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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1917
Page
1
The column advocates broad minded liberalism and humanity over prejudice. It praises healthy living for women, kindness to children, and humane behavior, condemning harshness and urging moral responsibility and better community standards. It contrasts kind figures Merry man and Warmgrasp with unkind Growl and Spitfire.
H C Pearson married Miss Lillie Spencer in Chillico on Thursday December 28. The couple, both well known in Grundy County, will reside in this city shortly and are greeted by many friends from the community. The Leader-Record extends best wishes.
Rue Bingham daughter of Mr and Mrs French Nickell was born in Browning December 1873. She married Arthur Bingham in 1892 and had one daughter Pearl Post of Moberly. After years in Sullivan county and Chillicothe she died January 3 from dropsy. Funeral was at home then Hooper cemetery with Elder C E Potter officiating. She leaves husband daughter parents a brother and a sister and many relatives.
Mesdames Josie Jones and Ola Rinehart hosted about thirty friends at Mrs Jones home for a New Year party. The rooms were decorated in Xmas colors and featured a paper cutting contest among attendees.
The piece describes a festive afternoon featuring poetry and guessing games at a Christmas tree event. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Louie Duncan, Lila Williams, Neely Harmon, Her mia Adams, and Lela Neet. A three course luncheon followed, showcasing culinary skill and hospitality.
J R Alexander aged about 64 was born near Wesley Chapel Linn County Missouri. He was father to G G Alexander Chicago Heights Ill J S Alexander Chicago Heights Ill David B Oregon Isaac Houston Texas William Montana and eight other children Will and his wife are missionaries to Japan. He died Christmas Day near Hughson California after grippe pneumonia and heart failure. He spent years in California and earlier lived in South Missouri Arizona Colorado Washington and California. He was married to Hanna F Robinson in 1868. He was a Christian gentleman known by older residents and his relatives extend sympathy.
Dustin Farnum stars as Captain Courtesy in a Paramount program feature shown at the Electric Theatre Friday night. Herbert Standing co stars as the padre with Courtenay Foote and Winnifred Kingston in supporting roles as a Mexican spy and an orphan sheltered by the padre.
A light hearted social event at Mrs. G. V. Allen's parlor drew about forty hens and their handlers. Mrs. Ida led the entertainment with songs of long ago and a one two beat contest ending in a 1:45 run by Mrs. Uriah Callihan and partner for first prize.
A Bosworth produced Lois Weber comedy drama stars Maclyn Arbuckle in a laugh filled silent performance. The film features an all star supporting cast and screens Saturday night January 18.
The roll lists Chas. Gooch route 3, W. R. Haggard route 2, R. A. Tully North Salem, J. W. Johnson star route, J. W. Riedel Lorrain, Alberta Canada, J. R. Sargent route 3, James Neet city, and Mrs. C. E. Saxton Nampa Idaho along with Mrs. L. F. Shanks as new or renewing supporters for the county newspaper.
The Detroit Free Press recounts Dr Fishack jokingly performing two missteps during surgeries on Mr Skiwags. Each fake operation claims success, but both leave him still under care until he flees by leaping out a window searching for his rain coat. The piece satirically mocks medical overconfidence and comic misfortune.
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