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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1921
Page
1
A reflective piece on belief as well as society’s manners, urging self control and courtesy. It argues good manners come from thoughtfulness for others and that polite behavior grows from inner simplicity and practice. It contrasts nerve and resolve with complacent attitude and celebrates faithful, unselfish animals like dogs.
J. D. Burwell advertises low interest farm land loans with flexible payments. He seeks to add buyers to his list and urges sellers to act now to secure loans on their property.
A Sunday gathering marked June 19, 1921 as a red letter day in the Held family, reflecting a notable family reunion and celebration reported in the page’s notes.
Large gathering at Jos A Street home in Purdin Missouri marked the eighteenth anniversary of Bertie and Bertie Hoover. The event drew fifty eight attendees including descendants across generations and relatives from multiple states. Notable attendees included Wm H Fields of Alabama and numerous Stanforths and Shoemakers from Illinois Iowa and Missouri. One line notes seventeen of three generations have taught school in Linn county.
Advertises Prest-O-Lite batteries with a promise of savings up to ten dollars per battery and a strong guarantee. Lists prices for Ford Chevrolet Buick Overland Oakland Studebaker and Dodge batteries, plus long type variants, and notes repair service with genuine parts at Creason's Garage and Sayers Battery Service Station in Milan Missouri.
J Elmer White and wife of Sorrell organized a reunion last Sunday drawing about two hundred attendees from eight states. Relatives reconnected after thirty years with displays of old records and photos, a varied program, and a forty foot cafeteria style dinner featuring a barbecued fat sheep. Attendants included Rev C B Stanforth Boswell Indiana W W Stanforth Fresno California and others from Missouri and beyond.
A shipment of ladies gingham and voile dresses has arrived at The Farmers Store Browning's Leading Store. The new stock offers sizes 16 to 42 with prices ranging from 5 50 to 10.00 for the current season.
Notice of stockholders meeting for Browning Telephone Exchange at the secretary's office. E B Fields on Tuesday July 12 1921 at 9 a m to elect five directors for one year and transact lawful business. Signed June 17 1921 by C Ingram president and E B Fields secretary.
Fred Tunnell and Miss Gladys Myrs surprised friends by traveling to Milan last Saturday to secure a marriage license and wed in a ceremony conducted by Probate Judge Pleas Sandert. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Myers, is popular with the young set, and the groom, son of Mrs. Addie Tunnell, served in France during the war. They currently stay at the Myers home and were feted with a charivari Monday night. The Leader Record joins in congratulations and best wishes.
A young diarist recounts a week of small events from Friday to Thursday. The entries describe party dynamics, playful kissing games, family reactions, mischief with friends, and schoolday notes noting curious incidents and advice from a teacher.
Prices on voiles have been reduced at The Farmers Store. It is rare to find summer dress goods on sale in midsummer.
E A Browning of near Haseville, at seventy two, harrowed twenty acres of corn last Friday without ill effects. He remains active and healthy, jumping to crack his heels together as before. A respected, prosperous farmer, he invites comparison with younger peers.
Robert L Hassler offers Hassler shock absorbers at the Peterson Garage with a 30 day free trial. Try the comfort and ease in driving and satisfy yourself.
Extra Special. Carmel Myers stars in Fally's Trail a Mad Masque in mansions of the rich with music and a drowsy murmur of romance. See it Saturday night at Electric Theatre with 10 and 25 cent admission. Also an international news reel of current events.
Attention men and young men. A shipment of palm beach and mohair suits in dark colors has arrived. Sizes range from 36 to 44, with prices from 16.00 to 20.00.
The Browning Tarzons beat Bosworth 5 to 4 in a tense Sunday game at the ball park. Ray Dillinger led off, Fields and Norman split pitching duties, and Arnold handled catching duties as Browning pulled ahead late. Church retired after the second inning with an injured leg, and Marceline visits next Sunday.
6% Money. We have plenty of money to loan on well improved farms. You will save time and money if you see or write us before placing your loan. We give good prepayment privileges and close loans promptly. Burwell and Porter, Milan, Missouri.
Special notice promotes the film Fally's Trac starring Mel Myers praised for its cheerful outcome. The advertisement cites admission prices of 10 and 25 cents and urges readers to see the picture described as a good motion picture.
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