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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1934
Page
4
Wednesday January 3 listing includes two pairs of black horses and bay mares at 2800 lb, 52 year old heifers to freshen in February, nine cows to freshen in March, one bull, several farm implements, corn and hay stocks, and a rusting hay rick noted for sale.
The county announces 45¢ corn loans from the government with 4 percent interest and a March 1 deadline. Application steps include County Clerk forms, a 25¢ fee for crib inspection, and a $5 inspection seal. loan proceeds may be handled via local bank or Commodity Credit Corporation. The article then shifts to a stream of daily notes and gossip from the Leader-Record.
Mr. and Mrs. Noel Bennett hosted a three-table bridge party on January 16. Mrs. Reba Nickell won high score while guests included Dorothy Arnold, Herbert Sayer, Ella Brookshier, Lyle Gooch, the Arnolds, the Stufflebeans, the Badgers, the Nickells, Richard Hatch, and the Bennetts. Delights included hostess served refreshments and warm hospitality.
A diary fragment recalls a Friday night trip to the city with Slats and Ma. They approach a door where Ma asks why they came, and Pa answers they were out for a visit to see someone. The readable text ends abruptly.
In remembrance of Uncle Bud Fishback who passed away January 28, 1933 by Ada B. Kirk. The poem recalls his kindness and guidance, describing family memories beside a shaded tree, fishing, and lake waters, and ends with his passing led by Mr. and Mrs. Eli Kirk and family.
A midwest reader recalls past turkey flocks in Iowa and notes their decline over decades. The letter cites disease such as blackhead and the shift in duck farming as reasons for turkeys diminishing with settlement expanding and space decreasing.
The passage discusses turkey range expansion from New England to Texas and the Northwest, noting pests and weather as limits. It describes shifts to semi confined “mass production” with moved shelters, limited range, and high hatch rates. It cites Iowa farm counts and urges adoption or avoidance based on efficiency. Sincerely W F Priebe.
James Lee longtime Sullivan county sheriff and respected Pleasant Hill township resident died at his home northeast of Cora after months of illness. His daughter Estie Knifong and husband cared for him. funeral services were held Monday and he was buried at Hickory Grove cemetery. The community mourns a valued citizen and devoted father.
The Ride A Wee Sewing Club met in Brookfield last Wednesday with Mr and Mrs K M Duncan Mrs Ed Lomax Mrs Robert Moore and baby daughter and Herbert Bailey as guests for a one o clock luncheon. The afternoon was spent in needlework and bridge.
A rural route offer from Browning Leader-Record advertises one year subscriptions at a discounted price. The notice urges readers to mail a check or money order promptly to lock in the savings before the deal ends.
A list of notable Americans born in January including Paul Revere Lucretia Mott Stephen Decatur Cyrus Hamlin Charles Sumner Israel Putnam Ethan Allen Alexander Hamilton William James John Winthrop John Singer Sargent M F Maury Benjamin Franklin Daniel Webster Robert E Lee T J Stonewall Jackson Edgar Allan Poe John Hancock Joseph Choate Samuel Gompers William McKinley Robert Morris Franklin D Roosevelt and others Also British French German and Austrian figures born in January cited Some readers celebrate with a late hour gathering at a hostess home with Elizabeth Ward and others.
Petersons Garage in Charles City Indiana becomes the local poultry health service station for Dr. Salsbury Laboratories. E F Peterson says the service will include disease advisory help, diagnosis, and treatment guidance, with birds sent to Salsbury for examination when needed and a 64 page Poultry Health Manual available while supply lasts.
The Starlights class met with Versie Baskett on a Saturday evening in January. Miss Martha Creason led, with opening song He Keeps Me Singing and Psalm 31 read, followed by prayers. Lily Brown will host January 27 honoring Naomi Singleton who is moving away.
Entertained Miss Ruth Wood hosted a Sunday buffet at her home honoring The Starlights of Morris Chapel Sunday school. Attendees joined the session after class, enjoyed a bounteous fruit salad and cake, with an afternoon of vocal and instrumental music and other diversions.
The Locust Valley Ladies Aid met on Thursday January 18 with Mrs J T Hooker. Members and visitors quilted the diamond field quilt, shared a noon dinner prepared by the group, and enjoyed coffee doughnuts and apples. The gathering ended with everyone calling it an ideal day.
R W Lambert of near Brookfield attended city business Tuesday. Walter Smith resumes work at Owl Pharmacy. Rolla A Baugher Milan emergency county agent visited for hog program matters. Dr M L Haning spent Tuesday at Humphreys with Farmers Exchange Bank boys. Several families from Purdin and Burlingame hosted and visited locals. Mr and Mrs E J Brantner Palouse and a traveling pair from California enjoy a short east of town vacation with relatives and friends.
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