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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1909
Page
1
A Milan Republican article argues Sullivan County with 414000 acres can support 5000 eighty acre farms housing 30000 people. It envisions dairy cattle ten per farm, poultry, fruit, oats and corn, with electric lines linking farm to city and broader community benefits including schools, libraries and churches.
The venerable pioneer citizen of Purdin, Alex Purdin, age 83, took out a quail and game hunting license. Circuit Clerk Johnson notes he is Linn county’s oldest license applicant. The Linneus Bulletin joins friends in praising his preservation and hopes he bags game within law. Mrs Mildred Bennet has just recovered from a severe fever.
The State Poultry Board schedules two events in Missouri: a Poultry Institute at Columbia during Farmers Week on December 29 with noted speakers Dr A A Brigham Rolla C Lawry and D E Hale. The second is the State Show in St Louis December 6 to 11 with large prizes, including $100 cash specials and a $50 silver cup, aiming to attract Missouri exhibitors and national breeders. Entries close Thanksgiving Day November 25.
Robt Cowgill of Seymour Iowa a high school teacher was seriously injured last Tuesday when a freight train started as he tried to pass between two cars His foot was crushed and amputations were performed near the knee and calf He is recovering at home with fortitude J C Van Morgan was in Milan on Friday.
The second monthly meeting of local teachers convened at the High School on Saturday November 13 discussing occupation education nature study sanitary conditions ideal teacher rural agricultural teaching and more. The next meeting will be December 11 with a program to follow.
J G Harvey township collector will collect Benton township taxes at the People's Bank in Browning every Saturday.
A nationwide report claims a garter snake seventeen inches long resides in a woman's stomach in St Joseph Missouri. The doctor says the patient swallowed the snake when it was tiny, and the tale describes the snake’s cold blooded lineage and air breathing nature as it supposedly grew while trapped inside.
John T. Hooker devises a clever method to clear a blocked cellar drain. He traps a small mole in the tile, releases water, and shows the system clears itself. A patent has been applied for and others are warned against infringement.
Green City Press reports the St Charles Hotel in Milan destroyed by fire overnight. Ground floor housed Jacob Snyder's shoes and groceries. upper floors contained lodging. Mr and Mrs Hutchinson, upstairs occupants, jumped to escape. Mrs Hutchinson died from injuries and Mr Hutchinson suffered multiple fractures. Origin of fire unknown.
Medical doctor H. E. Epperson issues a notice urging recipients to settle outstanding accounts by January 1 to avoid statements.
Jeff Cornet of Laclede attended a gathering hosted by Ed Creason on Saturday, sharing in the occasion and meeting attendees.
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