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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1920
Page
1
A reflective piece on small items like pins and minor habits shaping reputations. It contrasts pin worth with vast consumption and links mood, politics, farming talk, and social conduct to moral outcomes and national resolve.
Masquerade ball to be held at Haley Opera House Saturday night October 30. A big square dance with a prize for the best masked couple a Chinese crochet box filled with four pounds of candies valued at eight dollars. Everyone welcome. Good music by order of committee.
Farmers Day in Browning marked the Browning Farm Club annual meeting. The first year's business proved successful with a dividend declared by the board. Hon. Wm. Hirth of Missouri Farmer spoke, drawing a large crowd despite rain as the Electric Theatre overflowed.
Sunday October 24 1920 marked the 52nd birthday of Charles C Dodson. A crowd gathered at the Dodson home with baskets for a noon dinner and many gifts were presented. Attendees included Jas Bingham Elmer Brown W S Langdon Nickell Maxey A Dodson Virgil Dodson Tharp Dodson and many others. The event closed with hearty thanks and best wishes for future birthdays.
The ad promises to save customers the agent's commission on memorial and cemetery work. It invites calls to the Milan Granite Works shop, noting stocked goods bought at last June's prices and offering write or visit options to discuss trade and quality.
A fragmentary 19th century diary style account records daily events in a small town. entries mention sports bets on the White Sox, a boy Jake painting a baby, a rumor, Grace at meals, a new neighbor, a teacher: joe’s distress at an incident, and a fainting man at a sawmill.
From Our Subscribers Denver Colorado October 23 1920 Mr Joe Nickell Editor Browning Leader-Record enclosed check for three dollars to cover printing of the Memorial of my mother and subscription for another year. We had our first snow of the season today but it is clearing. Jack Frost tinted leaves a beautiful hue in Bergen Park and in Denver Mountain Parks.
Letter from Mrs. Webster McCully in McCully Missouri dated October 17 1920 thanks for not discontinuing the Leader Record and encloses a 150 money order expressing appreciation for staying in touch with home life.
H J Nelson District Attorney confirms a six month test train run starting November 1 1920 by C B Q and R Co with mail carriage on south bound freight from Laclede to Carrollton if feasible. Public Service Commission and city officials receive copy, mayor noted.
To The Ladies of Benton and Duncan Townships the committee announces rental of the Electric Theatre for Republican headquarters and a rest room on Tuesday November 2 for convenience. Instructors will guide on voting procedures and instructions. Signed J Will Smith Duncan and Frank Carter Benton Township Committeemen.
Browning residents Mr and Mrs A C Turner received a Wednesday message announcing the marriage of their daughter Miss Sue Turner to C H Dearing of Kansas City The couple will reside in Kansas City where Miss Turner has worked at Drovers National Bank and Mr Dearing is with E Harvey in stock and business The Leader Record joins friends in extending best wishes for a happy marriage.
Roy Haley seeks to buy 100 head of stock hogs weighing 75 to 150 pounds each.
Members and guests gathered at Mrs. Hinda Rush in east Browning on October 13 for Chapter V P. E. O. to celebrate its 19th anniversary. The event featured Woodland Park decorations, a picnic supper, contests and games, with guests including Mr. and Mrs. T.S. Sloan of Guthrie Oklahoma and local couples.
An ad lists prices for stored apples at 1506 N Main with King David and Stayman Winesap at 3.00 per box Ben Davis No 2 1.25. Ralph Kelsey Brookfield Mo reports a new charge. Mr and Mrs E P Watson and children relocate to Dickson Tenn for a pastorate. Browning community extends best wishes.
The City Bakery announces daily hot bread buns and cinnamon rolls using premium flour and materials. Aimed at improving noon trade, they claim their loaf cannot be beaten and invite customers to give them a trial.
Local page advertisement touts sale on men s overcoats and suits at pre war prices from Farmers Store urging readers to shop the regional deal.
1917 model Ford touring car offered for sale in perfect mechanical condition. Owner seeks cash value or trade for cattle and invites offers from interested buyers.
The Marceline Herald endorses 7 M. Ludden for presiding judge of Linn County. Ludden, long time Marceline resident, exudes public service with 26 years in real estate and insurance, 20 years on the board of education and 12 years as city clerk. He aims to lead county affairs with fairness and road and utility improvements.
Beauty expert from The Owl Pharmacy explains methods to reduce tan and freckles for the autumn season. Tips focus on sunscreen use, gentle exfoliation, and skin-lightening options available at the pharmacy.
A yearling Chester White boar with papers and guaranteed quality offered by L. V. Taylor Route 3. Also selling a ton of fine sorghum for feed or sale.
Special notice from The Cut Rate Drug Store touts dyes that refresh clothing with vibrant autumn colors. It promises a dye for every fabric and a color for every taste, claiming garments will look new and fashionable.
J A Browning of Galt moves to Gilman City and asks the Leader Record to send his paper to the new address. He also encloses a five dollar money order to advance his subscription. The paper praises his prompt payments and loyalty.
D G Freeland and son Clive, with Dr. Ingram, returned from Kansas City after consulting a specialist about a foot wound from a corn knife. Dr Lily diagnosed blood poison. Clive is progressing as well as could be expected.
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