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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1912
Page
4
Notice notes the item entered at the Brown ing Missouri post office as second class mail matter on July 8, 1897. The fragment records mailing status and date for archival classification.
The writer outlines a fragmented 1912 campaign with Taft Wilson and Roosevelt. Riley Marshall faces opposition over tariff and liquor policy as Wilson leads a shifting Republican split. Roosevelt is seen as a disruptive force likely to lose this year but maintain influence if he carries states, shaping future party alignments.
Rain fell Saturday in Green Valley with a light shower noted. Local events included Mr S Spangler's sale and the well attended public sale of G W Martin, while Dell VanFossen bought a seed drill with fertilizer attachment in Kansas City. The funeral of Mr George Monk was held at Humphreys cemetery.
The text hints at a lingering forecast of political directions over the next four years. It features a narrator named Reuben Hardscrabble delivering a cautionary, folksy outlook on current events.
William Harvey advertises coal on track with ready access to prices and product varieties. He invites customers to inquire for current rates and availability.
Real estate broker seeks listings for city property farms and businesses. Claims to have closed major deals recently and promises customer satisfaction. Encourages property owners to contact if they feel “snappy” and want to list or trade.
Uncle Dan Myers is very poorly. Mrs. Jas Jacobs is able to be out again. Guy Dray visited H C Warren’s Sunday. Ned Mundell returned from San Jon New Mexico. Alfred Broyles captured two coons last week. Mrs. Clyde Warren is improving. Mr and Mrs Chas Russel and Bertha Neely left to Sedalia fair. Crooks team frightened by an auto, Crooks injured but no major damage. Mundells left for New Mexico then Almira Washington to visit sons.
Locust Valley notes a month away for the Grahams and reports a full audience at the fifth Sunday gathering. Vernon Crookshanks joined the church, Bro. Richards delivered a strong closing sermon, nine board members attended, and pastors from several churches preached. A memorable dinner followed. E L Joyce Linn County schools superintendent visited on Tuesday.
S B Sebrock and R E B Gray left Monday for the Sedalia fair. H F Crookshanks returned from a business trip to West Virginia. Mr and Mrs Ross Lantz visited relatives in Carroll County. Florence and Tippie Johnson and Mrs W E Duckworth traveled to Brookfield. Mrs John Burwell and Miss Claudie Morelock visited Milan. Robert Head the road boss graded the Capital trail. Mrs Ben Mairs returned from a visit with Mrs J E Parsons. Flee Parsons accompanied her. Mrs A A Seaman of Tulvania spent a week with Mr and Mrs Corey McQuown and relatives.
A brief rail drayage notice states W M Hicks offers prompt careful service after purchasing the dray.
A neighborhood notice invites residents to Browning Street Fair on October 11 and 12. The event features neighborly exhibitions, dress parade, contests for art and products, and prizes for children and families. Local attendees urged to wear best outfits and bring cheer.
Prosecuting Attorney J. M. Wattenbarger urges renewed action against vote buying and betting on elections, stressing that public duty and government law override position or party affiliation. He cites prior warnings and vows prosecution for offenders.
A former dray proprietor announces entry into real estate selling and trading. He lists several good farms and city properties for sale or trade and invites others with farm listings to contact him. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Remodeled home by B Williams. Ernest Warren visited G A Borrows Sunday. Frost occurred Friday night. Ivin Morgan plastered for Wm Rinehart last week. Ad Grindstaff hauled cane to the mill Sunday. J Rinehart and H Thurlo hauling cane to Stevenson's. Charles Rottman to move on Ben Mairs place soon. Bess Jacobs holds about 50 acres millet. H Oliver and Miss Jessie Artz drove to Locust Valley Sunday. John Bailey bought about 40 head of hogs at George Martin sale. Mrs James Riddle and Mattie Riddle went to Locust Valley. George and Gladys Borrows attended Locust Valley meeting Sunday. Jake Watson and wife and Benford Watson visited S Atkins Tuesday.
Used three months in excellent condition, stove sold cheap. Inquire at this office.
North Salem reports a two day picnic ruined by rain with much happening in town. Dora Asher has moved back to North Salem and plans a quick return as George Spencer embarks on his final trip as star route.
A Monday bulletin notes landowners offering properties for sale amid Single Tax amendments. Sullivan County highway work progresses on a gulch fill north of M. L. Britton's. Oklahoma residents Wm Sill and wife seek a new home here, and A G Sorge of Winigan heads to Milwaukee to visit relatives. Rev G L Bowman reports a large revival with 48 additions to local churches. Exhibits across horse and mule, agricultural, and art departments promise strong showings under J W Crookshanks and Mrs F A Fleming. Contributors are urged to support the fair. after the event a contributor list will be printed.
Miss Edith Tharp visited at Jas Dodson's Sunday. Mr and Mrs J H Tharp visited Alf Bundridge's. Miss Ruth Creason visited with Clara and Bernice Pipes Sunday. Mr and Mrs W T Prather visited their daughter Mrs Sam Correll last week. Mrs Willard Palmer Browning visited W Langdon's last of the Rev Creason and Mr and Mrs Cleve Jennings returned home Saturday from the council.
The Browning Street Fair Association pursues a standout fair with claims the corn exhibit will be the best yet. Local organizers anticipate record turnout and high-quality displays.
Mr and Mrs Frank Smith of North Salem were trading here Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Frank Drake recently moved into the Mrs Hersman property on Main street.
The Burlington Route promotes one way Colonist tickets to California or the Northwest for winter travel. A Tourist conductor leads special excursion parties aboard through cars and sleeping coaches. The agent offers maps, berth arrangements, and planning assistance before departure.
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