New Year Reflections and Civic Musings
A reflective jeremiad on fresh starts, duties of housewives and teachers, and civic life. It laments teacher pay, urges patriotic local spending, and cites old maxims as it blends social commentary with political notes from Missouri assembly proceedings and community education themes.
Legislative Doings in Missouri Fifty General Assembly Opens
A brief report on the January 8 convening of Missouri’s Fiftieth General Assembly. Lieutenant Governor Crossley presided in the senate as judges swore in the members. Former leaders Calycomb and Painter spoke on historical contrasts and duties, as Gatien tapped the gavel ending ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Williams
Walter Bailey
Sen
Goodson
Macon
Sen. Green
Kansas City
Senate
House
Sam O'Fallon
Holt County
Frank Wilkinson
St. Louis
Dyett
Sam O’fallon
Capitol
Gagh
Missouri
General Assembly
Gardner
Norman
Lincoln
Washington
Wilson
William Kinley
Wale Crossley
Gov. Gardner
Hiss
State of
Crossley
James T. Blair
Stephen Calycomb
William Painter
Sgnate
Painter
Ie Cat Wee Gatien
The Visiting Teacher Drives Back to School
A child urges more visiting teachers as part of a nationwide drive by the Children’s Bureau to bring students back to school and prevent dropouts. The program aims to place teachers in homes and clinics, aiding children with adenoids and tonsils and guiding them to better play and study opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.N. Dep't of Labor Childrens’ Bureau
Washington, D. C
Children’s Bureau
U. S. Department of Labor
Council of Noduce
Beloved Kin of Browning Woman Dies at 37
Vergie J. Keithley of Kin County Missouri died January 10 1919 at the Hilburn farm near Browning aged 37 years 10 months and 29 days. She married William L Rinehart October 6 1897 and leaves a husband four children two boys and two girls two sisters and one brother. She belonged to the Church of Christ at Browning and was laid to rest in Jenkins Cemetery after a brief illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Rinehart
Vergie J. Keithley
Kin” County
Hilburn
Browning
Wiliam L. Rinehart
Church of Christ
Browning, Mo
Lawrence W. Rinehart
St. Joseph
James West
Ethel C
Ettamay Rinehart
Jenkins
Worth Salem and Winigan Leads
A reader notes local turkey sales totals reported for Mrs. Clara Farson of near Winigan and Mrs. Wm. Grisamer near here, praising the amounts and expressing rivalry with Winigan and North Salem while asking if others sold turkeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Farson
Near
Winigan
Wm. Grisamer
Near Here
Sullivan County Announcement Calls for County Office
Milan Missouri January 14 1919 to the people of Sullivan County I wish to call your attention to my announcement for county office seeking the support of all voters in the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Wesleyan University
Normal
Blanche Summers
Milan
Sullivan County
Subscription Request From California for Leader
A letter from Dora Mullins of Weedland California dated January 9 1919 asks Mr Joe Nickell of Browning Missouri to extend her subscription to the Leader Record. She notes the cold spell and wishes a happy and prosperous New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Joe Nickell
Browning
Leader
Dora Mullins
Main
Weedland
To the Boy By Edgar A Guest Poem
A father expresses contentment in simple shared moments with his son. He rejects fame and power, valuing companionship, guidance, and mutual trust as the core of a meaningful life. The verse underscores parental devotion and a wish for enduring togetherness through life’s journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar
Farms and Loans for Sale and Exchange
Good list of farms from 40 to 640 acres offered for sale. Farms available for exchange for other properties. We are in the market for buyers, sellers, and exchanges. Contact for details and options.
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Norfolk
Virginia
Keir Hardie
Edin
Worth Salem