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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1913
Page
1
The Ruralist column defends the franking privilege as a business issue, not political. urges readers to push for better postal economics, including a viable parcels post. It links dairy farming needs with broader farm policy, stressing forage crops, fertility, and balanced home-grown feeds with supplements like cottonseed meal and gluten.
A farm article notes the dairy cow as the most eminent animal and farmer's key asset in enriching soil fertility. It highlights eastern dairymen's efforts to improve land health through livestock manure and sustainable husbandry practices.
J Curtis Stinson and Emma Smith wed at the United Brethren parsonage last Saturday night at ten. The couple surprised friends and on Tuesday morning Stinson took ownership of the Gem cafe. The Gazette extends congratulations and wishes success in their venture.
The notice asks readers to supply a copy of the July 4 1912 issue to fill a missing file. It promises pay for the trouble.
Roy Healy, longtime government employee and Milan native, recently returned from San Francisco after years at sea. He sails for New York to take command of a new government survey ship with unlimited tonnage license and a potential $3000 yearly salary. Healy is brother to Mrs. Homer F. Schooling and C. W. Shearer of Milan, and son of A. A. Healy of Browning.
Citizens urged to back Keokuk Power Company franchise to bring electric lights and power to Galt. The piece calls for a concerted effort to push the project, noting frequent talks of needed improvements and the need to act now.
The Galt Sun calls for citizen effort to secure improved local facilities and electric service as the Keokuk Power Company enters the county. It invites opinions on public improvements and proposes regular meetings of local business people and farmers to discuss community interests.
Judges J. J. Harmon and Joe Nickell with Mr. Healy opened sealed bids at the Farmers Exchange Bank to determine winners for candle timing. The candle burned 67 hours and 8 minutes, rewarding Martha Penn first and YW. Jones second with lamps and watches. A.M. Elliott third, C. W. Haggard fourth, C. G. Cutberth fifth, with a tie for eighth and ninth among S. J. Gooch Ora Ben and Lelia Hicks and a drawing by Mr. Healy for their prizes.
Stalion with pedigree offered for sale by H Sorenberger Brookfield Missouri buyer to inspect pedigree and all information on application. Sale contingent on price acceptable to seller.
The article urges Brown ing and nearby communities to form a commercial club to unite business efforts. It argues unity would attract industries, improve the town, raise property values, and bolster growth by learning from Milan Purdin Linneus and other neighboring towns that already have clubs.
B Y P U members enjoyed a delightful evening at Miss Ethel Creason's country home last Wednesday. Forty three attended with games and music by Mrs. Corda Cumbo and Miss Mabel Fields followed by refreshments. Attendees included Marjorie Hooker Opal Neely Myra Broyles Irene Broyles Mabel Fields Pearl Fields Allie Creason Naomi Mundell Pearl Kimbrough Bessie Kimbrough Pauline Violet Hooker Blanche Hooker Tressie Belcher Lessie Belcher Sylvia Nichols Galen Thurlo Emry Black Leander Kimbrough Johnnie Black George Carleton Charley Carleton Dan Bundies Ira Hayes Red Freeman Claude Keithley Hugh Stewart Ralph Kimbrough Vernon Crookshanks Whetstone Harry Phillips Everett Myers Fred Belcher and Oliver Belcher.
An advertisement directed to Mrs M R Jenkins of Chillicothe Missouri appears in the notice. It highlights a personal or business matter pending attention and invites response or action. The item reflects a midwestern local newspaper classifieds tone and serves as a direct communication to a named recipient.
The Prairie Mound school closed last Friday January 13 with teacher Miss Susan Moore leading regular recitations in the forenoon and songs dialogues drills and readings in the afternoon. Patrons noted the term’s excellence and praised Miss Moore a Kirksville Normal Rural Course graduate who expressed gratitude for kind treatment from locals.
Jan 28 event features famed cartoonist Alton Packard appearing in New York and other cities. Proceeds benefit the band treasury with ticket sales by band boys at 15 25 35 and 50 cents. Reserve seats on sale Saturday morning.
Members of the M. E. church gathered at Mrs. Hattie Hersman home and brought provisions to greet Rev. and Mrs. Clay, the new pastor. The couple were pleasantly surprised and grateful for the warm welcome in Brown ing.
Washington note reports Judge Robert W. Archibald of Scranton Pennsylvania found guilty of high crimes in office as part of federal Commerce Court service. He becomes the ninth federal official impeached and the third federal judge convicted. Presidential electors nationwide have met and cast their votes.
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