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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1909
Page
1
The Western Publisher notes that paying for an editor’s favor through subscriptions does not buy moral protection or biased coverage. Roy Ray argues editors won’t absolve greed or dishonor, warning against sacrificing integrity for prestige or political power.
Halloween celebrations spill into Main Street with wagons buggies and farming equipment blocking the south sidewalk. No serious property damage reported. A Missouri State Board of Agriculture bulletin urges rural schools to teach farming and engage country youth with practical agricultural instruction and district fairs featuring farm projects.
Two weeks ago Supt McFadden adopted a new drawing method in public schools and it drew praise at the Street Fair. Carr displayed seventh and eighth grade art at Fleming's building proving students are taught by an artist. The full school was shown in J J Smith's east window and will move to Brookfield for the Teacher's Association.
Warren Stephen son filed a note about a twin apple on a tree at this office claim of several more similar twins on the same tree.
A. E. Lambert announces a no hunting rule for Lambert family farms at 212 East M Street. The notice states hunting is prohibited across the parcels owned by the Lamberts.
A posted farm notice by 212 H. F. Kille forbids any hunting with dogs or guns. Keep off the property to avoid trouble.
The editor of the Russel Democrat expresses a preference for a modest life over wealth. He praises a printer’s simplicity, family joys, and a clear conscience against pursuing riches, arguing happiness comes from duty and community rather than wealth and luxury.
James Robison was born July 7, 1832 in Ohio and died October 30 after illness while visiting relatives near Salem. He moved to Iowa in 1845 and Missouri in 1857, married Idary E. Rogers in 1855, and leaves three children, John of Lawrence Kansas Sherman of Doniphan Missouri and Lenora Peters of Salem. Burial was in Hoover Cemetery. he was a respected pioneer and Christian gentleman.
J D Burwell a Warren teacher and patrons will host a box supper at the school house Friday night Nov 19. The debate topic is resolved that women should be given the right of suffrage. Proceeds support the library. All are invited.
During the Thursday street fair Mrs. Mundell was struck by a speeding horse and taken to Savings Bank then Dr. Epperson for examination. She suffered only minor injuries but warns of careless driving on Main Street. Late Thursday night youths north of town rode horses along Main Street, were not pursued, and face a police fine around ten dollars and costs.
Public sale to be held at the seller’s farm three and a half miles east and one and a half miles north of Browning on Wednesday November 10 1909. Items include several mares foaling, two sucking colts, ten yearling steers, milk cows, calves, twenty five ewes, a spring wagon and a yearling horse. Terms made known day of sale. Sale to begin at 10 o'clock.
Mr Crouch and family left last Friday for a new home in Leola 8 D. He has lived in Humphreys all his life and served in the county legislature as a Democrat. He will be missed by residents statewide and in Humphreys. The community wishes them well in their new state and hopes they make many friends in Leola.
At the street fair several parties were seen eating fruit on display and some baskets were carried off by men while owners looked away. The incident sparked outrage and calls to identify the culprits.
Sunday celebrated the birthday of Jas McClelland aged sixty four and his granddaughter Eunice Lawrence aged fourteen. The family gathered at Warren's home with neighbors to a morning feast and the two received many useful gifts before guests departed.
D E Shults was badly hurt Monday at the Bartmus farm when a concrete arch collapsed while he stood atop it. His head and face were skinned and bruised, with jaw injuries and other bruises. He was treated for his wounds and to his relief escaped more serious harm.
Farm offers 530 acres with 3 well improved houses in Linn County. Can be sold as a single parcel to one buyer or divided into three separate farms.
J H Bundridge and C M Thornton advertise farm loans with the lowest interest rates and best prepayment privileges. Named figures Corey McQuown C J Ingraham and J W P McQuown are listed in the promo.
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