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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
4
Letters of Administration issued by Linn County Missouri Probate Court on November 11 provide six months to present claims for allowance and one year to avoid bar. A L Purdin named Administrator with Arthur L Pratt as Judge of Probate attesting.
Annual stockholders meeting for Far mers Bank of North Salem to be held January 7 1919 at 10 A M at the banking house North Salem Missouri. Meeting may last up to three hours or until purpose is accomplished. Elect seven directors and transact any other proper business. Attest E H Moore vice president D V Mardis secretary.
North East Linn reports widespread influenza with five deaths in one household over the past week. Catherine Cattey recovers from flu while the community mourns Ben Baker his wife and two children and his mother. Claude Martin dies after a week's illness. burial at Bethel Sunday evening.
The Cross Roads and Cora region reports winter weather and a notable number of illnesses. Mrs D G Freeland and Mrs Mae Fanning are on the sick list. Mrs G M Spencer shows partial improvement. Elxa Turner visited Brown ing. Geraldine Morris and others are mentioned amid routine updates. Cattle were shipped from Cora and a carrier with flu symptoms is returning to duty.
James William Moore born December 20 1869 died November 30 1918 at age 48 years 11 months and 10 days. He joined Morris Chapel M E Church South in 1894 and remained a member until death. Survived by one sister and three brothers with parents and a sister preceding him. Funeral at Morris Chapel Church Monday at 11 o clock conducted by Rev J F Patton. Buried in the church cemetery.
The article lauds American newspapers for supporting the war effort despite restrictions and rising costs. It notes publishers faced expenses, reduced profits, and government limits while providing free space for government advertising. The piece from The Publishers' Auxiliary reflects on collective effort and sacrifices by the press.
Public health official J. F. Patton appeals to residents to cooperate in stamping out the flu epidemic. He thanks citizens for their courtesy and urges country visitors from flu homes to limit store time to curb spread.
A fragment from At The Front dated October 31 1918 notes Miss Edna Sparks Browning Missouri writing to a cousin about long travel and a received letter during service era reporting.
A veteran recalls the blitz of war in tents and dugouts. He describes being sniped at, bombed, and shelled near a field hospital, with bombs and machine gun fire close as he survived with fear and grit.
Public warning forbidding hunting or trapping on the undersigned property after this date. Trespassers will be dealt with under law. Keep off the premises.
Clyde Sayers Deputy Collector will collect Benton Township taxes at Bank of Purdin on Thursdays and at Farmers Exchange Bank Browning on Fridays and Saturdays during December.
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