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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1916
Page
1
Wayne Fields suffered a severe forehead cut a missing tooth and a bruised hip after a motorcycle he borrowed from Loren Haggard ran into a sand rut north of Milan. He slid and fell but escaped serious harm, deeming the incident a valuable lesson from a close call.
The column lists recent new and renewal subscribers to the Leader-Record, naming individuals and towns across multiple states and routes, including Page M. Reed in Wheatland Wyoming, T B Abbott in Binger Oklahoma, and others such as J D Jerome Green Castle and H F Crooks in Waukena California, with route mentions.
The Ladies Aid of Mt Pleasant Dry Ridge church hosts an oyster supper on Friday night March 25 to raise funds for the church. You are invited by the committee.
The Parent Teachers Association met at the regular meeting on March 14 in the school building. Several members attended as the group planned for upcoming activities and discussed routine items.
The Parent-Teachers' Association plans a bazaar at M. F. Bench's store to raise funds for the school and its building and to mobilize town support. Press Reporter.
City of Browning will hold an election on Tuesday April 4 1916 to choose one east ward alderman replacing A M Elliott and two west ward aldermen for two year and one year terms. Polls at City courthouse east ward and public school west ward. Judges J E Marvin S H Linhart B T Jolley east ward and L C Lantz W E Davis J H Calhoun west ward. City Clerk Sylvester P Darr issued the notice March 7 1916.
A short anecdote from the K C Star recalls a boy asking about a war in 1850 and his grandfather replying that year marked his marriage to the boy’s grandmother. The tale blends history with family humor.
Brookfield Publicity Club runs a half page ad urging readers to visit local merchants. The note highlights the hundreds of dollars merchants invest in newspaper advertising to reach customers and boost Brookfield commerce.
The financial statements of Farmers Exchange Brown ing Savings and Peoples Bank, Farmers Bank of North Salem, and related institutions declare all Peas banks in safe condition.
A Wednesday evening gathering at Mrs. Mary D. Kimbrough’s home honored Ralph Kimbrough and Roy Creason on their birthdays. About 40 guests enjoyed greetings, contests, music by Cleo Gooch and Ethel Pridemore, a homemade candy lunch, fruit salad, cake, and a lively social ending around midnight.
Voters of Brown ing are called to a mass meeting at the Electric Theatre on Tuesday March 28 1916 to nominate a four person city ticket and receive the city’s financial condition. City Clerk Sylvester P Darr orders the meeting for the city council.
F. P. Moore had interior and front painting done last week by Havens and Nickell preparing for opening day. The improvements enhance the business exterior and reflect Moore’s habit of presenting a well kept place of business.
The Embroidery Club gathered at the home of Mrs. Louie Duncan last Wednesday with twelve members and two invited guests, Mrs. Reba Hummel and Mrs. Hermia F. Adams in attendance. The note mentions a missionary from Siam and family connections including Kenneth Duncan.
A partial text notes a letter sent for 56 days and describes foreigners manners and a long voyage. It mentions servings of cake coffee and ice cream after discussions. It portrays gatherings of friends as making life happier and more worthwhile.
The Browning Leader-Record weekly newspaper lists Joe Nickell as publisher and manager with the managing editor and business manager roles. The statement notes no bondholders or other security holders of 1 percent or more, and is notarized by Chas. M. Thornton on March 21, 1916.
A 1916 note from J. E. Williams of Hobart Oklahoma sent with a one dollar subscription payment to Browning and Mr. Friend Joe expresses continued fan loyalty and thanks to the paper and editor Joe Nickell.
Ray Duncan has accepted a position with Dr. Stevenson at the Ow Drug Store in Seville. He plans to start work there soon, joining the local pharmaceutical staff and contributing to daily operations.
A man faces sentencing after entering a plea in the pecument case. Authorities reported the defendant offered no contest during the court hearing held at the county courthouse.
George Anderson, lifelong Linn County figure with roots in Enterprise township, announces candidacy for sheriff. A former Linn County sheriff praised as one of the best, he has varied experience from teaching to restaurant and general merchandise business. Supporters say his qualifications and familiarity with voters will aid his campaign.
Last week J. W. Garrett bought W. T. interset in Moore and Garrett. Mr. Moore expects to depart soon for Quincy, Illinois to trade land. Mr. Garrett intends to hire a gunsmith and continue the business as before.
J N Oaks and Miss Maudie Shipp of Enterprise Township surprised friends by visiting Squire C J A Porter of Enterprise who officiated a marriage uniting the couple. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J G Shipp who moved from Carroll County years ago.
A local candidate is described as a live wire already in the race who vows to do things right. The piece urges favorable consideration, asserting he will conscienciously look after the people's interests if elected.
A reflective note urges gentleness and patience in caring for a child at night. It counsels quiet actions, tender farewells, and keeping faith that compassionate service will yield reward, while invoking themes of duty, kindness, and hopeful futures.
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