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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
1
A long local column urges continued schooling from district to college, notes farming shifts to poultry, and emphasizes road policy and public papers. It quotes bank rules and the Missouri bad check law set to take effect June 17 1917, urging overdraft elimination.
The Missouri State Banking Department warns Jefferson city banks including Browning Savings Bank Peoples Bank and Farmers Exchange Bank about overdrafts. It cites court decisions condemning overdrafts as illegal use of funds and enforcement of loans and stresses overdrafts undermine banking discipline and patron fairness.
Dr. M. J. Exner recounts how an engineer faced a derailment ahead and, with a split second to act, kept his train from colliding by throttling forward and signaling the fireman to duck. The effort hurled the wrecked cars from the track and allowed the train to pass.
In a moment of crisis a man recalls his ten year plan and instinctive action to save his train. He says he did not think he had to think but acted on a premeditated decision. This quiet resolve underscores the urged discipline for dangerous moments.
In Winigan on Thanksgiving, the I O O F lodge organized a rabbit roundup for Red Cross relief. About 100 participants bagged 269 rabbits, with a ladies led supper raising over 100 dollars for soldiers’ aid. Rev. William Coram and Hyvie Martin spoke in support of the Red Cross.
The Adjutant General of Missouri shares a telegram from the Provost Marshal General instructing local and district boards to notify registrants who changed addresses to report to their boards. It emphasizes widespread publicity through newspapers and other means to ensure questionsnaires reach all registrants as mailing proceeds.
A letter from Paris dated November 1, 1917, describes a sender in France writing to Mr and Mrs Andrew Myers of Browning Missouri. The message expresses receiving a letter, conveys sentiment, and notes that the writer is well despite wartime conditions.
Claud H. Myers writes from the 18th Infantry Am Ex Force describing rainy weather, a recent purchase of four Liberty Bonds at fifty dollars each, and hopes for a safe return. He mentions missed letters from Maurine Pipes and Aunt Billia Smith, plans to write more, and Xmas gifts if able.
The organization announces new members since the last report. A long list includes Messia De Ingram, C R Sayers, Emmett Gray, Scott Edens, Joe Crook shanks, Marshall Adamson, Roy Peters, E S Linhart, Mrs Ed Brookshier, Vina Keithiey, Laura Hamilton, Ivah Fleming, Cordin Kelly, Mollie Gilmer, Winfield Ed ens, Neva Bingham, Lola Russell, John Barwell, George Christy, J A Mair, Cant Quigley, D D Cotter, L G Schrock, Edith Adams, Nora Harris, Maud Ingerham, Ora McQuiown, T S Eliott, T J Tapscott, E Mabe, H C Moore, Etta Smith, Frank Litton, Mamie Gooch, John Fishback, Nellie Williams, John Fields, Emma Brassfield, H C Bailey, G W Lantz, Misses Dean Seaman, Maud Fields, Irvin Warren, Hester Stephenson, and additional Messrs. J J Knifong, J H Bundridge, H H Dunkin, J F Patton, H S Browning.
The Missouri penitentiary operates a second honor road camp in Kennett Dunklin county with twenty five prisoners. The road currently runs eight miles from the Arkansas line through Kennett to Pemiscot county line and may extend twelve miles east through Hayti to Caruthersville. The project will shorten travel from Kennett to Hayti from over 125 miles to about twenty miles and will carry heavy tonnage to Mississippi River points.
A reader sends a dollar money order to renew a back subscription to a newspaper, expressing gratitude for past support and promising to send the remaining amount in March. The note emphasizes anticipation of the weekly paper and acknowledges hardship.
In Dawson Nebr on November 29 1917 F S Burner offers a 40 acre tract two miles from Willow Springs for a business trade due to ill health. He notes his son Clyde in naval training in Virginia and mentions reading Ray’s letter. Emma Thornton encloses $1.50 for another year of Leader Record asking to continue her home paper.
J W Brassfield, noted horse buyer, visited Kirksville purchasing horses and mules from Bra shier Hursland Novelty and nearby areas. He eyed mules weighing 1200 to 1400 pounds and departed with a quality lot, as he is a popular figure in the regional market.
The article explains compressed air mortars used by Allied forces. These pneumatic cannons fire shells into German trenches with minimal noise and cost. They operate at 750 to 1000 feet and are noted for high accuracy and ease of handling.
Durant Democrat quotes a fiery, all-encompassing urge to support Liberty bonds Red Cross tobacco funds Red Star turkeys Christmas gifts library and Y M C A funds and taxes urging sacrifice to aid French soldiers and conserve coal with a light taint of humor.
J. J. Smith's store invites shoppers to Browning for an eight day "Big Sale" starting December 7, promising low prices. The notice highlights Browning as a key shopping hub and compares local sales with those of nearby cities.
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