Browning Celebration Fades Into State Political Echoes
The report notes Browning events in Missouri with remarks on Senator McKinley and Governor candidates. It describes a Linn county Log Association meeting in August with trains from Milan Palmyra and Cameron and plans for a military band, a Woodmen gathering, and various committee appointments. A runaway incident in town ends with broken gear and a troublesome recall of a yoke and tongue.
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Linn County Log Association
Milan
Palmyra
Cameron
Faeron
Ion
Abbot
S.C. A. Rubey
Olment
Kansas City
Compulsory Attendance Law Aims to Cut Street Loafing
The new Compulsory Attendance law, going into effect soon, draws statewide attention. Officials anticipate it will reduce truancy, deter loafing, and curb juvenile crime as schools reopen, with enforcement likely to strengthen under future legislatures.
Everybody Rides
E A Jones reports strong sales from four weeks of advertising in the Leaper Record. He shipped two full cars of buggies and has sold about fifty vehicles including carriages and buggies reaching up to 20 miles from Browning, with a thriving local home trade.
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E. A. Jones
Browning
Merit Recognized at Laredo Bank Board Elections
At the Citizens Bank of Laredo annual meeting in May A W Pipes won the most votes to join the board of directors. Last Thursday week the directors and Mr Pipes re elected cashier with a 15 dollar monthly raise to 65 dollars. Laredo praises his honesty and elects him city treasurer last spring.
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Citizens Bank of Laredo
A. W. Pipes
Pipes
Browning
Alfred
Laredo
Birthday Dinner Honors W. A. Brown at Fifty-Eighth
About fifty relatives and friends gathered at W. A. Brown's home last Thursday to celebrate his fifty-eighth birthday with a noon meal under shade trees. After dining, guests shared memories and conversation, then dispersed contentedly wishing him many more happy birthdays.
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W. A. Brown
Mr. Brown
Mrs E Kimber Seeks Immediate Payment of Debts
A notice from Mrs. E Kimber appeals to all parties who owe her firm money to call and pay promptly to cover current bills and meet expenses.
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E Kimber
Flood toll in Mexican mining town tops thousand
The flood in an Old Mexico mining town killed over a thousand people and left many injured. Other items note fiscal year end in June with a deficit of more than 24.99 million dollars and updates on government officials, crime, and bank closures.
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Old
Mexico
U. S
Treasury
Pittsburg
Atwater
First National Bank of
Topeka
Kansas
C. J. Devlin
Browning Wins Big Over Linneus In Picnic Day Ball Game
A crowd of about 3000 gathered at Browning for Gov. McKinley speech and a baseball match where Browning defeated Linneus 14 to 6. Linneus pitcher Stephens and catcher Ried faced Browning’s inexperienced but effective lineup. Lane of Linneus umpired fairly as the day’s events closed.
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Gov. McKinley
Browning
Linneus
Browning Boys
Linneus Boys
Stephens
Ried
Gable
Anderson
Schrock and Chittam Wed by Justice of the Peace
Virgil Schrock of near Browning and Ida Chittum of near Corsa were married by Justice of the Peace Jno R Creason at high noon on July 3rd. The groom is the son of P D Schrock, an honored family, and the bride is the daughter of J B Chittum.
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Justice of Peace Jno
R. Creason
Virgil Schrock
Browning
Ida Chittum
Corsa
P. D.schrock
J. B.chittum
Secretary Hay Dead in Newbury Home
John Hay died at his Newbury New Hampshire home on July 1. He began as private secretary to President Lincoln and served as a Civil War lieutenant colonel. He later held European legation posts and was ambassador to England during McKinley’s first two years.
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Hay
Newbury
N. H
John Hay
Lincoln
England
McKinley
Rheumatism Cure Ad Promises Investment Opportunity
An advertisement for Drummond Medicine Co. of New York claims a rheumatism treatment cures arthritis and invites readers to write for information. It states buyers must purchase through their druggist and urges setting aside time to contact the company as a good investment.
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Drugsmond
Drummond Medicine Co
New York
Haymaker finds success by selling good goods
In a local implement shop Mr. Haymaker’s buggy wheel issue drawn buyers to inspect his stock. Patrons sought quality and fair prices and found the material met expectations. Haymaker concludes a dealer needs good goods and clear communication to secure trade.
Judge R M Tunnell Visits Browning on Thursday
Judge R M Tunnell of Brookfield traveled to Browning for a Thursday visit, meeting local officials and observing community proceedings.
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R. M. Tunnell
Brookfield
Browning
The Show at Opera House Impresses Weekend Audience
The home talent performance at the Opera House drew a tired but appreciative crowd after a picnic day. Colson as the Noblé Outcast met his usual standard while Effie Carter led as heroine. John Moore as the villain rose to the occasion and Wesley Peters as Jack Worthington earned praise as near perfect.
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Opera House
Mr. Colson
Effie Carter
John Moore
Villian
Wesley Peters
Jack Worthington
Browning Firms Report Broad Trade Gains in Six Months
A Browning business survey shows overall trade up over six months with gains of 10 to 30 percent for general stock merchants totaling about 10000 dollars. Drug stores jeweler milliners restaurants and furniture trades report new and retained patronage and extra gains. Banks push business earning over 850000 more than last year with substantial reserves. Overall at least 100000 in new business in Browning.
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Browning
Horse sale on July 8 draws bidders and consignors
A local horse sale scheduled for July 8 attracts bidders and consignors from surrounding counties. Vendors expect a wide range of horses, including performance and riding stock, with catalog details available at the auction house.
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Woodees
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Ralph Smith
Strell
M. R. Jenkins
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R. E. IM. C. Post
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M. P. Kin
C. Moore
C. C. Murrian
Mead
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McCartney
Roy Hicks
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