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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1910
Page
1
A Missouri and national seed corn alert warns late maturing crops and cold waves threaten seed quality. It advises culling damaged kernels, building a sand moistened test box, and testing ears to ensure germinable seed for planting 50 acres in two days, with potential 5 to 10 percent yield gains.
F H Demaree of the University of Missouri Agricultural College and Experiment Station in Columbia presents varieties related to crop selection and seed testing.
Citizens Bank organized at Reger with $10,000 capital stock and the old bank building purchased. Forty four shareholders, limited to $300 stock each, elected directors Ed Montgomery Web DeWitt Arthur Reger R W Jones L F Cox M J Fields and Wm VanFossen. Officers Arthur Reger president R W Jones vice president J A Shepherd cashier.
The Peters Produce Co announces a shift to cash sales effective January 1, 1910. They state cash terms allow lower prices and better goods while apologizing for inconveniencing customers who prefer credit. Phone orders will be C and D.
The Rae Stock Company failed to arrive for Friday and Saturday night performances due to illness in Linneus. The audience faced disappointment as the company is regarded as one of the best billed, with plans to reschedule soon.
Everett E. Neeley of Stahl and Grace A. Clifton of Green Castle wed at the Milan recorder's office on January 12 by Judge Andrews. They will live in Stahl where Neeley runs a mercantile business.
Sunday evening Squire F W Peters joined L W Bingham and his former wife Mrs Ette Bingham in marriage at his residence in this city. The couple plan to make their future home together.
Mr and Mrs James Rinehart are proud parents of twin babies who arrived last week and now reside with the couple. The event marks a joyful addition to their family.
Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Sayers hosted Friday night for daughter Vesta’s fifteenth birthday. About fifty guests enjoyed games and refreshments in the dining room. Vesta received several valuable presents as the party ended with wishes for many more happy birthdays.
Exline Savings Bank held its annual meeting Tuesday with most stockholders present or via proxy. J. E. Hendershot stepped down as president. T. W. Oden elected president. G. A. Singley re-elected vice president. L. E. Ryan re-elected cashier. Miss Louie McClaskey named assistant cashier. Directors: C. E. Anderson, Moses Maring, T. W. Oden, C. R. Porter, J. D. Bowen, L. J. Sturdivant, G. A. Singley.
The Sullivan County clerk Mark H. Mairs issued 380 hunting licenses for the year ending December 21. All but one were county licenses. one was a state license. County licenses cost one dollar, state license five dollars. From the total, $327 goes to state funds and $57 to the county treasury.
Last week Neet and Haggard purchased two lots west of F. A. Fleming and will begin a 45 by 70 foot cement building after winter. They plan a cement block machine tile machine and brick machine to produce cement products for the local market, a marked improvement for Browning led by two hustling young men investing in the town.
John Fields sold forty one bronze turkeys at seventeen cents per pound bringing 122 59 breaking local record. The birds were among the fattest of the year with some gobblers over twenty four pounds. Mrs Fields also cared for her stock well.
Notice reads J G Harvey collector will be in Browning on Saturday January 29 to complete collection in Duncan township Two percent will be added after that date Don t fail to see me
Wm. Harvey announces a steady coal price program with deliveries at 11 cents per day, outlining a fixed rate plan for customers.
A party hosted by the Rebekahs surprised Miss Floy, the outgoing Noble Grand, with popcorn and homemade candy after a long kept secret. About thirty seven guests enjoyed a lively evening of flinch, dominoes, and carom.
In the LEA DER RECORD issue a big advertisement by J. J. Smith promotes low prices on a wide stock of goods. He invites readers to inspect prices and buy, noting his stock is large and easy to match any need.
A three year old bay mare with a star on her forehead, wearing a blanket and saddle, was lost or stolen from the rack Saturday night in Browning Missouri. Forest Williams requests finder notify him or leave at Cassity's Barn in Browning.
The editor received a note from F W Kille formerly of this place now in Denver Colorado. He says they are experiencing very cold weather and that he and his wife have moved into a new home. Browning is well represented there and all are doing well.
An 86 acre farm four miles northwest of Browning is hog tight and fenced. It features a seven room house, barn and essential out buildings. For details contact 1016 H. N. Thurlo.
A brief debt collection notice states that all persons owing H. Clay Jones have been informed and are urged to call and settle immediately. It is labeled as the last notice.
J. D. Knifong advertises a large supply of corn bran and shorts and invites customers to inquire at the Green Front Barn for pricing details.
Guy Carter and Wayne Gooch serve as clerks for D. L. McCollum during a major sale held at the store. The event features active sales activity and customer traffic as McCollum’s team assists shoppers.
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