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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1920
Page
1
A column urges courage to speak when needed and patience with children to reason with them rather than command. It warns sin as mankind’s greatest foe, critiques neglect of poetry, and ends with humorous reader questions about farming and daily life.
A fragmented humor item notes editor absence and a Q A about limberneck. It cheekily defines limberneck as a disease of fouls and chickens in the country and as an illness of humans caused by watching fouls and chickens in the city.
George P. Van Horn died at his brother J W Van Horn’s home in Fossil Oregon on January 22 after a four month visit to Missouri his former home He was born April 7 1868 in Owen County Indiana and was 51 years 9 months old Survived by three brothers and three sisters with services by Rev Horace Kaye at J W Van Horn’s home burial in I C I O F cemetery in Fossil Oregon Journal January 23 1920
Cleo Madison leads a cast of seasoned character actors in the new screen version of Edgar Rice Bur roughs Tarzan of the Apes. The Romance of Tarzan delivers novelty and excitement as it plays next Monday night, continuing the jungle epic with Monte Blue joining the star-studded lineup.
Friends and relatives gathered January 29 1920 to honor Mrs. Anna Mahalia Painter on her 90th birthday. The event featured a bountiful dinner, gift presentation including a dress, and remarks on kindness. Also included is obituary notice for George W. Taylor detailing his life and family.
United States census efforts in 1920 employ diverse transport from airplanes to snowshoes. Enumerators reach island dwellers off Florida using aircraft, sail in harbors by yacht or rowboat, and even use native canoes in Hawaii as mules and snowshoes aid in desert and northern regions.
For fruit poultry dairy timber grazing and general agriculture lands sell through Dr W C Bartlett Willow Springs Mo with quick sale snaps on tap sale features farm goods and land lots in brief listing
A California reader from Woodland sends a $1.50 money order for another year of the Browning Leader-Record and expresses gladness at Uncle Mids Harris’s obituary describing him as a Christian. She recalls sharing the 1852 plains crossing in the same train as his band.
A historical reflection contrasts old laws in Scotland and France granting marriage rights with a modern view of women as strong, educated, and professionally successful. It argues women’s intuition and resilience challenge traditional limits and stereotypes.
The Linn County Farm Bureau urges farmers to join a new state and national farmers organization. The drive runs this week in Harrison county and next weeks in Andrew and Vernon counties. It stresses a business, member driven approach and broad scope of work. February 16 campaign start announced by W P Brinkley president.
Glenn Freeland and Miss Meda Alspach eloped to Rev. Patton’s home on Saturday evening and exchanged vows. The bride, daughter of F. J. Alspach, teaches at Brookshiel. the groom, son of D. G. Freeland, is a former teacher turned farmer. Friends extend best wishes for a prosperous life together.
M V Dodson received word Monday of the death of his daughter Mrs Anna Bauswell at her western Iowa home. She had been ill only a day or so and was highly regarded in our city for her years here and the esteem in which she was held.
Mrs Kathryn Calhoun entertained Chapter V at her West Line Street home on Wednesday afternoon January 28. The social hour featured songs by Mrs Calhoun and refreshments followed, with plans to meet next with Mrs Mattie Duncan. Chapter Journalist.
A satirical column discusses the nagging habits of men and women, offering advice to wives and observations on gendered behavior. It suggests ignoring sulky husbands, keeping the home orderly, and pursuing personal escapes like seeing a film star. It also muses on childhood tendencies shaping future roles.
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