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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1917
Page
1
A reflective HOME CIRCLE piece urges early rising with quotes from Thackeray Scott and leaders. It discusses October’s healthful air, real estate activity, town prosperity, and wartime food, discipline, and enlistment themes. It weaves civic pride with a wartime song about army life and the Kaiser.
The United States produces three-fourths of the corn, one-fifth of the wheat, one-fourth of the oats, one-eighth of barley, one fiftieth of rye, one-sixteenth of potatoes, three-fifths of cotton, one fourth of flaxseed, one-third of tobacco, and one-tenth of hops. It ranks first in corn, wheat, oats, cotton, tobacco and second for barley and flax.
The article lists numerous automobile owners in the city and surrounding rural routes, noting ongoing auto ownership despite high living costs. Names include Guy Adams Marsh Adamson Fred Alexander R C Bailey Dr Bartlett F R Duncan K M Duncan E R Carter and many others with firms Peters Prod Co and Davis and Burwel among referenced entities.
The report lists drivers on multiple routes with 172 automobiles in total. It names many individuals across routes including Stewart Thurlo Baker Gooch Kinneford and Cotter among others with various totals per route and a grand total.
Fire at the school house discovered Friday morning burned the roof while townspeople fought the blaze with ladders and water. despite brave efforts many shelves of books and apparatus were lost valued at about 1200 dollars. the building dated from 1884 and housed a two room area with furnace heat. lag rain ete nel.
The community recalls a near disaster as a fire damaged the old school building but spared the children at play. Plans are set to erect a new building in time for the fall term, while the sturdy walls stand as gentle reminders of past days.
Columbia Missouri November 10 1917 Missouri is well placed for river transport says Dean E J McCaustland University of Missouri He cites the eastern boundary canal potential and urges loading sites terminals and a state led system to connect inland products to the Mississippi River promoting barge traffic and reducing reliance on pork barrel river funding with railroads shown as reluctant organizers.
Last Sunday morning guests gathered at the home of Mrs. John H. Payne to celebrate her 38th birthday. The plan for a surprise was spoiled when her son Herman revealed the secret, but the hostess welcomed everyone and kept the occasion warm and comfortable.
A large gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Payne’s home enjoyed an old style picnic meal. Children were cared for by mothers while 112 attendees ate, with perfect weather and ample room inside for all.
Ray Nickell reports arrival at Camp Funston after a snowy trip overnight. He details new wake and bed times, a 14 mile hike to historic capital remains, drill routines at Ft Riley, a deserter arrest, a pending spinal meningitis scare, long hikes and sham battles, a large unit expected in battle front, and upcoming guard duty with 130 men from his company.
Joe Nickal of Browning Missouri writes about a recent aircraft crash, nearly losing sight in an eye, and announcing he will give up flying. He mentions being with the Headquarters Equipment Purchasing Staff and a trip to Curtis plants to buy 15 new planes and repairs.
Ingram notes the company builds seven plane types from scout to bomber and plans travel to New York City to secure orders for 200 aeroplanes. He mentions injuries healing, wearing glasses after regaining sight, and moving with a cane. A light snowfall and strong wind are reported as minor local conditions.
Robert Fontinelle the actor and proprietor brings a six artist company to town for performances Thursday November 8 through Saturday November 10. Locals recall his popular catchphrase Fonty come and have a cigar and expect another high quality program at reasonable prices.
C R Quigley surprised friends Sunday when he arrived with his bride Mrs E L Alkire of Davenport Washington in St Joe where they married Saturday at 8 00 pm The bride formerly Miss Glaze near Humphreys and long time sweethearts now reside on the groom s farm south of Old Scottsville The Leader Record and readers send congratulations and best wishes
The North Salem merchant McCollum announces a big sale beginning Saturday November 10. He has run a long established shop and will offer staple merchandise at attractive prices to draw trade from miles around. Read the full page ad in this Leader-Record.
Ross Nichols Linn county farm agent led the corn show at Crains Drug Store on Saturday. A large display showcased extra quality corn while Burwell and Davis won the premium for the best ear as locals gathered for awarding premiums.
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