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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1923
Page
1
Vern Clemens of Brookfield married Blanche Hooker in Illicothe with Rev. Clark officiating. The bride, daughter of Ida Hooker, runs The Fashion Shop and is praised as fair and accomplished. Groom is a skilled mechanic with a large circle of friends. They honeymoon in Denver and Colorado points.
A Friday night meeting at the union hall endorsed a possible special election to fund a new Sullivan County courthouse. An executive committee was formed to organize the effort if the court decides to call it before the regular September election, amid debate over timing and recent election law changes.
Calhoun and Thornton of Browning Missouri advertise farm loans and trade of farms town property and merchandise. Write once for lowest rate and options.
A fragmented notice discusses breaking a broody hen to restore laying. It cites J. Smith selling "st reaking Up The Broody Hen" and quotes L Kempster on early disruption to prevent extended broodiness. The piece notes a non laying hen offsets fits from a laying one and warns neglect leads to prolonged unrest and nest sitting.
Advice on breaking broodiness suggests using a flat-bottomed coop to confine hens. The confinement aims to calm the hen and end broodiness, with proper feeding during the period.
An advertisement invites shoppers to see a new pants line at J J Smith offering prices from $1.50 to $7.50 per pair. The note emphasizes the store as the place to buy.
The article notes Monday as the first real summer day of the year with intense heat, following a cool season. It reports rains benefiting wheat, corn, oats, pastures, meadows, and fruits, while weed growth threatens corn until sun returns to help plow and destroy it.
Smith offers lightweight warm season suits with cooling fabrics and affordable pricing. Customers describe breathable materials and flattering fits suitable for peak heat.
J. D. Burwell announces a loan offer at five percent interest for farm lands with a small cash commission. Terms include 5 7 or 100 year options and an excellent payment arrangement.
J J Smith advertises a large assortment of new shirts for men and boys, with or without collars, featuring new patterns and special pricing for all.
In a Sunday park game Browning banked a 4 to 3 victory over Linneus after a close nine innings. Fields pitched six for Browning holding Linneus scoreless while McClanahan allowed three runs. Stone relieved in the seventh and Linneus tallied twice in the seventh and once in the eighth before Browning closed out.
J J Smith advertises a shirt sale offering unique designs and personal demonstrations lasting an hour, inviting Missouri residents to compare varieties. The casual pitch emphasizes individuality and hometown pride.
Mrs. Alfie Gooch offers baby chicks at 10 dollars per 100 with a one third off sale on all breeds through June and July. Orders phone in via North Salem.
Bargains announced at Smith's Store with items cut from 50 cents to 25 cents per yard this week, advertised in shadowed voices for 38 inch lengths.
Jefferson City Missouri. L W Helmreich of the Missouri Public Service Commission says electric energy will soon make Missouri the first great manufacturing state west of the Mississippi. He cites rapid growth in transmission lines, 38 generating stations, 251 communities served, and 1 680 000 inhabitants covered, with energy sales rising from 550 000 000 kWh in 1915 to 819 000 000 kWh in 1921 and a 91 percent rise in electric service customers in six years.
Bargain shoppers see 29¢ Ratines rise to 39c yardwide sale at J J Smith selections with new patterns highlighted and advertised for Friday and Saturday.
A playful verse contrasts a young bride with a long veil and organ music with the idea of a growing family after years of marriage. The tone shifts from wedding bliss to anticipation of children.
The notice shows a sale at Smithjs Store with fabric priced at 25c per yard, down from a regular price of 50c. This brief ad highlights a clearance style discount on textiles.
On Thursday June 28 1923 Dr. B W Eisenhour will be at Mr Healy's Store Browning from 930 am to 430 pm offering a complete line of optical goods with eye tests and glasses fitted. Bring eye trouble for expert service.
Sailors view new hat styles including Panamas Leghorns and Bankoks in a display at J J Smith. Patrons browse the latest straw hat trends as summer buys rise.
J L Roach longtime city resident died Monday at his daughter Mrs Ernest Rensch of Laredo. He leaves wife three sons W F Roach John and George Roach and three daughters Dell Moore Mrs Herbert Bailey and Mrs Ernest Rensch. Funeral held Wednesday Christian church Humphreys at 2 oclock with large crowd. Burial in cemetery near there until resurrection morn.
Malachi Long died at his home two miles southeast of Browning on Saturday June 16 and was buried at Jenkins cemetery on Sunday June 17. He was born September 27 1846 in Clinton Dewitt county Illinois and married Martha Wasson February 20 1870 who survives him. They had nine children Julia Kenney Gale Arnold Clara Sturtevant Elmer Etta Bailey James Alvin Ford Sabraton W Va. Arnold Long to speak at funeral on July 15 at Jenkins schoolhouse 3 p.m. with address Where Are the Dead? based on scripture. The obituary notes his lack of declared faith and describes various family facts and local anecdotes.
We express our gratitude to neighbors and friends who comforted us with sympathy and service during our father's illness and death.
K M Duncan has contracted brick work for his new home to Jake Hoffman of Milan who visited Tuesday and staked out the foundation. B L Powell handles the carpenter work. R W Russell dug the basement last week and work will proceed. The Duncan house aims to be among the city’s best and first in Smith addition. Hoffman, a noted North Missouri builder, takes pride in fine brick homes. Powell is a skilled ex-utility carpenter ensuring quality work.
Sailors in the new shades anamas Leghorns Bankoks tus show you. J J Smith.
Local shop advertises yardwide ratines for sale with J. J. Smith named as contact or seller.
One kitchen cabinet dining table library table two iron beds two sets springs three rockers dining chairs one center table one cot one Cole's Hot Blast 18 in heater all practically new call or phone 95 Chas. L. Speir.
Special Notice touts Aermotor windmills Hayes adjustable base pumps and Butler riveted seams 20 gauge tanks form a dependable combination for stock watering needs at the Winchester Store.
Leonard Haseman of the Missouri College of Agriculture spoke from the State Marketing Bureau radio on an emergency defense against chinch bug broods. He described a deep furrow with a dragged log creating a dust mulch as the most effective barrier for corn fields.
The text outlines dust mulch furrow barriers powered by moving logs to control chinch bug migration toward fields. It discusses maintenance, use of creosote or crude oil along the furrow edge, and chemical barriers with calcium cyanide as a costly supplement. It warns against disease approaches and details thinning options if bugs breach the barrier.
Demonstration display features Boss and Perfection oil stoves in multiple styles and sizes along with the American Gas stove for picnicking and camping. Various home use models available. call the Winchester Store for details.
A verse about misfired arrows and mischief ending in payments. A neighbor’s calf is killed with six dollars and fifty cents paid, rat poison leads to four dollars and fifty cents, a toy balloon scare ends in law or settlement, and a warning that reckless jokes can wound hearts.
Limited high grade MIRRO preserving sets offered at a bargain price of $1.98 by TER Store. Not bargain counter stock but genuine MIRRO quality highlighted to attract shoppers looking for value and authenticity.
Friday and Saturday sales feature Apron Check Gingham priced at 113 cents per yard. Charley Chaplin and Coogan star in The Kid. Girls of Joy Electric shown Friday night June 22.
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