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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1921
Page
1
A broad civic column urges slower living, mutual aid, and progress through cooperation. It stresses community unity, road improvements, fly prevention, and shared responsibility, closing with an obituary notice for Emma Price Christy and a tribute from Milan, Missouri.
Special notice lists 1000 bushels of corn for sale at the Browning area farm and also sale of the Lester Harris residence property. Terms described as reasonable. Location details indicate Browning. No further conditions or deadlines provided.
The Browning Fourth of July program is printed in full in the Leader Record as a grand page ad. A varied bill includes a fifty voice chorus, speeches by Rev. Wanless of Linneus at 1 p.m., aeroplane flights by Lieut. Shrock of Marceline, and a Browning–Gifford ball game. The park is being prepared for visitors and thousands are expected to attend.
Stockholders of the Browning Telephone Exchange will meet at the secretary E B Fields office on Tuesday July 12 1921 at 9 a m to elect five directors for one year and transact lawful business. Dated June 17 1921 W C Ingram president E B Fields secretary.
A C Turner states he will positively close wool buying this week for the season.
J. D. Burwell announces available farm loans on land with low rates and favorable payment options. Several prospective land buyers are ready, and the lender invites sellers to act now to place land on the loan list.
Willie L. Broyles of Browning and Miss Jessie Head of North Salem wed at the probate office on June 18, 1921, with Judge Sandefur officiating. The groom, son of Luther Broyles, is noted as a respected citizen, and friends extend wishes for happiness and prosperity.
Advertises Prest-O-Lite batteries with a promise of up to $10 savings per battery and a strong guarantee. Lists prices for Ford, Chevrolet, Buick, Overland Oakland, Studebaker, and Dodge among others, with repairs using genuine parts. Located at Creason's Garage Sayers Battery Service Station in Milan Missouri.
The area endured repeated showers over the past week with clouds spilling torrents. Standing water in corn rows blocks cultivation and wheat harvest is retarded by excessive moisture while farmers anticipate drying periods.
The Allen Brothers comedians will headline Browning's Fourth of July celebration next Monday. Known in Missouri, they debut in this region with the mystery play The Man of Mystery at the mammoth theatre on the old Casguy and Garrett barn Jet, planned for the entire week.
We thank our many friends for acts of kindness shown during the sickness death and burial of our wife and mother. George Christy Joe Christy Mrs Mae Kollasch.
The Farmers Store reports new stock of men and young men palm beach and mohair suits in wood dark colors. Sizes range from 36 to 44 with prices between 16 and 20 dollars.
Monday July 4th feature at the Electric Theatre is The Guise of Women starring Bill Rogers as Val a sailor who comes to America to seek fortune He loses his first savings in a delicatessen venture The Swedish sweetheart Hulda is played by Mary Warren The production filmed along San Francisco waterfront with direction by Clarence Badger Admission 10 and 25 cents
Fragments from Slats diary describe daily life and mishaps including a family choking incident at dinner and fishing antics. A separate narrative details a burglar attempt observed by Mr Marley with a pistol missing shells and a failed shot as police search the area.
In the early hours, watchmaker Marley at the Healy store woke to a noise he mistook for a rat. He moved to the back room and observed the area near the back door as a disturbance unfolded.
6% money available for loans on well improved farms. Save time and money by contacting us before placing your loan. We offer good prepayment privileges and close loans promptly. Burwell and Porter, Milan, Missouri.
Duncan Whaley and Lillian Whaley married at the bride’s mother Mrs Alpha A Whaley home in this city on Tuesday at one o clock. Rev C L Thomas of Brookfield officiated in a small family ceremony. The bride, a teacher and former high school faculty member, has taught in New York and at the University of Missouri at Columbia. Dr E Ray Duncan, formerly a pharmacist, became a dentist and has practiced here since graduation. The newlyweds planned a brief honeymoon before returning to the Whaley home. The Leader-Record offers congratulations.
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