Uncle Reuben Speaks On Race, Politics And Johnson Clash
In a column by Reuben Hardscrable, the writer critiques race actions after the Jefferies Johnson fight and laments black theater bans. He mocks political spin around Roosevelt Taft talks and recalls Lincoln era curiosity, noting racial prejudice in Washington and the South's influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Columbia
Johnson
South
Tom Dixon
Jack Johnson
Teddy Roosevelt
Lion Hunter
Teddy
Northwest
Southwest
Statesman
Taft
Good Things For Everybody
An editorial extols varied newspaper reading as a banquet where readers may choose diverse items. It argues not to condemn the spread for pickles and onions and affirms individual taste and freedom to skip content.
Local banker declines St Louis bank presidency offer
S. L. Gibson, cashier of the Peoples Bank, received a telegram offering him the presidency of the Commercial Trust Co in St. Louis. The new bank had merged with the Planters Bank and kept the Commercial Trust name. Salary offered was $10,000 yearly, with consent due by four. Gibson chose to stay in Browning and telephoned he would remain.
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S. L. Gibson
Peoples Bank
The
Commercial Trust Co
St. Louis
Planters Bank
Browning
Notice to Debtors to Settle Accounts
Warren J. Sloan announces he has sold out and asks all indebted parties to call and settle at once to close his books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren J. Sloan
Thunderstorm Flares Over City With Heavy Rain
Thursday a dark cloud sparked fears of a twister as residents rushed to cellars. The storm produced brilliant lightning and thunder while fierce winds and torrential rain flooded fields, leaving J A Calhoun's water tank overspilling six inches and creeks rising briefly before subsiding.
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J. A. Calhoun
Browning Baseball Team Splits Trips With Brookfield Linneus
Browning traveled to Brookfield and fell 6 to 3 after praising Brookfield’s manager and players. They then stopped at Linneus Friday and won 5 to 2 with Neely pitching despite illness.
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Browning
Brookfield
Linneus
Neely
Sloan Sells Drug Store to Palmer of Conway Iowa
Last Wednesday Warren J. Sloan sold his drug store to Mr. W. W. Palmer of Conway Iowa and the invoice was taken Thursday. Palmer is a registered pharmacist with years of experience in the drug trade and comes highly recommended. He and his family will move here in a few weeks while Sloan remains at the old stand to manage the piano business.
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Warren J. Sloan
W. W. Palmer
Conway
Iowa
Palmer
Sloan
J. J. Smith Announces Fifteen Day Clearance Sale
The LEADER RECORD page ad promotes J J Smith offering his entire summer line at bed rock prices for fifteen days. The sale runs from July 22 to August 6, featuring new goods and numerous bargains designed to draw shoppers from distant areas.
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Leader-Record
J. J. Smith
Golden Anniversary Celebrated By Perry McCollum Family
Mr and Mrs Perry McCollum near North Salem marked fifty years of marriage with a July Sunday celebration at their country home. Attendees included children spouses grandchildren and relatives from Linneus Springfield and Lara mire Wyo. Dr H E McCollum attended while another son Dr D B McCollum could not come. A noon feast followed by gifts and a gold set dinnerware surprise highlighted the Golden Wedding. The couple recalled frontier days and a large farm expansion to over seven hundred acres now shared with family.
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Perry McCollum
Near North Salem
C. B. McCollum
Linneus
J. N. Wilson
J. A. Nevins
North Salem
R. J. McCollum
Nannie Gunter
Springfield
H.E. McCollum
Laramire
Wyo
Tatto McCollum
D.B. McCollum
Losangles
Cal
McCollum
Coal car on track offered by Peters Produce Co
A coal car on the track is offered with inquiries about prices from Peters Produce Company.
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Peters Produce Co
Times Have Changed Says Ancil Hatten
A vintage quip compares past and present ailments and habits. The speaker notes shifts from home remedies to hospital care and from plain work to labor and lingerie, humorously contrasting old and new social norms.
Renews Faith Subscription Letter from A S Christy
A letter from A S Christy of Browning Missouri accompanies a $3 subscription payment to Joseph Nickell of Browning via Scott City Kansas dated July 14 1910. Christy apologizes for delay and asks to convey regards to local friends, wishing success to Nickell and associates.
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Scott City
Kans
Joseph Nickell
Browning
A. S. Christy
Collection Notice in Browning Sale Prompted Settlements
E A Jones announces the sale of his implement and lumber business in Browning to T B Shar man of Iola Kansas and asks all debtors to settle by August 1. He thanks customers and requests continuance with the new firm. Also notes John W Johnson sold his harness shop and home to Troy Howell of Milan and the Johnsons plan to move to Oklahoma.
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Browning
T. B. Sharman
Iola
Kans
Truley
E. A. Jones
Iola dealer assists in settling Jones oil land purchase
Wednesday T B Sharman of Iola Kansas arrived to invoice stock bought by E A Jones. Jones took a 160 acre farm well improved with two oil wells paying a half cent per gallon royalty. Land fronts a macadam road near a light heated residence eight miles from Iola with crops alfalfa timothy wheat. Possession given at once. Sharman runs three Kansas lumber and implement stores and is highly recommended.
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T. B. Sharman
Iola
Kans
E. A. Jones
Jones
Sharman
Kansas
Closing Notice of Drug Store Sale to Mr Palmer
After selling my drug store to Mr. W. W. Palmer I thank friends for patronage and ask continued support for my successor. Mr Palmer is highly recommended and any favors shown him will be greatly appreciated.
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W. W. Palmer
Palmer
Notice of Settlement and Thanks in Browning Bid Farewell
John W. Johnson thanks customers for past support as he sells his harness business to Mr. Howell of Milan and solicits continued patronage for his successor. He asks all debtors to settle accounts by July 25 to provide funds for his departure.
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Howell
Milan
Browning
John W. Johnson
First National Bank Polson Shows Strong Growth
A statement from First National Bank of Polson Montana, showing total resources of 22,525.36 with a cash reserve of 55 percent, highlights notable growth and congratulates cashier A W Pipes on building a successful business.
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First National Bank of
Polson
Mont
A. W. Pipes
Pipes
Farmers Store Offers 2 Tickets per Dollar in Merchandise
Time frame details promise two tickets for every one dollar spent on goods from Farmers Store member offers. Best articles like Fireless Cooker China Cabinet and Sewing Machine are among those to be drawn.
Ice Cream Social at M E Church South Friday Night
Community event at M E Church South Friday July 22 under Epworth League auspices. An interesting program is planned and attendees are encouraged to help the good work. Also note Clay's offers the largest line of overalls and work shirts.
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M. E. Church South
Epworth League
Clay’s
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Reuben
Ill
Abe Lincoln
Lincoln
Abe
Tellin
St Louis Bank
Coal
Anchil Hatten
Troy Howell
New Firm
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