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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
1
A reader laments a weekly paper’s content and its appeal to men, women, and youth while contrasting civic pride with rural stagnation. The piece urges town hustlers to act, praises farming independence, and warns against youth cigarette use as corrupting influence.
Friday night a fast spreading blaze roared through Guilford Woodward's barn burning the barn wood and coal sheds and smoke house to ashes. Firefighters and residents battled the flames with water pumps and buckets saving the Woodward residence and other buildings near the alley. Origin of the fire remains unknown and several firefighters suffered minor burns.
S M Strain Jeweler and Optometrist at 223 N Main St Brookfield announces a free checking service for Community Day on Monday June 19. He pledges to provide free lunch baskets robes and other care at his store at the sign of the big watch.
Call and settle your account at once as we need our money. Knifong and Harvey.
Sour milk is valuable in any ration. Summer shade insures thrifty chicks. Remove over active cock erels to a separate yard. Clean up the incubator remove the lamp and throw away the wick. Soft fresh dirt is an insurance against leg weakness in chicks. Add to the grain seeds with a mixture such as bran shorts and corn meal.
Joel DeWitt crashed near the White Oak Grove school house while driving about forty five miles per hour. He received facial cuts and a wheel was broken from the car as bystanders reported a number of rough men and boys in the area with some days feared deadly outcomes.
A household goods combination sale will be held at the residence of Zear Pennington in Burwell. The sale starts promptly at 2 30 PM on Saturday with all items offered at auction.
On Sunday June 11 John Mairs Sr celebrated his birthday with a large gathering at their new east Browning home. Mrs. Mairs impressed guests with a fine dinner and expert hospitality. Attendees included Ben Mairs, Ann Johnson, Emma Curtis, and W. T. Pipes.
Hershal Talbert and Ber nice Dodson wed in a small home ceremony conducted by Squire J. Aymer Clem. The bride is C. C. Dodson’s daughter and well known locally. The groom, son of Orra Talbert, is a young farmer. They reside on the Dodson farm near Reger and receive best wishes from friends.
Having sold our coal business to F. P. Moore we hereby thank those who have patronized us and hope you will continue to patronize our successor Mr. Moore. Peters Produce Co.
June 1 marked the deadline for county office filings in Sul llvan County. The list includes several entrants for various posts with Joe ste Rat aa among those filed for county offices.
The text lists candidates for county offices with party affiliations. Sheriff nominees are J S Shaw Republican and L C Porter Democrat. East District judge nominees are H M Bartimus and W S Lawrence Republicans with Annam ia Campbell Democrat. West District judge nominees are W H Sterling Republican and Jno A Humphreys Democrat. Prosecuting Attorney nominee is D C Payne Democrat. Coroner nominee is Wm Parsons Democrat.
A satirical verse mocks wedding vows with exaggerated asks and a rushed pivot to saying I will. The speaker’s weary humor shifts from traditional promises to absurd provisions and family figures as the scene ends.
Mrs Hermia F Adams entertained at 1 o clock dinner on Wednesday June 44 with guests Mrs Elizabeth Adams Mrs Lyda Gregg and daughter Em magene Mrs Annabell Gregg Mrs Robert Morris and daughter Mary all of Linneus and Mrs Eunice Dickinson of Browning.
H L Martin owner of a Harris furniture store was operated on at the German hospital in Kansas City last Monday for kidney trouble. He formerly served as superintendent of our schools and many friends here hope for a speedy recovery.
A special illustrated article in The Leader-Record highlights farming youths and family roles. It emphasizes how educated, cooperative boys like those described will shape American agriculture and domestic life.
Local notices invite breeders to bring mares for breeding services at a distance. Parties agree to keep mares on premises with facilities to support the operation.
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