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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1920
Page
8
Bulletin notes the Russo Esthonian agreement recognizing Esthonia as independent, with the Soviet Union renouncing sovereignty and pledging to help maintain Esthonia's neutrality if internationally recognized. Other items include dAnnunzio seizing ships, Polish peace talks with Lenine and Trotzky, and various war time incidents.
President Wilson nears full recovery and may preside over cabinet meetings. The 1918 death rate in the United States reached a record high with 1,471,367 deaths, a rate of 18 per thousand in thirty states. U S exports to Europe in 1919 stood at 1 million dollars, imports at 750 million dollars, and the trade balance at 4.435 million dollars. Beginning Memorial Day an American flag will fly over a soldier’s grave. flags will also mark cemeteries and burial sites. The War Department notes rising national discontent reflected in over 40,000 survey replies.
A truck and its silk content valued at 75 000 dollars were stolen at 10 a m in New York when the driver of 3 tle entered a building to unload. The robbers struck on Fourth avenue a busy city block using an empty gun. Meanwhile a mail car on the Pacific passenger train No 2 between Omaha and Fremont was robbed of eight thousand dollars in war savings stamps though the cash remained untouched. Governor J A B Oklahoma plans to call a legislative session to push a federal amendment following a recent letter to a friend.
Final 1919 state income tax returns show St. Louis and Jackson County together pay about 75 percent of the $1,083,412 levy, with smaller cities and rural counties contributing $150,518. County assessors report widespread noncompliance and unequal burdens, revealing flaws in the tax system and weak enforcement.
Nellie Henderson, 16, of Richmond, Missouri, survived a severe neck injury after being pinned under a desk at school ten weeks ago. Her head was forced under the desk and then fell, with classmates aiding in restraining her. she spent five weeks in a sling and is showing good recovery prospects.
Perryville Missouri Prosecuting Attorney Allen Curry ordered removal of all punch boards after a complaint by H M Piper accusing a local merchant of mulching him out of 75 dollars.
Cape Girardeau officials report the Mississippi Valley and Bonne Terre Railway will annex the Saline Valley segment of Houck road from West Chester to Farmington. The move affects local transport alignments and regional connectivity.
Information received by Adjutant General Clark reports Colonel John D. McNeeley of St. Joseph has been awarded the Distinguished Service Order by the British government.
Dr. A J Stuffleham, president of the Farmers and Merchants Bank in Humansville, has bought the controlling interest from J M Allen, consolidating ownership and control of the bank.
The Koshkonong Brandsville Fruit Shippers Association reported shipping 127 full cars containing 51 374 baskets of peaches during the 1919 season at Koshkonong Missouri.
Pneumonia caused the deaths of two children of Hiram Watts a farmer four miles south of Mexico Missouri within 12 hours Local authorities did not report other details.
Edward Raymiller sold his 200 acre Avalon area farm to an Iowa man for 33000 dollars. The transfer was reported from Chillicothe Missouri with the buyer unidentified.
Carthage soldier Lieut Laurence Fray son of State Senator Howard Gray died from a gangrenous mouth infection after serving with the marines at Belleau Wood He was wounded in the arm by a machine gun bullet and also suffered gas exposure in that battle Jefferson City appoints W E Stephenson public administrator of Adair county replacing the deceased George H Hicks
The state board of health calls for daily telegraph reports on influenza prevalence to Dr. George H. Jones. Across Chillicothe half the students miss school as four teachers fall ill. Sedalia reports influenza in a small Pettis area with one Hughesville family affected. Two youths near Houstonia contract the disease. Cape Girardeau lists 61 influenza cases and one smallpox case with no school closures yet and a death near Oakridge from influenza leading to pneumonia.
The Bayer Cross marks genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin used for over eighteen years to relieve colds headaches toothaches earaches neuralgia rheumatism and general pains. Buy unbroken packages with proper directions. Handy tins hold eleven tablets and cost only a few cents with larger packages sold by druggists.
A nine year old Homer Rodel died after influenza swept a family tragedy in Summit Missouri. He cared for his siblings Morris Howard Chester Ardith and Carol after Albert Rodel and his wife fell ill. The illness struck the parents first then the younger siblings, leaving Homer exhausted and unable to recover.
Marshall ceremony by the Commercial Club drew about 1000 service members from Saline and nearby counties. Colonel Ruby D. Garrett of the 42d Rainbow Division spoke of his France experiences and praised American soldiers. Speakers discussed a proposed Saline county soldiers memorial to honor those who died in the war.
Sheriff John Grothe of St. Charles said Thomas Kelly of Wentzville confessed to wrecking a Wabash passenger train at 1 a.m. on December 1 near Wentzville. The confession occurred in the presence of Wabash railroad police captain W. W. Matkin and lieutenant J. W. Noel.
A military recruiting officer faces a wary prospect who questions pay and benefits. The lean youth suspects a trick, balking at the idea of joining after hearing the thirty dollar monthly wage. The scene highlights doubt about enlistment in a wartime setting.
Dick and Jimmy visit their grandmother and while saying prayers Jimmy asks for Christmas presents loudly. Dick teases that the Lord is not deaf. Jimmy replies that grandma is, adding a humorous household misunderstanding.
Democratic State Convention likely postponed from March 31 in Joplin due to hotel bookings and elections. State chairman Ben M Neale called a meeting of the state committee at Excelsior Springs to set a new date.
A startled young man asks if his father is coming downstairs. The girl answers no, noting the clock and suggesting the father will descend quietly without being heard. The exchange hints at a hidden or anticipated parental arrival in a tense domestic moment.
Secretary C W Fiss of the Excelsior Springs Golf Club announced that May 21 and 22 were chosen as the dates for the annual spring invitation tournament of the Excelsior Springs Golf Club after wording from Crafts W Whiggens secretary of the Western Golf Association.
A playful dialogue jokes about a French man named Patrice. It notes he is French and ambidextrous, claiming he can swear with both hands. The exchange highlights language humor and physical dexterity as a punchline.
In a private moment Millie accuses an admirer, and Bille retorts that business never blends with pleasure. The exchange hints at a fraught personal entanglement behind closed doors.
Delegates from every college and university in Missouri will attend the annual state volunteer convention in Fayette from February 6 to 8. The gathering aims to perfect plans proposed at the recent international convention held in Des Moines Iowa.
Carthage Missouri and Carterville mourn the death of James A. Daugherty former congressman from the Fifth District at age 72 He died at his home and was serving as presiding judge of the Jasper County court He was elected to Congress as a Democrat in 1910.
Sedalia Missouri records show January passed without fines assessed by Police Judge Collins marking a historic low in municipal penalties. In Kansas City a new oil and gas well reached 220 feet at 90th Street and Brooklyn Avenue signaling continued energy development.
The Second District Call, District Committee, urges Republicans to meet February 19 to elect two delegates and two alternates for the national convention in Chicago.
Liege Missouri reports the death of Dr. C. F. Elkins after a prolonged illness. He served as health officer for Montgomery county and mayor of Liege.
A brief exchange notes progress in learning and a new role. The speaker confirms becoming a teacher while the other acknowledges ongoing learning. The dialogue captures a moment of career change and mutual support.
A sharp spoken confrontation reveals a husband tauntingly asks if he could have made his wife happy. She retorts with icy humor, turning the moment to imply his own lack of marriage prospects. The exchange underscores strained relations and social sharpness.
Instant relief claims for nasal catarrh and stuffed nose. Provides quick airway opening through antiseptic cream. Encourages use via druggist sale and nasal application for immediate soothing relief.
A humorous old sign at a steep hill warns that the hill is dangerous and drivers should descend slowly. An appended joke suggests the blacksmith nearby will read it for those who cannot. A Scotsman explains the punch line about the blacksmith possibly not being at home.
Citizens recall a reunion last night with a joyous declaration that the dear child was a boy. The exchange highlights a long awaited moment and a sense of shared relief among neighbors.
A habitual falsifier thrives by arousing interest and hope, convincing people he may someday reveal the truth. He relies on partial claims and crafted numbers to keep an audience engaged, even as facts remain uncertain and unverified.
A reflective line notes a good man’s enduring influence, pairing humor as a serious duty. The quote frames laughter as essential virtue, suggesting joy sustains integrity and daily toil.
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