04 Jul 1912
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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1912
Page
1
A column jokes about trapping hens, assessor visits, and graduation. It then pivots to spelling tips, the dog days, and dog populations in town. The piece ends with home beautification tips and a humorous, practical foray into married life and childrearing.
A local letter condemns poisoning of dogs in the city and warns of severe penalties for offenders. The writer urges stronger ordinances and a heavy tax on dogs to curb the problem, citing risks to children and calling for civic enforcement.
An advertisement urges choosing a skilled concrete contractor for lasting results. Charles Haggard presents years of experience offering concrete blocks, flue blocks, well brick, porch columns, walks, foundations and cement.
Burner and Peters announce readiness to supply fresh meats and restaurant goods. They guarantee on hand stock of top quality products, keep everything new and clean, offer lunches or meals, and invite customers to give them a trial.
A U S trader and his son named Will descended from Mendota on Sunday in a notable local travel note.
The Republic argues against a Missouri constitutional tax amendment. It would exempt personal property from taxation and shift the burden to land values, likely raising land taxes by about half. The piece notes rural areas hold two thirds of population and wealth and warns public opinion remains divided in the lead up to the presidential election.
The Republic critiques unequal county valuations that skew state tax distribution. It argues the ideal tax should be easiest to pay, echoing a century old French quip about taking the most value with the least resistance.
The Baltimore convention featured Parker as temporary chairman and Ollie James as permanent chair. Clark Wilson Underwood and Harmon led as candidates with Clark gaining, then Wilson surging. On the 48th ballot Wilson received 990 votes and was named the presidential nominee.
J. G. Nickell celebrated his thirty second birthday with a surprise arranged by his wife and many relatives and friends. He was sent away to a neighbor to keep the plan secret and returned to find the gathering ready. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served and guests departed later wishing many more happy birthdays.
Rauer Bros announces a new power Dunn tile machine to produce cement tiles. The firm invites customers to visit, discuss custom lines, and compare prices to save money on tile purchases.
The Newtown Chronicle notes a group of twenty business men who tested road conditions in autos. It urges car owners to show care for nonowners and promote the road improvement initiative for better highways nationwide.
The Neet residence hosted the wedding of Miss Ava Neet to Lewis F Shanks of Purdin with Rev G W Moss officiating. A wedding breakfast followed and the couple will reside in Kansas City after July 4. Ava, the last Neet daughter, is a Browning High School 1912 graduate. Shanks is connected with the Purdin Mercantile store.
Early Saturday a small blaze was noticed at J Roy Mairs drug store. The fire did not spread quickly and workers phoned Roy to enter and handle it. A cigar butt in a vase with an imitation palm tree ignited sawdust, smoldering until discovery.
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