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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1923
Page
1
The passage urges friendly greetings to strangers met in town. It argues a cheery attitude makes new friends and boosts social openness. It contrasts sociable behavior with obscurity, warning that forgotten people are often missed and never remembered.
A reflective portrait describes a woman who avoids loud public talk and dismissive sarcasm about mothers. She accepts gifts only with marriage expectations, treats friends with genuine kindness, declines imitating men, and envisions sewing for those dear to her while respecting others with patience in shared spaces.
The piece muses on seasonal change and resilience, urging courtesy at home and genuine regard for neighbors. It warns against insincerity, encourages restraint in helping others, and emphasizes maintaining personal integrity and kindness as social fabric endures through hardship.
A reflection on youth morals argues that the best defense against vile literature lies in family values and daily teaching. It praises parental guidance and community norms to foster love of learning and deter youth from harmful material.
J A Carmack and two associates declare candidacy for the office of County Superintendent of Schools in Sullivan County. The filing signals a local race with multiple candidates seeking leadership of the county school system.
County Superintendent J F Hortenstine of Linn County asks for support for re election at the Annual School Meeting scheduled in April.
Calhoun and Thornton offer buying selling and trading farms town property and merchandise. They write insurance and arrange farm loans at low rates.
Farmers urged to compare prices and quality as North Missouri harness makers claim top workmanship. The Quality Harness Shop in Winigan Missouri advertises ex ceedingly low prices on harness and dollars with guaranteed material and repair/oiling service. C F Greenstreet proprietor and K W Vencill assistant harness maker promoted a two man experience.
Big type Poland China gilts bred for May farrow. Best blood lines. Priced reasonable. Contact W. L. Sparks in Purdin Missouri.
Notice announces Benton township regular election on Tuesday March 27 1923. Offices include Township Trustee two board members two Justices of the Peace Constable Collector Clerk and Assessor. Names listed for election judges by precinct. Special notice offers rental pasture 275 acres at 3 dollars per acre and farm produce for sale including corn hay oats and cane syrup.
Mrs Judith Ferguson Jegsee born July 29 1843 Lebanon Virginia died March 7 1923 Excelsior Springs Missouri at age 79 years. She lived in Enterprise and Browning with her sons John P Jegsee and D C Jessee and granddaughter Mrs Hunice Dickinson. She joined the Church in girlhood and died a faithful Christian mother. funeral at Church of Christ and burial beside her husband in Kaifong cemetery. Chas L Speir notes she will be missed yet give thanks for her life.
We extend heartfelt thanks to all who assisted in the burial of our dear mother and grandmother. Rev and Mrs J P Jessee, Mr and Mrs D C Jessee, Mr and Mrs W H Dickinson.
Democratic voters of Benton township are notified to meet in Browning on Saturday March 17 at 1 o clock for the purpose of nominating a township ticket. Virgil Lee and B T Jolley named as committeemen.
Mr and Mrs Guy Adams entertained a group at a two course dinner on Sunday March 11 with guests including Mr and Mrs H N Thurlo, Mr and Mrs 3 H Calhoun, Mr and Mrs J D Lay and daughter Ruth, and Mr and Mrs J N Neet and family. At the end of the evening guests departed with memories of a well spent day.
Several hundred pounds of fine honey for sale and a few stands of bees also offered. Prices reasonable. Route 2 Browning Missouri.
J D Burwell of Browning Missouri offers loans on farm lands at five percent interest. A small cash commission applies for terms of five seven or ten years with an excellent payment option.
Notice states veterinarian Dr Sailer operates at Nev ins Drug Store and makes calls at all hours, indicating emergency availability and around the clock service.
A letter from Chillicothe Missouri dated March 4 describes sending money to the paper, reflects on a strong winter with steady work, and notes visitors from cities finding employment in Browning.
An appreciative reader from Chula Missouri dated March 12 1923 asks for continued paper delivery from Browning Maine noting missed copies and the value of stories for her family She includes a Postoffice money order for 1 50 and confirms mail delivery to her house each morning with plans to visit once fruit trees bloom.
Notice states the office is now in the rooms formerly occupied by the late Senator E B Fields. Includes phone number 36 and name H E Epperson M D.
On Tuesday night March 20 every member is urged to attend the I C C F Hall for important Woodcraft business. Ben Peterson V C B L Powell Clerk note the summons and importance.
Democrats in Duncan township conducted a Saturday primary election described as hotly contested. victors named include Trustee Clelland Spencer Collector J E Shephard Clerk Clarence Head Constable Jess Pipes township board Emmett Keithfey and Hugh Warren Justice of Peace Alf Dillinger Fred Havens.
Notice by Charley Tate offering a brown mare of ten years and 900 pounds for claim by owner who proves ownership and pays a reasonable keep fee.
The Republicans met at White Oak Grove church on March 13 to nominate a township ticket. F. J. A spor—spach was elected chairman and C. C. Williams secretary. Nominees include Trustee R M Calhoun Collector W B Arnold Assessor C C Williams Constable Floyd Stephenson Board members Sherman Pipes Chas Richmond Justices Millard Hall Marvin Barrows. Money to loan five and one half percent farm loans Burwell and Porter Brookfield Mo.
A humorous diary style set of notes recounting a week of family moments and school misadventures. The entries touch on gloves and hand washing, a concert with a nervous fiddler, a puzzled question about marriage and revamping, classroom word quizzes, a city trip, hotel jokes, a discovery about love and marriage, and a discussion on why women gossip.
Having received a Court Order at the last term of Court I can now make clear title to my residence property in Browning and hereby offer sale for sale Call or write to Charles M Thornton Browning Mo for further information Mrs Helen Gable.
Blanche Summers announces her candidacy for the office of superintendent of Sullivan county schools subject to the voters decision at the April 3 1923 election.
Fragmentary note mentions electric lights and a chicken scene with sun and eggs, unclear location or date. No identifiable people, organizations, or concrete events emerge from the readable text.
The Fulton Sun reports that longer daylight and increased foraging raise egg production for hens kept locked indoors until daylight. Mr. McCrackin notes his investment in electric current proves profitable as output rises with the longer day and better feeding.
Notice is given that a city election will be held in Browning Missouri on April 3 1923 to elect Mayor Collector Marshall East Ward Alderman and West Ward Alderman Polling places are Farmers Exchange Bank rear room East Ward and Public School Building West Ward Judges named for each ward are East Ward Lorene Whaley W L Bond and B T Jolley West Ward Kathryn Calhoun Ivah Fleming and H C Bailey Sr Board of Aldermen issued the notice on March 5 1923.
Bailey's Hardware carries Hoover and Allison Blue Heart manilla rope praised as the best made with none better.
Editorial urges America to raise the standard of character and national virtue. It argues that alongside progress in arts and sciences, trades and professions, society must cultivate high grade manhood and responsible citizenship to prevent moral decline.
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