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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1921
Page
1
The piece discusses Halloween as a time for fun yet warns against mischief. It condemns destruction, urges parents to organize wholesome gatherings, and argues true godliness equals wisdom. It inspires readers to use inner powers to attract better outcomes and value of sharing over greed.
The article argues for generous aid to the poor and notes that most families hesitate to tighten their purses for emergencies. It asserts the Lord provides for such needs and claims generous people rarely end in the poor house. It laments mothers’ pangs as children start school in autumn.
An old advertisement urges fall memorial work before freezing weather. It promotes buying directly from Milan Granite Works to avoid agent commissions and photos, offering to show the actual monument and no contract obligation. It lists S. W. Summers and Clayton Warren as contacts.
The piece urges storing coal for winter to ensure comfort and enjoyment. It links warmth to a pleasant home, citing the winter sunset and bitter wind as reminders to secure fuel for a satisfying season. It presents coal as essential to reading a beloved book by a cozy fire.
Notice of the Peoples Bank annual stockholders meeting to elect five directors for the ensuing year. The meeting will be held at the banking house in Fowning Missouri on Thursday October 27 1921 at 9 o clock a m and continue for at least three hours. James Neet president and R C Bailey secretary attest.
A fragmentary diary style entry recounts daily antics from Friday to Thursday. The narrator and friends joke about language class, practice fighting stunts, a fall from a shed roof leaving a black eye, a preacher’s dinner with family quips, a new art-room pupil, a funeral discussion, popcorn plans, jokes about women suffrage, nutting at night, and passing near a graveyard with peers afraid.
Floyd Fanning and Fred Barwell of Cora reported a robbery at G M Spencer’s store in Cora and a car theft. Sheriff and Linneus joined pursuit, tracing a Ford and a large car through Laclede, Mendon, Brunswick, Carrollton, and Waverly to Kansas City, covering over 200 miles before returning by Chillicothe at night.
The passage contrasts advocates of perpetual contentment with the idea of longing and full engagement in life. It suggests contentment feels sweet but questions whether it can fully capture the human drive to seek more, especially as age advances.
An opinion piece urges residents to pursue progress over contentment. It contrasts modern improvements like paved highways and schools with complacency among local households. The author argues that diligent effort and investment can upgrade homes and services, challenging readers to act.
Prices for 12 volt auto batteries include Ford and Chevrolet models at 23.50, Chevrolet Oakland Buick 4 at 30.00, Dodge Maxwell 12 volt at 40.00, and Large 13 plate batteries at 34.00. Batteries are guaranteed and cheaper than competitors. Creason's Garage lists stock at Sayers Battery Service Station in Milan Missouri.
Willard R. Ross from Kansas City writes he sold his Mt Washington place and bought near Northeast High School. He mentions his wife and babies in Shreveport on a visit, a son and a five month old girl, keeps his job, bought a new car, and provides 401 South Quincy Ave as his new address.
John Fox Jr. The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come will be shown Friday and Saturday at the Electric Theatre. A message urges all school children to attend, praising the picture. Admission is 10¢ for children and 25¢ for adults.
The Browning Farm Club shareholders met in Kirksville Tuesday at 10 at the Electric Theatre. The secretary reported a flourishing, dividend paying year with over 200000 dollars in business. Directors elected were W. P. Nickell J B F Wampler W M Keithley W S Pipes and H F Kille.
A brief note states to call to place an order and receive notification when coal is on track. The message identifies Dan Bramhall as the contact for updates.
Rex Beach tale The Silver Horde screens at the Electric Theatre with a romance and action drama. The ad promises thrills and a strong love scene. Admission 10¢ and 25c.
From Hamilton Kansas dated October 19 1921 L N Shook writes to renew his subscription to the Leader Record praising the paper for valuable information not found elsewhere. He notes wheat sowing finished in Kansas rainfall shortage current conditions corn and fruit crops, and oil prospect activity near Hamilton with wells varying between dry and producing.
Saturday evening John Quigley and his family had just left a wagon when a team of mules bolted. The runaway threw Quigley from the wagon, breaking his leg as they sped west on Line Street toward Clay Hill. Residents including Will Stone intervened to stop the animals.
Quigley and the children remained in the wagon unharmed aside from fright after a close call. They certainly had a narrow escape in the incident.
Nellie V. Richards Opt D will examine eyes and fit glasses at Owl Pharmacy on Wednesday November 2. The notice invites patients to schedule exams and eyewear fittings with the optometrist.
Walter Prather dominated the Meadville exhibition on Sunday winning top prizes in corn. He claimed both firsts on white and yellow corn while George Prather earned second in white and debuted strongly in the show, stepping up as a new entrant.
The home paper acknowledges new and renewing subscribers including J. B. Stone R. L. Moore Owen Stevenson J. P. Nickell J. S. Head Mrs. Mary Stanforth Vane C. Thurlo Mrs. J. M. Thurlo J. H. Payne R. O. Steele Mrs. M. L. Clarkson Joe Miller Forrest Turner Mrs. Genevieve Thurlo and J. J. Dod noting gratitude for their support.
A nostalgic reflection on Hallowe'en across America from New York to rural towns. The piece recalls boyhood pranks, gingham dresses, and turnip patches, contrasting past revelry with modern police presence and organized carnivals to steer youth. It laments lost innocence and asks readers to remember their youth.
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