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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1919
Page
1
A reflective piece extols family love and the central role of a mother. It contrasts warmth at home with neglect, urges parents to engage with children’s education, and stresses joyous, welcoming homes as the true measure of household happiness. It warns against separating boys from girls and urges steady, hopeful parental guidance.
President Wilson cables Secretary Tumulty asking no public ovation on his return to the United States. He plans to land at an Atlantic port and go directly to Washington, with a possible parade for returning soldiers but in their honor. He will spend the interval before Congress adjournment in the executive office and defer speaking tours about the peace conference.
In the February Circuit Court term at Brookfield a total of 82 cases were docketed including 18 state cases. The docket shows 12 divorce cases and 21 damage suits filed against corporations or individuals, indicating some violations of law among the usually peaceful community.
Burlington report states German ace Christian Donhauser who shot down Lieut. Quentin Roosevelt over the Western front died January 31 last. Ben Braker recalls witnessing the crash as the German plane became uncontrollable and plunged to earth.
Memorial services filled the Hall of Representatives on Sunday February with hundreds turned away. Hon. A. M. Hyde delivered the address and Lincoln's Birthday was marked in the General Assembly. The House passed a measure in memory of Lincoln and then backed an English language requirement for eight grades. Sen. Stark printed bills and addressed Jefferson City. crowds challenged him. Debates over salaries, road laws, and highway funding dominated the week as investigators probe the Highway Department and project system.
William Hobbie born February 6 1886 in Petersburg Illinois died February 18 1919 aged 53 years and 7 days. He married Hattie Long first and had son Carence. After her death he wed Susie Wallace and had three children Lester Alma and Wallace. He leaves brothers Henry II Rexburg Indiana Herman Pokatela Idaho present at funeral two half brothers John and Charley Palmer Denver Colorado and a half sister in Pokatella Idaho. Funeral services were held at Bethel.
Thomas Forest Williams born October 1 1890 on a Browning farm died February 13 1919 at his sister’s home near Shelby at age 28 years 4 months and 12 days He leaves three brothers seven sisters and many relatives His faith remained steadfast since joining Bethel Church in 1911 Funeral at Knifong Chapel Saturday at 2 PM led by Rev Patton with burial in Knifong Cemetery.
A reflection on how encountering a cheerful person can lift spirits on a cold day, suggesting mood shifts are felt as a rise in apparent temperature.
The piece promotes the Fifth Victory Liberty Loan highlighting war savings and American troops. It also discusses seed corn testing and its importance for higher yields, citing J C Hackleman of the University of Missouri Extension Service. Farmers are urged to test seed corn to avoid poor stands and reduced returns.
Brookfield ends a devastating week with total fire losses near 90 000 dollars. The Frances building housing the Daily Argus suffered 70 000 dollars in fire damage. Adams School on the south side burned, insured for 10 000 dollars.
By order of the county court T. M. Davis will soon begin digging a large well in the northwest corner of the courthouse yard to replace the old well which has caved in. The new well will be 16 feet wide and 20 feet deep.
Linneus Missouri February 20 a Linn County movement backed by the Linn County Farm Bureau aims to expand soy bean acreage. Agricultural agent Ross Nichols says the county will see a 500 percent increase due to last season's experience. Farmers plan to grow beans with corn for silage feed and seed production.
Mr Roy Taylor Bailey of the International Lumberry Campbell River and Miss manhse on Monday to this office for publications. The fragmentary item may interest readers as a publication notice from the local page.
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