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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1917
Page
7
The article explains how a new soldier becomes identified with a company rather than a squad, detailing company structure at peace and war strengths, including captains, lieutenants, sergeants, and privates. It describes platoon and squad divisions, the role of sergeants as intermediaries, and the sequence of drilled commands from the school of the squad adapted to the school of the company.
The company forms in double rank with tallest men at the right and others by height. The formation begins at bugle sound. The first sergeant, six paces in front of the center, draws his saber and commands FALL IN. The right guide settles the right flank as squads move into place. The sergeants supervise, roll call follows, and the first sergeant reports present or absent.
The article explains how as a company forms squads right movements, the squad unit moves first, then the whole company adapts. It details switching from line to column of squads to change direction and maintain alignment with a fixed pivot for precise swings.
A London physician praised mothers milk as priceless and compared it to cows milk estimating the nation would gain about 80 million dollars annually if infant milk were valued like dairy milk. He cited 881,890 births in England and Wales before the war and calculated lactation yields of two pints daily for nine months.
Washington officials announced a plan to stabilize potato prices through 90 day loans from Federal Reserve member banks to farmers storing 1917 crop in approved warehouses. The strategy includes staged marketing, strict grading, improved carloads, and municipal storage to prevent oversupply amid war conditions.
A neighbor recalls admonishing her friend's daughter Jenny over wearing evening gloves for shopping. The mother urges thrift and propriety, noting the lesson should stick, as the girl absorbs tones of remonstrance and the weight of parental responsibility.
A man recalls a marriage proposal where his silence was used to claim consent. He says he stayed quiet, the woman asserted silence equals consent, and the arrangement proceeded despite his objections.
War period appeal urges Americans to harvest a two bushel per person apple crop for allies. Citizens, businesses, and schools to organize picking crews, with women’s groups and local chambers coordinating labor, transportation, and storage while securing first class fruit for market and by products.
A sermon discusses Jesus joy as obedience to God, intimate fellowship, and especially his redeeming ministry. It argues the supreme Christian joy comes from collaborating in redemption, surpassing achievement or discovery, and urges individuals to seek their own soul and live upright lives.
Lawrence Bros of Vera Saskatchewan emerge as progressive farmers after selling a shotgun for ten dollars in 1906 to expand holdings. They claim 1,700 sheep, 70 cattle, 60 horses, and crops of 80–85 bushels of wheat per acre. Alberta licenses for autos reach 16 000 in half of 1917, Saskatchewan 21 000 by May. The Canadian Bank of Commerce notes Western prosperity and rising farm machinery demand.
A reflective excerpt argues that true religion is the power guiding men to choose the hard, noble path. It describes courage, consolation in grief, joy in burden, and upliftment from material concerns toward a purer, simpler region.
A reflective statement cites earthly suffering as a sign of future glory, comparing afflictions to shadows signaling the sun as described by Richter.
A brief tribute recalls Rev. H. B. Smith’s maxim that a person’s duty is to be right. The note accompanies a local obituary section honoring the clergyman’s memory and influence.
A concise adage attributed to a classical thinker states that the best revenge is not to imitate aggressors but to rise above their injury. The maxim emphasizes restraint and moral upper hand over retaliation.
A humorous exchange defines a borrower who never asks twice for a loan. The line plays on a saying about working like lightning never striking the same place twice. The wit contrasts quick action with repeated demands.
Anoint spots of dandruff and itching with Cuticura Soap daily. Free sample by mail with Map Book and address postcard to Cuticura Dept L Boston. Sold everywhere.
A farmer named Corntes contemplates living up to his son Josh's army service and vows to run the farm in a way that would make him proud. The narrative hints at a titled heiress figure who may not always pursue ownership.
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