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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1921
Page
1
The piece riffs on motoring speed and safety with George Ade quips and New York World quotes. It notes speeding drivers risk others on the road and jokes about juries and steamless laundries, ending with a local stockholders meeting notice for Browning Farm Club at the Electric Theatre Browning on October 25 1921 with 9 am start and shareholder focus.
An old advertisement urges buyers to avoid agents and commissions for memorials this fall. It promotes direct sales from Milan Granite Works with no contract needed, highlighting tangible monuments, no traveling salesman costs, and the option to visit or write. It names S. W. Summers and Clayton Warren as contacts.
In Albany Oregon on October 10 1921 Mary M Johnson writes to Mr Nickell enclosing a subscription payment for his paper. She mentions visiting Dr J P Johnson in Portland praising the city and noting 1925 exposition plans public interest in real estate crop yields weather favoring grain and fruit.
A satirical, rhymed observation traces a man from birth to death, noting a string of life stages. The narration lampoons education, marriage, wealth, and folly, ending with a critical image of a man lost to time and family ruin.
Six per cent farm loan offers are advertised by Burwell and Porter of Brookfield Missouri. They provide financing for farm properties with straightforward terms and local service.
The diary entries recount family life from Friday to Wednesday with colloquial spelling. Pa returns exhausted after a hat incident involving a young lady, a police suggestion to hire a lawyer, and Sunday night sleep disturbances. The entries show social visits, a hat found under a bed, misgivings about a fine, and a school tea with Jake praising fruit.
A quirky note describes a bug bite incident and a playful yet unlucky act. The speaker explains the bug crawled on their neck and bit, calling it a honey bee. They claim the bite hurts them more, offering an apologetic, whimsical closing.
Notice is hereby given the 20th annual stockholders meeting of the Peoples Bank will be held in Owning Missouri on Thursday October 28 1921 at 9 a m for at least three hours. Purpose: elect five directors for the ensuing year and transact other proper business. James Neet president. Attest R C Bailey secretary.
An aged parent themed reflection urges readers to honor elderly fathers and mothers. It challenges young people who dismiss older relatives and suggests cherishing them to keep spirits alive before the Silent City and the little mounds become visible.
Prices listed for Presto Light batteries include Ford, Chevrolet, Overland, Buick, Dodge and Maxwell models with 12 volt options. Large 13 plate batteries priced at 34.00. Batteries are guaranteed and priced below competitors. Creason's Garage offers on hand stock and battery service in Milan Missouri.
Dan Bramhall urges customers to call their order to be notified when coal deliveries are on track. The notice emphasizes proactive communication and timely updates.
C L Knifong of east of Milan displayed his silver cup won at Kirksville in October 1921. The North Missouri Fox Hound Beach Show crowned him champ among 150 hounds. He also earned a five dollar gold piece and a prize for the best pair hounds with a friend.
The report tells of Captain John C. Freemont leading a Boonville to California wagon train with Kit Carson as chief guide. They faced Indian attacks and hardships on the trail, becoming a storied chapter of American history. The Electric Theatre will show a history based film in about two weeks.
A reflective piece extols forgetting as a blessing and suggests keeping a small journal of worries to trace their origin progress and outcome. It argues that fuss over troubles is wasted and that writing reveals how small today’s worries are compared to yesterday.
Jumper dresses in flannel jersey velveteen and tricotine arrive in red blue green black and brown tones. Prices range from 6.75 to 8.50.
A lively farce comedy described as a riot of laughter with top stars on screen and stage. The show features numerous pretty dancers and tableaux. Electric Theatre presents the program this Saturday night with admission 10 and 25 cents.
Our line of boys overcoats is ready for inspection with a range of colors and styles designed to endure hard wear. The Farmers Store promotes sturdy tailoring and practical outerwear for youngsters.
A pie supper at the South Hooker schoolhouse is set for Friday night October 21 with Mrs. Roland Gooch Jr as teacher organizer. The Electric Theatre will show a new film each night next week featuring Partners of the Night and Rex Beach’s The Silver Horde with Jack Pickford in The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come. Admission is 10 or 25 cents. each picture runs two nights.
Apex Candies announces the arrival of its purest and sweetest candies. The store invites customers to try the new selection and enjoy the assortment.
Hart Schaffner and Marx suits and overcoats offered at The Farmers Store. Emphasis on quality style and workmanship with a good range of sizes styles and colors. Not prices, but quality clothing presented for selection.
Ex soldiers urged to join Claude Myers Post 274 Browning to obtain rail fare perks offered by the American Legion. The convention is in Kansas City October 31 to November 2 with dues totaling $2.75 covering national state and local for 1922 1923. Members may mail checks or pay in person to Wm A Bond Browning MO for receipts and travel aid.
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