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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1917
Page
2
War bulletin reports French gains along the western front with heavy German counterattacks repulsed. French forces capture Soissons Rheims sector positions and villages, take thousands of prisoners and hundreds of guns. Reports also detail British and American naval actions, U-boat engagements, and wartime measures including training camps and communications orders.
In a personal appeal President Wilson calls all Americans to join in a united war effort. He stresses pumping ships and arms, boosting farms, and economy to feed and supply troops, with farmers urged to plant abundantly and cut waste. He asks editors, advertisers, and clergy to spread the message nationwide.
A conversation reveals confusion over a life insurance policy and fear about its meaning. The speaker finds little comfort, noting that settlement will ultimately fall to someone else to resolve.
In a brief gag Susie Mardhmaliow announces she has discarded her muff, while Stella Bonbon shows interest and asks if she has canned Cholly. The exchange captures light social banter and character dynamics.
At a New York dinner by Jacob H. Schiff honoring Julius Rosenwald and Henry Morgenthau, Jews pledged more than two million dollars toward a ten million dollar relief fund for Jewish sufferers. Rosenwald promises one million if the goal is reached. Schiff gives one hundred thousand. twelve diners commit to raise a million. The fund supports a hospital unit for the Russian Jewish population in recognition of emancipation.
Aconite wards rats in joss sticks and camphor helps them burn steadily. A Philadelphia inventor created a device that vibrates a car rear light to warn following vehicles when the car stops.
A terse admonition urges citizens to contribute even a single radish to show patriotism. The piece frames small acts as symbolic sacrifice for national devotion.
French forces press forward on the Western front as reports claim steady progress and large material captures. German divisions are reinforced but suffer high losses while weather hampers reconnaissance. French confidence and morale hold firm amid heavy artillery and misty skies.
Dispatches report a large German population in Rio Grande do Sul Parana and Santa Catarina revolting with armed units and possible artillery. The uprising threatens Porto Alegre and Brazil warns of potential cross border moves as Uruguayan troops are readied.
In Washington the door to the Senate naval affairs committee room was found ajar after being jimmied. Police suspect spies sought naval plans. an investigation is under way. Guards around the Capitol were questioned and Senator Swanson said nothing of value appeared missing.
Washington April 20 men of military age who have married since the war declaration will not escape their obligation to military service under a War Department policy announced today.
The New York Chapter of the American Red Cross yesterday shipped 50 000 cans of condensed milk for babies in Northern France.
A lawyer describes a Chinese client who cannot speak English and asks for an interpreter. The judge questions how the attorney understood the client. The attorney claims they will proceed without an interpreter.
An advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin as the fastest, safest stomach regulator. It claims quick relief from indigestion gas heartburn and sour stomach with a fifty cent case providing value and ease of use for home medicine cabinets.
A short scene centers on Gertrude lamenting her mother’s absence as Freddy destroys ants in the garden. Gertrude complains that Freddy won’t allow her to harm any ants, while the mother calls Freddy unkind, highlighting a petty domestic conflict.
On rising and retiring smear affected parts with Cuticura Ointment. Then wash off with Cuticura Soap and hot water. For the hands soak them in a hot lather of Cuticura Soap. Dry, and rub in Cuticura Ointment. Free sample each by mail with Book. Address postcard Cuticura Dept. L Boston. Sold everywhere.
Queen Victoria of England died January 22 1901 ending a long era of royal rule. Born May 24 1819 she led Britain through vast imperial changes and preserved the monarchy’s central role in national life.
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