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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1919
Page
1
A reflective piece urges young girls to enjoy their current stage, warn against vanity, and emphasizes family, discipline, and self improvement. It contrasts wealth with character and extols work, responsibility, and prudent guidance to prevent social decline. It also critiques parental overindulgence and promotes domestic arts and positive habits.
A week of legislative activity includes a finance debate on a proposed workman compensation bill creating a state insurance system under four governor appointed commissioners. The bill favors dischargeable veterans and other workers meeting qualifications. A reception at the Lincoln Institute praised its work for colored students. Kansas City leaders visited Jefferson City, and taxes aimed at equalization are debated. Also included is a Red Cross notice about Pvt. Chas F. Peters killed in action July 18 1918 with a personal letter to his father.
Notice is hereby given that an election will be held in Benton township on Tuesday March 25 for the purpose of electing officers as follows trustee collector clerk and assessor two members of board two justices of peace Virgil Lee Clerk
L M Kenley and Miss Zilla Palmer married Saturday evening in Milan at the Stanley Hotel parlor about 7 pm after securing papers. They left Sunday for Kansas City then return to the Kenley farm. Kenley is a prominent local businessman in bakery and shipping stock with J J Smith. The bride, granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Isaac Dunlap, has long been known in the community and recently clerked for J Smith. The Leader Record joins in best wishes for a happy life together.
Democrats of Duncan township meet at 2 p.m. on Tuesday March 18 at White Oak Grove church to nominate a ticket. By order of Cam.
The article contrasts near-sighted spenders who fritter wage gains on extravagance with farsighted workers who boost savings and invest in homes, education, and War Savings Stamps. It notes prudent planning for postwar changes and emphasizes turning earnings into security for families and future employment shifts. It also details a PEO meeting and officer elections with remarks on future state council attendance.
Simpson and Potter hardware stock was invoiced to F R Duncan and sold to J B Harvey and James Neet Jr who took possession Saturday evening. Harvey, former store co owner, will stay as traveling salesman for a Quincy firm while a replacement is sought. The community welcomes the new firm and predicts success.
Frank Greagon sold his farm of 160 acres at 100 dollars per acre to L M Kenley. Creason accepted Keithley’s fine home as part payment and will move to new possessions soon. A sale will be held at the Scottsville farm on Friday March 14.
Notice of election for Browning Missouri on April 1 1919 to choose Mayor City Collector judge Marshal one member East Ward and one in West Ward Polling place East Ward Hag Darr office West Ward public wing East Ward judges M NOA and H C Warren West Ward M R FP Mim and Rev Fieur Dylis Aldermen order dated 4th day of 1919 S P Darr clerk
Automobile delinquency fees and revenue handling outlined by Nickell of Livan County. Tax proceeds will be directed to the respective treasuries where the vehicles are owned, with defined exceptions and procedural steps for collection and allocation.
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