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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1921
Page
1
A reflective piece urges escaping city limits to the woods for renewal and sympathy. It contrasts timeless forests with changing urban life, extols duty, perseverance, and family values, and celebrates Independence Day while urging prudent conduct and personal effort. It records a boy’s diary notes about golf, family, neighbors, and school mischief.
J. D. Burwell advertises available funds for farm land loans at the lowest interest rates with flexible payments. He invites landowners to act now to sell or borrow, promising prompt consideration and a growing list of buyers.
Notice of stockholders meeting at the secretary E. B. Fields office on Tuesday July 12 1921 at 9 a.m. to elect five directors for one year and handle lawful business. Dated June 17 1921. W C Ingram president E B Fields secretary.
A grieving husband recalls a devoted wife who bore burdens with mercy and strength. He laments his failure to tell her of his love while she lived, noting their shared life and the equal partnership of care and sorrow. Her quiet kindness touched many, and she is now at rest.
6% money available to loan on well improved farms. Save time and money by contacting Burwell and Porter in Milan Missouri before placing your loan. Prepayment privileges and prompt closing offered.
The Red Cross urges disabled ex service men to seek help as postwar needs rise. It outlines government and Red Cross services including compensation and medical care. Veterans may file affidavits proving war related disability and dependency to obtain additional compensation. The closest Red Cross chapter or Southwestern Division HQ in St Louis offers guidance.
The article details Red Cross services for veterans including help with applications, affidavits, medical treatment, transportation to hospitals, recreation approved by doctors, and follow up on compensation claims. It notes financial aid, home service for families, aid in maternity care, and guidance on vocational training and insurance claims.
D B Hoover of St. Joe, Missouri dated July 1 1921 asks Joe Nickell to apply a $1.50 money order to renew for another year. He mentions railroading work for seven months and staying in St. Joseph to avoid Browning for the Fourth of July. He sends regards to friends.
Milan Missouri offers Prest-O-Lite batteries with a promise of savings up to ten dollars per battery and a genuine parts repair service. Prices listed include Ford 33.06 Chevrolet 35 Buick 35 Overland 35 Oakland 33 Studebaker 36 Buick long 36 Overland long 36 Dodge 44. All others in proportion.
A call to support the Browning home merchant describes him as a neighbor and helper who offers credit returns or exchanges, funds local churches and charities, visits the sick, and posts for Browning daily. It urges loyal local spending to sustain community prosperity and contrasts it with sending money out of town. A Fourth of July celebration was rained out despite heavy visitor turnout and airborne flights by Mr Shrock.
Carl Nickell and Miss Bertha Hatch surprised friends by a quiet June 30 ceremony at Rev. M. R. F. Nickell’s home. The bride, daughter of W. W. Hatch, and the groom, son of J. H. Nickell, received warm congratulations from numerous young friends and the Leader-Record.
The past two weeks brought poor crop conditions due to heavy rains. Wheat remains uncut in creek bottoms and shock oats spoil. many fields of corn need plowing or cultivation, and weeds sprout. Farmers fear low returns as hay stands to benefit only if rain delays.
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