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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1931
Page
3
The piece contrasts modern Valentine greetings with old fashioned verse, noting brighter tokens like cigarettes and flasks fade romance. It recounts the origin of St Valentine as Valentinus in Rome, who wrote “Your Valentine” from prison before beheading, inspiring the tradition.
The piece traces Valentine customs from the Roman Lupercalia to modern US practice. It notes men and women choosing valentines by lot, saints as valentines in some houses, and varying religious attitudes toward the festival.
Uriah Smith 62 prominent Jasper County wheat farmer and Republican member of the 1909 Missouri Legislature died after a long illness. Also in Missouri news a cousin’s accidental gun discharge wounded Loren Gregory, 17, of Overland. Former Lamar Mayor C. A. Lockwood 70 dies in Carthage after 50 years in Barton County. A truck crash north of Salem kills Charles Smith 45 a filling station operator. Governor Caulfield appoints Jim W. Lamar Weston as presiding Judge of Platte County. House dismisses contest against Rep. William R. Schneider. Frisco freight crew arrests for blocking crossings. bucket brigade saves hospital. Missouri faces water shortage. Iron Mountain Lake dries up. Police raids in St Louis area cited for illegal searches. Bill to create State Publicity Department advances. Jasper County judge rules venue change act unconstitutional. Three White Slavers sentenced to Leavenworth. Cape Girardeau farmers elect officers. Springfield filling station blast fatal for Thomas Hatfield 16 with brother Harold injured. Lesson study notes Jesus forgiving sinners with emphasis on the penitent woman and the Pharisee.
A concise reflection urging continual closeness to God to become more like Him. It emphasizes conscious presence before the divine and the transformative effect of continually facing God.
A compact aphorism attributed to C. H. Spurgeon describes pity as love touched by sympathy and sorrow, drawn down by helplessness and want, framing pity as compassionate sorrow toward those in need.
The Nisqually glacier in Mount Rainier National Park recorded the greatest recession in a year, retreating 118 feet. Records span 73 years. last year 52 feet, with the prior record 106 feet in 1921. All 28 glaciers in the park are retreating due to sun heat and low snowfall. The Nisqually is the only glacier measured annually.
An ad urges relief from heartburn and indigestion two hours after meals with Phillips' Milk of Magnesia. It claims a spoonful in water neutralizes excess acid instantly and promotes crude-method avoidance. Available in 25 cent and 5 cent bottles with full package directions.
Before his death the press magnate Lord Northcliffe ordered his staff to travel apart on ships during the forthcoming world tour. The measure aimed to minimize risk and ensure continued coverage despite the voyage.
An old advertisement touts Castoria as a pure vegetable remedy for infant colic and stomach distress. It claims quick comfort with no harm and urges keeping a bottle at home for ailments like constipation diarrhea and coated tongues.
Excerpt from a diary cited by the Kansas City Times recounts a humorous exchange between a master and long serving butler John. The master asks for notice. John replies that he hates to see their faces after years of service.
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