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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1924
Page
4
A satirical column notes hats echoing past styles as politicians chase bandwagons while some boom speeches resemble gas filled projectiles. It jokes about Germany's danger of breaking up unless funds are contributed and mockingly suggests students know where girls' schools are located.
The passage observes that people grasp chances only if others take the first step, contrasts reparations with street damage, mocks the idea that conversation is dead, and questions public officials’ duty and susceptibility to votes. It also highlights girls' driving skills versus sewing machine operation.
Citizens complain that many do not show the national colors on patriotic occasions. The only evident effort from some is to hang laundry on the clothes line.
The text notes that even with a garage occupying much of the yard there should still be room left for a sawhorse. The remark reflects practical yard layout considerations.
Critics argue the current generation feels rushed but the daily routine of some workers shows a different pace. The article contrasts claimed rapid living with observed steadiness in workplace habits.
Mrs Floyd Fanning accompanied her son Clifford to Kirksville last Tuesday where he attends high school. Dan Brinkley, a cow of John Stephenson, last week Mrs Merl Thompson visited at Mrs Floyd Fannings one day last week. Mrs Fuller Bauswell, ill for some time, is very poorly. Hazel and Vivian Franklin went to Milan Monday. Hazel Dodson recovering from measles. Bert Steele shipped a car of hogs from Cora Saturday.
The report notes persistent cold with subzero mornings and several community visits. Families including McCollums Christians and Catteys share visits, illnesses, and small transactions such as selling calves. Neighbors helped with wood for Fannie Coram and other domestic tasks across the area.
Uncle Benford Corams reports continued cold weather through Sunday with no relief in sight. The forecast emphasizes lower temperatures and wind chill in the region.
Letters of Administration have been granted for the estate of Lewis T Asher by the Linn County Missouri Probate Court on November 12, 1923. Creditors must present claims within six months for allowance or be barred. one year from grant date to assert claims. Roy Karl is named administrator, with Arthur L. Pratt as Judge of Probate.
Pastor Rev L V Harmon of St Pauls Methodist Church spoke on Who Is My Neighbor questioning civilization. He cited bandit politics and imperial exploitation by Japan and European powers, condemning labor abuses and calling for moral response.
A discussion on living out religion through charity and social reform. It contrasts churches focused on wealth with those aiding the poor, citing early Christian acts, wage reforms, and modernization of philanthropy. Included are notes on arctic wrecks, shipwreck survivors, and Missouri road progress data from 1923 and 1924 projections.
In 1911 12 the captain of the French bark Emilie Galline perished with crew and ship wrecked after drifting ice bound voyage. A hulk reappears in a remote locale and a deck fragment washes ashore as night reveals disaster and lost hopes in a tale of enduring maritime tragedy.
Dr Dieterich a specialist in internal medicine with twenty years practice will visit Minneapolis Minnesota offering free consultations with charges only for treatment if pursued He does not operate for chronic appendicitis gall stones ulcers tonsils adenoids and claims success in stomach liver bowel and other diseases Married women must be accompanied by husbands Address 336 Boston Block Minneapolis Minn
At a county meeting a pro bond speaker and anti bond forces clash over a road program. Farmer Jones testifies a personal tragedy from poor road access while the bond passes. The Highway Commission reports 533 miles of hard surfaced roads built in the past year and 757 miles prepped for surfacing.
Opinion argues regulation fails to curb auto deaths and accidents caused by carelessness and skill gaps. Calls for two measures: traffic flow control via one way streets or boulevard systems, and a genuine driver proficiency exam for licensing to reduce fatalities.
Rev J J Reed presiding elder preached at the M E Church South Sunday night to an attentive audience. The second quarterly conference at 1 oclock Monday had poor attendance due to rough roads and cold weather, but reports were strong. Jas La Bate, Pastor.
We thank our neighbors relatives and friends for kindness and sympathy shown during the sickness and death of our mother Mrs J T Fleming and for the beautiful floral offerings Clarence H Becker
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