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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
1
Sen. Hiram W. Johnson argues in January SUNSET that mothers shape sons into honest citizens and that budgeting, sanitation, and education guard against hardship. He warns against Japanese immigration in California, urging self defense and congressional action to preserve land and culture.
The note urges individuals to manage funds personally rather than entrusting others with bank deposits. It stresses the financial impact of who holds the money, advocating direct action to improve one’s bank balance.
The author argues for expanding manual training in schools reducing textbook content. Emphasizes hands on skills such as woodworking metalworking sewing food production and trades like tanning candy baking bread shoe making and building. Predicts future where half of school time teaches practical crafts and the other half traditional academics.
George H. Moore the collector of Internal Revenue for the First District of Missouri has organized deputy collectors to gather 1919 income tax returns across the district. Returns on the calendar year basis are due by March 15 and fiscal year returns are due by the 15th of the third month after the close of the fiscal year.
Public guidance from Collector Moore and deputies seeks to assist taxpayers in providing income data for 1919. Residents with net incomes of 1900 for singles or 2000 for married couples must file returns and pay any due tax. Locations and dates for deputy visits are listed to help prepare returns and gather necessary information. The notice urges readers to compile income and expense lists and consult internal revenue officers for questions. Nearby towns and dates include Browning February 3, Linneus February 4 5 and 7, Laclede February 9 10, Brookfield February 11 12, Bucklin February 18 19, Marceline February 20 24.
Sgt James B Carter writes from Camp Pike Arkansas dated January 19 describes good health and weather. He mentions marriage to Ruth Dinkle of Topeka on December 20 and plans to visit Topeka on August 28. He recalls six battles including Argonne Forest and watching airplanes.
A demonstration of the Mid get Ear Phone will be held at Jacques Drug Store on Friday afternoon and Saturday January 30 and 31.
I O O F Browning Lodge will install their officers elect Saturday night January 31st. Lunch will be served after the close of the business session. All Odd Fellows are invited to be present.
Mrs Clifford Shell entertained the sewing club at her Line Street home Saturday afternoon. Nine visitors joined the members as they crafted a variety of handiwork for the hostess. A dainty luncheon was served between five and six o clock before the guests departed after a pleasant afternoon.
Midland Life Insurance Company of Kansas City Missouri reports a 1919 record in assets liabilities and insurance in force topping 17 500 000 with strong reserve surplus. Despite influenza and war death losses risen but paid within 24 hours after proofs and large increases across all lines. Dillard V. Mardis local agent notes rising business and predicts further growth as government thrift drives boost life insurance in western markets.
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