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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1924
Page
1
The Myers Post No 274 announces adjusted bonus blanks for ex service men in Browning. Commandant A Bond and Adjutant A D Peter advise prompt applications with blanks in the possession of Bond and Peterson.
80 acres offered by Smith Administrator. Property sits 2 miles northwest of More locked area near school and buildings. Terms available for a year term at 6 percent. See for details.
Letters from readers describe a carnival organized by the American Legion at Laclede, following last year’s success. The club officials and former Browningite members are noted, with updates from Joe and Mrs. M. E. Jolly sending $3.00 and greetings from home. Weather and crops are touched on with hopes for good haying and a decent harvest.
Official returns from a special election held July 8 show errors in unofficial counts. The final tally indicates the opponents Hill and Stickler facing strong opposition while Sandcruf’s vote shifts the margins. Detailed breakdown includes Yes and No totals across precincts with overall counts.
B P Richardson petitions Linn County Democrats urging support for his sheriff bid. He notes loyalty to the Democratic ticket, seven years as deputy under both administrations, and that he ran ahead of his ticket in 1920 despite a Republican landslide. He appeals for continued party backing.
Last Wednesday night a lightning strike set John Keithley’s barn ablaze during a storm. Mr. and Mrs. Keithley and Mrs. G W Henry fled to a cave. they saved the car and riding plow but lost corn, hay, a wagon, and farm machinery. insurance partly covers the heavy loss.
A Saturday morning lightning strike during a thunderstorm killed two mules and a horse at Forest Gooch's property. The animals were described as a dandy pair. The loss is only partly covered by insurance. The same premises were damaged previously by a lightning strike that tore plastering from the house. Mr Gooch believes in having some insurance to protect his property.
At a board meeting the Citizens State Bank selected S P Darr as assistant cashier to aid Frank Deering. Darr is a prominent local businessman. A new book keeping machine is installed and the bank plans to start the new system once the charter arrives and the bank opens.
Browning earned a 6 to 4 victory over Ed Purdin's team Sunday afternoon at the Park Diamond. Carter pitched well for Browning, with Vroom behind the bat, while Hardin and a Brookfield left hander started for Purdin. The game featured strong pitching, timely rallies, and a standout triple play by Purdin.
Teachers will take the examination at the New Adams School in Brookfield on August 1 and 2. County Superintendent J F Horstentine issued the notice detailing the dates for the testing period.
C C Anspach of Pollock seeks the Republican nomination for Sullivan County sheriff. A longtime resident, he lived in Reger and worked on the O K railroad bridge gang, later running a Pollock business and managing Long Bell Lumber for five years. He campaigns aggressively and asks Republican voters for support in the August primary.
The big sale at the Farmers Store attracts many shoppers from Milan and nearby towns Linneus Bute Winigan Shafley, highlighting strong bargain interest and regional shopper traffic.
The sale attracted visitors from nearby towns including North Salem and Pur din as well as regular shoppers. New customers who never traded there before bought goods, and many returned for the current sale. Management credits advertising and deep price cuts, led by W A Bond, for strong business and belief in printer's ink.
Dr G A Koon offers eye ear nose and throat care and glasses fitting. Office hours are 9 to 12 and 1 to 5 daily. Contact numbers include Office 772 and a residence line. Located at 192 J Frances Building Brookfield Missouri.
Last Thursday night the church held its best prayer meeting in some time. Mrs Alvin Pipes leads tonight. No preaching Sunday morning due to revival at Locust Valley. The pastor will preach at 8 p.m. on The Menace of the Modern Sermon. Rev Lands of Liberty Mo."
A narrated week shows a family Tuesday through Thursday with minor squabbles and humor. The entries include a cheeky remark about a second suitor, accidental pinching, a revived peace over a vented matter, and a political campaign edge shaping daily life.
Last Wednesday afternoon the Royal Neighbor Lodge hosted a park picnic for seventy nine children. The event featured games ice cream cake a merry go round ride and a final hour of fun. The article also notes local power outages and urges Linneus residents to seek Public Service Commission relief and consider changing utility providers.
Mr and Mrs S P Darr entertained Sunday with guests Mr and Mrs L J Vincent and son Leon Mr and Mrs Orvis Vincent Mr and Mrs George Taylor and daughter Lorain and Mrs May Alexander The event resembled a family reunion of the Vincent relatives and ended with guests departing satisfied with a delightful day and warm hospitality.
Friends of Miss Ethel Cordray gave a surprise party July 16. About 45 guests attended after a fishing trip and car trouble. Ice cream and cake were served while girls wore aprons and boys ties. King Carter and Farel Dunlap won for best apron hemming.
The Bulletin notes recurring power outages each time it thunders, with last week off for almost a day and today off nearly all day. The outage disrupts linotype, job press, and newspaper press operations, causing delays in publication.
A Browning Baptist church invites members to a special meeting on Thursday night July 24 to discuss the potential hiring of a pastor for the coming year. J B Harvey, J P Turner, A A Pipes, and H C Bailey are noted organizers.
J. J. Smith promotes a slaughter sale with deep price cuts to move stock. The advertisement on the back page of the Leader Record urges readers to act fast and secure bargains before goods run out.
Mr and Mrs W L Chappell after an extended visit with Mr and Mrs W W Crawford and Mr and Mrs Bruce Seamon left Tuesday for their home in Topeka Kansas. Mr Chappell has a position as manager of the Topeka Music Co a large music house. He and his brother formerly owned a Salina Kansas music company with ten employees and a branch store. He sold to his brother and plans no further business until conditions improve. They made many warm friends during the visit.
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