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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1928
Page
1
Browning Missouri November 24. Mrs Mullins writes on the election, hard times, and personal anecdotes. She argues hard times stem from mismanagement, recalls family history, and shares social notes about bootleggers, wages, and daily life.
A closing message from P C Mullins offers best wishes and prayers, expresses gratitude to friends, and confirms continued respect. He emphasizes truth without harm and bids a kind farewell.
A Ford touring car in good condition offered for sale at a bargain price. Inquiries directed to W H Neff in Browning Missouri.
Dr Palm conducts a needle threading demonstration at Stanley hotel Milan on Monday or Commercial hotel Linneus on Wednesday. Participants should bring best glasses to see how Palm-Made glasses ease threading.
Our good friend Mrs Hermine Adams sent a large batch of pecans to our office on Friday. Her daughter Miss Orvyl worked for her uncle Will Fields at Pine Apple Alabama and provided the generous share, the largest pecans we have ever seen.
Relatives staged a surprise birthday dinner for Jake Lantz at the home of C R Lantz with a large gathering of family. Guests included J R Lantz C R Lantz M C Lantz and others. a telegram from Eva D Kinkade of St Joseph sent late birthday congrats.
A posted notice warns hunters that all hunting with traps, guns, or dogs is forbidden on local farms. Signatories include Walker, Smith, Ingraham, Lambert, Walker, Gooch, Kille, McQuown, Wilhite, Creason, Johnson, Crooks, Fuller, Clark, Walker, Pfeiffer, Kelley, Prantner, DeVore, Lambert.
The Gress Studio in Brookfield Missouri promotes a Christmas portrait exchange plan offering flexible sittings without daylight constraints. Clients can choose three four or a half dozen portraits to fit their needs.
Mr and Mrs A A Couch hosted a comic paper party on Wednesday November 21 honoring their son Carl Raymonds twelfth birthday Rooms were decorated with comic papers and crepe streamers The Noahs Ark center piece held animal cookies Prizes went to Melba Carter Idris Garrett James Calhoun and Harvey James Neet for best dressed character and John Smith for the drawing contest Idris Garrett also won for guessing the exact number of animals in the ark Delicious refreshments followed.
An evening event was enjoyed by all with a long guest list including Beverly Dun can as Maggie Idris Garrett Mrs Mutt Dorothy Alspach Orphan Annie Evelyn Gable Tillie the Toiler Melba Carter Miss Asthma James Calhoun Mack Edward Williams Barnie Google John Smith Mr Mutt Harvey James Nedt Andy Gump Richard Bauer Jiggs and Carl Raymond portraying Chester Gump.
The Brookfield shop bills itself as the largest year round dealer of greeting cards for every occasion and highlights the extensive Christmas card lines. Visitors are welcome to browse the selection.
In Helena Oklahoma on November 20 1928 Mrs J L Sweatt asks Mr Joe Nickell to send the Browning Leader Record for one year. She notes she now lives in Oklahoma and misses Missouri and asks for hometown news and to hear from home again.
Mrs Malinda A Johnson born January 31 1861 in Morgan County Indiana daughter of Bartley and Lovey Turner died November 10 1928 at her home in Elmer Missouri at age 67 years 9 months and 9 days She married Thomas F Johnson August 28 1877 in Morgan County Indiana and had four children Pearl Nellie V Wallace Arch F Johnson Ralph Johnson The Johnsons were active in the Church of Christ at Winigan joining in 1885 Funeral conducted by A M Wiles She leaves fourteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren with three surviving brothers William Son Elsworth and one sister Mrs Mary Bryant.
A contemplative piece suggests reducing holiday spending by giving personalized portraits. It argues a portrait is a unique, lasting present only the giver can offer, valued longer than inexpensive generic gifts.
The directors of Jenkins school announce a new heating plant installation aimed at comfort and efficiency. The community, noted as one of the county’s best country schools, expresses support for improved facilities for its students.
Brookfield hosts the 16th Linn County Corn Show drawing 3000 to 4000 attendees. A new daily drawing contest, 60 merchants donating over 300 in prizes, and displays of corn yields highlighted the event. Grand Champion Ray Bennett led white corn in professional class. fire damaged the hall but insurance covers most losses and a temporary building is planned for school reopening.
A brief notice lists guaranteed glosses priced from 3 to 15 dollars with two dates, Milan December 3 and Linneus December 5, indicating a schedule or listing for the items.
A farm safety notice warns against hunting with guns or dogs on local farms. Signatories O. W. Williams R. H. Hamilton Henry Curtis Grant Hamilton Cale Smith and Lester Stephenson urge adherence to the rule to protect livestock and property.
Monday morning about eight o'clock the Brookshier district schoolhouse caught on fire causing damage to the structure. No injuries are mentioned and the cause is not specified in the readable text. Local responders were reported on the scene.
The Ladies' Aid of the ME Church announces a bazaar and food sale at Hummel Furniture Store on Saturday December 1st. Proceeds support church activities.
Round and loin steak offered at 25 cents per pound as a weekend sale feature at the Farmers Store.
Mrs. Bessie Steele Wheatcraft died October 29 in Riverside California after a week with injuries from an auto accident not her fault. Born September 30 1891 in Sullivan County Missouri she married Roy Wheatcraft December 20 1915 and had son Reno. She joined Mt Zion Methodist and later the First Christian Church Riverside. Funeral October 1 1928 at Foothill Cemetery Riverside with Rev Wait citing Psalm 23.
Ignatz Hass born January 16 1840 near Edberg Austria died November 25 1928 at his nephew Frank Bauer’s. He came to the United States in 1889 and farmed northeast of Garner until 1917 then lived with nephew Frank Rauer until death. Survived by two nephews John Rauer and Frank Rauer and a niece Agness Boyles. Funeral at Garner Church of Christ conducted by Rev M A Hale with interment in Garner cemetery on Monday November 26.
F M Stamper Co advertises 16 percent protein dairy feed at two dollars per 100 pounds. The offer highlights high protein content for dairy cattle and targets local farmers and ranchers seeking economical feed options.
The Bennett Brothers warn that all hunting with guns dogs and traps is forbidden on their farm and threaten prosecution for trespass.
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