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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1918
Page
7
In a small factory during wartime, diverse workers discuss Liberty Bonds while machines hum. Italians and Americans alike join a bond drive, turning the plant into a community supporting the war effort with collective investment and solidarity.
Albert W. Atwood argues women must engage in financial affairs and support Liberty bonds. He notes education broadens beyond piano and French and highlights women's growing earning power, independence, and decisive role in fundraising and relief work. He stresses universal ability to buy or sell bonds and urges participation.
A brief financial tip urges farmers not to buy bonds larger than they can afford. Citizens should choose smaller bonds, such as 500 instead of 1000, to avoid debt and ensure payment within the allotted time.
An Illinois father who learned his two sons were killed in action sent for General Pershing. He sold his home to buy Liberty Bonds and plans to rent a room, saying he is the only one left.
Missouri educators from city and county school systems were urged to unite with the American Federation of Labor to press for higher salaries. Joseph Robinson of Holden and Arthur Cline of Novinger highlighted wage gaps, noting teachers earning around 60 dollars monthly versus miners at over 200 dollars. The conference reported over 50 percent of teachers could not live on salaries, and advocates called for concerted action.
The state tax commission reports total taxable value on real estate and personal property at 4 016 billion with railroad property pushing estimates above 4 500 billion. Increases hit hard in St. Louis and nearby counties with St Louis city rising from 694 161 750 to 910 000 000 and Jackson from 264 000 000 to 464 000 000. Buchanan is set to grow from 71 000 000 to 99 000 000 according to the same notices.
George Robertson unearthed a tin chest eight miles east of Fredericktown while plowing. The box contained two dies for half dollars and quarters, bearing 1894 and 1895 dates, two counterfeit half dollars, a 25 cent piece, and materials to produce more. Indications suggest the plant was buried recently and the device turned over to county officials.
The Food Administration selected C. E. Yancy of Liberty Missouri as a member of the department meat division. Yancy, a practical livestock man, was among 10 Missouri and corn belt feeders recommended for the post. In Cape Girardeau Claud J Howman is jailed for offering a friend a deferment from Class 1 to Class 4. In Mexico Loretta Bicheline, 35, died at her brother’s home Caruthersville. Hattie Hale married Clifford Ozee of Clairmont Alberta and will live in Sexasmith Alberta. In Poplar Bluff Mantle S. Mambree alias William Abbott was arrested as a deserter and sent to Jefferson Barracks Sedalia. C L Maggard injured when 40 pound iron fell in his Quincy avenue blacksmith shop.
In Cape Girardeau and at Carter & Vandeventer, buyers spent 3500 dollars for Vonder Buster a Poland China boar and 6000 dollars for a boar of the same breeding These sums set new records for boar prices It is also reported that State Utilities Commissioner E J Bean will urge Railway Director McAdoo to authorize a new passenger depot in Cape Girardeau.
Aurora figures J G Hillhouse John A Cochran August Smith and Lemuel W Allen turn over field glasses for military use. Poplar Bluff debate by Christian Endeavor and Epworth League on March 28 draws interest. Columbia Will H Smith, wounded at the front, returns to New York from France via letter to Mrs Smith. Clinton D A R notes adoptive daughter Andree Gelle age 7, daughter of a laundry worker. Mobherly railway conductor Howard S Cunningham dies at Wabash hospital leaving a widow and three children. Aurora Raymond Thomas Franklin school principal ordered to Camp Johnson Florida. successor named Mrs Jessie Robinson.
Officials of the bureau of ordnance pledged arms and rifles for drilling to two Missouri home guard regiments. No exact shipment date was given but Col. P. B. Fouke and Capt. Selden P. Spencer were told Missouri troops would be first in line to receive the weapons.
Advert says lemon juice mixed with three ounces of orchard white in a quarter pint will whiten skin, fade freckles, sallowness and tan. Strain pulp, store months, apply daily to face neck arms and hands for softening and brightening effect.
A special phonograph for the children's playroom is now on the market. It plays ten inch or smaller records and offers excellent tone. The unit is decorative with bright hues, appealing to children, and priced well under 15 dollars. suitable for nurseries, summer camps, and bun galows.
Wartime appeal urges support for soldiers overseas with the toasted Lucky Strike cigarette. The ad notes millions produced daily by American Tobacco Co and shipments to France, highlighting the brand’s familiar green pack and red circle as a homelike link for the troops.
Buffalo undertakes a campaign to prevent blindness from ophthalmia neonatorum using Chicago style preventive measures under Illinois law, aiming to protect newborns’ sight.
Pimply rashy skins are soothed and healed by Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. Free samples offered by mail from Cuticura Dept X Boston. Soap 25 cents, Ointment 25 and 50 cents. Adv.
In a terse exchange, Hardupp is joked about not raising funds yet. the reply notes he did raise a smile as a response to a promise to pay. The lighthearted banter reflects a petty debt quip rather than a formal financial action.
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A quip about a family tree draws a smile as a chatty observer notes the phrase chestnut and its familiar echo. The exchange highlights a light moment grounded in a well worn saying.
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