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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1912
Page
4
In a nostalgic letter, Uncle Reuben longs for past political rallies with wagon parades, liberty statues, and marshals in red sashes, recalling demoralized crowds and the era of Hancock or Garfield. He contrasts this with modern graft and trust contributions tainting campaigns, amid faded public pageantry.
Local notes report L Fisher filling a silo in Green Valley and Fay Peterson storing silo contents midweek. Several residents, including the McKays and Carlsteds, appear for visits, wood deliveries, and farm tasks. A Grundy county fair stop is noted and a large Sullivan county peach harvest is teased. A. B. Stewart hosts a large Sunday dinner praised for hospitality.
Reuben Hardscrabble laments a lack of publican Democratic or Bull Moose vote across the country. He fears widespread political discontent and pleads for divine preservation amid uncertain times.
Message from W. M. Hicks stating readiness to provide careful service after purchasing the idray.
All parties owing notes or accounts to the late Dr. Chas. VanWye are required to call at the Admx Mrs. M. E. VanWye’s home to settle their balances. Public notice from the administrator.
For first class work see the Milan Granite Works. A square deal all their motto. Steele, Prop. A Reynolds, Mgr.
Francis H Patterson died September 13 after spinal meningitis that began September 9 near Laclede. He was the only child of Mr and Mrs R J Patterson and a devoted Christian. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Enyeart at the M E church, with burial at Jenkins cemetery. A large crowd gathered at the cemetery to mourn his loss and flowers were numerous. The Patterson family expresses thanks for the sympathy shown.
The street fair secures Mr. J. H. Tosh of Valley Falls Kansas to bring his merry-go-round for entertainment of children and adults. Tosh has previously visited the fair and is praised for his courteous conduct and businesslike approach.
Rev. Creason holds a protracted meeting at Cross Roads this week. Mrs. W I Langdon visits daughter Mrs Grace Houser near Gifford. Mrs. Mary Pipes visiting with George Pipes. Cross Roads school progressing nicely. W I Langdon visited Webb Pipes Sunday. Geo Stephenson's little girl improves.
D B Gooch promises a steady supply of pork beef and mutton at all times with guaranteed quality. He asserts customers will always find the best meat at his establishment.
A harsh town critique laments decayed industry high taxes and failing enterprise. The writer predicts a future reckoning for the town croaker while praising the energetic laborer who strengthens the community.
A local notice advertises cheaper Champion flour this week at the Farmers Store. Shoppers are urged to visit before buying to save money on staple baking flour.
South Sullivan messages list sick retirees and visitors in Browning. J S Jacobs spent Sunday in Brookfield with relatives. Vera Tomlin left for Jacksonville Illinois for school. Lura Wallace returned from Macon and Adair counties. Brookshier and Patrick families visit from Agra and Guthrie. J B Chittum hosts guests.
Wm Harvey advertises coal with a promise to keep stock on track and invites readers to see him for prices across all varieties and grades.
The Weekly Kansas City Star will begin serial publication of The Net by a popular novelist. The author received 15000 dollars for rights and the story will run in installments with fifteen illustrations by Howard Giles. The tale centers on the Italian Mafia with a contrasting romantic plot and brisk humor. Subscription is 25 cents a year. order to avoid missing copies.
Household and kitchen furniture to be sold September 28 at 1 30 p m. Mrs Mollie C Crawley auction by J B Fleming.
R Van Horn encloses one dollar to raise his subscription to the Browning Leader Record in Fossil Oregon dated September 4, 1912. He asks to keep the paper coming and signs his name.
Farmers urged to bring teams for care with guaranteed courteous service. Causity and Garrett and Lantz and Glaze advertise standard pianos at genuine bargain prices. Drop in for details and closeout deals.
A brief promo notes fur sets available at The Farmers Store with a call to action to choose a fit outfit from current stock. The item is advertised as a limited time offer to attract shoppers to the store.
Goldie Pierce recovers after weeks of illness. A new fence goes up along the Purdin section by the railroad. Blanche Henry and Eunice Deering visit W. R. Bales’ family. D. L. Cady’s vacation opens Marion Tattershall on route 3. Church of Christ meetings draw strong attendance. Athel Creason and Essie Hedges wed at the bride’s home. Mercantile Co occupies new warehouse space. Street fair efforts rise with a merry go round and Browning Band. Premiums and preparations boost expected crowds.
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