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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1917
Page
7
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline as a cure for dandruff and thinning hair. It claims immediate shine and volume, with new hair growth after weeks of use, and urges readers to try a 25 cent bottle from any store.
Bill Pinkerton of the Chicago detective force is approached by an ex from Joliet on State street. The ex offers lunch and, after the waiter presents a French menu, asks for all items above and below the line including pork and beans, prompting a peculiar dining moment.
Mr Kerrville Texas writer 64 years old suffered kidney and rheumatic trouble bent over used Dodd's Kidney Pills proved proper remedy now feels fine stands straight as an arrow. Advertisement urges to use the exact brand name DODD'S for diseased disordered deranged kidneys.
A group of San Francisco men driving to Eureka ask an old, deaf hillside digger for directions. They shout their destination, but the man only smiles and tells them to go ahead, noting he isn’t stopping them.
Advert explains Cuticura Ointment soothes skin troubles and praises hot baths with Cuticura Soap. Offers free samples by mail with a booklet sent to Cuticura Dept L Boston. Sold widely in stores.
A humorous exchange shows a shopkeeper and partner lamenting low payments for a gold dental set. They note a customer secured a four dollar down payment with two dollars weekly and has not made the second payment. They joke about recovering the teeth while the customer is unable to bite back.
An unusual ad touts a freckle removal product claiming heavy fading of freckles and a flawless complexion. It warns of needing more than an ounce and urges customers to demand a double strength formula while cautioning against overexposure of information.
The Farm Loan Act introduces a federal land bank pool backed by pooled farm mortgages. Farmers join local associations, mortgage mass is securitized, bonds issued, investors funded at low cost, and bonds exempt from taxation. Bonds backed by land value aim to lower farmer borrowing costs.
Atty reflects on changing society from aging habits to modern travel and consumerism. Observes loss of old-time figures like coffee grinders and churchgoers, notes garage era shifts and moral lessons about parenting and duty from Farm Life.
A passage describes the diverse climate of the Asia Minor region where Russian forces in Erzerum report 54 degrees of frost while British ships near the Persian Gulf register 150 degrees in the shade. It notes high plateaus near Erzerum at 6000 feet and compares regional climates with Italy, Cornwall, and the influence of the Gulf Stream on Western Europe.
The London Telegraph praises advances in warship power, noting 52 vessels under construction in 1916 with 25 using Parsons single geared turbines and 27 with Curtis double reduction geared turbines. The piece hints at a major, unclear advance in electric propulsion.
Boston Globe reports George Ainsworth of Eighty-Nine Mill Lawrence Mass is an eighty nine year old veteran worker. He began in Yorksh ire England at ten and moved to America at twenty three. Ainsworth worked as a first class weaver and later an overseer. He now serves as warp twister at Washington mill American Woolen. His workday runs from ten AM to six PM.
Development work proceeds in Van Buren county Tennessee on Arch cave and Bone cave with estimates of 50 000 to 75 000 tons of guano rich in potash and ammonia. Underground area spans about six miles and bats inhabited the caves for centuries before Civil War disruption by powder makers.
Jim Simpson sat at a table nearby while another man told tiresome stories. Jim nearly laughed himself into convulsions. The wit behind the laughter was his rich uncle.
A playful twist on enduring partnership suggests a wedding anniversary inspired outfit. Choose a theme echoing shared memories, such as a “Then and Now” look with vintage and modern pieces. Include subtle nods to inside jokes, favorite colors, and symbols of years together. Keep it tasteful and comfortable for a long celebration.
German engineers have built a flashlamp using a tiny magneto driven by a spring and clockwork. An escapement keeps constant generator speed and voltage, eliminating the need for batteries. Initial cost unclear, likely higher than battery lamps according to Electrical Review.
The cross bridges the chasm between God and rebels and reveals his welcoming, forgiving heart. It is the way home for the penitent and the source of life for followers, transforming lives through self surrender to Christ.
The speaker argues God wills prayer and support through means. He contrasts dictating answers with accepting God’s will, calling Him Father and trusting in darkness. Prayer remains open to God’s love even when the answer is no.
A compact aphorism attributed to Seneca urges living openly before people while speaking privately with the divine. It contrasts public conduct with inner prayer, highlighting integrity and fearlessness in thought and action.
The text presents fragmented quips about engagement rings and drunken wisdom, plus a poem line and a joke about a yachting party. It includes lines about a diamond on a girl's finger and a remark on a smart yachting party finding the sea rough, ending with a cryptic line about Red Ballive.
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