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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1912
Page
7
A fragmented reminiscence notes a girl unable to sing and advises keeping troubles private. It comments that political economy is tolerable but political liberality matters at election time. The speaker recalls helping a friend who could drink or abstain in a lighthearted scene.
Stella pleads to stop her father from mistreating her as Cholly voices the request in the New York Sun dialogue.
A light household exchange shows a couple debating a hash revision. Mrs Bacon worries the dish needs something while Mr Bacon searches for missing seasoning or improvement.
In a West Virginia scene an old colored woman explains to Mrs. McClane that her late husband’s worth to her exceeds a living mate because she receives a pension, a detail recalled from Lippincott's.
A United Presbyterian reflection rebuts the belief that Jesus knew only sorrow. It argues he bore guilt and suffering yet possessed constant joy through divine love, peace, and fellowship. The piece contrasts Jesus’ sorrow with his perpetual joy and calls readers to share his inflowing, unbounded joy.
The text contrasts the terrors of the law with the gospel's glory, citing Ezra who told the weeping people to rejoice in Jehovah. It speaks of the joy of Jehovah as strength, the divine pain and compassion shared with the broken world, leading to the joy of the Lord through sacrificial service.
Missouri reports Bird's Point submerged with all houses flooded and mail moved by skiff from depot to post office. Cotton Belt tracks inundated and service to Cairo halted though trains reach Bird's Point via Farrensburg. water covering the levee at Point Pleasant threatens continued operation. Incubator chicks emerge as 33 yolks hatch at J M Elgin home in Excelsior Springs with Leila Elgin overseeing the incubation and hen used as brood mother.
Fire destroyed the James Chapman residence near Montgomery a landmark in the region. The home was occupied by C. D. Huff formerly of Centralia. James Chapman and David Phipps two pioneer settlers raced their horses from Montgomery to Palmyra to claim land, leaving one evening and reaching Palmyra at dawn.
About 300 Missouri editors plan to attend the Journalism Week exercises at the University of Missouri School of Journalism. The event runs from May 6 to May 10 and features addresses by editors from across the country and state.
Lucinda Mitchell aged 84, after eight decades as a county ward, was admitted to the state hospital for the insane at St. Joseph. Platte County had paid over $12,000 for her board and medical aid since taking charge as a child.
Richmond residents show strong interest in extending the Kansas City to Excelsior Springs electric line. The Commercial club will host a supper on April 1 with invitations sent to the line officials.
A grand jury report says water at State Hospital No. 2 is inadequate and inmates face constant fire danger. Judge Thomas F. Ryan ordered copies certified to Gov. Hadley and the state board of charities and correction.
The Warrensburg Commercial club led by president E. N. Johnson forwards a proposal to the Chicago and Alton railroad to build a 23 mile spur from Higginsville to Warrensburg. The club offers to guarantee the right of way and pay 1000 dollars per mile.
Bishop Thomas Bowman of Allen Town arrives in St. Joseph to preside at the forty-eighth annual Evangelical Association conference. The gathering includes parts of Missouri and all of Kansas.
The Boone county court released a statement showing 30200 spent on roads in the past nine months. This figure covers county road expenses and reflects additions from special road districts.
Reuben Harris aged 87, Quitman city marshal, collapsed from apoplexy after an arrest led to a man fleeing. Harris died as a result of the excitement surrounding the nighttime operation. The fugitive was recaptured later.
The Grand Lodge I O O F announced the annual session for May 21 to 23 1912 will be held in St Louis instead of Excelsior Springs due to temporary hotel conditions at Excelsior Springs.
Five thousand instructional booklets on road building methods and materials have been issued by the engineering experiment station at the Missouri State University in Columbia. They will be distributed in the coming days.
Samuel Bevis aged 15 son of O. B. Bevis of Kansas City sought police aid in Jefferson City. His parents wired funds and sent the Dey home after officials telegraphed Money to assist.
The University of Missouri let a contract for a new physics building. J A Wilson and Son of St Louis bid $76 600 for construction work alone. The total project cost is estimated at $109 000.
The Missouri Live Stock Shippers Association Co-Operative Commission Company met at Mexico and elected officers. President C. F. Clark of Mexico. Vice President C. W. McAninch of Hughesville. Secretary Chester G. Starr of Centralia. Treasurer A. M. Muthrey of Marshall. The group to operate at the National Stock Yards East St. Louis aims to boost the live stock business amid rate disputes.
William Z. Ashcom, aged and frail, arrived in Moberly saying he was discharged from the Confederate home at Higginsville without cause. He plans to travel to Renick to stay with friends while an investigation is sought by Marmaduke camp of Confederate veterans.
The 16th bank in Springfield is announced by T. J. Sullivan formerly of Kiefer Oklahoma who likely will head the new state institution. The bank will have $50,000 capital and marks the fifth new bank in town in the last 12 months.
Amelia Mc Afee of Hannibal was found fatally hurt in Paris alley with her temple crushed. Police believe Ed Wilson, an ex convict, committed the crime and has disappeared. A Black assailant is suspected to have used a hammer in the fatal harm.
Notice of a suit for 10000 dollars to banish to H. D. Fraker for alienation of his wife's affections by Charles Heard, sheriff of Howell county, was served on the sheriff while Greene county circuit court officers learned Heard was in Springfield.
Farmers and stockmen across Bates county complain of winter wolf damage. Rich Hill businessman Herman Stenck reports 63 young pigs killed near Papinville this season.
The state board of agriculture in Sedalia recommended road improvements in northwest Missouri and instructed State Highway Engineer Curtis Hill to designate routes from St. Joseph to connect with north Missouri and Iowa roads.
H Bowen celebrated his 79th birthday in Montgomery with an unusual family event. His wife, half his age, presented him with twins, a boy and a girl, making a sixfold birthday celebration in effect.
Judgment for $2,966.66 awarded to Garey against Dr C M Jackson dean of the medical college after Garey sought $10,000 for remarks said to have been made before students. Weather conditions ease floods as ice jam on 102 river partly breaks and waters recede in Andrew county farms.
A brand new five dollar bill bore the inscription The last of 10000 spent on wine women and song and was handed to a St. Joseph bank teller to be changed into small change.
Post office inspectors arrest Daniel Callahan in St Louis. He is accused of complicity in three diamond robberies totaling $150000, including a sub station theft and other heists.
Three governors will address the national old trails convention in Kansas City on April 17 and 18. Governors Herbert B. Hadley of Missouri W R Stubbs of Nebraska and J F Shafroth of Colorado are listed among the speakers.
An old Irishman in Chicago amasses wealth through questionable habits and causes harm to family before dying. His blind wife mourns during a funeral with elaborate rites as the priest extols the deceased. She nudges her son and asks if a second funeral is taking place.
Arthur Brisbane lauded film as educational at a New York dinner but stated the moving picture will never equal the newspaper as an educative force. He recalled a famous editor’s line that news is made when a dog bites a man becomes news when a man bites a dog.
A Chicago mother plans a coming-out party for her son. The piece jokes about the unknown youth’s identity and costume and predicts he will attend many society events while avoiding fortune-hunting marriage prospects.
Important to Mothers urges careful examination of Castoria bottles for the signature. The notice emphasizes Castoria as a safe remedy used for over 30 years and targets caregivers seeking trusted infant and child relief.
An old joke lines the page about marriage start as friendship turning to romance. The ad pitches Paxtine tablets as a cheaper liquid antiseptic substitute for toilet and medicinal uses. Sold for 25 cents a box at druggists or sent postpaid by The Paxton Toilet Co. Boston, Mass.
A brief wry exchange about a woman who uses heavy facial makeup, framed as a joke about “making up for lost time.”
A fragmentary note touts a product claimed to cure colds in a day with a Latin style tagline. The text cites a signature on boxes and mentions a person or entity initials B.W. JROV.
A Virginia woman Martha Holloway of Odd recalls severe back pain and illness finally eased by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad boasts widespread endorsements and urges readers to contact Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co for confidential advice.
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