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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1920
Page
1
An observer reflects on strangers in a town who seem influential despite modest credentials. The piece argues for honest elections, civic engagement, and kindness while warning against arrogance and harsh judgment of others. It stresses responsibility, community welfare, and humility in public life.
I have seven Poland China boars in a spring litter registered for sale. Sired by a son of Yan kee Boy and a grandson of Harrison's Big Bob. My herd boar is a yearling past and weighs over 600 pounds. Also seeking workers to shuck 250 acres of corn. 0 E Musgrave.
A Milan granite dealer offers to save customers the agents commissions on memorial and cemetery work. He pledges to cut costs by inviting buyers to visit his shop rather than making home calls and plans to trade directly. He notes stock bought at last June's prices and invites visits or written inquiries.
A fragmentary diary recounts a week of school life with mispronounced names and rural tasks. It notes teachers questioning manners and dress, a butter brewing joke, a Sunday skool dismissal, chicken dinners, a phonograph mishap, and a gruff neighbor guarding woods.
Dr Calland, long time local physician, departed Saturday for Kirksville to spend a few days with family before moving on to Neuska where he has accepted a road position. He made many friends here who wish him success in his new post.
Wm Gooch and Mrs Pennety Moore traveled to Milan Thursday to obtain a marriage license and, before Judge Pleas Sandifer, were married. Gooch, a retired farmer, is trusted in the community. Moore has long resided here and is well known. The couple now resides with the bride’s family as friends extend congratulations.
George Ford, a prosperous tire-farm owner near Henry cemetery, died after a wall collapsed while he reached for a bucket in his well. His wife alerted neighbors who removed debris and recovered his body around 1 p.m. He leaves a wife and several children.
A new display at Healy’s features a refined line of ladies wrist watches. Shoppers can view elegant designs and timepieces suitable for gift giving and daily wear.
Attend a seven night program at the Electric Theatre from November 22 to 27 featuring stars Clara Kimball Young Anita Stewart Theda Bara Jack Dempsey Jack Kean and Will Rogers. Tickets cost adults 1 50 children 60 cents plus war tax. Follow the crowd.
Relatives and friends gathered Sunday at the Moore home in the citys west part to celebrate the fortieth wedding anniversary. An evening feast followed invitations for guests to join in the dining room and share in the occasion. Guests included Mr and Mrs J P Turner Mr and Mrs A L Moore Mr and Mrs B F Peterson Junius Buxton and Mr and Mrs A A Pipes.
George Freeland born October 18 1841 in Greene County Pennsylvania was a Civil War veteran who enlisted August 18 1862 and served until 1865. He was twice wounded in action and returned home to Pennsylvania where he later married after discharge.
The piece lampoons J. P. Turner of the city as gravely ill in the wake of the election. It reports his strange, despondent mood, alleged loss of friends, and a claimed indifference to the outcome while his supporters try to cheer him. Turner concedes he may look bad but insists his health is fine despite the gloom.
Waverly Williams son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Williams of 129 West McCarty Street has been named a prize winner for a best five word essay Why I Love America The United Americans Chicago offered about twenty eight prizes and about 2000 responses were received. Williams is a public school student and his family previously lived in Trenton Mo The article notes local interest and mentions teachers attending the Missouri State Teachers Association in Kansas City this week.
Eleven head of yearling steers and four thoroughbred male hogs listed for sale in Purdin Missouri. The April pigs are sired by Big Bob and weighed 755 pounds. For details call Joe Creason in Purdin.
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