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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
1
A miscellany on devotion at home and the duties of men to their families. It urges expressing love to wives, cherishing mothers, and the moral balance of generosity, responsibility, and prudent aiding of those in need.
Notice is given that the Browning Telephone Exchange annual meeting of stockholders will be held on Tuesday July 17 1917 at the Electric Theatre in Browning Missouri, starting at nine o'clock A M and continuing for three hours. Five directors will be elected to serve one year and other business will be transacted as may legally come before the meeting.
John Luther Pearson born April 1 1887 in Linn County Missouri grew to manhood near Browning. He married Orpha Casity in 1907, widowed in 1910, remarried Clara Altice Elery in 1915 in Barker Montana, died June 6 1917 in Colorado Springs Colorado and was buried in Ekalaka Montana. He was known as an honest upright man and his family received community sympathy.
Miss Gladys Woodworth visiting her aunt at South Fort Smith swung from the top of the Athletic Smelting Co. smokestack and waved the U S flag as hundreds of friends and workers cheered loudly with onlookers at distant plants catching the excitement.
Miss Woodworth climbed a 140 ft smokestack on a dare and waved a flag from the top. She reported feeling tired but enjoyed the thrill and would climb again, describing the view as near heaven and inviting others to imagine the sight.
Walter Long of Milan married Miss Effie Elliott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Q. Elliott. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Long of Milan. Local friends wish the couple a happy and prosperous voyage over life's matrimonial sea.
A newly proposed law targets accounts near zero balance with stricter checks and potential penalties. It outlines provisions to curb overdraft abuse and require clearer disclosures from banks about low balance alerts. The measure aims to protect consumers from sudden fees.
A new Missouri statute makes overdrafts by a bank account punishable by up to one year in prison or a $1,000 fine. The law aims to curb loose credit methods rather than malice, and a check stamped no funds creates prima facie evidence of intent to defraud. If the maker fails to cover the draft within five days after bank rejection, penalties begin.
Uncle Jim Turner reports Carl Norvell caught a 40 pound catfish in a creek near Bennett farm last week. Norvell treed the fish in a log and used a hitch rein tied to its gill to bring it out. Carl’s hand was badly bitten during the effort.
Bauer Brothers completed an addition to the Browning post office, improving space for carriers and other staff. Mr. Gable will rebuild fixtures and relocate them to create convenient access for clerks and patrons, reflecting that Browning has long outgrown its former post office.
A historical list of Pershing Day Red Cross contributions with donors and gift amounts. Names include J. B. Harmon, F. A. Fleming, B. D. Bolling, J. J. Smith, Jas. P. Bolling, Peters Pro. Co., H. H. Dunkin and others, with multiple gifts ranging from 2.50 to 100 dollars. The record preserves community support figures.
A long list of names appears with small prices next to many. The total reads four hundred fifty six dollars and sixty five cents. Multiple individuals from various families and possible sellers are named alongside Mrs. and Rev. titles. The page resembles a community sale or fund-raising catalog.
During the hot season Irene Brogies offers lessons in swimming to women, teaching basic strokes and safety. The program emphasizes proper form and confidence in the water for female participants.
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