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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1919
Page
1
A Milan Granite Works message touts granite grave markers with no agent commission. The proposer promises to save buyers money by trading locally to avoid home visits and talks about a 20 cent per dollar saving.
A reflective piece urges readers to cultivate a true home atmosphere and selfless acts, to answer letters and visit the ill, and to support children with gentleness. It extols patient parenting, courage, and the joy of a well lived old age, ending with a notice of community hospitality and local merchant advertising wisdom.
I will sell at my home in Browning at private sale a 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
On Sunday July 13 the host Mr and Mrs James Neet Jr entertained a group of friends at a 1 o'clock dinner. Guests included Dr and Mrs Roy Whaley and Mr and Mrs Ben Peter among others.
Uncle Dan Haley employs a force to repair the south side structure long condemned due to a weak northeast wall. The contractor will pour a cement floor, tear down the north front, lay a new foundation, and rebuild to ensure safety. The rebuilt building is expected to be rented before occupancy.
The Milan County Court paused action on the hard road question after noting petitions were incomplete and amendments were needed. The court intends to gauge public wishes more precisely before taking definite action, stressing that the will of the people is supreme.
The article argues small towns have declined commercially due to outside competition and mail orders. It notes many merchants blame the automobile, yet suggests using it to draw trade. It cites a city store of under 1200 people in Ohio that sold over 400000 dollars in 1916, as the nation’s largest country store transforming its town.
N. E. Cotter announces the sale of their hardware interest to Mr. Herbert C. Bailey who will continue the business as owner and proprietor. All accounts with N. E. Cotter are now due and payable at the earliest convenience to fund other business ventures.
Browning faced Brookfield before a large crowd as Rose a Texas league veteran held the home hitters in check. Brookfield won 14 to 5 and Milan visits next Sunday after an unbeaten start. Local fans are urged to cheer the home boys.
A notable land sale in Maroos County ranks among the largest transfers in the region. The deal involves prominent local figures and a substantial parcel changing hands, marking a major milestone in area real estate activity.
S. B. Davidson notes Dan Bramhall of Pollock Sullivan County sold farms during the week ending July 12 1919 for 31975 24000 30000 and 26000 totaling 111975. Bramhall a rising real estate man born near Mendota Putnam county now based in Sullivan County plans further activity in Browning and nearby towns while awaiting transfer with Headquarters Motor Transport Co. 685. Ray signs off from the field.
Mrs. Caroline Gooch marked her eighty first birthday on July 22 in this city with a home gathering of family and out of town guests J H Gooch of Chicago Mrs F A Reyner of Akron Ohio and Mrs Dan Purdin of Purdin joining in the celebration A hearty dinner and festive mood accompanied the day as friends wished many more happy returns
A wartime letter from St Nazaire recounts delays and hope of an imminent return, with news of 11 boats expected and soldiers awaiting orders. An Iowa Linn County editorial argues the large bond issue for hard surface roads will bring long term benefits despite upfront taxes, noting road quality boosts farm product markets and town business.
Public notice announces Herbert C. Bailey has purchased N. E. Cotter's interest in Cotter & Bailey Hardware. The firm continues under existing operations and pledges best possible service aligned with sound business principles. Bailey thanks patrons for support and asks continued confidence.
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