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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
6
Letters of Administration granted to L. Parilin for the G B Purdin estate in Linn County Missouri on November 14 1918. Creditors must exhibit claims within six months for allowance or be barred. claims not shown within one year from letters grant date are forever barred. Arthur L Pratt Judge of Probate attested.
Notice is given that the Farmers Bank of North Salem will hold a stockholders meeting at the banking house in North Salem Missouri on January 7 1919 starting at 10 oclock A M and continuing at least three hours to elect seven directors and transact other business. Attest E H Moore Vice President D V Mardis Secretary.
A.E.F. letter from November 14 1918 recounts hearing of the armistice news and the celebration by Allied troops. The writer praises band performances across nations, reflects on Argonne involvement, and notes surviving several over the top actions amid shrapnel and gas while serving with the detachment.
A historical excerpt quotes Oren Lantz describing wartime souvenirs, the lure of wine and toys for soldiers, and the casual tone of farewell phrases in French. It references a Sammy in No Man's Land and a Yankee returning from the front, seeking keepsakes amid hostilities.
The paper requests overdue subscription payments from distant state subscribers and nearby readers. It urges settlement at once or sending a check in advance and offers removal from the list if they no longer wish to receive the paper.
An American sailor writes from Cape May to Browning Missouri family detailing travel along the Maine coast and rough winter weather. He mentions three shipmates discharged, planned duties sweeping, hopes to be home by Christmas, and possible transfer to a ship bound for France.
A son writes from a distant home promising news and asking about family details. He inquires if more sheep were bought and whether George Fields has returned, mentions discharge plans at the depot brigade, and asks recipients to convey greetings to Earlin Estie Icel and others. He vows to write often and to take care of himself.
B W Slater, collector, warns Enterprise township residents to pay taxes at Bank of Purdin on Saturday December 14 and at Browning Savings Bank in Browning on December 21 and 28. Wartime taxes rise if unpaid.
The firm Simpson and Potter urges all debtors to call and settle outstanding balances as year end approaches and the new year begins. Seek prompt payment and account closure.
F. L. Maggart, collector, schedules tax collection at Cora on Thursdays, at Roger on Fridays, and at Browning on Saturdays for the last three weeks in December.
Mr and Mrs James Carmack thank friends for kindness shown during illness and after the death of their son Allen Edward.
Dr. Whaley requests the return of two loaned books from the unknown recipient and asks the parties in possession to return them at once. He also asks for the return of a rubber pad left somewhere.
Ellis Jones, collector, to collect Pleasant Hill township taxes at Browning on Dec 28 Fairview school house on Dec 30 and Cora on Dec 31, listing locations and dates for tax collection.
Female help wanted to expand plant work in all departments for girls over 16. Good pay and steady work with ideal conditions and satisfactory remuneration. Apply to Geo. W. Bailey, Chairman Linn County Council of Defense, or Brown Shoe Factory, Helm and Sanford streets, Brookfield, Missouri.
A mixed sale offers 12 head of cattle including 6 milking cows and 15 calves plus 13 bulls and 2 heifers, several horses and mules, farm machinery such as a mowing machine, stacker, disc cultivator, plows, buggy gear, a Delaval Separator, a Buick car, and hundreds of outdoor items. Household items include harnesses, collars, and miscellaneous tools. The listing details weights, ages, and equipment counts for practical auction planning.
Mr. Mumford notes the savings exceed fifteen million dollars from ending the sugar certificate system. He estimates one billion five hundred fifty million pounds would be reduced and credits dealers manufacturers and consumers for their cooperation in Missouri.
Carpenters moved the front door from the center to the west side to brighten the Browning Savings Bank and improve appearance. Changes to the counter will create more space to handle growing business.
Reports say the Fuller Sisters of Browning area raised and sold 136 turkeys this year, bringing in $769.86, about $6 per bird on average. The writeup notes that their poultry success is hard to beat.
A notice announces fresh home killed beef and pork for sale with beef steak priced at 25 and 30 cents per pound beef roast 174 to 25 cents per pound and pork at 35 cents per pound Special price offered on a full quarter of beef Call or phone orders to L M Kenley phone 190.
Food Administration reports over 775000 tons of sugar saved in the United States from July to December due to the sugar certification plan. The figures were announced by F B Mumford federal food administrator for Missouri.
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