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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1917
Page
1
The piece contrasts newly married men who whistle while gardening with veterans who fret at home chores and predict a strained marriage. It urges civic pride, home upkeep, and community manners, warning against town knocker types and gossipers. It ends with domestic etiquette reminders about shared chores and budgeting.
A fragment urges harsh treatment of a farmer's wife, claiming duties and entertainment are solely her lot. It mocks women as insane farmers wives, criticizes domestic tasks, and discourages any effort to plan leisure or share chores.
The Tuesday News highlights A M Hunter former route 1 carrier from Purdin Missouri who retired after 15 years 2 months 3 days of service. He began Sept 1 1901 traveled 108266 miles mostly with a single pony drawn wagon and served in the 38th Wisconsin Infantry during the Civil War.
In Cora at the bride’s home on April 29, Leo Jones and Cleo Hollon were married. The groom is son of John Jones of Pleasant Hill township and bride is daughter of James and Lizzie Hollon. Esq A R Dillinger officiated. A feast followed with music and discussion as guests offered congratulations.
Mrs Artie Calhoun welcomed Chapter V PEO members on April 25 as busi ness session led by President Mrs Gertrude Fields concluded with the initiation of Mrs Wes Rush into the Sisterhood. A program featured Mrs Eunice Dickinson story continued by Mrs Ivah Fleming to be finished next meeting by Mrs HERMIA Adams. Hidden character sketches of members added interest. Refreshments were served by the hostess with Mrs Dickinson.
Mrs. Harry Peterson of near Humphreys died Monday. Funeral services were held at the Christian church in Humphreys on Tuesday May 8 at 2 o'clock with burial in the nearby cemetery. She was about 19, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin McCalley. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. B H Peterson and Mr. and Mrs. Chiff Peterson and Dyle of this city. The family receives sympathy in their hour of sorrow.
Tuesday morning Mrs W P Carter awoke to find her husband, Mr W P Carter, suffering a stroke of paralysis on his right side. Dr Whaley attended him and he showed signs of improvement within hours, with friends hoping for a speedy recovery.
Mrs Noah Cotter and Mrs Sherman Cotter entertained with a three course dinner Friday evening. The table featured a silver basket of yellow tulips matching a yellow and white color scheme. Guests included Delphine Mittelberg Maude Fields Cora Garrison Clair Calhoun Laura Jessee and Mariyn Best.
Letter urges farmers along the K C Burlington line to press for improved passenger train service during the Burling ton Rail Road extension discussion. It argues current once daily service hinders regional development and calls for action as the organization progresses.
Notice of the annual stockholders meeting of the Farmers Exchange Bank Browning Missouri to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and to transact other proper business. The meeting will be at the banking house in Browning on May 16 1917 at 9:00 AM and will continue at least three hours unless the objective is reached sooner.
A Browning Missouri mill invites daily trade of corn meal corn chop graham flour and general exchange milling. Bring your corn wheat and rye for service. The mill’s contact shows Phone 190 and the aim to please customers.
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