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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1913
Page
3
Dr Hartman addresses claims that patent medicine testimonials are fake and urges Mrs. C to contact Mrs Bogle. He asserts chronic catarrh can be treated with Peruna and notes Mrs Bogle consented to let him use her letter. Peruna is sold at drug stores.
The author reflects on God’s providence and the unseen links in hardship, arguing adversity often advances the gospel. Paul’s imprisonment in Rome becomes a mission rather than a hindrance, spreading faith among soldiers and Romans. The text emphasizes that gospel growth does not depend on any one man but on God’s power, the word, and the Holy Spirit.
At farmer's week in Columbia, state associations announced officers. Women Farmers Club named Pearle Mitchel as president and Rosa Ingells as vice president. Corn Growers chose George Sty as president with regional vice presidents. Dairy Association, Farm Management, Rural Life Conference and Cattle Feeders also listed leaders. Edna Sibert granted divorce, maiden name restored. ridge land yielded top corn per acre.
Judges Guy D. Kirby and Arch A. Johnson of Greene County circuit court adopt thirteen rules to govern both divisions. The rules, first read at the January term, aim to streamline filings and procedure. The Greene County Bar Association endorsed the changes after proposing edits, drawing attention from southwest Missouri lawyers.
The Eugene Field monument fund of 1350 dollars was accepted by MO curators to establish the Eugene Field scholarship in journalism. Subscriptions were gathered by J West Goodwin of Sedalia, and the association’s directors recently tendered the fund to the curators for the scholarship.
Missouri farm production in 1909 totaled 350 million dollars per census. Field crops 220.7 million. livestock sales 159.2 million. eggs 19.3 million. poultry 14.6 million. vegetables 13.3 million. milk and butter 13.7 million. orchard fruits 6.6 million. small fruits 1.76 million. flowers and plants 1.18 million. Eggs amounted to 111.8 million dozen, about 34 dozen per person.
Crowds of farmers fill the courthouse as twelve crop stock fair and rural associations meet and two thousand farmers attend the agriculture short course in Columbia Missouri, prompting an overflow gathering.
W F Owen and C L Newton escaped Bates County jail by digging through a brick wall and lowering themselves from the second story with blankets. The escape occurred within two hours of when they were to be taken to the penitentiary.
Freeman Libbe aged 87 aided Hannibal and St Joseph and other early Western railroads and died suddenly at Maith the other day. In recent years he devoted time to breeding thoroughbred horses.
A. H. Hinchey resigns as city editor of the Republican in Cape Girardeau to become secretary of the Cape Commercial Club.
In Columbia during farmers week the inaugural state baby show awarded all prizes to Columbia babies, highlighting local contenders across categories.
Benjamin F. Sheley age 76 born and raised in Callaway County died of pneumonia on his farm near New Bloomfield where he had lived for 55 years.
In Columbia the state ham and bacon show awarded prizes for home cured hams and bacon. Hams won by N R Williams of Columbia first $25 B O Weller of Pilattsburg second $15 Sam D Williams of Jackson third $10. Bacon awards went to T B Inguerson Bowling Green first $25 Mrs W H Charters Butler second $15 B Emintuce Farm T A Nelson proprietor Bunceton third $10.
H H Edmonson died at Clinton after a brief illness of meningitis. He had been a railroad agent for the St. Louis and San Francisco line for many years.
Cicero Whitaker has won the title of Corn King in Northeast Missouri for farming 450 acres near Taylor and harvesting over 20,000 bushels of corn. All is harvested aside from 1,400 shocks averaging five bushels each.
The late Ferdinand Westheimer, St. Joseph and Cincinnati liquor magnate, leaves $50 000 to employees in varied legacies of $250 to $1 250 based on length of service plus memorials for house servants. Charities receive $500 to $1 000 each. $250 is to Moses Westheimer in Germany for the poor of Rimbach. Remainder goes to widow and eight sons.
The British and Foreign Bible Societies reported printing 7,394,593 copies including 68,377 Bibles, 1,584,262 Testaments and 4,841,884 smaller portions.
A blaze at Excelsior Liv ery barn in Excelsior Springs destroyed the barn and burned sixteen horses, several vehicles, and a large amount of harness. The adjacent post office suffered scorching as well.
The Missouri Draft Horse Breeders Association at Columbia elected officers for 1913. J. F. Roelofson of Maryville was chosen president with Dr. H. I. Henry of Excelsior Springs as vice president and E. A. Thowbridge serving as secretary and treasurer.
A demented man was found wandering in woods near M. B. Meilley's home north of Warrensburg. He could not give his name or address. Mr. Meilley brought him to Warrensburg and handed him to Sheriff Millar for care.
George Boland wealthy stock dealer died at his Warrensburg area home at age 45. A native of Pennsylvania, he resided in the region and was known in local business circles. The death occurred recently at his residence north of Warrensburg.
John Duchold, 33, fell on ice in St Louis and walked to the city dispensary complaining of severe back pains. An examination showed a broken back and he is in a serious condition.
Colonel Edward McCabe of Palmyra dies at 86. He was a member of the last constitutional convention and served several times as a Democratic presidential elector.
A health ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative for infants and all ages. It cites Mrs Earl Dudley of Magnolia Ark and offers samples by mail from W B Caldwell in Monticello Illinois. The copy emphasizes safety, non-griping action, and guaranteed results with prices of fifty cents or one dollar.
In a comic incident Michael Meehan, proud owner of a silk high hat, is struck on the head by a brick from a building site after bowing to a acquaintance. He recovers the hat unscathed, noting it is lucky he saw the lady in time.
In a playful exchange a speaker warns Willie not to ask for a second piece of pie if the minister joins dinner, prompting Willie to ask if such a request is wicked. The line captures a light moment reflecting social norms and humor of the time.
The Rev. Edmund Heslop of Wigton Pennsylvania suffered a year with dropsy, swelling, heart flutter, and exhaustion. After using five boxes of Dodds Kidney Pills the swelling disappeared and he regained health. He endorses the remedy and urges correspondence with Rev Heslop. Free household hints music and recipes offered with advert.
A bar patron remarks on women being "queer creatures" after asking his wife to go to the theater. She cries, saying she’s been busy all day preserving. He finishes by ordering another drink, noting the scene as he leaves.
Finley Peter Dunne, at a New York club, sympathized with a playwright whose work failed. He urged resilience by saying Brace up Take it like a philosopher. Dunn then offered his whimsical Dooley line defining a philosopher as one trained to bear others misfortunes with serenity.
In a brief dialogue the speaker questions belief in faith cures while another remarks having seen faith itself heal belief. The exchange underscores skepticism about miracles and the power of belief to influence outcomes.
A concise aphorism suggests that the person who stabilizes the ladder and keeps others safe may contribute more to the nation than the one who reaches the top, highlighting humility and collective effort.
A playful exchange between Reginald and a beloved who notes rising sugar prices. Reginald insists on giving a pound of candy each visit while urging economy. He recalls Papa's tip to buy sugar by the barrel to save money.
Miss Lillian Hill lectured in Cleveland on human attraction saying beauty matters more than intellect in love. An old maid from Vassar quipped that men favor a well formed girl over a well informed one.
Lord Halifax remarks that a mother's scent of native earth surpasses eastern perfumes and that children trust their mother more than polite strangers, even when angry. The note underscores instinctual family bonds over outward civility.
The line describes a steamer used as a floating hotel. It asks whether the vessel employed any bell buoys during its service, implying questions about navigation aids on the ship.
A reflective line notes that forgiveness is easier for most men than resisting temptation. The quote emphasizes moral restraint and self discipline over quick pardon.
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