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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1912
Page
3
A youth voices revenge as he faces an heiress, uttering revenge is sweet. The tale ends with a line implying the heiress wedding could arrive sooner than a half century, hinting at a swift path to a golden wedding.
Washington reports a valuable discovery of soluble potash salts in a partly dried Mojave lake by bureau of soils and geological survey field representatives. Indications suggest millions of tons exist. The find comes amid concerns over U S reliance on Germany for potash and long diplomatic exchanges over potash trust trade.
Iola Kansas engineers have built a road making machine using side-scooped earth heated mixed with oil and asphalt. A conveyor delivers the material to the surface where a roller tamping compacts it. Tests show success and first use is planned in Iola.
Topeka reports the first electric sewage disposal plant in Kansas will be installed at Eldorado by University engineers and the state board of health. They will rigorously test the system to remove all contamination, and if successful, require similar plants to curb disease spread to other towns.
Macon Missouri reports seven rural route carriers leaving at 730 AM only two returning by 7 PM all covered in mud. Each carried about 25 miles with a heavy load. Jefferson City hosts Missouri Remount Association branch forming with Joseph F Murphy of St Louis as secretary and about 50 Missouri breeders joining to encourage cavalry suitable horse breeding.
Charles Afflick, Muskogee auctioneer who advertised for a wife, found marriage with Lena Alley who advertised for a husband last summer. A marriage license has been issued to the couple in Muskogee Oklahoma.
Six members of Lambda Alpha Lambda Sorority at Emporia High School were suspended for three days for rushing and pledging, violating the anti-sorority law. The penalty implies unexcused absences substantial enough to require final exams in all subjects.
Washington D C advances in cement freight rates on the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe effective March 30 were suspended by the Interstate Commerce Commission pending investigation until September 30.
In Jefferson City Missouri Postmaster Conrath requested aid from Washington to manage greatly increased mail volumes amid political activity. In Emporia Kansas Dr J M Heller of Osage City was arrested on charges linked to the death of Carrie Younge 18 from that area following an operation.
Astronomers warn Mars is dying as canals hint at inhabitants clinging to life. The poem compares humanity’s courage and unity to a planet’s final breath, asking if Earth can match such resolve when a distant world fades into nothingness. It laments loss while urging steadfastness against fate.
A humorous exchange features Mr Funnymah Oh prompting a search of a family tree. The dialogue playfully asks if the tree’s chestnut holds a hidden answer while exploring lineage.
A reflective verse fragment notes a man with soul and a remembered forecast. It laments a friend's silence and recalls a past prediction once shared, highlighting accountability and unspoken judgments.
A publisher argues the work fails commercially unless it is deemed immoral. The author admits the story is good and well advertised but still does not sell, prompting a debate on market reception and moral framing.
Mr. Frog declares a major deal, boasting a contract to furnish hops for a new brewery. Mr. Turtle asks for details, while the frog dodges the snap and deflects with a smart reply. The scene unfolds as a playful exchange between two talking animals.
An old Cairo Jew cracks the Duke of Westminster and Lord Rocksavage in a bazar exchange over languages. The duke jokes the fool speaks none, then the old man replies in Greek and Turkish alike, saying you five times fool. The pair withdrawes defeated.
Mrs Freeman Craver reports her eight month old daughter developed eczema on face and neck, blamed on teething. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment per book directions, the child was cured by age one and remained eczema free at three. A free sample offer for Cuticura is included.
Senator Beveridge criticized child labor during a New York luncheon, calling children plucky yet overworked. He recounted a Christmas season talk with a 17 hour a day errand boy who, despite liking the job, admitted he was making room for an automobile truck.
Reporters note the charity ball featured gowns costing about a half million and attendees claim about 700000 was raised for charity, describing the event as a success.
A fifty year old ad claims over five million free samples yearly and rising sales for Allen’s Foot Eaze antiseptic powder to shake into shoes for tired and swollen feet. Sample free by mail from Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy New York.
A playful exchange quoted from the San Francisco Chronicle features a man praising a woman’s blush and the woman retorting she blushes whenever seen with him. The lighthearted piece highlights social flirtation and witty banter in a dated newspaper style.
A diplomat recounts a playful social moment where a flirtatious banter about kissing leads to a humorous save, reflecting courtly manners and social ritual. The exchange hinges on a witty double meaning about asking for a kiss and the risk of refusal.
A shy suitor asks about his father’s reaction to their engagement while the fiancée reassures that he will be happy and approving, noting he always is.
A humorous exchange features a man who teases friends about never marrying. He recounts proposing to a girl who replied she would rather be excused, and he admits he felt like a fool for asking.
A quirky notice promotes Garfield Tea as a natural herb regulator claiming it aids long healthy lives. The piece humorously cautions readers about self importance and links misfortune to poor management while mentioning hospital care and a pretty nurse in passing.
A fragment mentions paroled figures No. 67,840 and No. 76,840 boasting of a vault door five years ahead of current times and a Jimmy device by the Pal and Skinny Moss, with playful banter about business.
A playful exchange between a doctor and a patient debates eating at cheap restaurants and higher priced places with the patient arguing cheaper meals would worsen illness while the doctor warns of the dangers of poor choices.
A Boston advertisement touts Paxtine Antiseptic for pelvic catarrh with hot douches in 25 cent boxes. It claims success and urges buyers to act now by purchasing via druggists or postpaid.
See a bettie Some men give a dollar with one hand and grab two with the other. Teething remedy claims to soften gums reduce inflammation ease pain and cure wind colic for children.
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