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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
4
Editor Joseph Nickell announces the Brown ing Missouri post office entry as second class mail matter dated July 8 1897 with the issue dated Thursday September 3 1908.
The Milan post office will start two new routes on October 1. Route five runs Milan to near Sorrell then north past the Reuben Payne place. the Sorrell route is discontinued and Mr. Hardinger takes route five from Milan. A second Milan south and west route returns from the west, with new routes from Boynton and Green City. Minor changes on routes 2 and 3, Sullivan county now has 34 routes plus Browning’s two extending over half the county. Carrier assignments include Mr. Trussel D. Green on route 6 from Milan.
Eight head of fine Shropshire bucks for sale at ten dollars each. Buyer may choose any or all. Contact J. W. Crookshanks.
Foley's Honey and Tar provides immediate relief to asthma sufferers in worst stages and, if taken promptly, will effect a cure.
Farmer B T Jolley advertises first quality sheep dip and tanks for sale with prices suggesting cheaper options than competitors.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist church will serve dinner and supper on Saturday September 5 in the building east of the Sayers restaurant. Menu includes bread and butter salads tomatoes two kinds of pie coffee and iced tea. Price is 25 cents.
Notice to Stockhelders dated September 21 1908 signed by B L Powell secretary announces a local stockholders meeting or related field day event with official notice and dated action.
A hotel guest complains to the proprietor about hair in ice cream honey and apple sauce. The proprietor explains the ice hair from shaving and honey hair from a comb, but jokes that the bald apples were from Baldwin fruit stock.
New Britain Connecticut resident James Donahue reports trying multiple kidney remedies and treatments for diabetes without relief until Foley's Kidney Remedy. After two bottles he improved and five bottles cured him, allowing a life insurance examination to pass. He credits Foley's Kidney Remedy with curing backache and kidney and bladder trouble.
The Milan Standard describes Prof. E. B. Seitz as genial and hustling secretary of the association, as popular as a debutante. It notes he is often seen whispering the name napa in his idle moments.
Adjourned. Annual meeting of Hoover Cemetery will be held September 12 1908. Preaching before noon and after noon. J R Creason Secretary.
Gov Joseph W. Folk will address Browning residents on Thursday September 17 at 8 p.m. The event comes by order of the commissioner.
Residents are invited to meet at Fields cemetery on Saturday September 12 to discuss upkeep and future plans for the site.
Notice states Aslam is leaving town and all accounts will be received by Mrs J W Oxley who will issue receipts. All persons indebted to Aslam are urged to settle at once per Mrs E Kimber.
Advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Remedy as a cure for kidney and bladder diseases in all forms. It claims to strengthen kidneys, prevent Bright's disease or diabetes when taken timely, and credits L. C. Lantz as the promoter.
D. B. Gooch notes rising costs earlier forced high prices but as wholesale costs eased he sells roasts at 8 1-3 to 10 cents and all steaks at 15 cents. He invites buyers to his meat market and mentions Lantz's sells slates pencils and ink.
A list of methods to stop unwanted newspapers and handle billing. Suggestions include returning unwanted papers with Refused, notifying the publisher, or visiting the office to settle accounts. The piece also advises paying in advance and offering support to editors, alongside general guidance on dealing with local papers. Also advertised Foley's Honey and Tar with safety notes and a professional endorsement.
A public sale on Thursday Sept 10 1908 at the John Foster place 4 1 2 miles south of Milan and 4 miles northeast of Cora features nine horses 44 cattle hogs a sow and pigs plows harness and wood plus 18 to 20 acres of corn and household goods. Terms cash for sums 65 or under credit 6 months with note secured and 8 percent interest after Sept 14 19.
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