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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1917
Page
1
A long reflection on the home as sacred and protective, urging owners and tenants to cultivate cheer, kindness, and responsibility. It extols home life as source of independence and joy, advising parents to guide children with warmth and to foster memory and inspiration over wealth.
The list names new and renewing members: Everett F. Myers Naval Training Station Great Lakes Illinois. Mrs W A Myers W E Davis city. W R Jones OmblegUe Oklahoma. M J Fields Reger W E Creason city. Robert Purdin Cora. W H Cooper route 2. John Tucker route 4. Chas Ingraham route 4. Alfred Lambert route 4. J H Payne North Salem. Mrs Donna Thornton Crescent Oklahoma. W W Hatch route 3. Lafe Bennett city. Mrs J J Nickell Grafton California. A E Lambert star route. Bauer Bros city. J H Bundridge route 4. Mrs Arthur Acton Mulhall Oklahoma. Clay Gooch Chicago Illinois. Bert Lewis Letham Washington. E C McKenzie route 1. Mrs John Fisher Brookfield.
A letter from Browning Maine by Joe Nickell describes a first solo flight lasting 1 hour 55 minutes at 17 000 feet. He commands 1 aircraft and 14 men as Flight Commander and plans to finish training by Oct 15 then travel to England for night flight instruction before Christmas.
A brief closing line from J L Ingram reads Very truly yours marking the end of a correspondence. The message conveys a polite sign-off without further details.
A St Louis Times editorial warns that fear of army hardships overshadows reality as draftees may stay far from battle. It urges calm preparation, support from friends, and steadiness to lessen anxiety while serving in uniform.
A local note defends not naming W. H. Tucker who loaded oats for Alden Knifong. The author explains suppressing details to protect Tucker from scrutiny, admitting truth would invite criticism and harm reputations, while hinting at timing for future mention.
The Electric Theatre drew a crowded audience Saturday night for a standout film program. J Ben Carter presents quality pictures and the venue offers an enjoyable way to spend a few hours three nights weekly.
A motorcade of Laredo citizens and band visited the city advertising the upcoming Chautauqua set for August 19 to 26. The locally run event boasts top entertainers and affordable admission, drawing renewed local interest.
Last week Milan drew attention as Sullivan county boys were examined for army service. Saturday and this week Linn county youths gathered in Linneus for scrutinies. Most locally drafted men may be unfit or exempt, with further checks planned in Kansas City, as rumors of peace drift from overseas.
County teachers and district patrons urged to attend two day sessions at the Grand Theatre in Brookfield Missouri August 29 and 30. Kirk of Kirksville Normal will speak with a special message for ladies and men alike. Church ladies will serve attendees.
E. L. Joyce writes that eighth grade graduates will be treated to a free dinner on August 30 at a specified time and place, while others may join at a meal cost of 25 cents per person. The note invites attendees to enjoy the occasion.
Citizens of Browning discuss funds raised for county line roads east and west of town. East side has 161.25 for improvements while west holds 6.66. Farmers back road work, proposing hill cutting at Perry McCollum farm to create a better east to Winigan route. Calls for joint effort to improve travel and trade with neighboring towns.
Peter McDonald born in Canada June 1 1854 died August 10 1917 after an accidental fall from a hotel window in Brookfield. Survived by wife Anna Stone married October 10 1879 and daughters Mollie Maggie and Cornelia. Funeral at Dry Ridge cemetery with large crowd.
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