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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1921
Page
1
A long reflective piece contrasts idealized domestic life with today’s pressure to keep up appearances. It laments modern marriages strained by envy, urges loving patient homes, and includes a detailed obituary for Susan Stalcup McReynolds Cotter, noting birth in 1831, death in 1921, and her family. The article closes with local ads and a pharmacy note.
The excerpt urges humility and openness to being mistaken, noting no one is infallible. It stresses keeping ideals high, overcoming difficulties to gain life lessons, and finishing with a brave new beginning. It warns fashion erodes individuality, warning that losing personal essence leads to a vain life.
Burwell & Porter of Milan Missouri advertise 6 percent loans on well improved farms. They offer prepayment privileges and prompt loan closing, inviting inquiries by handwriting or visit before securing a loan.
Chas W Reeves announces access to a 6% farm loan rate for Sullivan and Linn Counties farmers. He invites renewals or new loans, asking interested individuals to visit his Milan Missouri office at 1st National Bank on the 1st floor or call 176 to arrange a visit.
Friday a man caddied for Mister Slack and nearly cut his toe while misreading a ball. He yelled cussed and vowed never to return as Slack lost three balls. Saturday I met Jane at a lawn rate, took her to ice cream, and discussed marriage with her yes. Sunday Pa sped in a Ford, planned a reset to advertise it. Monday I caddied again for Slack, the only vacant option. Tuesday Uncle Ike visited with straw berries and sugar. Wednesday Pa was grumpy over fruit, pies made from them. Thursday Mister Gillem spoke of a rich man who drank until Prohibition, then had nothing to drink but dew.
J D Burwell sold two farms for cash to C L Mc Quown of Browning Missouri. One forty acre farm belonged to Earl C Johnson and the other eighty acres belonged to Mrs Mae Kimbrough and Mrs Hinda Hooker. Burwell praised for moving two properties in one day.
From Tulare California July 21 1921 a niece writes to Mr and Mrs Robert Haggard Dear Uncle and Aunt expressing profound regret at Charleys death. She recalls him as always good honest and upright from cradle to grave in this sad hour.
A concluding family note expresses hope and faith despite hardship. The writers ask for prayers for Virgie and other children and sign the message with their names, conveying affection and reliance on God.
Coal on Track reported with a notice urging readers to phone orders to receive notification when coal deliveries are on track. Dan Bramhall cited as the source contact.
Money saved on batteries with Prest-O-Lite promises. prices listed for Ford Chevrolet Buick Overland Oakland Studebaker Dodge and more. Repairing all makes with genuine parts. Creason's Garage and Sayers Battery Service Station in Milan Missouri offer guaranteed service.
The Farmers Store advertises dresses for sale at 15.00 each and a set of tricotine and satin gowns priced at 1500. The message emphasizes their beauty and urges customers to view the merchandise.
During a Milan Barnes show, City Marshal Pat Ryan shot Dallas Caldwell in the neck from a rooftop vantage. Witnesses say Ryan claimed he aimed for a nail but the bullet missed the jugular and vertebra. The crowd threatened punishment but order was restored. Ryan is jailed on bond as Caldwell improves.
Next Monday September 5 Labor Day carriers will not perform service. Regular holiday hours will be observed by the office Etha M Williams P M.
Our ladies new fall suits and coats have arrived and are waiting for you to come and look them over. Prices start at 22.75 dollars and up. We think they are the classiest line we've had for some time. J J Smith.
Protracted revival led by Rev. R. F. Jaundon of Tabernacle Baptist Church Kansas City and Rev. Har P. Clause progresses well in this city. Morning and night services are well attended with excellent singing and strong local interest.
J. D. Burwell of Browning Missouri advertises bargains on Browning residence property for sale or exchange for small farms, with prices from 800 to 10000 dollars. He also offers Old Line Life and Fire Insurance, loans on farm lands, and promises savings for buyers or sellers.
A. A. Healy states that tools and material from A. L. Marley have been purchased and the repair business will continue. He invites all customers to call and visit, promising fair treatment.
Abner E. Lambert born in Ohio 1844 died 1921 at 76 after seven months illness. He lived in Sullivan and Linn counties and married Ellen Guyer then Mrs Valera Robinson, leaving seven children, 15 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and siblings. He served in the Ohio National Guard. An unrelated churchyard accident report follows about a missing child after a car mix up near Locust Valley and Falconer, with reminders to check back seats.
Mary Pickford appears in the play Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm adapted from Kate Douglas Wiggin with direction by Marshall Neilan at the Electric Theatre on Monday September 5. Admission is 15 and 35 cents.
Mr and Mrs Hank N Thurlo and Miss Maud Fields hosted about forty guests at their rural home on Sunday August 28 at one oclock. Cafeteria style service, ample foods, and lively conversation marked the event. Out of town guests included Mrs Lucy Manning and baby Mrs Floy Manning Miss Myrtle Crowdis and baby and George Lightner from Chula.
Attention ladies. Save on ready to wear coats suits dresses skirts and more from The Farmers Store. Our line is second to none in quality style and price.
Beginning September 5th barber shops open at 7 00 a m and close at 7 30 p m except Saturday Wallace Grice A R Austin Curt Sampsell.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness during the sickness death and burial of our husband and father H. A. Thurlo. Mrs Permelia Thurlo and Son. We also thank for the same during the sickness death and burial of our husband and father A. E. Lambert. Mrs A E Lambert and Children.
A reflective piece questions why a small town derides members who seek betterment. It argues that success in professional fields comes from training and effort, citing Browning as a positive example and noting society once derided ambitious individuals but now admires visible achievement.
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