01 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
1
An essay argues mothers should teach daughters practical housekeeping along with education. It urges balanced family leadership where fathers support with gentle, firm guidance, and stresses cheerful, sunlit homes, gratitude, and devoting time to domestic happiness.
Friday Harry Neff asked about his destination and revealed he planned to marry. He traveled to Milan where a license was secured, then joined Miss Ethel McClintock on a 2:30 train and wed in Marceline. They returned Sunday to a rice shower and many congratulations.
The catalog announces the Alvin silverware line, recently added to our assortment, inviting customers to call and see the new Healy pieces.
The St Joseph Gazette reports voters face a choice on a $3,500,000 capitol bond issue with 20 mill tax, or a future $5,000,000 plan. Defeat would require $75,000 in repairs and prompt a 1912 amendment to pursue the larger project. Proponents urge roads and utilities funding if the smaller bond passes.
A trader crossing a bridge east of Ben Mairs' narrowly escaped danger when a mule broke through the planks. Help arrived quickly, boards were cut and the mule was freed safely. The incident warns that overseers risk damage suits if bridges and culverts are not kept safe.
The Browning Telephone company directors Friday elected J. B. Harvey as president H. C. Bailey as vice president F. R. Duncan as treasurer and E. B. Fields as secretary and general manager The new board aims to connect with Milan add lines to North Salem and Winigan and grow the exchange to serve Sullivan county patrons with a paying, fair operation.
A home talent production of Because I Love You drew a crowded house Saturday night. The cast Misses Ara Neet Glen Tunnel Vesta Duncan Marie Newton and Messrs F G Peters Clarence Lantz James R Williams Oren Lantz Herman Adams Ray McKinstray Ross C Burke performed well under Mrs Cora Bailey’s guidance. The audience praised the effort and hopes for monthly shows.
Dr and Mrs H E Epes were returning from a visit near Purdin when their buggy turned over on a steep bank by the new road near Wilson Schrock's residence south of the city. The couple escaped serious injury with help from Wilson Schrock and the gentle team of the doctor.
A prolonged and timely rainfall drenched the area, saturating corn pastures and fruit crops. Farmers returned to town with smiles as steady rain boosted prospects for a large corn crop, strawberries, blackberries, cherries, and other fruits. confidence grew that an abundant harvest is on the way.
Browning Concrete Co. reveals expanded services after three years in the city. They now offer porches piers steps corners and other fancy work with a new block machine and larger twin building. Read their ad for details.
Mr. Cochrane, a longtime staffer at the local telephone company, withdrew his application to operate the switchboard contract at a directors meeting held Monday night. He was regarded as one of the best men in the bostdam area.
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