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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1917
Page
1
A reflective essay stresses the value of a stable home life and praise for a wife. It urges men to form a steady, energetic life by marrying, building a cheerful home, and sharing responsibilities. It counsels strong, independent women who value money, thrift, and mutual support during hardships.
The Brown ing W. C. T. U. met with Mrs. Clay on Friday with nine members present. Miss Luke Wallace led as president was absent, readings and prayers opened, and life sketches of Madame Willard and Clara Hoffman were discussed. Next meeting with Mrs. Clarkson on Feb 2. Mrs. Mairs named leader. Press Reporter.
Two city Methodist churches hold a union meeting at the M E church with good attendance. Reverends Clay and Rice preach as a strong team. Rev T J Enyeart of Linneus spoke Sunday night. Hope for much good from the gathering.
A 1917 letter describes travel from St. Louis to Okmulgee Oklahoma meeting locals including R L Seaman Forest Nichols and Frank Sheedy. It highlights oil activity window glass factories and farms with cotton as the main crop plus mills gins and a 15000 population. The writer visits farms oil fields Deep Fork river and a poultry show with 1300 birds and an inter high school debate won by Muskogee.
Sunday, January 7, friends of Dr. and Mrs. R. W. Whaley enjoyed a fine dinner at their home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Duncan, E. B. Fields, J. P. Bolling, and K. M. Duncan. The evening featured pleasant conversation and is described as one of the season’s most delightful events.
The M W A and Royal Neighbors held a joint installation at the I C O F hall last Wednesday night with about 130 attendees. Officers installed included J E Marvin as V C in M W A and Myrtle Peterson as oracle in Royal Neighbors, followed by refreshments and a movie at the Electric Theatre.
A New York City reader congratulates the Leader-Record on its attractive Xmas issue and wishes for it to become an annual affair. The writer asks that the paper be sent to her address through April 1. Mrs. Orley See.
A North Bend reader in Washington writes from 12 17 mailing the LEADER RECORD subscription 2.00 check for renewal and sends holiday greetings and best wishes for the new year to the recipient C. E. Phillips.
Uncle John Jaynes of North Salem was seventy four years old Monday. About forty relatives neighbors and friends gathered Sunday at his home for a birthday surprise. A noon feast followed and all enjoyed themselves as the day ended with well wishes for many more birthdays.
Powell and Carr erected a street light at the corner of their carpenter shop for public convenience. They admit not meeting minimum electricity burning, hoping to receive others’ goodwill. The note urges progressive citizens to follow suit for those out at night.
D B Stufflebean longtime Linn county resident dies at home near Shelby January 8 after eight years with paralysis. He was a Christian church member. Survived by a wife and eight other relatives. Funeral services conducted by C E Potter with burial in Shelby cemetery.
All parties owing me please come in and settle in the next 30 days. I am needing the money and must close my old books. Otherwise the accounts will be placed in the hands of a collector with instructions to collect.
Mary Pickford stars as Fanchon a mischievous village girl who through love becomes virtuous. The role shows her natural charm and sparkling originality. Screen legend delivers an irresistibly natural performance. Playing January 19 at the Electric Theatre.
A reminiscence recalls a January 9 gathering honoring Press Brassfield and D. B. Hunter with a feast prepared by Mrs. Emma Brassfield. Chicken gravy and all the good dishes were served as friends watched Press and D B. Hunter not overindulge, while the narrator admits missing the event.
Dustin Farnum stars as a university football hero who becomes editor of the Plattville Herald and battles a political ring. The production features a dramatic raid on the White caps group and a chorus singing John Brown's Body. Show runs Saturday night January 20.
The Venable family thanks friends for kindness shown during the illness and death of their daughter Bessie Mae. Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Venable appreciate every expression of sympathy.
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