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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1922
Page
1
A discussion on foreign views of American movies abroad and their perceived moral impact. The piece argues for responsible filmmaking and notes the duty of fathers to guide and shape their sons, contrasting wealth with valued character. It warns against leisure over work and urges restraint to avoid future scarcity.
Dr Hanna the optician will be at Crains Drug Store this Friday afternoon and all day Saturday offering free eye tests to customers.
A child recounts a week living with Slats and family as chores, school, and small disputes shape daily life. The diary notes temper, chores like carrying coal, garden work, a funeral, a New Year service, and schoolyard conflicts with Pug Stevens.
New prices on Presto Light batteries. Fords and certain Chevrolets and Overlands at 23.50, Chevrolet Oakland and Buick at 30.00, Dodge Maxwell 12 volt at 40.00, Large 13 plate at 34.00. Batteries are guaranteed and priced below competitors. Creason's Garage stock on hand. Sayers Battery Service Station, Milan, Missouri.
The undersigned farmers of Taylor Township forbid any trapping or hunting on their farms using guns dogs shovels or grubbing hoes. Signatories include Keith A Watkins John T Watkins Chris Boehner W S Neet Harry Hamilton Grant Hamilton H W Curtis Hazel E Watkins R H Hamilton C R McCalley A J Ellett.
Kansas City note announces J. S. Neely received a promotion dated January 14. The letter to editor Joe Nickell encloses a $3 payment toward a Leader Record subscription, acknowledging possible arrears and a delinquent status.
A letter from James S. Neely accompanies a subscription payment for the home paper. He mentions at the Drovers National Bank annual meeting on the 10th he was elected Assistant Cashier, and signs with cordial regards.
Seniors sponsor a box supper at the high school on Thursday January 19 with a Browning and Roger debate by the superintendents of Browning and another town. The town orchestra will perform and all residents are invited to attend and support the event.
In Browning Leader-Record January 10 reader Sarah Rogers explains sending five dollars for back payment and a year in advance. She notes her father is deceased and her mother, soon 77, still loves the Browning Paper, mentioning winter snow totals and greetings for a prosperous new year.
Dr and Mrs H E Epperson entertain ten friends at a 6 o clock dinner last Thursday evening. Mrs Epperson noted for culinary skill laid a savory multi course spread. Four courses were served and the guests included Dr and Mrs J A Mairs Mrs Hinda Rush Mrs Effie Fields Mr and Mrs L W Hummel Mr and Mrs Joe Harvey and Mr and Mrs Guy Adams.
Farm for rent offering furnishing of team and machinery. Special bargain for a trustworthy carpenter or others. Contact Mrs. C. J. Porter.
The Daily Citizen of Cush ing Oklahoma reports the burial of Leroy Harmon who died in Brest France on February 13 1919. He was born October 6 1894 near this city to Mr and Mrs James Harmon. Funeral services were held by his brother Rev J W Harmon at East Moline under the American Legion auspices. Interment at Oakwood Cemetery Cushing Oklahoma.
Burwell Porter Brookfield Mo offers six percent farm loans with prompt action and reliable terms for local farmers seeking financing.
An analysis by the Interstate Commerce Commission notes railway travel has become far safer from 1889 to 1920. It cites rising passenger numbers and longer trips with reduced fatality risk, comparing one in 91 million for a single ride in the 33 years up to 1889 to about one in 5.7 million for a single ride in 1920. It highlights that 1920 deaths per 1.3 billion passengers were far below 1889 levels and attributes much of the improvement to safety gains since 1907.
Dan Bramhall states that customers should phone their order to receive notification on days coal is on track. The brief indicates a proactive delivery update system tied to orders.
Walter R. Head of route ordered advertising for a Wednesday sale of Poland China hogs on January 25. Catalogue of 200 copies prepared. sale promoted as featuring high quality hogs with superior blood lines and purebred breeding.
Half the school year has passed and the Seniors begin Sociology while the Freshman Class grows to twenty seven. Mr. Shipley runs a trig class, Miss Adams handles Freshman Algebra, Mrs. Duncan teaches Freshman Science. Eva Stone leads Friday singing and aims to introduce classic selections from new books. K M Duncan spoke on Banking Methods last Wednesday and the school looks forward to more business talks.
Residents recall a warm Sunday gathering at a prominent local home with a 1 o'clock dinner. The article praises the hosts generosity and their fine hosting to all invited guests.
Dr W E Carter, hampered by a severe arm blood poisoning, visited on Saturday and said he hopes to resume practice around February 1 after two months of illness. He expressed relief to be in town during his recovery.
Evin Eugene Cattey born June 22, 1921 died January 11, aged 6 months 19 days. Funeral by Rev. Baker. Burial at McCollum cemetery beside his late sister. Suffering bronchial fever prior to death, family expresses community sympathy and faith in heaven.
Joint installation last Saturday at the I O O F hall with Deputy Grand Master Frank Peery of Linneus and Mrs Elizabeth Lantz as installing officers. Officers listed for both lodges include N G B H Peters on, V G A M Baker, Sec W J Dodson, Treas C R Lantz and the Rebekah group names Alpha Whaley Lelia Neet Floy Peterson Florence Lay. A late program feature was lunch of pressed chicken sandwiches pickles pumpkin pie with whipped cream and coffee served by the Rebekahs.
George Smith formerly of Scottsville, who left about twenty nine years ago and has not returned since, visited his brother Frank Smith and relatives on Mrs. Roberta Jenkins farm in Sullivan county last week. He has lived in Springfield, Illinois for years and says only the old home farm and Watson timber land southwest of Scottsville looked natural to him.
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