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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1929
Page
4
Browning Missouri editor Joe Nickell faced post office scrutiny after the Browning Leader Record publication. The note marks the paper as second class mail matter dated July 8, 1893.
A reflective passage urges diligence and steady effort, warning against low costs leading to overvaluation. It frames success as a test of persistence, noting that one clings until unable and then finds new grip, while cautioning that loose character fails in tight spots.
A series of maxims urges discipline and restraint from vice and reckless behavior. It champions church involvement over joy riding, perseverance in hardship, and choosing a constructive example over selfish road use and hobby riding. It frames faith and personal conduct as decisive for one’s path.
Tomorrow Friday will be a red letter day for the school with about 75 rural boys and girls entered in events. The note hopes every participant feels at home and enjoys the day. Local families visit, sellings and closures mark the week including Mildred Fields finishing her Green Valley school on March 13.
Mr and Mrs Cleve Jennings hosted Sunday visitors including Mr and Mrs Gus Coulter and family and Harry Longwell. Locust Valley services drew crowds despite poor roads and Brother Clark delivered two sermons. Families sharing meals and visits include Everett Keithley, Oliver Lay, Novice Keithley, and several Longwell and Keithley members with multiple households visiting. John Neely shows improvement after two weeks of illness.
Announcement that Mrs Zella Woodworth Worth seeks the office of township collector in Benton Township. Voters will decide at the township election on Tuesday March 26 1929.
Candidacy of Fred Nickell for the office of clerk and assessor is announced under the will of the voters of Duncan township for the election on March 26 1929.
Township voters will decide on March 26, 1929 in Benton township whether Eva Foster should be elected collector. The candidacy is subject to the will of the voters as expressed at the township election.
Rev Clark spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. L. McQuown. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Keithley plus Estelle and Eugene Burchett and Mary Longwell visited Lloyd Bowyer. Eugene and Violet McKay stay with grandfather for school. Forest Jacobs called on Byron Schrock Thursday. Kenneth Jennings visited Owen Sayers on Sunday. Ted and John Rottmann spent Sunday with Everett Keithley.
Haseville items report callers at C. M. Nichols and Henry Jerome homes, shopping trips by Hammeck and others, and a Democratic convention at Shafter. Families Wood Bartow Gooch Browning and Meeker plan farm moves. Haseville Aid met with Mrs Say ers. several residents hosted dinners and cared for a sick infant.
A short line notes Day and Otis Lawerace are involved with H B Grabast and son in a civil or financial dispute. The fragment confirms names but lacks dates or actions. Further context would specify the nature of the case and parties' roles.
Cross Roads and Cora E. E. Maxey and wife were Sunday guests of Wm. A. Butler and wife. T. E. Bundridge and wife and Farnst Bundridge and wife were shopping in Milan, Monday. Mary Pearle Rinehart of Browning visited Friday night. Carl Brookshier of Chillicothe visited his brother Guy and family last week. Mrs. James Glidewell's sale drew a large crowd Wednesday. Miss Albertine Clay spent the week end with Miss Mildred Sevier. Mrs. E. L. Dodson and Mrs. Fred Bauswell were Coras visitors Monday. Vesta Dodson of Moberly spent Friday and Saturday with her parents. Miss Mary Pearl Lumsden of north of Cora, hospitalized at Kirksville for two weeks, came to Milan to visit relatives until roads permit return home. Miss Edna Robison was a Cora visitor Monday.
Community snippets list residents like Mr and Mrs George Jennings and family visiting kin, D W Jennings with relatives, and a Milan move for 8S Hagan. Others hosted gatherings with Prookshre and Head families, purchases include a Mic by Beryl Head and a Chevrolet roadster bought by Bill Barrows.
North east Linn reports mild spell and improving mud as spring arrives. Neighbors note moves, illnesses, visits, and farm work including incubators and hog butchering. Local families host, travel, and share concerns about ailing Norvell, with fishing season opening nearby.
Sheriff Omar M Ramsey proceeds to sell the Browning real estate described in the 1920 deed of trust by B D Stevenson and Nary Stevenson to R C Bailey to satisfy the note plus interest. The sale takes place Friday April 12 1929 at the Browning Post Office door between nine o clock and five o clock in the afternoon for cash.
Bethel community notes spring is near as election days approach. Mr and Mrs Tim Ware visited Ward Wares. Elvis Martin visited George Martins Saturday night. Several families, including the Hoseltons and Crists, were Sunday visitors at Elba Hoselton and James Crists. Ida Mae Martin joined Lola Turner for Sunday evening. Myrtle Millican, her daughters Dorothy and Ruth, and Mabel Bevier with son Leo visited at James Crists.
J T Hoselton sawed weed for Ben Wardinger after a visit to John Vincent’s on Sunday. Mrs John Hoselton is reported to be on the sick list at this writing.
Seasonal advice urges pruning grapes to about 25 buds on new wood and pruning fruit trees and berries before growth. It recommends lime sulphur spray for peach tree leaf curl, preparing seed corn, oats, and clover seed, plus buying certified seed potatoes at a low price and hatching chickens early.
The Democrats show strength in Jackson Township with 237 votes last Saturday nominating a ticket headed by Trustee A. E. Johnson and Constable Clyde Waren. Other nominees include Grover Murrell as collector T. S. Bartow as clerk and assessor Ervin Engleman and Will Morris for board, J. M. Canada and W. R. Phillips as justice of the peace.
We thank friends and relatives at Browning who helped with the burial of our husband and father Mrs. Geo. W. Lantz and Children 2229 Hardesty Ave Kansas City.
Hale's Pharmacy in Purdin Mo advertises new spring wallpaper patterns on fadeless white stock. Prices are stated as low and customers are invited to view the assortment whether they buy or not, urging readers to investigate before investing.
Dr. Hanna exclusive optometrist will be at the Winigan hotel Tuesday April 2 and at the Phone office North Salem Wednesday April 8 for eye exams.
Notice to qualified voters of Browning School District Linn and Sullivan counties Missouri that the Annual School Meeting will be held at the Public School Building in Browning on Tuesday April 2 1929 at seven o clock in the morning. Two directors will be elected for a three year term and a levy of 100 cents on the 100 assessed valuation for school purposes will be proposed. K M Duncan District Clerk.
Advertisement offers Single Comb Rhode Island Red eggs at $1.50 and $2.00 per setting of 15 eggs or $5.00 per hundred if picked up at home. Declares bigger and better year with Harold Thompson and Harrison Strain by J. B. Harvey.
Kodak finishing now offered by Missouri's Gross Studio in Brookfield with wide white margins high gross finish and same day service. Mailing sacks and envelopes provided free. Professional photographers handle your film with prompt results.
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