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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1920
Page
6
In France an electric substitute for the barber's razor is described a comb with a platinum wire along one side of its teeth through which current flows. As the comb passes through hair the heated wire cuts hairs evenly and seals the ends much like singeing.
A witty exchange pits a speaker against automobiles as they joke about shedding a lingering run-down mood. The line contrasts a weary state with urban traffic, implying a comic persistence despite distractions.
An advertisement touts Freezone as a painless corn treatment. It claims immediate relief from corn pain and lifting off the corn with a few drops, costing only a few cents, and notes a Cincinnati physician Ady for credibility.
A pithy saying notes that a man may intend one course but a woman finds a method to influence outcomes. The line underscores wit and social observation without naming individuals or events.
An old advertisement extols Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder to shake into shoes or use in a foot-bath for instant relief from smarting, aching, or swollen feet. It claims 1,660,000 pounds used by the Army and Navy during the war and promotes nationwide availability.
Women discuss styling trouble and one proposes consulting a hair specialist. The exchange suggests professional help for unmanageable hair.
Cynie questions the claim asking for what Germany should be given credit. The exchange notes uncertainty and seeks clarification on the basis of credit.
The article describes white sheer fabrics and crisp white hat designs for midsummer, with accents in navy blue, black, beige, or tan. It notes easy at home hat making using organdie net organdie or voile, explains wire frame and straw braid constructions, and highlights decorative embroidery, picot edges, and ribbons as trim.
Two outfits designed for three to six year olds offer practical play wear. A white and blue printed lawn frock features a straight yoke, gathered body and skirt, feather stitched decoration, and a lawn sash. Bloomers match the frock. rompers in plain chambray use dotted swiss details for collar cuffs and bonnets with ribbons.
Leghorn hats are popular again for summer with many pairing them with silk. The look features a leghorn base with a silk crown or silk inlays, and some crowns are slit to admit silk accents.
A new fashion look features a camisole skirt with a plaited design hung from a loose waistline. A matching loose-waisted blouse completes the ensemble for a smart woman’s wardrobe.
Ouster of John Albus as treasurer of Buchanan County Republican Counter Committee follows allegations from a U S Senate inquiry that he received 2000 from a campaign fund and that he was absent on June 4 1920 preventing several Republicans from paying filing fees. Resolutions call for Babler Cole and Albus removal and copies will be sent to state and national leaders Will Hays. Louis Sipple wins parole due to a poetry appeal after a 1916 robbery conviction. Five jurors refuse death penalty in Owen B Murphy case. Missouri State Fair in Sedalia to offer 51191 25 in cash premiums with record anticipated attendance.
Investigation into the last week’s headless Lake Contrary victim nears conclusion due to crew shortages. Identity of the woman remains unlikely to be established.
Kansas City jurors sentence 24 year old John Moore to death for the murder of Ala A McMahon patrolman on April 20. Quits Office to Farm in Marshall Missouri due to farm labor scarcity R A Field county assessor resigns to run his Saline County farm.
The annual convention of the Fifth District of the Christian Endeavor Union concluded in Columbia Missouri after a three day session.
Monette Missouri reports the last shipments of Ozark strawberries as the season ends. Berries show signs of softening and many are bought locally for preserves. Output was large this year and buyers secured good prices.
Reverend W L Scarborough, pastor of the Methodist Church, married Miss Linnie McClure in Fulton. The bride is the daughter of a Fulton businessman.
Hundreds of Shriners from Southwest Missouri travel to Bolivar for a ritual on October 5 as about 75 novices become members of the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine.
John Norman Cooley alias Benson, wanted on bigamy charges, was arrested in Leadville Colorado and will be brought to Aurora Missouri for trial. Other items note Pastor resignations in Butler and Ozark, Chicago pastors taking Missouri pulpits, large visitor turnout at Hollister conventions, Shelbyville increasing capital stock, Missouri representation at Texas Cotton Palace Exposition, a Doniphan marriage, and Pullman car maintenance workers returning to work in Kansas City.
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