25 Jul 1918
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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1918
Page
1
An essay urges equal attention to boys and girls in training, warns against frivolity, and extols purposeful living. It links virtue to everyday labor, country life, and humility, while praising honesty and industry across social classes and roles.
Alexander Lumsden born in Dundee Scotland in 1834 died in Alberta Canada on June 3 1918. He came to America at eighteen and served in the Civil War. He married Elizabeth Shepherd in Ontario in 1864 and lived in Missouri before moving to Canada where his health declined. He leaves his wife five sons and three daughters and several grandchildren.
The Brookfield Fair entertainment committee reserves two leading acts for August 6 to 9. Blanche McKenney high school horses and her dog troupe join chariot races while Major Gordon Bennett, 16 feet tall, headlines as a crowd pulling street attraction and announcer. Evidence points to the 1918 fair being the biggest yet.
A printed wartime letter from France dated June 19 1918 describes a serviceman writing to his mother Mrs Etta Tucker. He reports feeling better and notes sisters Alice and family news. He mentions trenches and danger but expresses faith, hope that the war will be won, and a desire to return home with loved ones.
Arother L. Tucker writes from France about daily life and distance, describing landscapes, a church, and missing family. He mentions his mother and Alice, asks to forward articles, and notes a patriotic mood back home amid war. The letter blends travel impressions with personal appeals.
Sunday afternoon news of Franco American troops capturing Thierry triggers a town parade with flags as residents celebrate the victory and the capture of a Hun railroad town with 32000 prisoners. Col G W Martin and attorney Chas Hart address a large M F E C S gathering, recalling Civil War service and delivering patriotic remarks.
The Red Cross Home Service Section in Linn County assists troops in the United States Forces by explaining War Risk Insurance provisions on allotments, allowances, compensations and insurance. Drafted men are invited to visit cantons or contact the committee to resolve worries and access services. Members include Oliver Cramer, B Enid Alien, Rosa Cramer, Henry West, and Dr E D Standly in Brookfield.
Missouri readers asked about camping facilities at the State Fair in Sedalia. Secretary Bylander confirms an 80 acre camping park on the fair grounds with electric light, water, day and night police, free to Missourians for the week of the August 10 to 17 exhibition, and notes ample lots of all sizes at guaranteed rates.
A dealer advertises a week long low price for State Fair campers with convenient auto parking. It promises return privileges and guarded auto park, allowing families to enjoy the fair at a moderate cost.
In Bellevue Washington dated July 8 1918 Mrs J A Wilson writes for Joe Nickell to renew a Leader Record for another year. The note wonders if son Ray is en route to France and expresses hope to hear from him when the war ends with best wishes.
Advert describes Illinois and Iowa inquiries for Missouri farms and other property for sale or exchange. Company plans to buy from buyers later and promises favorable rates and ample funds for low interest.
A wartime letter from July 1918 aboard the U S S Oregon at Santiago describes trains, ships, air activity, submarines, and plans to head to the East coast. The writer mentions friends Bryan, Jack Dunlap, Eddie and Anna, and hopes for mail deliveries and combat experience aboard a transport or marines.
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