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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1918
Page
3
Big shipments are en route to jobbers as a Spanish influenza epidemic drives demand for Vicks VapoRub. The notice warns distributors to limit orders, ship in small lots, and direct supply to retailers for rapid distribution.
The hired man reports overhearing a plan to make pumpkin pie without sugar, prompting Farmer Corntessel to question the issue as a line is said to be crossed in food conservation. The exchange highlights tensions over pantry and kitchen practices.
A witty note from the Boston Transcript about a cautious mother who fears her aviator son being dubbed an ace due to his card playing. The fragment hints at a conflict between family concern and wartime bravado in a lighthearted tone.
A historical advertisement claims catarrh is a local disease not cured by applications and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine taken internally. It asserts the medicine purifies blood and acts on mucous surfaces, produced by F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
A reader notes a thief stole an incubator last night and quips that a fowl mishap occurred. The remark hints at poultry loss but provides no further details or names.
A vintage ad copy assures women aging is natural and urges care for kidneys and bladder. It promises improved spirits strength and a youthful look through products offered by a seller. The message portrays age positivity and a health regime as a path to vitality.
Mrs Oldwed asks if she is dearer than ever and Mr Oldwed replies that everything is dearer nowadays, signaling concern over inflation in a domestic moment. The exchange captures a shared awareness of rising costs.
Missouri faces natural gas loss estimated at over nine million dollars as the fuel administration partners with the bureau of standards to audit wholesale meters. Losses blamed on poor pipeline construction and consumer conservation lapses threaten higher electricity use and scarce gas.
The Daily Capital News reports Republicans won 13 of 16 seats in the St Louis part of the state house. Names listed include Chaney Engel Rabenburg Brinkmann Trieseler Weber Bittner Davidson Riley Horner McPherson Caulfield Parker. The paper also names F D Gardner as future U S Senator option and notes J Kelly Pool connected to the prison board made the announcement.
Jefferson City reports influenza fears abating with churches and public and parochial schools resuming regular services on Monday. Moving picture show bans remain. disease not gone but under control. Patrotic Food Show in St Louis runs Nov 24 to Dec 1 to support conservation education and funds for community kitchens and clubs with an estimated cost of 20000 dollars. Flu spreads to children prompting officials to keep current controls for now.
Missouri food administrator orders tea and coffee sold only in paper containers as existing metal packaging runs out. Coffees packed in one two five and ten pound sizes with square shapes to save space and fiber cases to conserve lumber.
Senator Sheppard of Texas sat with a companion at Chevy Chase Golf Club watching a poor player attempt to tee off. After several futile swings the companion asked what he was trying to do. The senator replied it looked like he was trying to dig himself in.
Charles visited with his father and on return was praised for his behavior. When asked about his manners he replied he used all the manners he had. The family judged his conduct was very good in the following days.
A thoughtful pause in navigation can prevent missteps and keep a journey on track. Cautious decision making in route choice often leads to finding correct paths and avoiding detours.
Proverbial reflection on effort and reward noting that without youth’s groundwork future gains cannot be secured by aging. Emphasizes the link between preparation and eventual outcomes.
Fragmentary wartime dialogue notes a trench smoker insisting on smoking to avoid blame, while a separate opinion envisions the ideal man as one who simply says the word. The text blends military life with social expectations.
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