17 Sep 1914
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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1914
Page
1
A dated essay extols advertising as a mutual good for consumer publisher and merchant. It urges public-spirited donations, condemns tightfistedness, and lauds tub cure as wholesome labor, while railing at grumblers and praising community progress through generous action.
A. J. Jacobs of route one renews for the home paper. He came to Sullivan county in 1839 and settled on his Taylor township farm since April 20 1855. Known as Uncle Jack he remains hale and plans a recovery visit to Excelsior Springs for rheumatism before returning via Sedalia to attend the fair.
The roll of honor lists new and renewing subscribers to the home paper. Names include Mrs Dena Rottman route 1 Range Carter city Pink Gooch city F A Fleming city C B Fleming city and more across multiple towns and states.
Stockholders met on September 12 appointing J. S. Harmon as collector to recover outstanding accounts. If not paid immediately, they will pursue legal collection to close up the business.
For all kinds of wood and shop work see B. L. Powell at his shop south of Bailey's poultry house. He has had years of experience and will do your work satisfactorily and at living prices. See him. adv.
Adv Peters Produce Co reports progress in poultry and eggs distribution. The brief item notes market activity and supplier updates related to Peters Produce Co.
The Brown ing Leader-Record editor faces backlash from locals as bottles are scattered on roads, yet supporters defend country editors as central figures who receive farm gifts and social invitations. The piece mocks a city paper’s snobbery while praising rural generosity.
A Missouri farmer’s housewife is profiled as the nation’s sharpest financier. Her daily investments surpass Wall Street operations in economy, with no business firm able to match her efficiency or prudence in handling finances.
A critic laments the vast number of laws that overwhelm ordinary people who cannot hire lawyers. The speaker urges lawmakers to test proposed statutes by explaining them plainly to neighbors before aiming to enact them.
Elijah L. Baker a Browning Missouri farmer was struck by a Frisco locomotive near Olathe Kansas about 10 PM. He was brought to Mercy hospital in Oklahoma City, unconscious then revived slightly. He suffered a scalp wound and bruises with no internal injuries evident. He may leave hospital tomorrow. Baker was moving his belongings from Browning to Rockwood Missouri.
A Missouri school day feature is planned at the Missouri State event on Monday September 28. The program aims to highlight state education efforts within the day’s activities.
M. F. Sullivan of Louilla and Mrs. Marie T. Jenkins of Browning Missouri were married Tuesday August 18 1914 at St Peters church in a solemn ceremony.
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