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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1920
Page
3
A Paris sourced Glossomancist touts glossism as a new science of the tongue and waist based character readings. Short tongues mark truthfulness and exaggeration while long waists signal vivacity or ambition. Long heads supposedly reveal designing, secretive traits and impractical temper.
Fragmentary dialogue shows Avery in a new suit while a neighbor and Donald discuss clothing as Avery grows. The scene focuses on family life and a practical note about hand me downs and tailoring within the household.
A short remark notes that married men make the best workmen because they are easily bossed, reflecting a dated belief about gender roles and labor.
A reflective remark notes that many conversations would fade if people spoke solely on known facts. It argues for restraint and humility in discussion rather than certainty.
A bridge player teases partner Smyth about high expectations. The remark suggests frustration with a weaker-than-usual performance and implies living beyond their means due to partner’s play.
Short exchange hints at a comic mood as Bill reacts with anger to a surprising circumstance. The phrasing suggests a humorous or theatrical moment with a playful line about a jumping toothache.
A child named Bobbie plays school with his grandma. When shown the capital letter Y he correctly identifies it as a slingshot. The exchange shows the child’s clever understanding of letters and objects.
A Birmingham Age-Herald teaser recalls a boyish question about love for circus performers. Mr Grimpkin recounts preferring a mature snake charmer over bareback riders and trapeze artists, reflecting humor over youthful crushes.
The passage notes that by tracing two parents back each generation you reach 54 generations and 2.25 quintillion ancestors, estimating 1,620 years back to 299 A D. It cautions that the math may not be historically accurate and suggests verifying the figures.
Coroner’s jury orders Hugh J. Tarwater held without bail for first degree murder in the death of Wesley L Robertson editor of the Gallatin Democrat shot in his office. Robertson’s dying declaration cited Tarwater’s demand not to publish his name.
In Doniphan a half gallon jar containing an infant’s body preserved in alcohol was found by Ben Fritsch during demolition. Dr. Proctor could not date the preservation but suspects at least three or four years. the house had been unoccupied for three years. In nearby Laclede Gen. Pershing’s home town greeting drew crowds and foreign dignitaries. Cape Girardeau Deputy Collector Richard son says a 44 400 cargo of whisky and gin seized from a launch cannot be confiscated due to river ice disruptions.
Cape Girardeau Missouri reports the birth of a girl to Mr and Mrs Joseph Zoellner on Christmas morning. The baby’s arrival led them to name her after the holiday.
Cape Girardeau reports H B H Alexander, attorney, will seek the Democratic nomination for Congress in the Fourteenth District. Also running are F M Norman of Dexter, R L Ward of Caruthersville, and T R R Ely of Kennett. Incumbent Ed D Hays seeks re election, with Republicans J A Finch of New Madrid and Maj W C Maprey of Jackson in the field.
Joplin Missouri reports 1919 saw the highest lead and zinc ore production in the Missouri Kansas Oklahoma district. Zinc ore output totaled 424000 tons for the year, up from 362768 tons in 1918 and 408837 tons in 1917, though lower prices kept valuation from setting a record.
George Begley Jr of Poplar Bluff Missouri filed an amended petition and schedule in his bankruptcy case in the U S district court. He is held on a forty thousand dollar bond for forgery and has admitted obtaining about one hundred seventy five thousand dollars through bogus notes. In Laclede Pershing sent a personal check for one hundred fifty dollars to be distributed as Christmas gifts to elderly black residents who worked for the Pershing family when they lived there.
Doniphan report says A C Picaard of Mayfield Ky bought nearly all Ripley County's first tobacco crop. A Kentuckian colony in southern Ripley harvested about 40 000 to 50 000 pounds claiming the weed grows here as well and as fine as in Kentucky.
The Birmingham bishop spoke in Los Angeles warning that church-going is declining with age. A Birmingham clubman joked about Thompson and his wife heading to church, speculating on heart trouble or a new dress. Opinions differ on domestic needs, with a nagging wife asking for a silk dress and a tired husband replying for muslin.
An old warning style advertisement urges mothers to choose California fig syrup for children. It claims the product is a harmless laxative with a fruity taste and provides dosing directions on the bottle. The message emphasizes saying California to ensure the right product is used.
The fragmentary ad copy features quirky lines such as a husband described as a man of gold and humorous takes on border proximity and coal. It also mentions Red Cross Ball Blue for cleaning and a note about dried apples increasing stature in a humorous tone.
Advertisement highlights Garfield Tea as a drug free, nature based remedy for constipation using herbal ingredients. The mock testimonial tone claims a pure approach and lists no medical endorsements or side effects.
A vintage advertisement extols Boschee's Syrup as a trusted remedy for coughs bronchitis and lung troubles. It notes influenza fatalities last year exceeded wartime deaths and claims the product provides safe night rest and easy morning expectoration. Made in America and sold widely.
An editorial note argues timely reporting holds value over delayed coverage. It stresses fresh information benefits readers, urging quick sourcing, verification, and publication practices to maintain relevance and trust.
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