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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1912
Page
1
A reflective piece warns against petty fault finding and stresses moral example for the young. It contrasts youth with aging, urges reverence for religion, and urges heed to conscience warnings about drinking, debt, and ambition. The author emphasizes lasting impact of conduct on impressionable minds and the need for virtuous living.
The new Homestead Act passed on June 6 and signed by the President loosens residence requirements. Entrymen can prove up in three years with seven months of actual residence each year, securing patent after 21 months of total residence. It also allows those who have already lived on their claims three years to offer proof and obtain patent under the new rules.
This notice urges choosing seasoned craftsmen for lasting concrete projects. It highlights concrete blocks flue blocks well brick porch columns walks and foundations and directs readers to contact Chas Haggard for quotes and work.
Readers are directed to state ments of local banks printed elsewhere in this issue. The notices praise liberal patronage and are presented in pager form, noting the city’s business leads in Linn County.
Three Empire cream separators offered for sale at cost by Peters Produce Co. Readily available to buyers seeking a bargain.
J W Head of North Salem township enters the Linn county sheriff race as a Republican candidate for the August primary. A longtime party worker and former deputy sheriff, Head is described by supporters as a personable, capable leader ready to faithfully discharge the duties of sheriff if elected.
Dr. R W Whaley’s Ford auto failed to brake near Clay Dell’s wagon. The crash occurred at a decent speed and caused slight damage to the car. Both Dr Whaley and a companion narrowly avoided being sent into the wagon, avoiding serious injuries.
Fleming & Smith send 2 car hogs and 3 cattle and 1 sheep. Wm Havens ships 2 cattle to Chicago. Cora consigns 2 cattle to Chicago. J D Elliott ships 2 cattle to Chicago. Ricey Brown moves 1 cattle from Cora to Chicago. Chas Purdin sends 1 cattle from Cora to Chicago. Joe Street ships 1 cattle to Chicago.
Hon A L Reeves of Jefferson City actuary of the Insurancement of the State of Missouri has been secured to address the Pace on July 4. Reeves is described as an excellent, eminent figure and is said to be among the best in the county. He will also speak at Laclede in the afternoon.
A patriotic Browning call to celebrate with old friends. The verse urges everyone to wear red white and blue, rest on the holiday, and join a community gathering with family and neighbors. Chess P. White signs the piece.
Miss Clara Fields married Clyde R. Sayers at the home of Mr and Mrs John W Fields in the city on June 23 Rev Moss officiated at the Baptist church ceremony A wedding dinner followed The bride a high school graduate and a valued young woman The groom son of Mr and Mrs A N Sayers helps at the family restaurant Friends extend best wishes for a happy life ahead.
Rauer Bros announces a new power Dunn tile machine to produce cement tiles for walks foundations and buildings. They claim their tiles are the best on the market and offer competitive prices to save customers money.
Burner Peters announces continuous on hand supply of fresh meats and restaurant goods and services including lunches or meals available for customers, inviting a trial from patrons.
A brief note confirms a sale or purchase transaction with Fields & Duncan as the seller. No further details are provided about the item or date.
A Chico correspondent notes hot weather and hay harvest with alfalfa yielding heavily after late rains. He reports hay prices around fifteen dollars per ton, a good fruit crop especially peaches, and trees in need of thinning. He comments on Republican infighting between Teddy Roosevelt and Taft and hopes for a convention scramble toward La Follette.
At 8 30 a m on Wednesday June 19 1912 Wilam M Oaks and Catharine Belcher both of Browning Missouri were married in Milan. The ceremony took place in Recorder Shoop’s office with witnesses Maggie Myers Fred Bertschman and others present as they were pronounced husband and wife by Esquire W H Childers.
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