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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1921
Page
1
Collier's argues prosperity comes from many small individual efforts and patient advertising. The piece praises persistence, cites a mail campaign turning $25 into $6,000 yearly after ten years, and urges appreciation for fathers and mothers while urging towns to support local merchants and progress.
A Missouri style fable about Ma goose on an eastern Kansas farm who laments lack of public praise despite laying eggs and being ignored. A Missouri rooster on the state line counsels her to advertise achievements to gain recognition and influence.
Harry Harmon, longtime local and expert mechanic, has rented the former Thompson Garage building and opened a new garage. He invites residents to bring car troubles for reliable service and fair treatment.
An ice cream supper is planned at Locust Valley church next Saturday night, July 16. All are invited to attend.
The Farmers Store promotes Thorough Gleaning with Hoover Suction Sweepers guaranteed to prolong rug life and colors. They offer demonstrations to show effectiveness and benefits to rugs.
The article describes a sensational price crash described as caused by "Prices Smashed to Smithereens" with early rescue efforts and a fourteen day span. It notes some readers were financially hurt while others see recovery signs and urges shoppers to seize bargains at Jerd's.
A youth recounts a week of small town life and schooling moments. He describes daily routines with his parents, a judge, a preacher, and a teacher. The entry reflects homesickness, family dynamics, sermon and school experiences, and advice about making good in the city.
A fragmented town farewell text notes a worker leaving the community. The foreman will replace a personal name with a number and implies newcomers may seek opportunities in the city while old towns offer less.
The ad promotes Prest-O-Lite batteries promising up to ten dollar savings per battery with a real guarantee. It lists prices for Ford 33, Chevrolet 35, Buick 35, Overland 35, Oakland 33, Studebaker 36, Buick long 36, Overland long 36, Dodge 44, and notes repairs for all makes with genuine parts. See Creason's Garage Sayers Battery Service Station in Milan Missouri.
John Howard Browning and Alma Elaine Lawrence married June 29 1921 in Milan Missouri by Rev E M Capp. The groom son of S C Browning and the bride daughter of W S Lawrence are praised as refined, respected locals beginning married life at the Browning home four miles northeast of Browning.
A former Browningite writes from Decatur Indiana in 1921 detailing travels near lakes and fairs, the Bellmont Park landing for government mail planes, sugar industry and campaigns, then laments changing youth culture chasing city life over trades. He praises local girls and family life.
A local lender offers 6 percent money for farm loans, promising quick closings and good prepayment privileges. Mrs. F. P. Moore provides contact at 1306 West Monroe Street, urging inquiries to Burwell & Porter of Milan, Missouri for efficient loan processing.
J D Burwell advertises available farm loans at the lowest interest rate with flexible payments. He seeks more land buyers and urges landowners to act now to sell or borrow against their farms.
The Ladies Aid of the M. E. Church South will serve ice cream on Saturday evening on the lot west of the Electric Theatre. Proceeds benefit the church. Your patronage solicited.
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