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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1913
Page
4
New corn has been selling on the Brown ing market at 75 cents per bushel this week. Loads seen indicate splendid quality and farmers expect fair returns despite earlier drought. If prices hold, many corn fields may yield well this year according to Green City Press.
660 acre farm with two good sets of improvements offered for cash rent for 1 or 2 years. Adv by J. D. Burwell in Browning Missouri.
Friday and Saturday of next week promise a busy period for Browning and nearby areas as favorable weather could bring hundreds of visitors to the town. Local filling stations stores and restaurants are expected to see increased activity.
On the last day of the Browning street fair a colt show will award prizes for Sprague Allison's colt. First prize ten dollars second five dollars. Advertised by H. Sorenberger and W. P. Carter. J. R. Williams is ill this week and Mrs. Williams teaches in his stead with Frances Fields teaching in the country.
Residents plan a homecoming event as former citizens return to greet neighbors. Browning and local officials aim to show the town at its best with a general clean up on Main Street and a welcome atmosphere for visitors returning to view old time scenes.
Car load of choice Illinois coal offered with plenty of fresh bran and shorts. Prices available by calling J. D. Knifong for details.
The Tuesday special election in Sullivan county to authorize 100000 in bonds for a new courthouse failed by a few hundred votes. Voters favored the idea overall, but two thirds were required, and opponents argued the amount was excessive and that the twenty year bond term was too long.
Local items include visits by Joe Ingram of Denver and the Ingram family, Lafe Riddle and daughter from Brookfield, and Mr. and Mrs. Lantz hosting guests. Sold and offered items include an Elgin watch, barrel roof paint, and a Shetland pony with gear. Also notes on rain, church activities, and a Burlington Route railroad advertising Personally Conducted California trips.
J B Fleming of Linneus was here on business Monday and Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Frank Tucker returned from Illinois and were joined by Miss Rose Garwood and Almond Thurwell for a stay with the Tuckers. D S Smith of Purdin visited Browning on Monday. Morday J G Harvey sold his drug store building to Roy Haley. Walk Over shoes advertised in stock from 3 50 to 4 50. Fields Duncan adv.
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