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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1919
Page
1
A long satirical piece warns readers to mind their neighbors and spread rumors to keep them in line. It muses on the role of newspapers, roads, and moral conduct, linking vigilant reporting to town improvement while cautioning against idle gossip and flirtation. It argues hard work and duty build character and community.
Mrs J D Seaman writes from Milan Missouri May 21 noting Jane Browning has arrived in Hoboken New Jersey and shares a brief message that J D Seaman’s Browning family is back in the United States.
Robert S. Lyons editor of The Richmond Conservator was charged with murdering Judge Frank P. Diverbiss by stabbing him 12 times in the Ray County Courthouse on April 7. Lyons was released on April 14 on a $15,000 bond after an autopsy and coroner's inquiry, which concluded with a first degree murder verdict.
Legislative notes recount a strenuous week in Jefferson City as the House and Senate negotiates final passage by April 18. The piece describes late sessions, clashes over bills, a near fight over a fortune telling act, name only trials in courts, party splits between St Louis and Kansas City, and a tax measure setting full value assessment with lowered rates to meet needs.
Speaker O'Fallon announced alternates: W. R. Williams Barry Fidelity, Joe Nickell Sullivan county, A. J. Bluster Livingston, W. E. Saulfield St. Louis, Dr. A. J. Speer Bollinger county, J. W. Head Marion, A. J. Earl Vernon, C. S. Nelson Cass, and W. M. McMurray Scotland. Jefferson City Post.
Browning High School hosts three classes events with chaperones. Freshmen hold a 5 o'clock supper at the Fields home with 26 guests, including one invited member. Sophomores dine in the Assembly Hall with 28 attendees and games afterward. Seniors treat Juniors to a picnic while teachers Miss Broyles Cassity and Austin visit.
Mr and Mrs Jas P Bolling entertained Sunday at their country home for an Easter dinner. Guests included Mrs Hersman Mr and Mrs J B Harmon Norris Phillips Mr and Mrs Guy Adams and Mr and Mrs J I Harmon. Mrs Bolling was praised for her culinary skills.
Linn County fixed its Victory Liberty Loan quota at 627200 dollars. The national loan limit is 4 500 000 000 dollars, per the Treasury secretary Glass. Campaign opened Monday and will close May 0.
The Victory Liberty Loan campaign targets 195 million dollars in the Eighth Federal Reserve District. Work began Monday across seven states with strong momentum, aiming to exceed the district quota by May 10. The current issue features the first advertisement, delayed by plate delivery earlier. The print run proceeds now to “finish the job.”
Sealed bids for concrete street and alley crossings per Browning Missouri specifications will be received for the ensuing year. Bids opened and contracts awarded at the regular Board meeting May 6 1919. Board may reject any or all bids. April 1 1919. S P Darr City Clerk.
Jefferson City April 21 The fiftieth general assembly plans sine die adjournment on Monday May 5 The bill bar for final passage after Saturday May 3 Deliberations may delay action until both houses are prepared The 120 day pay period ends May 8 and lawmakers would stop drawing per diem if the session ends then
Miss Mary Robinson from the University of Missouri Agricultural Extension Service will lecture and demonstrate in Sullivan County from May 5 to 10 on dress form making dress fitting problems costume design and clothing for children Community groups may arrange a talk by contacting The Home Demonstration Agent in Milan Signe Freestrom.
A narrator presents a fable stance where a trader contemplates stopping ads to cut costs cutting wages to raise profits and then lowering prices to outpace rivals. The cautioned refrain hushes any wakeful disruption of the sleeper as the plan unfolds.
A satirical wartime appeal invites readers to escape illness and unrest by taking a car trip to the countryside. It suggests buying a railroad ticket, visiting a rural station, and returning ready to sing the Star Spangled Banner and increase the Victory Loan subscription. The piece mocks fears about the League of Nations and Bolshevik agitation while celebrating national rejuvenation through travel and wheatfields.
In Linn County News T. M. Davis of Linneus sold a nine pound hen at 27 cents a pound for $2.43. L. W. Bingham of this city sold a larger hen weighing 11 4 pounds at the same rate for $3.10. Bingham’s poultry breeding is noted, and Davis is urged to reconsider the ribbon.
Notice calls Browning Savings Bank stockholders to meet at the Browning banking house in Browning Missouri on May 18 1919 at 9 am for at least three hours to elect officers and transact such other business as may lawfully come before the meeting Attest F R Duncan Secretary
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