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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1918
Page
1
A civic essay urges parents to support independence in children while guiding manners at home. It argues for disciplined, loving parenting, shared duties, and respect in the household, contrasting domestic virtue with cruel conduct. The piece also advises writing cheerful letters to soldiers and fostering household harmony.
The new postal law enforces a zone based postage system for newspapers with greater distances costing more. It will raise annual costs for subscribers such as those in California compared with Missouri. Subscription price changes are expected but not yet determined.
A comforting note to a frontline serviceman, acknowledging his courage and the ache of separation. The writer lifts spirits by praising the lions among the troops and promising that steadiness and resolve will carry them through lonely hours and hard days away from home.
McKinney of Boise Idaho married Alpha Dell of Reserve Kansas July 2 1918 at Hiawatha. Judge Hamm officiated. Groom foreman at railroad shops. Newlyweds visited Fayette Arkansas then settled at 1908 State Street Boise Idaho. Leader-Record joins friends in best wishes.
Farm Bureau notes emphasize profitable wheat growth in Linn County with early seedbed prep, frequent discing, fertilizer use, and timely seeding. County agent cited profits from fertilizers. several low-producing fields yielded well this year. Final mass meeting for the Linn County Farm Bureau women’s division will be held with Home Demonstration agent services assured.
Ross Nichols, County Agent, advocates building silos to replace scarce hay in the county. He argues silos save corn, boost beef, mutton and milk profits, and double farm output while increasing manure production. He also appeals for dollar memberships to support the work.
The town of Laclede marked July 4 with a strong turnout to honor Gen. J. J. Pershing birthplace. Governor Gardner delivered a stirring address praising the commander in chief, while Rev. Burris Jenkins of Kansas City spoke after touring battle scenes in France. About twenty visitors joined thousands at the Pershing residence as a cablegram from the General electrified the crowd.
Congressman Rucker of Washington D C announces his candidacy for nomination at the August primary. He cites wartime service and confidence from voters while declining political references during a period of American sacrifices abroad.
The letter argues for long tenure and fidelity to President Wilson, urging voters to withhold political change while the nation fights in France. It emphasizes duty, patriotism, and support for the war effort, inviting the electorate to test the record and promise continued loyalty. A companion personal note from Ray discusses travel, camp life, and letters home from Camp Humphreys until Philadelphia.
A traveler describes leaving Camp Humphreys at noon and heading through Baltimore toward New York City aboard Pier No. 57. The letter references repacking belongings and signals a military movement during World War I.
Beverly Bolling left Thursday night for Wright Field in Dayton Ohio where he received a promotion to corporal He has taught airmen how to use improved airplane guns for several months His mother Mrs B D Bolling will visit Mr and Mrs J H Geach at Granville nearby on the aviation field
Missouri State Banking Dept reports Browning Savings Bank Browning Missouri as of June 24 1918 in good condition with no past due or doubtful paper. Overdrafts are objected to and must be eliminated. Note case well kept and books promptly and correctly worked.
Carl Neely, back from Des Moines and Camp Dodge, has enlisted in the service. He visited Camp Wadsworth in South Carolina to see Lieut. J. S. Neely and reported Linn County boys well and satisfied. He shared a good meal with friends Floyd Hardin and others during his travels to Des Moines and Moulton.
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