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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1923
Page
1
Mr and Mrs S P Darr hosted a one o clock dinner on Sunday November 18 with guests including Mrs Hinda Rush and the Schrocks. Mrs May Alexander assisted, the day was enjoyed, a later car accident at a dangerous corner caused a wheel to break but no serious injuries occurred.
Chapter V P.E.O. met with Mrs Cornelia Harmon last Wednesday with eighteen members present. She shared a report on the recent Supreme Convention in Seattle and praised Supreme President Mrs Vin a Ives Bowden of Brookfield Missouri. Members voted thanks for Harmon’s informative talk and for her support of the new president.
Mr and Mrs J W Jones entertained Sunday with a sumptuous two course one o clock dinner at their country home south of town. Guests included J S Harmon J B Harmon F A Fleming J P Bolling Miss Ella Keithley Norris Phillips and Virginia Bolling. The day was greatly enjoyed and guests praised Mrs Jones for her cooking.
Mrs F M Haymaker entertained a small group of friends of her youth at her city home with a delicious Sunday dinner at one o'clock. Guests included Mrs Jane Dickinson Mrs Helen Calhoun Mrs Alpha A Whaley Mrs D C Burk Mr and Mrs J R Lantz and B T Jolley. The afternoon featured social conversation and reminiscences of their youthful days.
Rev James L Bate his family and Miss Ira Peterson were in an automobile accident two miles south of Linneus while heading to Brookfield. They slowed for a sharp road hazard but the exact outcome and injuries are not fully stated in the report.
A pie supper and program are planned at the White Oak Grove school house on Saturday night November 24. Everyone is welcome. Mrs. Lena Kenley is the teacher promoting the event.
Mrs M J Rulon born July 4 1851 died November 9 1928. She married B F Rulon December 24 1871 and they had seven children three of whom died in infancy. Survived by Annie Jones Idaho W L Rulon St Catharine Mo Emma Hubbard Texas Roy Rulon St Catharine Mo Burial at North Salem cemetery November 15. Funeral conducted by C E Potter Browning Mo.
Advertiser seeks a 140 to 200 acre farm with ample corn land and available assistance. Wants long term rental or purchase and asks to be contacted at the office.
A pie supper will be held at the Jenkins school house on Wednesday night November 28. The event invites everyone to attend as announced by Thelma L. Bingham, teacher.
Furnished house for rent, ready to occupy immediately. See Jay Harvey for details.
This week our office mailed a second set of Red Headed sale bills to Hon. C. M. Kendrick of Marceline for a Hereford cattle sale near Marceline on Tuesday November 27. The first sale date of November 14 was postponed to November 27 due to a conflict. The office offers fast turnouts and bright, distinctive sale bills for buyers and sellers.
Notice to all debtors to call and settle what is due promptly to meet obligations. Warns against collection actions and urges immediate payment.
Ethel Leona Christy daughter of Am brose Scott Christy and Marye Christy was born in Linn County Missouri on September 1 1892 and died October 24 after an embolism following maternity. She lived in Scott City Kansas Middletown Ohio Pittsburg and finally Scott City where four children survived, including Robert Christy born 1923. Funeral held October 28 at the Methodist Church.
Calhoun and Thornton advertise property for sale or trade including farms with dwellings and other properties along with farm loans offered at historic rates. Private listings welcomed.
Special notice lists household and kitchen furniture for sale. Call at the seller's home near the school building Milford Hall.
Diary notes from a child recount plans for new flowers and a Pergolia in the back yard arranged by Mrs. Gillem. The entry then jumps to local politics, marriage curiosities, and a family gathering, ending with canceled plans for a masked ball due to relations.
Firefighters from Browning aided Purdin in a major blaze that destroyed the Peterson Garage hardware store Rolla Cassity restaurant Hale drug store I.O.C.F. Hall and other buildings. Losses were heavy with little insurance, but residents vowed to rebuild. The fire began about 4 30 and was controlled by 9 00.
Paul Warren, a popular young teacher at Smith, organized a pie supper last Friday with help from pupils and parents. A large crowd attended and raised 49.05 dollars for library purposes. Smith district, noted for hiring top teachers, has twenty one pupils this year and Warren’s work enhances his standing.
Florence E. Lay announces tax collection in Purdin every Tuesday and Friday of December. Tax books are ready at the Farmers Exchange Bank for payment.
A playful note hints at a mix up in Ford car names. The riddle-style line suggests a new sedan joins the Ford family, highlighting two Os in its nickname. No clear dates or figures are given.
Farm owner G. D. Walker warns hunters to keep off his land using guns or dogs after reports of trespassing. brief note notes the warning and the owner’s initials.
Warning signs posted on a farm threaten legal action and guard dogs against trespassers. Margaret Mairs publicly asserts protection of her land with guns and traps, marking a clear boundary.
H L Kempster of the Missouri College of Agriculture advises seasonal feeding changes as days shorten. Feed lots of laying mash, keep dry mash available, and offer a daily wet mash to fill crops. early starters lay more eggs, and well fed pullets outperform year averages.
180 acre farm at Old Enterprise with 25 acres for corn 15 acres meadow and remainder pasture. Also two Jersey cows currently fresh for sale. See Mrs C J Porter at once.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Potter near Purdin welcomed a baby daughter on Saturday night. The mother and child are doing well, while Mr. Potter remains excited, likened to a boy with new red boots. Grandparents in the city share in the joy.
The question asks for a day more appropriate than Thanksgiving for a family group picture. It implies considering a day with similar or better family gathering potential but asks for a preferred alternative. No concrete facts, only opinion.
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