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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1923
Page
1
Twelve cars of Missouri rice from the De Mange Rice Farm near Dexter shipped to New Orleans total 16 321 bushels worth 15 000 dollars. The harvest comes from under 300 acres and is marketed as superior seed rice for planting.
Missouri Experiment Station tests show rotating crops with clover nearly doubles grain yields. Continuous cropping over 30 years produced corn 20.9, barley 16.9, wheat 9.5 bushels per acre, while a four year rotation with clover raises oats to 38.5, barley to 27.9, wheat to 23.6, and fourth year hay yield reaches 2 615 pounds per acre. The Missouri Agricultural Extension Service continues the Clover and Prosperity campaign to demonstrate clover value and improve stands.
Extension specialist E M age of the Missouri College of Agriculture says the Colorado potato beetle is the worst pest on Missouri spuds but manageable. Arsenate of lead can be used in a spray at 14 pounds per 50 gallons and a small amount of water to form a thin paste. dusting with a mix of arsenate and hydrated lime is effective, or a lime-green mix.
Goats have long been used in Missouri to brush land. The practice gathers goats locally near Kansas City and St. Louis, with suggestions tied to Missouri College of Agriculture. The method helps manage undergrowth and promote land clearance.
The article explains that two to five goats per acre are needed and a two year timeline for brush control. Goats must be confined in limited areas and rotated to prevent regrowth. Proper care prevents disease and loss, as poor feed causes decline and susceptibility in the flock.
Wool buyers Lantz and Turner seek wool this season offering top market prices by grade and condition. Producers urged to bring fleece for appraisal and sale.
Calhoun and Thornton advertise farm property town property and merchandise for sale or trade. They offer to write insurance and arrange farm loans at the lowest rate in Browning Missouri.
Notice announces an election in Browning Missouri on June 5 1923 to elect a City Marshal. Polling places are West Ward at E M Duncans Implement House and East Ward behind Farmers Exchange Bank. Appointed judges are West Ward Kathryn Calhoun Iva Fleming H C Bailey Sr and East Ward Lorene Whaley W L Bond B T Jolley. City Clerk B J Harvey signed May 4 1923.
J. D. Burwell offers farm land loans at five percent interest for five seven or ten years with a small cash commission and an excellent payment option.
The American Legion presents the feature Skin Deep at the Electric Theatre for June 4 and 5. A World War II era crook reformed after trials and a face changing operation. Thrills abound and audiences are invited to see the dramatic tale. Tickets 15 and 35 cents.
Dr Sailer, a veterinary doctor, operates at Nevins Drug Store and takes calls at all hours for emergencies and consultations.
The community is actively grading and disk ing streets ahead of oiling. Paul Turner operates the tractor to smooth and pack the dirt as the Board of Aldermen contracts with an Iowa firm for hot oil to penetrate the soil. Some crusted fields caused replanting but Monday rain improves prospects for corn growth.
Mrs. Alfie Gooch offers baby chicks at 10 dollars per 100 with one third off on all breeds through June and July. Orders accepted by phone in North Salem.
Herman Donald Maggart born July 10 1912 died May 26 1923 at age 10 years 10 months 16 days. Survived by father Frank Maggart mother Gertie Maggart sisters Eula Eunice Hazel and brother Ray. Funeral May 27 at home northeast of town with James L Bate. interment Kaifong cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. F L Maggart thank friends for kindness during illness and burial of son Herman Donald Maggart. They acknowledge floral offerings and words of consolation in this card of thanks.
Eye tests and glasses fitted on Wednesday and Thursday June 9 and 1. Eye strain headaches relieved. Bring your eye trouble to Dr. B W Eisenhour at Mr Healy's Store for consultation and fittings.
Monday afternoon about 5 oclock the vicinity received a real Million Dollar Rain. It came at the right moment as cornfields needed a downpour while much ground was broken when too wet and fields were cloddy and in need of moisture.
Parties who collected goat and sheep wool along the road between Browning and Shelby by Saturday May 26 must notify Lantz and Turner to receive a liberal reward.
W H Oliver of Scottsville area is a prominent breeder of Burbon Red turkeys and Jersey Black Giant chickens. He ships birds and eggs nationwide, offering eggs at 25 cents each for six weeks, with Jersey Black Giants weighing 3 to 10 pounds and males 10 to 13 pounds. Capons around fifteen pounds.
The piece contrasts a down and out man with the wartime thrift of Americans. It lauds self denial, efficiency, and the rise of Liberty Bonds and Savings Certificates, noting workers and citizens saved and won the war through disciplined spending while avoiding wasteful luxuries.
Mrs. John Ashby and daughter visited the office Tuesday to praise the home paper and say they cannot do without it, noting how pleased they are with its features.
The diary recalls a wedding four weeks ago after a dog incident, then describes a baseball practice replaced by croquet with city girls, family dinner, teasing over names, school chatter, and a reflection on local printers, merchants, and newspaper advertising pressures affecting rural papers.
The piece argues big city merchants flood papers with ads to win rural and local trade while many home merchants fail to advertise for country customers, blaming the lack of promotion for missed opportunities. It notes farmers receive direct outreach and contrasts rising ad efforts with sparse local campaigns.
A humorous family scene on wallpaper selection. The mother and sister study color harmony while the father endures delays from mismatched samples and the chaos of new design choices. In the end the sunlight brightens the women’s faces.
L W Bingham posts price for eggs from dark rich velvet reds after May 15. Single setting costs 1.00 dollars and 100 eggs priced at 5.00 dollars.
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