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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1922
Page
1
Our Farmers Column discusses Nico-Dust nicotine sulphate dust as a potent insecticide for melon beetles and vine pests. It covers 10 percent strength effectiveness, application methods, and warnings, with references to government and university trials and mixed production guidance.
Growing chicks need abundant animal protein to develop muscle and feathers. Missouri College of Agriculture expert T. S. Ownsley recommends a ration with 100 pounds corn 100 pounds shorts 50 pounds tankage plus mashed feed. Cracked corn and whole grain or kafir should be available in feeding hoppers.
The 1921 emergency tariff restricts importation of foreign wools since 27 1921. Domestic consumption reached 572 million pounds vs 500 thousand in 1920, signaling a receptive wool season as shearing continues amid price shifts.
Notice is given of the Farmers Exchange Bank annual meeting at the Browning banking house in Missouri on May 17 1922 at 9 am. The meeting will last at least three hours and will consider reducing directors from nine to seven and elect seven directors for the ensuing year. J I Harmon president R M Calhoun cashier.
Haggard and Darr urge immediate foundation work for houses or barns. Delays cost more. They offer full service or materials to self install and invite customers to come in and get a price estimate.
Baby chicks for sale all leading breeds. Hens furnished for mother. Phone orders through North Salem. Mrs Alfie Gooch route 3 Browning Missouri.
Monday the Tallbott Grain Co and the Browning Farm Club closed a deal giving the Farm Club ownership of the scales and grain house. The club plans to use the building for car load shipments and to add improvements as the project continues.
A call to view the town through a stranger’s eyes and fix eye sores from dirty streets and neglected sidewalks to shabby stores and tired residences. The piece argues against superstition and urges continued effort and resilience during hard times.
Dr Hanna, optician, will be at the Phone office in North Salem on Monday May 15. Eyes will be tested and glasses fitted. Call to attend on the specified date.
Burwell porter Brookfield Mo offers six percent farm loans with straightforward terms. Local farmers may inquire for details and eligibility. Local agents Burwell and Porter provide application guidance and quick decisions.
A midnight storm brought heavy rain and strong hail causing extensive damage. Lightning killed two of M. P. Brassfield’s cattle. Norman Javens lost a barn. S. C. Lantz J. G. Shipp and others saw windows shattered while a tree collapsed on S. C. Lantz’s plow. The storm delayed farming and damaged early gardens.
Dan Bramball shipped nine carloads of cattle to Illinois on Sunday April 350th with a special train from here. A seasoned local cattle dealer, he has handled many car loads recently and sets a high mark for fellow shippers to beat.
L. O. Carpenter from Browning Missouri announces lightning rod work this summer and fall in Linn and Sullivan counties with 10 years of experience. He will be accompanied by L. O. Wait to promote Old Reliable Copper Cable Lightning Rods to protect buildings against hiring.
Special notice for B. P.S. paints claims a complete assortment and better choice with competitive pricing at the Winchester Store.
Attention ladies this week silk taffeta dresses offered at 14 75 regular 25 00 quality J J SMITH boasted as new stock for value conscious shoppers with price advantage.
A diary style entry recounts daily happenings from Friday to Thursday with cooking stands, dog Brizz illness, school decisions, a wild paper tale, and social misadventures. It also covers a formal visit by Supt. Hamm of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad with aides, a local smoker event, and an ice cream supper at Sayers Cafe followed by a film at the Electric Theatre.
Cecil B. DeMille's Why Change Your Wife offers a tale of marital fault and self preservation. Starring Gloria Swanson Thomas Meigan Bebe Daniels and Theodore Kosloff the Electric Theatre screens the film on May 15 and 16.
The following members will close their places of business each Saturday at noon from May 1 to Sept 30 inclusive. O. J. Niederwimmer, Earl Greenman, L. J. Johansen, H. V. Jones, L. H. Doolin, C. E. Norris, C. C. Canoyer, F. M. Canoyer.
Advertiser A. C. Turner seeks wool of all grades and offers market prices. Wool twine available at 20 cents.
Browning Farm Club announces direct wool sales for members with payment on delivery and offers to buy wool at the highest market price any day. Durable wool sacks and twine available at 18 cents per pound.
Companion picture to Cecil B. DeMille's Don't Change Your Husband shown May 15 and 16. It asks why ardent lovers fade into married life and who bears blame. Electric previews the film's exploration of modern marriage dynamics.
Attention shoppers offer features silk taffeta dresses this week. J. J. Smith promotes new stock and leads with the tag Leader of Low Prices.
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