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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1911
Page
8
A humorous spoof letter derides Uncle Ike for spending over a hundred thousand dollars on a senatorial bid and mocks the costly party influence. It notes an investigation into Senator Lorimer’s election and references Jimmy Garfield appearing as Col. Roosevelt’s representative amid insurgent talk.
Practical tips on cooking and childcare include using muslin to aid dumplings, leaving covers off dumplings briefly, mixing batters in a double boiler, sewing tape on children’s drawers to prevent wrinkling, ensuring plenty of water for babies, and considering nut butter as a meat substitute.
Regular Halloween crowds clogged business districts as men and boys prowled the streets on cement steps and gaudy chalk decorations adorned storefronts. Despite the dense gathering no property damage was observed, a notable improvement over the previous year.
A November Farm Journal recipe advises boiling a quart of water with salt, sprinkling oats without stirring, then cooking four to five hours in a double boiler. For breakfast, prepare the night before and finish in the morning.
For sale about fifty bushels of extra fine Ben Davis apples priced at fifty cents per bushel. Can be taken at home or delivered. Contact J. T Watkins.
Last Thursday Linn County Corn Growers Association held a show at the opera house with many exhibits. Carl Jones of the Linn County Experiment Station planned a write up but failed to deliver, so no report could be issued this morning. Attendees praised the display and a lecture from a State University gentleman.
Uncle George Gibson sent potatoes to the office showing sprouted vines from plants planted September 1. He reports new potatoes for several days and has them on display at the office.
Tentative site for a soldiers monument places the shaft thirty feet from the park's north end to improve elevation and visibility from the business district. The plan calls for an ornamental shaft of Taam stone, with details and contract conditions still unsettled as of this report.
Friends of Ray Griffis and Mary Roach learned Friday night at 7 o clock in M R F Nickell's home that they wed in a quiet ceremony conducted by Rev Nickell. Griffis, son of Jacob Griffis, is praised as a hardworking young man, while Mary Roach is described as refined and well liked. The Leader-Record extends best wishes to the couple.
On Friday and Saturday November 3 and 4, prices are cut in half across all stock. A note clears confusion about Dr. Bartlett visiting Winigan next Saturday, confirming he travels only for the day to help many Browning projects.
In this issue the Lead er Record features a large Farmers Store half page ad announcing a big sale of hose and shoes with enticing prices. The bargain table of shoes draws town interest and shoppers are urged to visit the store, read the ad, and see the savings firsthand.
J. W. Fields traveled to Chula and Laredo where he bought two carloads of horses. One car came from Chillico and the other from here. He will ship both loads to St Louis and hopes for good results. Fields is known for paying full value and is confident his purchases will pay off.
Property east of the Farmers Exchange Bank offered for sale with two main descriptions the warehouse and feed barn and a strong house nearby. Cash or terms available.
W P Carter bought a carload of horses at Green City and Milan on Friday and Saturday and shipped them to St Louis on Sunday. Carter is a noted buyer who ships many horses to market. At each place he was present two men were killed, and he missed placing an advertisement at the first stop but believes his dealings went fairly well overall.
The Browning Millinery Co announces major bargains for patrons on November 8 and 4. Summers and Ware in North handle the arrangements for these sales events as part of a wide customer appreciation push.
A clerk, placing purchases in printed wrap, refuses to be a walking ad and urges readers to use newspapers for business advertising. The piece notes women entering all trades while balancing wife and mother roles at home.
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