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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
4
Authorized to announce May city township as a candidate date for County Treasurer under Linn Democrats. The notice names Linn County as the locality and references party guidance for the nomination process.
We are authorized to announce Victor M. Cassity of Pardin and Talx of Jefferson township as candidates for County Treasurer of Linn County subject to the Republican voters will at the August primary held August 4 1908. Also announced W. Anders of Enterprise Township as a candidate for Sheriff subject to Republican decision.
For treasurer, 9 James MM Dormer of Polk township seeks the office of Treasurer of Sullivan County, subject to Republican county decision at the primary election to be held August 4, 1998.
Last week's local option debate about wet towns drew crowds to Sumner where saloon closures did not attract desirable visitors. An almost continuous spree led to quarrels and a riot on Saturday, with several people needing the marshal's intervention. After arrests and bail, the city board took no action against the saloon keeper, who hired a tall barman to maintain order. Offenders returned Monday, pleaded guilty, and paid fines.
The Sumner Star notes the window for keeping a business afloat is brief and predicts no new taverns will open. It warns that local option penalties are harsh, with big fines and six months in jail for those convicted of selling alcohol, discouraging new booze operations in Sumner.
The article explains that voters indicate choices by scratching names to exclude undesired candidates, ensuring the number of untouched names does not exceed rights for each office. It notes judges may vote for up to three, while committee man uses writing in the designated line to record a choice.
Miss Day, economics professor, cited as leading authority in a USDA Farm Home bulletin distributed to farmers nationwide. The article draws from her State Board of Agriculture Report, detailing home planning and kitchen layout, sink and stove placement, work table, and hygienic conveniences such as proper drains and summer meat supplies.
The Linn County Fair Association will run its annual Brookfield fair August 18, 19, 20 and 21. The officers pledge to make this year’s meeting the best in the association’s history on ideal Brookfield grounds praised as second to none in North Missouri. Complimentary tickets are acknowledged with thanks and best wishes.
A satirical verse portrays a politician as a shepherd guiding voters to saloons and stuffing pockets with cigars and beer. It blames shallow loyalty and betrayal, ending with the speaker doubting the leader’s care and warning of lifelong disillusionment.
The Ladies Aid Society plans a full day picnic on Saturday August eight in Ware Grove three and a half miles southwest of Winigan and three to four miles west of Sedgwick. Senator E B Fields Browning and M E Burke Meadville will address attendees with other speakers expected. Music will be provided and attendees are asked to bring dinner and stay all day. A merry go round or swing will entertain children and ample water will be available. By Order of Committee.
A Green Castle Journal excerpt argues that advertising helps every business by drawing trade into town. Each store gains from foot traffic, and merchants who do not advertise fall behind. Joining in collective promotion strengthens local prosperity for all.
The Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Church South will serve ice cream and cake for ten cents on Primary Election day Tuesday August 4 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Proceeds support church activities.
All parties indebted to me must arrange settlement on or before August 8. I will be in Browning on that date to close my books or place accounts with an attorney. Parties able to settle before my arrival may leave money at Peoples Bank.
The Milan Standard reports that in circuit court this morning Jack Ryan was charged for selling Adams Special a beverage containing alcohol. The attorney general Hadley’s ruling states any beverage with alcohol violates the local option act, and the case seeks a court determination.
A downstate farmer posted a gate sign stating he is busy and not to seek him for votes. The note mentions the shed, tools like the hoe and weed scythe, and asks to convince the farmer’s wife of earnest county saving to earn a vote on election day.
All parties indebted to the firm of Mrs. E. Kimber, please call and settle at once and oblige. Yours very truly, Mrs. E. Kimber.
W P Carter visited the office for business and plans to buy horses in Green City on August 7 and Milan on August 8.
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