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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1925
Page
4
A reflective 1925 column discusses prohibition's impact and public reaction. It notes criticism of the two dollar bill, questions on law enforcement funding, and remarks on hotel prices and social perceptions of men and women.
The Argos city council weighs a new rule requiring light infant carriers to meet height and weight standards while already fitted with sirens for warning.
A rural community note remarks that close knowing of neighbors makes snobbery unnecessary, suggesting mingled humor about village life and social familiarity.
Readers glimpse a throwback note on Babe Ruth and contemporaries hinting at continued prowess. The fragment suggests sportwriters emphasize Ruth’s enduring impact and the lively tone of era coverage.
Reading fragment discusses a claim that daily cold baths extend life. It questions the practice and its dangers, noting potential risk of freezing to death and urging caution. The text is unclear and largely incomplete.
A brief inquiry questions who will shield the public from swindlers when Wall Street seems to escape scrutiny as efforts to guard consumers face criticism.
A contemporary critic argues there is no justification for girls not appearing beautiful and notes no offering to the contrary has been heard. The remark reflects social standards of appearance and gendered expectations.
The text notes a surge in car ownership with one vehicle for every six people and most other cars under ten years old, reflecting a broad mobility shift across the nation.
The inquiry asks whether the term is an asset or a liability as the year begins. The discussion centers on default implications and balance sheet interpretation.
A pithy saying notes a man may fall from a great height without losing consciousness while almost anything else will prove a total loss.
Fragmentary text reports women in Wyoming complaining of headaches from heavy hair and neuralgia from necks due to bobbed hair. A movement reportedly urges sending General Pershing to the United States Senate, with speculation he knows the originator of the drive.
An Ohio woman faces accusations of poisoning several individuals said to attend funerals out of personal motive. The case highlights a striking new crime angle and prompts ongoing police investigation.
The author condemns a drunken driver as a danger to all and demands jail if convicted after a fair trial with defense heard. The piece asserts fines have failed and calls for imprisonment as rightful punishment.
The bulldog’s grip in combat mirrors advertising endurance. Advertisers need tenacity to keep business steady, while continuity in advertising remains a manufacturer’s strongest grip and has never failed in the fight for existence.
The passage argues loyalty means delivering the best in us to all partners and customers. Advertising elevates standards, builds trust, and drives growth as manufacturers and distributors reward readers with promised quality, attracting new customers and securing repeat orders.
Letters Testamentary granted to Ora A. Bennett as executor by the Linn County Probate Court on June 8 1925. Creditors must present claims within six months of letters grant or be barred. claims not filed within one year are forever barred. Arthur L. Pratt judge of probate seal.
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Fleming hosted a six o’clock Tuesday dinner for Mrs. Addeline Sea of Los Angeles California. The dining room looked inviting with a generous spread while guests praised the hospitality. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Bolling and daughter Virginia Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Fleming and daughter of Purdin J. B. Fleming of Linneus Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Fleming Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Williams and son Edward J. J. Smith and son John and Mrs. Sea.
Browning merchants and business leaders promote a two day Dollar Days event with balloon ascension and numerous inducements to trade. The June 19 and 20 sale promises big cash offerings and savings for residents, calling Browning the best bargain center in North Missouri.
We are having some very warm weather. Mr. and Mrs Frank Moberly and daughter Dorothy of Humphrey, were noted in the vicinity.
Guests at the G M Spencer home Sunday night included the Reys while Frank Hagan works for Mrs Roberta Jenkins. Several residents traveled to Browning for shopping and visits with Ella Bundridge who is ill. Edna Jennings and Arsula Brinkley were among attendees at local events and shows in Milan and Ft Madison.
Miss Sadie Cattey suffers with a felon on her finger for a week. Perry McCollum and family attended church at Winigan Sunday. I J McCollum and wife and George McCollum and wives visited F M Cattey Sunday. Noah Head and family and Perry Christian and family spent Sunday with Otis McCollum and wife. Van Jones visited Saturday night and Sunday. Mrs Otho Clapp and daughter spend week with her father's family. Roy McCollum and wife visited their son in law Cleo Clapp Sunday.
Warm summer weather prevails as residents share visits to family and friends across Purdin. A large crowd attends Mrs. Bumgarner funeral. Several families from Lare do, Chillicothe, Brookfield, and Shelby visit Pulliam relatives and friends.
A cemetery sexton in a nearby county seat town quotes a dialogue with Mr Summers about a sample case and commission, noting price undercutting and potential effects on pricing. The exchange hints at a sales pitch and negotiation over commissions and selling rights.
The U S S Oregon embarks on its final voyage from Bremerton to Portland under navy tow as it is decommissioned and transferred to the state of Oregon. The famed ship, central to Spanish American War history, will end a long career after serving from 1898 through World War I.
A threat from L. O. Carpenter in Browning declares intent to rob local properties. He claims protection and work are guaranteed, alarming property owners and prompting police attention.
Dr G A Koon offers eye ear nose and throat care and eyeglass fittings at Frances Building Brookfield Missouri with office hours 9 to 12 and 1 to 5. Office phone 772 and residence 1921 listed.
The John Deere VB leverless cultivator offers easy depth control by turning a tail nut within reach from the seat. It balances rigs automatically with a designed coupling sleeve and attached lifting spring. The unit is simple, light, strong, and features adjustable wheel tread from 36 to 48 inches plus adjustable seat arms and a balanced hitch for single or uneven horses.
The ship launched in 1893 and accepted by the navy in 1896 will arrive in Portland for the Rose Festival. Portland and Oregon plan to keep the vessel as a major historic relic with a permanent maintenance fund. Captain Menner, who commanded the Oregon in 1900, has a noted travel coincidence with its 25 year anniversary.
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