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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1919
Page
1
A Milan Granite Works proprietor promotes a direct sale approach for memorials and cemetery markers. He claims to save clients the agent’s commission on granite or stone work and invites in-person discussions at his shop to seal orders without home visits. He pitches a simple 20 cent saving per dollar.
A reflective verse condemns profiteers and greed, claiming wealth surpassing bounds of fairness. It urges action against exploitation, denouncing odds and theft while praising unflagging pursuit of wealth and influence.
The piece extols government printing office as a vast, efficient operation and urges civic enterprise. It calls for cleanup, shade trees, repainting, and a neater town. It mixes wartime verse about “bloody war” with humor and exhortations to work, thrift, and community improvement.
Readers express strong displeasure when a local item is omitted prompting sharp letters and pointed comments. The exchange highlights community interest in timely coverage and the appetite for timely, precise reporting.
A simple farmer recalls being drafted in a bloody war. A sheriff tells him to follow as his Uncle Sammy needs help to tote a gun, highlighting an era of forced service and family pressure.
Marion Burwell born May 10 1840 in Green county Pennsylvania grew to manhood. He married Martha Jane Gable in 1868 and moved with her to Linn county Missouri on a farm west of the city. They later lived near Clem Spring school house in Sullivan county and had five children. Mrs Burwell died in 1916 and he later lived with his sons chiefly Willis at Milan. He was a member of Christ Unitalate church.
After twenty years of ill health linked to a pernicious enema, Mr. Burwell died at his son's Milan home on Saturday morning July 12. Funeral services were held at the home and then at Mundell cemetery beside his wife. Rev. Hanna of Green City led short grave services as the community offered sympathy to the grieving children.
Browning defeated Meadville 5 to 2 at Dr. Mairs diamond with Jim Stone pitching and Herman Crookshanks catching. A strong crowd witnessed a solid game as Browning’s home club showed improvement and local support.
Obituary note for Bessie Lee Moore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Moore, who died July 8. The families express faith, describe her as a bright lily in heaven, and state the little body rests in Mt. Olive Cemetery awaiting resurrection.
N. E. Cotter announces sale of their hardware interest to Herbert C Bailey who will continue as owner and proprietor. Cotter thanks customers for support and asks all accounts with N E Cotter to be settled promptly to fund other ventures.
Private sale at my home in Browning offers parlor table stand table four rockers library table gasoline range cook stove heating stove base burner porch swing bookcase sideboard kitchen table and chairs kitchen cabinet kitchen safe farming and garden tools fruit jars lawn mower and other articles. See me at once Mrs Helen Gable.
The letter announces the continued operation of Cotter Bailey ware under N E Cotte and thanks patrons for their support. It states the business will proceed along previous lines and aims to maintain high standards and trust, signed Herbert C Bailey.
A satirical look at how editors harvest news from birth to death, claiming the editor profits more from a victim than any other businessman in town. The piece contrasts celebratory baptism notes, christening items, high school milestones, weddings, illnesses, and even funerals as constant fodder for readers and revenue.
Herbert C. Bailey has become sole owner of the hardware store after purchasing the interest of N. E. Cotter. Cotter, long in business locally, opted to pursue outdoor work, while Bailey, who joined the firm earlier this year, reports strong trade and broad patronage.
Sunday school opens at 10 a m with Miss Mae Austin in charge as superintendent. The regular monthly church business meeting follows. No preaching service due to the pastor’s visit to the Black Hills of South Dakota. he returns the first Sunday in August. Ady.
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