Listening juror frames moral notes in Linn County view
An old fashioned grand jury may improve moral conditions in Linn County. The quiet juror who listens and says little holds as much value as the talkers who dominate discussion.
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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1905
Page
4
An old fashioned grand jury may improve moral conditions in Linn County. The quiet juror who listens and says little holds as much value as the talkers who dominate discussion.
The passage argues that employers must earn more than wages paid to avoid exploitation and stresses genuine friendship over flattery. It calls for Missouri to train enough teachers in five normal schools to fill state schools, noting that low pay compared to other jobs drives many to abandon teaching.
The notice questions the value of land tied to registration and irrigation costs. It urges parents to prepare for school before opening to avoid delays and ensure their children start with a fair advantage.
A reader reports odd editorial comment in last week’s papers about Ed Townsend bill with several articles opposing the measure. Strong debate appears to come from lawmakers and local commentators.
The editor provides excerpts from President Roosevelt’s Chau tauqua address noting two priorities: foreign policy toward republics and the control of trusts. He argues against Monroe doctrine expansion and urges vigilant regulation of combines to ensure fair treatment of the public, small competitors and workers. He cites Santo Domingo intervention and calls for limited wartime actions.
An old advertisement touts Drummond's Rheumatic Remedy as a cure for rheumatism, claiming it removes disease from the blood and restores stiff joints and muscles. It invites readers to write Drum mond Medicine Co. in New York if a local druggist lacks stock.
All interested at the Enterprise cemetery are requested to come Tuesday August 22 at 8 oclock for the purpose of cleaning off the ground. By Order Trustees.
Drummond promotes UMATI as a prompt pleasant remedy from A matic Remedies. The remedy claims fast action and no digestion issues, alleviating rheumatic torment, joint stiffness, drawn cords, and hardening muscles. Consumers are advised to contact Ormond Medicine Co. for direct mail information.
Local Browning Sun schools announce a picnic in Basie’s pasture on Sunday with details unclear due to OCR errors. Community members urged to attend and bring meals.
The fragment notes that Ebere will attend services at a Christian church next week with Elder J. W. Braeuback mentioned in relation to the event.
A fragment note mentions track week and a participant in flour white shorts, possibly tied to U. S. events. Details are incomplete but indicate a uniform choice for an athlete in the opening week.
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