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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1920
Page
1
A Browning page recalls advice to eat plainly and the value of temperance, notes Mary Baker G. Eddy on fear, and recounts a telephone confession from a dance loving girl. It previews cicada emergence and orchard protection, reports on Tom Mix at the Electric Theatre, and closes with Rev. Wanless’s patriotic address at the Baptist church.
Dan Bramhall announces in the section that he will buy all good sound corn in the area. Corn should be delivered to the buyer’s car or to his farm. Do not sell corn before meeting Dan Bramhall.
A fragmented diary collects car talk, school mischief, and small town happenings. The writer details learning to drive a secondhand Ford, early romance with Jane, classroom lessons on senses and inseparability, and a humorous vacuum joke. It also records a meeting at Chapter V with Mrs. Fields hosting and a report on flowers, plus a cattle sale note and a letter from Washington describing life in Browning, Missouri, and local costs.
Advertises saving on agent commissions for memorial and cemetery work. Owner B. W. Summers invites customers to Milan to discuss orders, claiming goods purchased at last June's prices. Emphasizes quality and value to lure customers to trade locally.
Sunday night services at the M E Church South drew a large Browning area crowd as young people delivered an excellent program. Attendees praised the performance and called it a fine event for the community.
A brief note lists soft drink flavors sold at Kirk pop and urges readers to try them. The obituary records Nancy Elien Clements, born June 20, 1845, near Linneuls, Missouri, who later moved to Scottsville. She married twice, had ten children, and endured years of illness before passing in this city.
A U S Marine letters from San Pedro de Macoris dated May 22 1920 recounts army life in the hills near the camp. J D Nickell describes marching in rain mud and fatigue duty assignments with an officer strict on discipline and a rugged training pace. He mentions a regimental ball team and hopes for success at the upcoming capital athletic meet.
Owl Pharmacy announces a full restock of all drug and sundry lines with only new items. No second hand drugs on shelves. A ten minute special delivery service is offered for customer convenience and patronage is welcomed. Phone 174, P. 8.
The Linn County jail has been empty since March 25 and with prohibition in effect, the county court may remove bars and post signs advertising rooms for rent. Also, Mr. and Mrs. John Neely hosted a May 30 luncheon at their home honoring Mr. and Mrs. James S. Neely of Kansas City. A noon lawn dinner followed with guests including M. P. Brassfield family C N Russell family J M Thurlo family C Pharlo Carl Neely Ella Keithley Blanche Hooker and Violet Hooker.
The eyes of the nation turn to Chicago as the Seventeenth Republican Convention convenes with Senator Henry Cabot Lodge as temporary chair. Lodge received a tremendous ovation and delivered a widely applauded keynote. About 15 500 delegates and influential party members are present as balloting likely begins today or tomorrow. Gen Wood leads in pledged delegates, with Gov Lowden and Senator Hiram Johnson close behind. Many foresee no first ballot nomination and a possible third ballot scattering of votes, with some predicting a dark horse will be nominated.
Crain's Drug Store announces a new fountain to serve the latest soft drinks and ice cream, aiming for readiness by Saturday. Eddie Williams joins Kaifong Grove classes teaching healthful drinks, with high quality flavoring and student training at Kirksville. The Capital Trail Garage hires a veteran expert mechanic, Joe Ingram noting seven Packard years, three Cadillac, four in France, to boost repair services.
An ad proclaims a tire tube oil and auto accessories clearance sale by Brown ing. It claims the first sale of its kind with big reductions, urging readers to visit and compare prices for substantial money savings.
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