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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1920
Page
4
A Brown ing Missouri publication notes editor Joe Nickell offers a series of maxims on thinking, happiness, charity, and reputation. The sayings critique vanity and emphasize modesty, honesty, and the value of experience.
The passage argues that self knowledge is key to success and warns that education alone does not guarantee value. It contrasts educated fools with intelligent illiterates and uses a metaphor of humanity as a vessel with scum on top sediment at bottom and pure liquid in between.
The speaker reflects on personal beliefs vs actions in daily dealings. He laments July’s insanity ending much of what remains and notes that a wise man often speaks but suppresses thoughts. The piece contrasts past predictions with present behavior among maids and hens.
Cross Roads and Cora along with R. E. Lawrence and wife were summoned to Cairo last week to be with their ill son Frank. James Spencer and family visited, as did Ernest Bundridge and kin, and Chas. Dodson and kin. A party at S. E. Harmons drew a large crowd Saturday night with a fine time noted. Clere and Cecil Bingham, studying at Milan, spent Sunday with family.
Willie Tipton hauls posts for Fred Glidewell and Grant Tipton digs a cave for D G Freeland. Jos L Ingram, Capital Trail Garage proprietor, offers battery service and auto electrical work after experience with Canadian aviators and U S fliers. Joe provides auto repairs in a satisfying manner and invites trials.
Notice informs sheepmen of a wool pooling arrangement by Browning Farm Club to raise proceeds. Wool will be graded by quality and sacks will be provided. receiving place and date to be announced.
Market wool co operatively helps farmers sell directly to manufacturers and avoid excess returns to middle men. Experts who value wool are scarce, so cooperation with local sheep men improves pricing, storage, and prompt returns amid a flood of correspondence.
The bakery announces a cash only policy due to paying cash for all purchases. Proprietor D. M. Nickell states they are ready to offer accommodations but must receive cash for merchandise.
A. C. Turner offers to buy wool directly for the eastern market in Linn and Sullivan counties at the highest price. Call or write when ready to sell.
The State Encampment of the Wand Army of the Republic of Missouri will be held in Trenton on May 11 and 12. All old veterans are cordially invited to attend for a great time.
The article blends quotes and reflections on frugality, health, and social conduct. It urges balanced focus and rest, warns against overconcentration and profiteering, stresses hygienic living, care for teeth and health, and promotes helping others to foster personal happiness and resilience.
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