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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1912
Page
8
A reflective verse recounts readers dismissing newspapers as empty despite reporters chasing murders and cash stories. The piece laments editor and staff efforts to please a capricious audience and ends with poet Eli George noting reader apathy.
Charley Swank works for C. G. Cutberth. E. F. Peterson visited Galt Friday for a barrel of oil. Frank McKay handled business at S. S. Spangler's on Monday. John Glaze bought a new buggy at Milan on Tuesday. J. B. Peterson sold his draft team this week. Fay Peterson hosted Wednesday evening at Frank McKay's. Homer E. McKay and wife visited Marvin McCalley Sunday. Frank Moberly from northwest of Humphreys visited Marvin McCalley's Sunday. Charles Carlsted works for Fay Peterson this week. Will Van Fossen and wife attended Roger Sunday night. Frank and Homer McKay were in Humphreys Saturday. Calvin McCalley suffers paralysis and cannot speak. Miss Mattie Case returned from South Dakota where she taught. Frank McKay has a 2 HP gasoline engine at Fay Peterson's pumping water. Fay's windmill tired. water needed for stock. Sunday school aims and discipline questioned.
Calhoun & Moore showcase McCormick binders mowers rakes and twine in their catalog. A large invoice of new rings is available at Healy's for inspection and purchase.
Farmers report plowing and corn laying by as rains are hoped for. Cattle prices rise with two carloads at $9.56 native, Greenwood steers at 8.00 to 8.50, Kansas grass cows at 4.75, Oklahoma steers 5.25 to 7.00, veal calves up to 7.75, stockers 14.50 to 6.75, hogs steady near 7.40 to 7.60, lambs at 7.75, run 6000 to 7000 head. Shown by J A Rickart M Cor.
July 1 1912 stock report shows downward revisions for cattle across grades except top nine dollar plus cattle. Grass steers firm at up to 6.50 while prime natives and low grade southern cattle influence middle and deep grades amid drought era adjustments.
Locust Valley residents visit relatives with many family contacts noted. Re stories include Willie Keithley of Laclede visiting homefolks, Alice Burke visiting Mrs Press Brassfield, Mr and Mrs Rid dle visiting James Ridle, and other local greetings. Rain is needed. corn and oats look to improve. doctor Bartlett expresses a view on women voting.
Chas Haggard offers a wide range of cement lawn and garden ornaments. Customers can order any design and have it crafted to specification.
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