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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1914
Page
1
A reflective editorial urges warmth and courtesy in the Christian home and wider circles. It laments candor at the expense of affection, asks readers to praise pastors, respond to gifts, and answer letters, and highlights the value of family help especially boys aiding at home.
In Illinois a public utilities measure accidentally barred lawmakers from receiving railroad passes, as wording clashed with national rules from 1906. Railroads kept passes for newspapers and state lawmakers within the state. Nevada introduces an easier divorce path via Reno hotels, while President Wilson skips the New Year reception in Washington.
A critical scolding condemns reluctance to perform manual work as a blend of laziness and conceit, asserting moral weakness in avoiding honest labor. The remark emphasizes discipline and self reliance as essential civic virtues.
Brothers Robert and Dave Smith quarrelled at a farm 2 1/2 miles southwest of Humphreys. Robert fired and missed. Their niece, stepping between them, was shot by her uncle. A doctor from Galt arrived late and, with Dr. Haning, dressed the wound and stopped the bleeding.
A county report notes the highest salary this year for a mural school teacher at $65 paid to Mrs. H. F. Adams in Prairie District To. The line underscores local pay scales and the naming of Prairie as a reference point in the county records.
Last Thursday evening at her Browning home four miles from town Mrs W J Ford was surprised by family and neighbors as friends gathered while she was led to her daughter Mrs Webster McCully’s home. The party featured games and tokens of affection as guests departed late.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Jones entertained many friends at a 1 o'clock Sunday dinner assisted by daughter Geneva and Marjorie Rinehart. Honored guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Dickinson Mrs. Jessee Mr. and Mrs. Hardy Calhoun Mr. and Mrs. Guy Adams and daughter Orryl. The guests departed late, praising the Joneses gracious hospitality.
A prominent North Salem restaurant keeper and several locals visited Wednesday to discuss a gun toting case at Squire Lander's. The report notes the Linn County specimen context and mentions Mit as a reference.
Visitors arrived with useful culinary articles as gifts. They stayed indoors, played games, and enjoyed fruit and apples, with the hosts Mr. and Mrs. Phillips receiving high praise for their hospitality.
Saturday notes show J D Burwell tract of 595 acres on the county line east of town. Monday S C Lantz sold his farm near Enterprise to a Mr Shipp and N E Cotter sold a half interest in his hardware to J Gmie. Ex pach bought J Moore seven acre tract for 4000 dollars.
H F Crookshanks sells stock of merchandise at Shafter to F E and relatives this week. The transfer signals a westward move and reshaping of local business ties as noted by the Laredo Tribune.
The local WCTU group announces a Hoff man Social to be held at the door with admission priced at 7.80. Proceeds go to the charitable activities of the organization.
W. P. Carter bought twenty horses in Milan last week. The terse entry notes a sizable livestock purchase with no further detail on breeds prices or buyers.
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