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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1911
Page
6
A compact digest notes items from New York court dissolving American Tobacco with changes, Missouri lemon show, Missouri and California political moves, and local incidents. Also covered are fires, deaths, legal cases, train wrecks, and public works votes across several states.
Report cites a gathering of Missouri officials and eleven state universities in Fulton this week. Other items note Col William Fhelps injured in a car crank, and various international events including Chinese reform moves, violence, and naval activities.
Reports include irrigation plans in Ellinwood and a 3000 dollar orchard project, a marriage between P S Daniels and Martha Ruthledge, the death of Sheldon Clipper founder Frank Read, a 50000 dollar libel suit by Carrie Cope, a suicide attempt by Charles Smith in Wichita, the death of Mormon leader John Smith, Joseph Taggart elected in Kansas, Colman dies en route to St Louis, worker strikes in Chicago, dry towns in Illinois, Methodist bishops to review Moore Cope charges, Ulrich acquitted in Wash ington assault case, Dyche promotes new persimmon, Maggie Bangs killed by accidental gun, youth coalition merging to fight liquor, Yates Center water works bonds, and a Tipton Ok shooting with Phillips killed.
Canada’s ten year census reveals 7,081,869 residents, up from 5,371,315 in 1901, with western provinces and British Columbia driving growth. Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and BC show strong gains, towns like Winnipeg Vancouver Calgary Edmonton Regina Saskatoon and Medicine Hat expand, while a future wealth rise is forecast and a major farm products exhibit planned for Chicago.
A distinguished theologian spoke for over an hour before a Sunday school. His remarks were described as of 100 deep a character for juveniles to comprehend. At the end the superintendent asked for a hymn, and a rear audience member shouted Sing Revive Us Again.
The Chicago Post reports Judge Stevens fishing on Manitowish waters when an argument with his boat companion escalated. While the debate lasted minutes, the judge kept a baited hook over his shoulder until the guide ordered him to drop it into the water stating there are no flying fish nearby.
Distemper in all its forms among all ages of horses and dogs cured or prevented by Spahn's Distemper Cure. Over 750,000 bottles sold last year. Fifty cents or one dollar. Available from druggists or by mail. Agents wanted. Free book upon request. Spahn Med Co Spec Contagious Diseases Goshen Ind.
A humorous Stray Stories line phrases a cook’s death as natural while noting the fatal failure to light a fire with kerosene. The dialogue underscores an accidental death framed as natural in a lighthearted anecdote.
Iret offers five sample Gold Embossed Christmas and New Year Post Cards. Send 2c stamp for selection. Beautiful colors and loveliest designs advertised by Art Post Card Club. Til Jackson St Topeka Kansas.
A man contemplates national fate when he worries about losing his job amid the election cycle. The remark links economic anxiety with political uncertainty and civic concern.
A humorous remark reflects a husband’s puzzled humor about social expectations and wedding antics after marriage. The line suggests playful self awareness rather than a real plan or action.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as helpful for kidney liver or bladder troubles. It promotes mild rapid relief, calls it a physician’s prescription, and notes availability in 50c and 1.00 sizes with mail sample offers from Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY.
Kansas City Journal notes Senator John E. Hessin and his daughter from Manhattan joined a Europe and Asia tour last summer. A New York minister traveled with the group on a motor boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. After the trip the minister asked for the bill, which the boatman set as exorbitant. The minister quipped that Christ walked on the water there for a reason.
Miss Sarah Calkins of Waukegan Illinois describes a winter eruption covering her body that caused intense itching and sleeplessness. After four months using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent she reports complete cure with no relapse and recommends continuing use. sample offer details.
A witty reflection on Columbus and the egg riddle shows courtiers failing to unscramble the egg. The piece argues that no one produces real puzzles today, underscoring a belief in timeless cleverness.
A collection of old time ads and quips referencing Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for digestion Sugar-coated pills and children’s teething syrup Mrs Winstow’s Syrup 25¢ a bottle and various tobacco and humor lines. The tone mirrors a late 19th or early 20th century promotional page with satirical witticisms.
Mrs. Moses Felton, terrorized by her husband who kept a revolver and knife, fired at him as he returned to their bed after threatening to kill her. The shot struck him in the head and killed him. A coroner's jury exonerated her.
In Missouri near White Church Howell county a hog thief named Babe Carroll shot at Constable Felix Peace and a deputy, wounding Peace’s hat and injuring a deputy’s horse after luring them to the home of Charles Wuzzard. Carroll, about 20, had just left the state reform school.
The Kansas State Temperance Union secured a post office order barring clerks in Topeka and rural route carriers from soliciting liquor orders. Clerks allegedly urged customers on carrier routes to place orders with brewing firms and received commissions on liquor orders.
A good roads meeting in Herington Kansas organized a cross-state highway from Olathe to Lyons along or near the Santa Fe trail. Officers were chosen as planners aim to cut more than 50 miles compared with the Emporia Hutchinson route between the same cities.
Topeka residents Mr and Mrs Avey Washburn are described as Kansas's oldest married couple. They celebrated their seventieth anniversary after marrying in Rushford New York on November 9 1841.
Fire of unknown origin started in a Macksville restaurant and spread to ten buildings within an hour. Loss estimated at about $75,000, partly insured. Included was the Macksville State Bank building.
The Meteor Frisco line locomotive exploded shortly after leaving Fort Scott Kansas killing engineer John De Groat and fireman J W Papin. Both bodies were thrown far from the track with De Groat dying in an ambulance and Papin killed instantly. The oiler was hurled free and the engine cab was flung 300 feet. A similar fatal blast happened a year earlier near Lathe Kansas killing its engineer and fireman.
Coffeyville Gas and Fuel Company treasurer W H Shep warns the gas supply is rapidly failing and he cannot halt the shortage. The report notes the situation as extremely critical. In Winfield Arthur Schmidt is acquitted on a first trial under a new law making a second conviction for selling Minor a felony.
A city scene quips about finding an eating house and a pedestrian asking for a place. A farmer replies with a humorous line about being asked for directions while wandering. A joke about a bald man and hair restorer ends with a punchy moral.
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