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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1921
Page
1
The piece argues modern entrepreneurs face adversity with courage, citing a serum firm turning a loss into success by developing a rat killing virus and a candy maker boosting sales with a five cent bar. It urges persistent effort and public spirit, urging streets cleaned for a forthcoming fair and stronger spelling and education in town.
Burwell and Porter of Brookfield Missouri advertise farm loans at six percent interest.
Browning baseball team went to Milan on Sunday and played a two game set with the local strong squad. In the first game Head and Stone pitched as Milan won 5 to 4. In the second game Allison pitched for Milan and Jimmie Stone for Browning as Browning won 9 to 3.
Saturday Lee Foster and Miss Eva Haley wed in Linneus after a spontaneous license. Eva Haley, daughter of Mrs. Daniel Haley, is a Chillicothe Business College graduate with many friends. Groom Lee Foster, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Foster, served in World War I and is a farmer. A 75 guest supper followed at the Foster home.
Friday night describes a misnamed furniture episode and confuses digestion with furnishings. A Saturday performance features Uncle Tom’s Cabin roles by Jake Ted and others with two pins admission and lively audience fun. The week crosses into gossip, a birthday outfit, a garter snake scare, a salt prank, a near arrest and a red haired girl case with a white dog and a dime.
A Browning Leader-Record notice appeals chicken raisers including turkeys geese and ducks who used Dr W E Carters remedies to register their names at the office by December
A fragmentary notice notes a plan dated the 24th offering a useful present for ladies. It discusses methods to prohibit and protect chickens from spring white diarrhoea and suggests asking Dr. Carter for guidance on treating eggs from infected hens.
Creason's Garage advertises on hand Presto-Lite batteries for most makes of cars and torches with new low prices inviting customers to come in and buy.
Mrs Laura Hamilton entertained about forty friends Friday afternoon September 30 with flower decor, several contests, and refreshments. The top event Touring the World was won by Mrs Effie Fields and Mrs Mattie Duncan with a high score, while hostess aide Mrs Nellie Williams helped serve. Guest Miss Alice Rush of Ottumwa Iowa attended.
Paul B. Naylor of Kansas City, formerly a chautauqua lecturer and now with the extension service of the University of Missouri, will discuss Farm Problems and Their Solution at the Street Fair on Saturday October 8 from 12 30 to 1 o'clock. He is an eloquent speaker.
Save almost 10 dollars per battery with Prest-O-Lite and a strong guarantee. Prices listed include Ford 33, Chevrolet 35, Buick 35, Overland 35, Oakland 38, Studebaker 36, Buick long type 36, Overland long type 36, Dodge 44, with others in proportion. Repairs for all makes using genuine parts, everything guaranteed. See Creason's Garage Sayers Battery Service Station Milan Missouri.
The 20th annual stockholders meeting of the Peoples Bank will be held at the banking house in Keown Missouri on Thursday October 28 1921 at 9 o clock a m for at least three hours or until the business is finished. The meeting elects five directors for the ensuing year and may transact other proper business. J Pet President Attest RC Bailey Secretary
Notice announces shipment of tricotine coats suits and dresses in extra sizes up to 50. Shoppers are urged to view the new stock at The Farmers Store and not miss the selection.
Relatives and friends staged a surprise Sunday gathering for James W. Hoskins for his seventieth birthday. Mrs. Hoskins added to a growing Sunday menu as guests arrived and the party culminated in a dinner highlighting “the best that the land affords.” Attendees included J. E. Brown and family, J. B. Harmon and family, Carl Daniels and family, W. S. Pipes and wife, Roy Smith and family, H. F. Kille and family, and Richard Brown and daughter Allie.
Dr Carter has been in Browning since June 1 representing scientific principles. He promotes vaccination for 98 1/3 percent of hogs to market and offers free bacterilogic, eye test, and post mortem tests for sick hogs to his patrons. Crains Drug Store and phone 95 Meadville are noted for contact. Coowns Tanning Co. is advertised for hides into coats and robes with T. H. Sloan as agent.
S M Strain D D of Brookfield will be away all next week from Monday to Friday. He attends post graduate lectures and an Optometric clinic at Needles Institute Kansas City. He will also take the State Board Examination for license under the new law and will return better equipped to serve patients. Please arrange calls accordingly.
A Browning society note laments rude street behavior by men toward women. It cites a well known Browning businessman who failed to raise his hat, prompting the lady to treat him as a stranger. The anecdote suggests a lesson learned in courtesy.
In a call for dignified treatment, the author urges women to insist on courtesy from men, insisting that true respect comes when men raise their hats and acknowledge women at least part of the time. The passage affirms that proper behavior earns reciprocal regard in social interactions.
Tonight at the Electric a 5 reel feature Youths Melting Pot stars Mary Miles Minter. Admission is 10 cents for the lower floor and 25 cents for the balcony.
The piece notes that readers, especially women, closely study ads to save on household costs and gauge local business life. It urges midsummer ad scrutiny as merchants clear stocks before cooler weather, with ads detailing offerings and timing across the paper.
The Electric Theatre announces two Street Fair programs. Friday features Mack Sennett’s Love Honor and Be Have with 5 reels. Saturday showcases Harold Lloyd in the 100000 dollar two reel Haunted Spooks plus Santchi Beyond the Trail. A Pathe news reel completes the 10c and 25c program with orchestra music.
H. A. Atkins advertises fine Big Type Poland China spring boats with strong blood lines and excellent breeding. See him for details.
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