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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1918
Page
4
Notice to creditors and interested parties that J W Tripp administrator will make final settlement of Blanche Tripp deceased at the Probate Court of Linn County Missouri Linneus on February 11 1918.
Brown ing mayor F R Duncan urges business leaders and citizens to support fuel conservation and all related wartime orders to aid soldiers and sailors. He cites patriotism and vows full cooperation in enforcing the directives.
The United States Food Administration issues a New Home Card urging two wheatless days and one wheatless meal daily, two porkless days weekly, one meatless day, and careful use of fats and sugar to reduce wheat consumption by a third and support fair food distribution. The notice includes prices from Missouri markets for hogs, lambs, and sheep, with bids and ranges.
Stock report for Kansas City on January 28 1918 shows cattle receipts 12000 with market steady to 15 higher top fed steers 13 15 hogs 10000 top 16 05 five higher than Saturday sheep and lambs 7500 top lambs 16 90. Beef cattle steady to slightly higher with short fed steers to 18 15 and pulp fed cattle selling 30 75 to 12 15. native cows 10 50, heifers 11 50, veals 14 00. Stockers and feeders midrange 9 50 to 11 25 stock cows and heifers alert for sale.
In Columbia on January 30 Dean E J McCaustland of the University of Missouri emphasized that drainage is crucial to keep roads above surrounding land. He notes porous soils relieve wet conditions, while clay soils require better foundations. He calls for public demand for better roads and accelerated construction.
The Food Administration urges 350000 retailers nationwide to pledge fair pricing and modest profits. In Missouri, 6,407 grocers have signed the pledge as part of the national campaign, with the Missouri Division reporting progress.
The Food Administration asks customers to seek the red and black pledge poster in every store. Merchants signing the pledge promise fair prices and only a reasonable profit. JF Mumford, Missouri administrator, stresses voluntary compliance. Inspectors will note stores lacking visible posters and investigate reasons.
K W Wincill of Winigan now locates at the Perry shop and invites old friends and new to inspect repairs or order hand or machine harnesses with guaranteed workmanship. J R Wood ordered stationery for the Fairmax Farmers Club. Wayne Gooch took an examination in Mil an. Mr and Mrs W R Nickell left after a week visiting relatives for Cass-.
Ville Missouri urges winter wellness by avoiding cold and slush while California offers year round outdoor recreation. A Burlington excursion is promoted and travel plans are offered by L T Wyckoff. Ivan Morgan buys property on Main Street and will move to town soon. M E Church South quarterly conference set for Browning with Rev Parvin preaching.
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