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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1922
Page
1
Seven guidelines to boost summer egg profits. Remove roosters in summer to produce infertile eggs. Provide clean nests and keep eggs clean. Do not wash eggs. Gather eggs twice daily to prevent heating. Store in a cool dry place away from flies. Market at least twice weekly on a quality graded basis.
A Lawrence county crop survey by Mt. Vernon High School agriscience students traces the spread of St Charles Yellow corn. They credit Floyd D. Bacon a deceased local farmer who brought 100 grains from the Missouri College of Agriculture in 1914 and bred seed true to type. The report emphasizes seed purity and regional adaptation, noting Bacon’s influence persisted after his 1917 death. Separately the text discusses rooster culling in farming practices and egg production, advising killing or selling roosters after breeding season to save feed costs, with a May 15 deadline and early June latest.
Missouri estimates annual egg oilage losses at five million dollars with farm shares ranging from ten to forty dollars. Summer and pre storage conditions drive most loss as eggs move from nest to cold storage. Expert T S Ownsley states incubation temperatures affect chick development, urging rooster absence to cut losses.
A Missouri bank advertises a six percent farm loan without commission and invites interested parties to write or call the Peoples Bank in Browning for more information.
L. O. Carpenter of Browning Missouri announces summer visits to Linn and Sullivan counties to install Old Reliable Copper Cable Lightning Rods with ten years of experience and claims to protect buildings from lightning.
Browning Farm Club announces direct wool sales to all members with payment on delivery and a plan to buy wool at the current strong market price. Sacks and twine available at 18 cents per pound.
Last week a car load of granite monuments arrived for sale with no agents or commissions. Customers can view the actual pieces in stock rather than relying on photographs, and visits are welcome at their convenience.
Haggard & Darr offer to build foundations for houses or barns or provide materials to do it yourself. They urge immediate action to avoid costly delays and invite customers to come in and get a figure for the job.
Hatchery ad from North Salem offering baby chicks for sale all leading breeds. Hens furnished for mother. Phone orders through Mrs Alfie Gooch route 3.
Special notice from W. E. Creason agent at Milan Cleaner promises pickup and delivery for clothing cleaned on call to 193 or 73.
A reader notes Boston tour buses selling American history via Paul Revere sites, while children glean facts from colonial tombstones. The piece praises American enterprise, cites Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s reception, and urges diligent cemetery upkeep to honor history and boost business.
A diaristic week recounts small misdeeds at school including candy and desk access, a fishing outing canceled by parental work, family dinners, and playful scenes with photographs. The narrator mentions chores, beer rumors, hidden items, and a mother's baking followed by children making animals from dough.
Money seven per cent six percent loans noted in a Brookfield Missouri notice for Bur well and Porter.
Resolutions notice the death of G A Barrows on May 10 1922. The lodge praises his devotion as husband father and member and expresses sympathy to his widow and family. The committee includes John W Smith W P Nickell and James E Marvin. An engrossed copy will be sent to the family and a record kept.
For sale sweet potato plants now ready to set at 25 cents per 100. A. H. Tharp, Browning, R. F. D. 1.
The feature film The Light in the Clearing based on Irving Bachellor’s best story will screen Saturday night at Browning. Admission is 10 and 25 cents. J B Carter, Manager.
Flint Hill overalls advertised as extra heavy 220 denim priced at $1.50 per pair. J. J. Smith promotes as leader of low prices.
The Allen Bros comedians, popular locally last year, return to Browning next week with an enlarged company. They arrive Sunday afternoon and open Monday in a big tent theatre with The Girl He Couldn't Buy. Moderate admission is promised for a week of entertaining performances.
A. C. Turner advertises willingness to pay market price for all grades and notes a supply of wool twine available at 20 cents.
Screen version of Irving Bachellor'sElectric Theatre feature shown Saturday night with admission prices of 10 and 25 cents.
About 70 relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. McCollum gathered on Sunday May 14 with well filled baskets and gave them a surprised welcome.
A noon feast celebrated Mrs. McCollum's fiftieth birthday with guests including Donald Morrison and wife Ross Morrison and family Seaman and Clarence Wallace and families Perry McCollum and family Jay McGhee and others. The evening featured visiting and well wishes for many more happy returns.
New stock fabrics including taffeta canton crepe and serge offered at dirt cheap prices. Visit Smith's Store this week for a real bargain on a dandy new dress fabric selection with limited numbers remaining.
We thank our many friends for acts of kindness shown during the sickness and death of our husband and father G. A. Barrows. Mrs. G. A. Barrows and Children.
Smith's Store advertises Hallmark shirts in stock with claims of superior quality and competitive prices across available sizes. Sale copy highlights value and right prices to attract customers.
Notice that the Farmers Store will hold a sale of canned fruit on Friday and Saturday. Several kinds will be offered at discounted prices. Buy now for fruit selections during the weekend sale.
A vintage ad promotes Born tailored suits with a guarantee of a better look and longer wear. It invites customers to visit for measurements with prices ranging from 22 to 50 dollars, noting J. J. Smith as the local agent for ML.
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