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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1916
Page
1
A reflective piece traces Thanksgiving origins from the Pilgrim Fathers and the 1621 Plymouth feast to Lincoln’s proclamation and modern observance. It notes the ceremonial steps of publishing the proclamation, cites a 54 million pound turkey estimate, and urges nationwide appreciation, peace, health, and charity.
A brief humorous note describes a stealthy hobble and a neck wring not to cause offense, ending with both parties enjoying turkey and cranberry sauce.
Misses Mary Frances Davis and Marilyn Best entertained friends with a three course dinner at the Davis home on Tuesday. The spacious rooms were decorated and the evening featured humorous conversation and four contests. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Hermia Adams, Mrs. Georgia Brehm, Mrs. Bessie Fleming, and Mrs. Mattie Duncan.
The Green City Press reports a new, young boss who arrived at the editor’s home Monday morning to assume leadership. He is small in stature but has impressed so far and follows his father’s example, with the editor pleased as both other workers are female.
W B Fields, clerk for W H Dickinson, created a striking colored light display in the east window of the store. The intermittent electric arrangement is praised as one of the best outside the city and draws notable interest with a beautiful color scheme.
No hunting or trespassing allowed on my farm west of Winigan. Keep off. 21 C. E. Watson.
A wedding was held November 22 at the Burke residence for Alice Burke to W E Duckworth. Guests dined in the Missouri home fashion and the couple will live on the groom’s farm. A Thanksgiving program followed with contests and a luncheon, featuring social and literary activities.
William Dodge of Linneus and Carrie Lantz of North Salem were married Sunday at 5 o clock in the Probate Judge’s office in Judge Pratt’s presence. The groom is known as a quiet industrious young man and the bride is the daughter of the late S R Deskin. Relatives and friends extend best wishes.
The editor urges prompt payment due to rising printing material costs and high living expenses. Do not be sent dunned. send a check now to settle the subscriptions. Len we
Brief items note that birds migrate longer on nocturnal flights than during the day. It also states fruits and vegetables retain laxative effects after canning. A hopperdoz device is reported as capable of processing up to 300 bushels of grasshoppers.
A message reports the death of Mrs J W Lindsey of Pittsfield Illinois on Monday morning. She was a daughter of the late Dr W R Robinson of this city and grew up here. She married Mr Lindsey who ran a hardware business locally before they moved to a farm near Pittsfield. She is survived by her husband two sons Joe and Thos Lindsey and many relatives in and near this city. The news was a shock to the community.
Mrs Artie Calhoun hosted the P. E. O. society last Wednesday afternoon with twelve members in attendance. After the business session the Thanksgiving program was presented by Mesdames Reba Hummel Bessie Fleming and Lorne Whaley with songs and papers.
Mr and Mrs John Hollon entertained at a one o clock dinner Sunday with guests including James and Beulah Hollon Frank Creason Herbert Bailey Clay Dell families Lantz and Palmer clans and Hazel Shaw. Hermia F hosted a 12 dinner Wednesday with Miss Mary Wilcox Mary O Rear Julia Chisholm Sarah and Adeline Lee among attendees.
L. O. Carpenter invites friends to visit the Burwell harness and repair shop for horse millinery and related services. Emphasizes ongoing stock additions and specializes in harness and shoe repairs.
On Wednesday night December 6 Woodmen are urged to attend to elect officers for the coming year and to choose delegates for the county convention.
Buyers N E Cotter and J W Jones seek all marketable corn for sale at top market price. See them before selling.
The notice announces tax collection in Bentoh township on Saturday December 9 and December 16. A. W. Cotter is the collector.
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