness, and calls for ending scandal while urging better behavior by both men and women.
Auction note urges buyers to contact C. L. McQuown about the Price McQuown farm, with a deadline of January 25 if not sold it will be rented.
J. D. Burwell of Browning Missouri offers loans on farm lands at five percent interest with a small cash commission for terms of five seven or ten years and with an excellent payment option.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Fields hosted a pleasant dinner Friday evening for friends. Two elaborate courses complemented the occasion with Miss Edith Neet and Mrs Eunice Dickinson assisting. Miss Agnes Duncan of Kansas City attended as an out of town guest. Mrs Ivah Carr entertained guests Thursday afternoon and plans for the M E C S Aid were discussed.
To our Rural Subscribers if your Telephone is not giving good service bring it in with you and let us test it for you. There may be some small repairs needed which will mean improvement in service. To City Subscribers who own their telephone we will cooperate in repairing these telephones and furnish you with our own telephone. Browning Telephone Exchange.
Calhoun and Thornton advertise buying selling and trading farms town property and merchandise. They offer insurance and farm loans at low rates.
Dr Sailer a veterinary practitioner operates at Nev ins Drug Store and takes calls at all hours, indicating around the clock availability for animal care.
Ben Barclay and three other railroad men died in a two train collision near Laclede Meadville on Thursday night causing serious injuries to Clyde Moling. The wreck devastated the Brookfield division with stock lost and track damaged. Engineers Barclay and E r d man were Brookfield residents with long service in the railroad company.
Willard Ross announces a new meat market in Purdin Missouri offering corn fed home killed beef fresh pork lard sausage ham and a wide cheese pickle pig feet head cheese and lunch meats. Stores aims to please customers with low prices and good service.
D P Potter writes to parents in Browning Maine from Redmond Oregon describing Christmas events at his school and church entertainment. He mentions caring for children and building a house since September and working late nights with his sons.
A long letter describes a settled nation rich in alfalfa with 20 percent greater feed value, diverse crops like grain and potatoes, large cabbage, everbearing strawberries, and robust poultry. It notes 12,000 horses nearby, 600 head of stock, irrigation farms at about $100 per acre, and a teacher’s modest wages while planning to pass work to children.
Burwell and Porter of Brookfield Missouri offer farm loans at five and a half percent interest. The advertisement targets farmers seeking financing with favorable terms and locations in Brookfield.
Miss Pearle Heselton hosted a six o'clock dinner party at her home on December 27 with music and conversation. Guests included Miss Allaire Fields Duncan Sylvia Martin McQuown and Messrs Gaillo Vane Thurlo Dwight Skéen and J T Hoselton.
The Haas-Ash Clothing and Shoe Company of Milan advertises a wide reduction on their entire stock in a Sullivan County Leader-Record half page sale. The ad urges readers to visit the store during the sale, promising value and broad selection beyond the county.
A diary style entry recounts daily events at Slats family home from Friday to Thursday. The narrator mentions Miss Seddon staying with relatives, meals described as scarce, a suggestion to board, a birthday gift attempt, a bank visit for a new checkbook, conversations with Jane, a story request from Mr. Gillem, and a doctor visit for a cold.
Special notice requests all debtors to come in and settle accounts to square the books. Dr. W C Ingram emphasizes the need for payment and avoiding further statements.
For sale trade or rent a 240 acre farm is offered by Mrs Nelia Bundridge. This listing notes the size and ownership but provides no further terms or location details. The notice invites interested buyers or traders to inquire for more information.
A dinner at Mrs. Carrie Davis home near Yarrow on December 25 honored her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs W E Williams. Festivities included music by Victrolia and photos. The bride wore blue satin and the groom blue serge. They plan to live in Mexico Missouri for now with Mrs Williams described as popular. Attendees included W E Williams S E Williams J R Thompson C C Buress and Mrs Carrie Davis among others.
The Linn County court revived a rock pile program to employ jail inmates breaking rock. Prosecuting Attorney Hart prompted the order, Sheriff Powell ordered rock purchase and guard oversight, reviving a system last used about twenty years ago that emptied the jail and deterred jailbreakers in Linn County.
A dated collection shows readers sending checks to the paper for subscriptions and New Year greetings. Letters from Schell City Oklahoma and Chicago express appreciation for the home paper and request continued delivery. Amounts include three dollars and one dollar and fifty cents with brief notes on personal circumstances.
Browning Camp No 2614 Modern Woodmen of America records a death and honors J H Bundridge. The resolutions express sympathy to his wife and family, announce charter draping, and order publication in the Browning Leader Record and retention in camp records. Bert L Powell serves as Clerk.
Blanche Summers announces her candidacy for superintendent of Sullivan County schools subject to the voters at the April 3 1923 election.
For sale a jersey milch cow with a young calf. Inquiries welcomed to arrange viewing and purchase details.
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