11 Nov 1915
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1915
Page
1
A reflective piece extols the grace needed to be a good mother and to raise healthy, varied children. It contrasts active and reserved nervous children, warns against opposing a timid child, and urges kindness, open-minded guidance, and shared neighborly welfare. It ends with a plea for sunlight, patience, and daily small kindnesses.
A fragment describes a plea for a sweet childish voice at the door and pressing a child to a comforting bosom. Florence A. Jones promises to bring relief to sorrow and send the children to bed as a form of consolation.
A humorous nostalgic poem by Walt Mason laments modern mushy fare and longs for the traditional boiled dinner grandmother cooked, praising the fragrant juicy meal of yesteryear over boxed, canned, and modern cooking tricks.
Miss Bob Bell of the Missouri College of Agriculture advises making fudge sandwiches by beating fudge until creamy then spreading between thin slices of buttered bread. If the fudge is still soft it can be stored under a damp cloth for use later.
The Leader Record publishes a special trustees article focusing on the Office of the Navy amid ongoing discussion of Nazi defense and interest in both the Army and Navy.
Mr and Mrs J P Ling entertained at dinner Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs F R Duncan and others in attendance. The gathering featured conversation and light refreshments among neighbors and friends.
Mary Fowler Havens born in Ft Collins Colorado June 11 1891 married Wade Havens Nov 29 1907 in Pueblo Colo. They moved to Duncan township Missouri two years ago. She died November 7 1915 at 12 30 pm after illness. Survived by husband three daughters Avis Archie Margaret her parents Mr. and Mrs R E Fowler Lamar Colo two sisters Ella Riddle Ft Collins Colo Inez Mosler Bisbee Ariz two brothers Joe Fowler Ratton N Mex Albert Fowler Lamar Colo et al. Burial at Kaifong Grove cemetery with large gathering.
Willie McEwin son of Mr and Mrs Dan McEwin of near Humphreys died last Tuesday while working on the railroad at Centerville He was making a drop switch at Medill and fell in front of a car being cut in two He was described as a gentlemanly young man married and known to many readers through his parents who once lived near this city His immediate relatives have the city and county informally noting the loss
A fragment notes apples and cranberry jelly with a suggestion of placing a well baked Missouri apple in the dinner listing alongside dates. The text resembles a casual menu jot from a food feature. No clear person place or event is identified.
Miss Carrie Pancoast of the College of Agriculture at the University of Missouri suggests that sweets and are better for children than cake. She notes Russian bread made by adding eggs sugar shortening raisins currants and nuts to common dough is excellent for sandwiches.
Spoiled silage can harm some animals and reduce food value for all. Mold causes losses. seal silos or feed promptly to avoid air exposure. Top six inches to a foot spoils. store away from livestock. Seek MU publications for guidance and plans on silo building and silage feeding.
William S Browning was born July 3 1888 in Russell county Virginia and died November 4 1915. He moved with his parents to Sullivan county Missouri as a child, grew to manhood there, lived in Iowa from 1864 until 1902, then settled in Chariton county. He was married November 8 1865 to Miss Lucy.
The passage notes a man who joined the M E church in 1885 and remained a faithful member. After moving to Charitan County he transferred his membership to Zion M E church, with many children, siblings, and relatives listed among those present.
A pleasant Friday evening gathering at a home featured Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Fleming and their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Sayers and their son, and other couples. The group enjoyed a five course Ada prepared dinner, then music from Miss Bernice Bolling before returning to town.
The Browning W C T U held a Friday meeting with 2 sessions led by the president. Mrs Gibson reported on the Colorado work from her summer with family. Members enjoyed social time, apples, and conversation.
L. E. Carter arrived Thursday night from Lamar Colorado in his automobile, which he purchased in a land trade.
Mr and Mrs L A the guest s eee eace D G Preeland were guests in Kirksville on Saturday. The fragmentary note records social hosting and a local event centered on the Preeland visit.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.