07 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1918
Page
1
A local column argues for women entering public life and farming roles as war demands grow. It notes a shift toward home front duties, plus a critique of critics who avoid firsthand learning and the value of honesty in subscriptions and business. It also mentions soldiers, gas warfare, and patriotic letters from Camp Lee and Philadelphia.
The past week was busy with moving as the last of February and the first of March bring moving time. Many farms were bought and sold, and people are moving houses and belongings amid road and weather hardships.
A Newark letter from February 23, 1918 describes preparations for a move to Belvoir Virginia. The writer notes eight miles from New York City, sleet and cold weather, and receiving the first ten trucks in their company for a Monday trip. The tone is personal and dated, with plans to write from the new post.
Americans learn the truth of wartime barbarities as news from Europe shows the cruelty toward Allied soldiers. More than sixty United States troops have been affected by reports of Hun crimes, shocking public opinion and hardening resolve at home.
Wayne Gooch and Miss Mariyn Best were united in marriage by Elder C. E. Potter on Friday February 22. The couple requested the ceremony be kept private and quiet, with the pastor confirming the clandestine nuptials.
J R Wood, who mails from Humphreys and lives near Haseville, received a draft notice at 12 30. He could not reach Linneus by 10 but phoned C A Johnson and still made the city to catch the train for Camp Funston. He reached within two hours despite muddy roads, saying a few minutes is short notice and showing readiness for promotion.
Guy Crowdis and Hazel Fields married Saturday evening after securing a license and a Rev Robinson of Brookfield officiating. The bride, daughter of Sen. E. B. Fields, teaches at the Enterprise school, and the groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Crowdis of Roger, is a young farmer.
In Quincy visitors include Mrs J J Knn fong of Brown ing Missouri and Mrs Florence Brooks of Kansas City siblings of Mr Harvey and Mrs Harvey. Mrs Harvey returning from Blessing hospital improving. Jay Harvey, son of the Harveys, left for Somerset Kentucky to join the Allen Law Corporation as auditor.
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