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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1923
Page
4
Brown Ing Missouri edition edited by Joe Nickell with notice of post office entry as second class mail matter on July 8 1897. The Thursday May 17 1923 issue records local news and community updates from Browning Missouri.
Walter Patterson family and John Lambert with a family visited at Scott Powell home Sunday. Harrison Smith and wife from Kimble South Dakota came to spend time with relatives. He is recovering from surgery after a two day auto trip. Jesse Woodside family and Grace Jenkins spent Sunday at Joe Creason's. W E Jenkins and wife visited their son Everett Thursday night. A rain hail downpour occurred last Friday evening. J W Sallee of near Shafter was a Purdin visitor one day last week.
Cool damp weather continues as residents report health updates. Lumsden suffers rheumatism while Mrs W S Langdon recovers enough to be up and about. Creek Roads Sunday School organized May 6 with Wm Butler, wife, and nephew Teddie Rice in attendance. Spencer of Corn bought a new player piano from Huckins Music House in Trenton last week. Cleve Jennings and family visited with J H Tharp and wife near Browning. Some farmers have finished planting corn. Mrs Floyd Fanning of Cora visited Milan on Monday.
Mothers Day was observed at the Baptist church on the second Sunday in May with church members providing transport, ushers distributing pins, and a decorated seating area. A program of songs and readings preceded a short sermon by Rev. L B Hargrove, drawing strong interest and sentiment from attendees.
Infant daughter of Bro Harrison and Sister Jo Denney, born July 1922 and died April 9, 1923 at nine months old. The child is said to be transplanted into God's care to grow in sweetness and be forever blessed, with no heartache but love and joy in life beyond the grave.
A memorial note expresses faith and grief, describing a child’s rest in Christ and love. The section also promotes Soul Kiss face powder with a free rouge offer from Nevins Drug Store and a bakery advertisement for Bread pies cakes cookies by C.T. Faudree and Ray McHargue, City Bakery.
Weather hampers work as rain persists. Sunday gatherings included a ball game at Earl Abbotts. Visits included George Thomas and sons of Elmer with Emery Patrick at Wm Turners and Roscoe McArtor recovering from a broken arm.
Topeka May 15 J N Tincher representative from the seventh district met with Senators Curtis and Capper national committeeman Mulvane and other Republican leaders. He would not commit to a 1924 gubernatorial bid, noting serious consideration and plans to discuss with allies before any announcement. He stressed a goal for Kansas to return to the Republican column next year and unity for a big victory.
Dan Bramhall was in Milan on business. Mrs. G W Knifong is very sick at home. John W Pipes visited relatives yesterday. The big ditcher nears town on its northbound journey. Rev and Mrs S A Wanless of St Joe spent Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs George Peters. Dr Epperson reports property improvements east of the depot. R H Warren renovates his residence. Milan features prominently at circuit court. Dave Peery employs men on new cement avenues at the park. Remainder of steel work for the park progresses. Rev Hargrove to deliver the baccalaureate at the Methodist church. address noted for Sunday night.
Mr Peery asks for steady floor action and praises skilled workers. Cooper Construction Co paused state highway work south of the city and near Purdin, moving to Green City last week. The road will be finished once additional right of way is secured.
A brief excerpt notes unexpected excitement in Browning, offset by calm routines. Neatly captures a moment where small events ripple through daily life, hinting at community undercurrents and shared curiosity.
The brief notes that Bruno enjoyed a sunny day yesterday. No other details are provided.
A concise proverb-like remark notes that men who go looking for trouble often encounter it, implying a link between pursuit of conflict and inevitable risk or harm. The saying frames behavior and consequence in a cautionary tone.
Fragmentary lines describe a perilous path that few travelers survive. The text hints at danger and loss with a stark, almost fable like mood, suggesting journeys that end without return.
Willard and Johnson fought in New York on Saturday with late closeness felt in the ring. The bout noted occasional tighter exchanges as the event drew local attention.
Citizens without prior measles infection form a large group as an outbreak persists, with many residents either currently ill or recently recovered while others report past exposure. The tone notes a shared vulnerability among locals.
A Milan deputy sheriff allowed a prisoner to escape in broad daylight last week. The Adair county sheriff let a Sullivan county inmate walk free and flee. Meanwhile a one arm man reportedly fled from our city jail without much resistance.
Ray County farmer and Missouri State Board of Agriculture lecturer Wm. D. McKee declares 1923 weed war on meadow weeds. He urges immediate action when purchasing or threshing grass seed, relying on a sharp tiling spade to begin control.
A Missouri farmer urges ongoing weed control in Northwest meadows. Targeted plants mullein thistle and sourdock require early removal with a spade uprooting, crown trimming, and proper disposal to prevent seed spread.
Garden experts advise starting eggplant indoors due to cold sensitivity. Use rich soil, transplant to pots, and keep in a sunny, warm area. apply liquid manure for growth. Flea beetles hollow the leaves, so dust with air-slaked or fine tobacco dust as treatment. Harvest to extend fruiting until frost.
F C Bishop of Dallas warns the ox warble pest causes an annual cash loss of 50 million dollars to the United States. He blames reduced milk, cattle illness, hide destruction and meat waste. He urges owners to inspect herds every 30 days and physically remove warbles to protect hides from further damage.
Thorough cleaning and grading of seeds is essential for high yields. Removing weed seeds and light seeds prevents poorer plants from reproducing, gradually increasing the best. Begin now to prepare seed for planting and improve crop success.
Farmers face diverse outcomes as some sell a corn surplus at good prices while others receive below market value. Observers note that stock quality drives profitability and purebred stock typically yields the best returns.
United States Department of Agriculture explains extending the grow season with hotbeds and cold frames. Instructions cover bed size, manure layering, pit preparation, frame placement, soil topping, heat buildup and monitoring, ventilation, and turning to prevent overheating.
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