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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1920
Page
1
A collection of short moral and domestic reflections. It urges independence with empathy, plans for life, and resilience, touching on parenthood, youth, and aging. It cites Nelson and Milan Granite Works while weaving in rural family scenes and desires for simpler comforts.
S W Cotter of Laclede and his bride, daughter of Mrs Hiram Bennett, were married on a Saturday in Laclede after a honeymoon in Kansas City. The groom, longtime Burling ton bridge gang worker, owns a home here and is highly regarded. The Leader Record offers best wishes for health and happiness.
A diary fragment records a discussion on women’s suffrage, a nearby note about a 3215 itch sign, and a Sunday car ride where a collision with a pedestrian provokes a rebuke. Entries note arithmetical lessons and a new baby sister at Jake’s house.
Local chatter recounts family remarks and nameless exchanges. A narrator recalls Jake’s father’s remarks about luck and a plan to tease someone with peppered tea. A teacher quotes Shakespeare and Slim Gates riffs on a cost comparison involving a phantom hose.
The 19th annual stockholders meeting of Peoples Bank will be held at the Browning Missouri banking house on Tuesday October 28 1920 at 10 o clock a m for at least three hours or until the object is accomplished. The meeting will elect five directors for the ensuing year and transact any other business. James Neet president. Attest R C Bailey secretary.
A local notice urges customers to phone orders for a special price on northern potatoes this week. The brief promotes direct ordering and pickup arrangements.
Hon. M. M. Aldrich Socialist candidate for Missouri governor will address Browning this Thursday afternoon October 21 at 3 30 o'clock. The public is invited to hear the working man candidate for state chief executive.
The H Tooey Mercantile Company of Brookfield announces a ten day stock reduction sale starting October 23. Prices are cut on suits from 3.00 to 9.75, shoes with savings from 75 cents to 2.25, and underwear and other items including clothing hats sweaters hosiery and more at discounts. Read the ad and compare prices with competitors. Visit the sale.
A range stove, an oil range stove, a refrigerator, an oak bedstead and springs, a set of paper hangers tools, and a push cart are offered. Call or phone E. P. Watson for details.
Special notice from Paul P. Kollasch states he has sold his jewelry repair business. All customers with items at his place for repair should call by tomorrow to collect their items. Debtors are asked to call and settle balances immediately to provide needed funds.
Neighbors and relatives gathered at the Lambert home northeast of Browning to surprise B J Lambert on his fifty third birthday. Dozens arrived in autos and teams, shared a bountiful noon dinner, and extended greetings as the day ended with wishes for many more such celebrations. The event drew guests from several nearby families and farms.
Browning Farm Club advertises a forthcoming shipment of No 1 Northern Potatoes with top quality and guaranteed low prices. Customers are urged to phone orders.
J. W. Hoskins and Sarah E. Dodson, married October 16, 1870 by Rev. J. B. Harmon, celebrated their long life together. The couple recalls riding to the knot on a mule and witnessing the region's growth from open land to fenced development.
William Hirth editor of the Missouri Farmer will address Browning next Tuesday October 26 at 1 oclock discoursing to farmers in reach. John R. Kirk president of Kirksville State Normal will speak at 2 30 on Farmers Cooperative Organizations. All welcome with emphasis to ladies.
A silent era brief announces Electric Theatre screening on Monday night October 25 featuring Miriam Cooper from Evangeline and director R A Walsh. The piece touts a story about marital forgiveness and a cast led by Cooper.
Roy Haley seeks to buy 100 head of stock hogs weighing 75 to 150 pounds each. Immediate purchase preferred.
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