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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
1
An exhortation to embrace labor with zeal as a civic duty. It urges volunteers to fight indolence with industrial effort, praises fathers, warns against work discouragement at home, and criticizes profiteering landlords while urging taxpayers to file accurate income reports.
Dr. W. C. Ingram visited the Browning office Friday afternoon enraged by rumors he would leave town. He denied the gossip and said his plan is to build a residence and establish a hospital next, once weather permits, affirming he will remain in Browning.
Article warns against buying inferior goods during price surges. It argues high cost, durable materials save money by lasting longer and supporting production. Encourages buying from trusted local merchants and avoiding impulse low price purchases.
A Louisiana Press Journal note says a Missouri Democrat asked the paper to state its presidential stance. The editors admit they cannot decide and feel confused about the nation’s direction and their own position.
The speaker voices fatigue with reform measures from recent years and advocates drastic actions. They call for abolishing the initiative and referendum and other widespread reforms including popular election of senators and government controls.
The piece extols apples as a rich source of gallic acid sugar albumen and phosphorus and lauds their health benefits and youth renewing power. A separate obituary notes Floyd Jennings age 19 killed in a factory explosion at the Empire Refining Company warehouse and mentions his brother John F Jennings in Austin Texas with funeral arrangements in Cushing Oklahoma.
One oclock dinner Sunday was hosted by Mr and Mrs E P Watson. Guests included Mr and Mrs E W Nickell and family, Mr and Mrs Clare Shipp, and Mr and Mrs F A Fleming. The hosts were praised as ideal entertainers.
January 14 meeting of Chapter V of P. E. O. held with Mrs. Artie Calhoun as hostess. Seventeen members attended for study and social hour on South America led by Mrs. America Fleming. Floy om read The Road to Yesterday and sung Oh Come Let Us Sing. After roll call the group enjoyed a hot lunch before adjourning to meet Chapter Journalist.
Local district agency at 7 published this week seeking salesmen to represent LaCrosse tractors. Readership is invited to pursue the opportunity in the advertiser’s notice within the paper.
A farmer driven appeal argues for a unified national farmers federation to secure cost of production plus profit, criticizing past farm bureaus and urging robust funding. It cites state memberships, including Iowa and Michigan, to justify a large, sustained organization. It notes funding needs and compares farmer dues to coal miners.
W P Brinkley announces Linn County Farm Bureau plans to form a broad county state and national organization funded and run by farmers. Directors will be elected by members and trusted with expenditures. Farmers urged to join, read future materials, and participate in shaping the aims and work.
The Electric Theatre presents Tarzan of the Apes a vivid jungle spectacle. A giant white man raised by a she ape battles beasts and a white woman arrives prompting a dramatic embrace. Admission 15 and 35 cents incl war tax.
Ned Mundell and Miss Pearl Kimbrough were married last Thursday in Linneus in a surprise ceremony. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Mary Kimbrough, is noted for her amiable nature and friendships. The groom, son of Mrs. Mary Mundell, is a prosperous young farmer. The Leader-Record congratulates the couple on health happiness and prosperity.
A long list of farms is offered for sale with favorable terms. The seller promises flexible arrangements and a large pool of funds at low interest rates for buyers and sellers.
Property owner seeks cash rent for a 240 acre farm six miles northeast of Brown ing Missouri. Contact Mrs. Nelia Bundridge to arrange viewing at once.
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