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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1906
Page
7
An old ad style item notes relief from stomach issues and dyspepsia via Peruna and related remedies. It mentions a former senator and ties Pepsi to catarrh as a cause, reflecting early 20th century patent medicine marketing and public health framing.
In a Washington DC letter M C Butler former South Carolina U S senator recommends Peruna Medicine for dyspepsia and stomach trouble. He says he used it briefly and feels improved, calling it wonderful and a good tonic.
S B Hanramn M D reports a revised Peruna formula now including a mild laxative to enhance its anti catarrh and digestive aid claims. The producer cites years of reader requests and asserts the change improves the remedy’s internal stomach catarrh treatment.
A garbled reminiscence covers word origins for dude, foolscap, and eggs. It notes royal arms on paper under Charles I and sport for fools’ caps, plus the Salt River expression tied to Ohio navigation and slave punishment practices.
A dramatic eczema tale describes a boy severely affected from infancy with skin covering arms legs and face. After trying many doctors he used Cuticura Remedies and recovered. meanwhile Mount Union note mentions two young cashiers, Harry A Was and Jesse G Was, both in Pennsylvania banks, aged 23 and 21 respectively.
Fragmentary OCR text appears as a quirky theatrical teaser with limited readable names and undefined context. The fragment mentions a small venue or program titled Wee Owl and Thepe with unclear quotation marks and stray punctuation.
Missouri labor records show eight counties Audr ian Cooper Callaway Cole Adair Andrew Bates Benton shipped 5 832 302 pounds dressed poultry 17 741 806 pounds live poultry 6 963 862 dozens eggs and 84 999 pounds feathers last year. The eight counties produced eggs far beyond state population.
St Louis residents completed a deal to acquire a half interest in the Springfield water company of Springfield Missouri. The Portland Maine syndicate formerly owned the stock and some members sold out. Capital was increased from 500000 to 700000 with a reorganized board and officers elected: George F West Portland president L F Parker vice president H B McDaniels Springfield treasurer W L Lefavor Springfield secretary and manager.
A historical note states Missouri has fewer black residents proportionally than at any time in its history. It claims less than 5 percent of the state population is of negro blood and that Topeka has more negro residents than any Missouri city. It also notes growth of black populations in several other states.
Bates county court awarded the drainage canal project and all laterals to Timothy Toohey and Co of Fort Wayne for 407596.64. Of this total the highways and railroads get 21000 in assessments while landowners cover the rest as the Marais DesCygne River floods vast bottomlands. A Missouri marshal, Simon Fallahe of Connelsville, faces theft charges after 12 Persian tugs vanished from a Wabash box car last November and were allegedly found in his home.
The Macon police judge set temperance rules fining derelicts three dollars plus costs per offense. Each encore doubles the fine until it empties the defendant's pockets, then the rock pile detention equals the owed amount in dollars.
Two masked men robbed the Missouri Kansas & Texas rail station in Boonville securing only 25 dollars and 18 cents. The night operator stood with hands up facing the rails while the robbers searched for cash.
John A. Weaver a farmer living 80 miles east of Thayer killed Riley Campbell a fellow farmer in Maytle following a land dispute Weaver is in custody authorities said the case is under investigation and Weaver faces charges related to the shooting
A chaotic scene at a Missouri setting saw a youth collide with a mule during a display causing two corn pieces and a desk to be struck like arrows. The event drew attention to the savagery of the rivalry and the unexpected dangers involved in live demonstrations.
A disguised thief robbed a doctor’s office of 75 dollars then entered another doctor’s office. He chatted with Mr Brown and fled after learning the doctor’s location. Gov Folk named several Missouri State cadets and W J Monilaw as athletic instructor at Missouri University. Monilaw comes from Drake where he coached successful track teams.
An article claims kidney disease is the most fatal female illness and rising among women. It endorses Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as an effective treatment, citing Mrs. Emma Sawyer of Conyers, Ga, who recovered after using it and notes Pinkham offers free advice from Lynn, Massachusetts.
A brief notice reports strong demand for a tobacco product with annual sales pegged at eight million dollars. Readers are told many smokers favor this option over cigars, illustrating robust market interest.
The Lewis' Single Binder Factory uses thoroughly ripe and perfectly cured tobacco from top crops. Officials say the brand offers a rich mellow taste and consistent high quality at a fair price. The factory is a leading holder of fancy graded tobacco in the United States.
A column of epigrams and anecdotal observations followed by an advertisement recounts Mrs Gertie McFarland of King's Mountain North Carolina describing relief from periodical pain with Wine of Cardus. The ad touts Cardus as a remedy for women's ills and notes a price of one dollar at druggists.
Mrs Ruth Czarniecka is jailed at St Joseph on a murder charge after she allegedly threw Mrs Serena Lang down stairs fracturing her skull. Lang died from injuries and had befriended Czarniecka who was under liquor influence at the time. Gov Folk urged broader compulsory education at a Lexington conference. State insurance fees for April rose to 2505.20 from 2083.70 last year, with four month totals up 4227.98 to 45353.13. Dee Newton, 49, prominent Moberly resident, killed crossing Wabash tracks near Coats Street.
Advice targets young women urging restraint in public dress and behavior. It warns against showing vanity and jealousy, producing coquettish poses, pressuring men to spend, and using forceful or misconstrued language. The tone is instructional and reflective of social norms.
Passengers from Chicago to Ft Wayne, Cleveland, Erie, Buffalo, New York City, Boston and all points east are urged to travel the Nickel Plate Road from Chicago. Three through trains run daily with Winders Day Coaches and luxurious Pullman sleeping cars to New York City and through sleeping car service to Boston and intermediate points. Rates are the lowest with no excess fares. Dining service includes Club Meals and meals a la carte. Trains depart from La Salle Street Station in Chicago. Further information from Calahan, General Agent, 113 Adams St. Chicago.
The young men returning after the Faster holidays create a stir at the junction. A traveler asks for their name and the station agent quips that they are called returned empties, a local nickname used in the area.
A reader from Syracuse praises Cardui for her sister's 24 year struggle with female trouble and pain, claiming Cardui helped her regain health. The note also cites medical testimonials, quack remedies, and general admonitions about sensible living and errands.
The text argues for speaking pleasant truths to others to spread joy. It asserts there are truths that are inherently joyful and that happiness can grow by presenting the pleasant side of unpleasing facts. It notes multiple perspectives exist and simple minds can see two sides to every truth.
State Superintendent Carrington lists exam locations and dates for state teachers certificates. Jefferson City May 25. St Joseph May 23 and 24. Columbia August 10 and 11. Kansas City August 15 and 16. Cape Girardeau August 17 and 18. St Louis May 26. Webb City May 21 and 22. Maryville August 8. Warrensburg August 13 and 14. Kirksville August 15 and 16. Jefferson City August 17 and 18.
A clipped exchange questions if the subject is from Boston, noting Wicks cannot decide and that she would have pronounced a word if she were from Boston, implying she is not from Boston.
J C Lightner of Abilene Kansas describes years of back pain gravel attacks and fatigue before using Doans Kidney Pills. The testimonial claims the remedy eliminated the trouble with ongoing relief and notes price eight cents per box and sellers Foster Milburn Buffalo NY.
A Yonkers newspaper quotes a Q and A about state status and debt, noting no capital city exists and the state reportedly lacks a capital while facing financial trouble.
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