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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1917
Page
1
The essay argues education should produce morally grounded citizens, not mere intellect. It urges strong common schools, honest teachers, and women’s rightful role at home. It warns against idleness, celebrates home letters, and favors balance between work, duty, and social clubs.
Joseph E. Hubbard of Guernsey Center Iowa received eighteen thousand seventy five dollars from Hubbell Brothers his attorneys for damages after being struck by a Wabash train at Gallatin on May 2 1918. He was working for stone crushing men crossing the track when a work train without a signal ran him down causing injuries that damaged his ability to earn a livelihood.
The Kansas City Star notes a 1900 model motor car driving down Grand Avenue, highlighting its transformation from a clumsy horseless carriage to a refined machine. It credits rising safety and speed, stating many models now reach forty miles per hour with improved size and handling.
The 1899 Higdon motor car in Kansas City carried two passengers and sparked crowds on Grand Avenue. Later that year Watson Armour shipped a Renault tonneau from Paris, introducing a four passenger vehicle locally. The event drew laughter and comment as the city witnessed early automotive history. Also noted is the death of Miss Lillian Mairs of Sullivan County at 41, with details of her church involvement and family.
A minister at a recent editorial convention offered a humorous toast about supporting editors. He urged paying for papers promptly to prevent starvation, advertising to prevent bankruptcy, sharing all news to avoid despair, writing clearly on one side, and burying mistakes because dead people never err.
Funeral services led by Rev. J. B. Nolan of the Christian church Unionville were held at Kaifong Grove cemetery Wednesday at 10 oclock. A large crowd attended to pay tribute to the deceased and the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery grounds.
The school district cannot issue bonds for a new building because the 1916 assessment will not be completed until Sept 1917, basing debt on the 1914 figures. The board plans to extend the high school to four years, rent additional space for the primary department, and intensify efforts to raise standards, with James Huston as superintendent and a named faculty slate for the coming year.
The board lists staff including Mrs James Fields superintendent, Miss Iva Adams and Miss Etha Williams in grades, Miss Mariyn Best in primary, and M Hail janitor. The election of the assistant principal was deferred to a later date. The board anticipates an excellent core of teachers and another successful term.
The Farmers Exchange Bank will hold its annual stockholders meeting at the Browning banking house in Browning Missouri on May 16 1917 at 9:00 AM for at least three hours or until the object is accomplished. The meeting will elect a Board of Directors for the ensuing year and conduct other proper business. J I Harmon President J A Calhoun Secretary
The annual stockholders meeting of Browning Savings Bank in Browning Missouri is set for May 8 1917 at 9 o clock A M. The meeting will elect six directors and address other business matters. Attest B D Bolling President F R Duncan Secretary.
C M Thornton advertises farm loans with the lowest rate of meat privilege, promoting favorable terms for farmers seeking financing.
Notice from N. E Cotter and J. W. Jones offering about 1000 bushels of corn for sale. Prices available upon inquiry. Will not sell less than a load.
Miss Fitzgerald returns to Kansas City and ships ready trimmed hats arriving tomorrow. Prices reasonable. Come in and see them. Mrs Flossie Carter.
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