Longtime Browning settler John F M Bailey dies aged 66
John Francis M Bailey born August 31 1861 in Mount Pleasant Iowa died March 9 1928 near Browning Missouri aged 66 years 6 months and 9 days He farmed and later ran a business He married Sarah Venable January 27 1884 and had five children The family moved across several states before returning to Browning He later married Mary E Vanbeber October 28 1906 and had seven more children plus a stepdaughter Funeral held at Jenkins School led by L W Hummel with Woodmen and Odd Fellows assisting
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John Francis M. Bailey
Mount Pleasant
Iowa
Browning
Sarah Venable
Roy Taylor Bailey
Lynden
Washington
Francis Edward
Kansas City
George Pierce
St. Louis
James
Ray
Phoenix
Arizon
Colorado
Lawrence County
Missouri
Mary E. Vanbeber
Christian Church
Jenkins School
L. W. Hummel
Wood
Woodmen Brothers
Odd Fellows
Thanks for help during illness and burial
The family of the late Mr. Bailey gratefully expresses thanks for support during his illness and death. They also appreciate the floral offerings and extend thanks from Mrs. Etta Bailey and the Bailey children.
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Etta Bailey
W. W. Bailey
For Sale Purebred Buff Wyandotte Eggs
For sale purebred Buff Wyandotte eggs suitable for hatching. Contact Mrs Henry Stufflebean by phone 88F.
Diary Notes From Slats On A Soldier Visitor
Friday entry describes a visitor from the father’s Native place who plans to work in town. He has one eye and lost two fingers in an explosion and hopes to marry a girl. The conversation shows cautious village skepticism about brides. Saturday notes recount Aunt Emmy complaining of insomnia and snoring during sleep.
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Mr. Enson
Florida
Joe Hix
Jake
Lightnin
Crick
Emmy
Alfalfa Yields Reported From Three Acre Field
A Clover and Prosperity delegate shares a report from Purdin Missouri where Ray Lee planted three acres of alfalfa in 1926. After liming and regular cultivation the three cuttings last season yielded 157 bales weighing 6.28 tons, about 2.09 tons per acre.
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Linn
Purdin
Missouri
Hall
Ray Lee
Alphonso Street
Worm Free Pig Demonstration by Maxwell at Shelby
Charles Maxwell reports a Worm Free Pig Demonstration using three brood sows that farrowed March 1 with 27 living pigs. He cleaned old houses, brushed udders, fenced clean pasture, and plans a balanced ration for sows and pigs as part of a practical demo for farmers facing low market pork prices.
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Chas. Maxwell
Shelby
Farm Bureau
Maxwell
Harveys S C Rhode Island Red Eggs Advertised
J B Harvey advertises 69 pullets from the Harrison H Mahood Direct strain offering 200 and 300 egg producers. Three pens to pick from with big, large, dark red birds in good shape and color claiming 3600 eggs laid in four months.
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Harvey
S. C. Rhode Island
Harrison H. Mahood
J. B. Harvey
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs. Sargent at Oak Arbor
Mrs. Cora Sargent celebrated with a surprise party organized by her children on Sunday. A large gathering of neighbors and relatives enjoyed a fall evening program featuring Bruner Music Makers, piano solo, duets, and several humorous and minstrel-style sketches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Sargent
Sargent
George Pipes
Bernard
Henry Hanman
Paul Gooch
C. L. Blender
J. C. Browning
Lee Brantner
H. H. Abbott
Marvin
W. R. Ware
Marille and
Waverley
Theodore Steele
Noel Bennett
Ben E. Gillispie
Violet
Vincent Steele
Duain
Florence Foss
Mamie Smith
Lola Porter
Carl
Jimmie Mairs
Alvord Almond
Elmer Harris
A. W. Taylor
R. J. Ridings
Jack Wilson
Delbert Mahurin
Darlene Roe
Marion Aarris
Norma Connerston
Jeniece Roe
Opal Wilson
Ethel Mahurin
Miahelle Farrer
Charlene Berry
Quizz
Floy Berry
Veda Gardner
Ole
J. B. Taylor
Oak Arbor
Doleful
Bruner
Lew Libby
Moore District
Jolly
Black Faces
Uncle Joe
Ran
Rufus J. B. Taylor
Lucinda
Mildred Heckman
Cloe
Veda Gerdner
Beryl McKisson
Mr. Johnsing
Dell Mahurin
Jemima
Palm's Dates Guaranteed Glosses Three to Five Hundred Fifteen
In Milan on April 2 and Linneus on April 3, the dates are noted with a guarantee of three dollars up to five hundred fifteen. The terse item records a pricing claim tied to specific locations and dates.
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Milan
Linneus
Entertained Guests Dined At Velma Petersons Sunday
A one o clock dinner with three courses was hosted by Miss Velma Peterson on Sunday March 11. Guests Miss Kathleen Nickell Miss Lorene Bwkholder Hal Peterson Alma Paker and Messrs Jerry Jennings Nolan Cooper enjoyed pictures and a motor tour of points of interest. They departed thanking the hostess for an enjoyable day.
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Velma Peterson
Kathleen Nickell
Lorene Bwkholder
Hal Peterson
Alma Paker
Jerry Jennings
Nolan Cooper
Stock Hogs Wanted in Prowning Missouri
Advertisement from J. D. Burwell of Prowning Missouri seeking 50 healthy stock pigs weighing 50 to 120 pounds. Buyer offers prompt payment and fair prices for well conditioned animals.
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J. D. Burwell
Prowning
Missouri
Mrs Whaley Hosts Sewing Club Luncheon Social
On Wednesday March 7 Mrs R W Whaley hosted the Sewing Club for a pleasant afternoon of needle work and social conversation. Guests included Mrs M A Hale Mrs W C Thuro Mrs Virgil Hope and Miss Lorraine Glaze. Mrs Whaley with her mother Mrs Jolley served an elaborate two course luncheon.
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R. W. Whaley
Sewing
M. A. Hale
W. C. Thurlo
Virgil Hope
Lorraine Glaze
Farm for Sale 94 Acres Near Brook Missouri
94 acre farm with good improvements two miles west of Brook on Middle Laclede Road half mile to school in a fine neighborhood. Contact A. W. Taylor R 3 Laclede Mo by either seeing or writing.
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Middle Laclede Road
A. W. Taylor
Laclede
Community Meeting At Bruner School House Held
A community meeting was held at Bruner school house with local residents in attendance. Attendees discussed neighborhood concerns and planned future events for the area.
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Bruner School House
Pasture For Rent 80 Acres In Sampson Area
80 acre pasture available for rent with timber shade water tanks a Sampson windmill and pump fencing in good repair. Price 160 dollars for the 1928 season. Landlord not responsible for water grass or other damages. S. H. Linhart.
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Sampson
S. H. Linhart
Tenkawa Oklahoma April 1928 letter from Wayne Brantner
Wayne Brantner writes from Tenkawa Oklahoma on March 10 1928 noting paper time renewal and a desire to stay subscribed. He describes fair weather and wheat conditions with some loss from Hessian fly and fall freezes. He mentions oil field activity plans deep wells to 6500 feet and potential field reopening if successful.
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Wayne Brantner
Tenkawa
Okla
Joe
Kansas
Iowa And Silino's Coal Sale Notice
Nickell Coal Company offers Iowa block coal and a car of Illinois coal. Orders invited by phone.
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Iowa and
Silino
Iowa
Illinois
Nickell Coal Company
Chang in Motion Pictures Promises Wild Animal Thrills
The Chicago Herald and Examiner notes Chang as a groundbreaking film from Cooper and Schoedsack featuring daring scenes with wild animals. Viewers are promised intense moments and the duo’s bold cinematic approach.
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Cooper and Schoedsack
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Farm for Rent Near Browning with Meadow and Corn Land
Eighty acre farms for rent located six miles from Browning. Property features mostly meadow and pasture with some corn land. Contact John Mairs for details.
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Browning
John Mairs
Letter from Oregon publisher enclosing payment
A writer from faraway Oregon forwards a one dollar fifty cent money order to Browning Me. The note requests the Browning Leader Record to publish more news and promises to keep sending items before the deadline.
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Oregon
Molella
Ore
Joe Nickell
Browning
Browning Leader
For Rent Nellie Wampler Farm By J B F Wampler
Notice announces farm for rent offered by J B F Wampler. Seekers are urged to act immediately and contact the landlord for terms and location details.
Letter to move Browning Leader Record to Iowa address
A 1928 letter from Mrs. Loren Cleveland requests forwarding the Browning Leader Record. She encloses two dollars to pay and changes the address from Brookfield Missouri to Rockwell City Iowa.
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Iowa
Rockwell City, Jr
Joe Nickell
Browning Leader
Brookfield
Rockwell City
Expression of Sympathy From Browning Lodge I O O F
Browning Lodge No. 373 I O O F expresses sympathy to the widow and orphans of J F M Bailey who was a loyal member. The resolution commends them to the care of the Great Comforter and is signed by A A Couch B H Peterson and Rev E C Wood.
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J. F. M. Bailey
Browning Lodge
Browning, Mo
A. A. Couch
B.H. Peterson
E. C. Wood
Methodist Church Notes Sunday services and school schedule
The Methodist Church announces Sunday evening service at 7 30 with an invitation to all. Sunday school meets at 10:00 and the Superintendent urges punctuality. The pastor publicly thanks contributors to last Sunday's service. Eugene C Wood
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Methodist Church
Eugene C. Wood
Cars For Sale Featuring Star 1927 and Ford 1927
Barnie Lay advertises two classic automobiles a Star 1927 model and a Ford 1927 model for sale offering collectors or enthusiasts a pair of vintage vehicles.
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Barnie Lay
Beacon Light Sunday School Class Entertained by Teacher
The Beacon Light Sunday School Class of the M. E. Church was entertained by their teacher Mrs Sarah Keithley on Friday.
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Beacon Light
M. E. Church
Sarah Keithley
Local Notables Honored in Leader- Record List
Citizens and business names appear in a gratitude note for new and renewed entries to the Leader- Record honors. The text invites readers to check the paper for the roll of honor and mentions numerous individuals and firms by name.
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C. H. Deskins
Unionville Granite Works
Wayne Brantner
James W. Jennings
Ralph McCollum
B. J. Moffit
W. S. Eden
Sam P. Kelley
Roscoe Slater
Letter from Oklahoma to Linneus traveler couple
A dated Mississippi Valley style note recounts a cross state trip from Missouri to Oklahoma City Okmulgee and Dallas Texas during late 1927 to early 1928. The writer reports health gains plus pounds gained and requests a newspaper address change to Linneus Missouri while mentioning companions Dr W Nichols and Eula Ma2 Coach Nichols and relatives A A Couch.
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Sunny South
Okmulgee
Oklahoma
Joe
Missouri
Oklahoma City
R. L. Seaman
Forest
Dallas
Texas
S. P. Schrock
DR. W. Nichols
Linneus, Mo
Eula
Coach Nichols
A. A. Couch
Farmers Spring Gear Showroom In Browning
Farmers are urged to visit the K. M. Duncan Company in Browning Missouri to review a full Deere Implements and Harness line along with a complete range of machinery repairs strap work collars and pads for spring needs.
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Deere
K. M. Duncan Company
Browning, Mo
Hardware sale notice from Cora Missouri
One set of work harness One New Century cultivator One Em erson disk in good as new condition. Seller Ernest Dodson of Cora Missouri offers these farm tools for sale.
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Emerson
Ernest Dodson
Cora, Mo
Editor Declares No Subscription Help Needed
In a brief note the editor states there is no requirement for subscription assistance, clarifying the paper’s stance on outreach and reader support.
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P. S
Also Mentioned on This Page
John F. MM. Bailey
Jenkins
Dr. Palm
Chang
Electric Theatre
Mrs. Keithley
Mary Christy
Nellie Wampler
J. B. F. Wampler
Yours Truly, Mrs. Loren Cleveland
Rell of
Honor
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