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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1912
Page
1
A local column urges readers to adopt constructive New Year goals while humorously noting how even bad resolutions can reflect consistency. It stresses living by the golden rule, maintaining optimism, and using the local paper as a link to town life and progress in 1912.
The play Adrift in New York directed by Chas. S. Reed with Mrs. Reed F G Peters John Moore Ray Wampler Mrs John Moore and Miss Vesta Duncan played Thursday night. Blizzard and cold kept many away though the audience was sizable for bad weather. Performances received high praise and local talent drew cheers.
For ten days trains ran late due to cold weather and water supply issues. O K line sent engines to take on water at this place while tankman Lew Arnold worked hard to maintain the tank. A reliable well would greatly increase the water supply.
Notice warns all debtors to call and settle immediately. From now on coal will be sold for cash only to ensure prompt payment and supply.
A ten day cold spell grips the region with temperatures near zero and below. Residents report frostbitten faces and swollen ears while several watch faces shatter in the intense frost. Despite the chill, Peters Produce Company Bruning Creamery and L E Carter report a rich ice harvest with specimens up to fifteen inches, promising summer supply.
The Linn County death report lists 22 total deaths in November with 5 due to tuberculosis, 2 cancer, 3 other nervous system diseases, 4 heart and circulatory diseases, 1 pneumonia or bronchopneumonia, 1 acute nephritis and Bright's disease, 1 puerperal state, and 65 other causes. Births recorded were 44.
Citizens urged to attend a drainage meeting at Linnes February 3 1912 with guest speaker C E Jacoby from Kansas City a respected civil engineer who has designed several drainage districts. W R Haggard North Benton Committeeman endorses event.
The speaker states terms are cash only, no charge or credit, delivery anywhere anytime. They require COD and ask to indicate needed change when placing a phone order.
Ida M. Carter daughter of Mr and Mrs Sidney Carter was born in Chillicothe in 1865. She united with the Christian church at Grantsville in 1884 and remained faithful. After living in this city and Linneus she died Thursday January 11 after a period of poor health. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Mrs Sallie Carter's residence conducted by Mr B D Bolling with burial at Hoover cemetery.
Since January fourth a new bank has appeared in our city with Chas. E. Rinehart as banker. The text notes other banks will likely continue to operate at their current locations. Rinehart sought to rent the Savings Bank vault but has not required a large space yet. He recalls finding Mr. Bolling touting a “good fire” at his own business to lure depositors.
The list names recent new and renewal subscribers to the Leader-Record, including individuals from Moberly, Cora, Pendleton Oregon, Fossil Oregon, Purdin, North Salem, Walnut, Roger, Lorrain Canada, and others, with routes and towns noted. The roll honors each contributor for ongoing support.
Local notice announces Peters Produce Co offers cash for poultry and eggs. No further terms provided in readable text.
A columnist argues Benjamin Franklin’s adage hides a cost of one extra hour in bed. Calculations claim 16 hours active daily, one hour wasted costs about 54.75 dollars per period, equating to rent saved or meals paid. The piece urges parents to model proactivity for children and promote industrious behavior.
Over the past week coal dealers struggled to obtain cars as only two cars reached the city. Citizens and farmers rapidly bought them, leaving bins empty and many without coal. Mine owners offered little supply news, and one dealer contacted multiple sellers to secure one or two cars, highlighting a growing coal shortage in the city.
All parties who owe us a note or account are required to call and settle at once. We need what is due us.
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