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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1914
Page
2
An article from the University of Missouri faculty explains cold causes and prevention. It notes colds are viral but emphasizes immune resistance, exposure risks, and simple measures like proper heating, ventilation, and avoiding crowded places to curb spread.
A rural Missouri paper urges district residents to inspect local schools beyond election day citing a Macon county pupil who reports unhealthy conditions that threaten many children. It argues that less than $100 could fix issues and prevent potential epidemics harming students.
Suggests controlling heating and ventilation at home and using plain oil spray in the nose. Recommends hot face baths and forehead soaks for stuffed head. Advises seeing a physician promptly if simple measures fail to cure the attack.
Advertisement from Mrs. A. A. Whaley stating all indebted parties should call and settle amounts owed to Whaley Drug Co by January 1 1915 as money is needed.
Adv collector states will be in Browning each Friday and Saturday in December to collect Benton township taxes. Readable details include Fern Street as part of the location.
An Missouri Ruralist editorial argues patron visits to schools drive change. It says boards may be competent but often only manage teacher employment and basic operations, hindering broader improvements.
Joseph B. Christy born March 5 1843 in Fleming County Kentucky moved to Missouri as a child and lived near this city. He married twice first to Mary L. Lay and after her death to Sarah L. Hunter. He served in Company H 2nd Provisional and died December 21 after years of heart-related illness. Funeral today conducted by Rev Hess with interment at Jenkins cemetery.
Mrs Elmer Johnson visited Brookfield on Sunday Luther Brookshier traveled to Milan on business on Monday Several boys went hunting Saturday A E Austin rented the French Nickell farm for the next year G W Brambaugh spent Saturday Browning visiting his father John B Sloan left Saturday
Reports from Scottsville recount a Sunday sleigh ride turnout and a Friday turkey delivery by Lord Crowdis. Mrs. R. E. Crowdis is ill with heart disease. A dance at Ed Myers drew a good crowd Saturday night. The Warren district school vote last Friday rejected moving the district to Keger.
James J. Bailey an elderly, well known Linn county resident died at his Laclede home last Monday morning after a period of illness. He was 81 or 82 and had lived on a Browning farm before moving to Laclede five years ago. The family physician had been called Sunday evening as his condition worsened. He Passed away quietly after a last conversation with family around 5am.
Will Southerland and Miss Ethel Tucker of Pleasant Hill township were married Tuesday of last week at Winigan. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Tucker, is widely admired in the neighborhood. the groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. 7.D. Southerland formerly of east of this city.
Due to freight service delays the ready print did not arrive in time for this issue.
Clayton Tatershall from Lailetn visited Sunday. Ernest Nickell of Columbia is here visiting friends. Dr. H. P. Haning owns a new car. Loyd Pulliam and James News report an early threat at his time in December. He was 78 years old.
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