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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1917
Page
1
The piece argues that half of draft recruits fail physical requirements due to poor organic stamina and urges better youth fitness, school involvement, and community patriotism. It warns against excess, stresses moderation at Thanksgiving, and notes robust local business activity and prudent handling of strangers.
Joseph Nickell writes from Norfolk Virginia about two months in Navy training. He recalls a brutal first day of marching in St Louis and the long travel by rail through Illinois Indiana and Ohio. He notes early drills in Norfolk a detention camp period and the start of military instruction including squad drills and vaccinations.
A letter from H. C. Freeland details boot camp at a new naval station with drills, seamanship, and life range tests. He notes food, pay, housing, and a 2000 man camp aiming for 25 000, plus a football game and a Red Cross membership appeal.
Browning’s Red Cross workers gather twice weekly at Uncle Dan Haley’s donated building, the former Corner Drug Store, to contribute time and money for the soldiers fighting in our battles.
After harvest seed corn should be dried quickly to prevent vitality loss. Moisture at harvest 20–25 percent can damage kernels in a day through heat or freezing. Drying in a heated room part of the day aids rapid drying. ears should not touch and can be strung or spread on floors or shelves for air circulation.
The text advises keeping corn dry to avoid freezing and moisture absorption. It suggests using carbon bisulphide in an open dish placed above the corn in a nearly airtight bin or box to kill destructive insects. A pound of carbon bisulphide is required for a room or bin measuring 10 feet on each side.
Juliana Smith writes from 1779 describing a simple midsummer feast with dried cherries venison and limited beef for soldiers. She links the 1779 meal to the 1917 World War era urging gratitude and sacrifice while celebrating the harvest.
A Hannibal Journal editorial laments the unpopularity of leaders who take initiative to improve conditions. It argues real progress comes from doers who run things, follow proven rules, and value work over theory, contrasting them with critics who seldom lead.
From Mrs. Carter of Melrose New Mexico dated November 17 1917 letters to Mr. H C Bailey of Browning Missouri begin with a personal greeting and update.
Mrs. L. B. Carter writes about sending 350 dollars in two donations to a church fund and a Browning Leader Record renewal. She notes teaching a seven month home school at 75 dollars monthly, reports good grades, strong local claims, modest crop yields, feed for livestock, and selling over 50 dollars of produce. She mentions Limmie doing well in school and invites inquiries from readers.
Mae B. Hoselton Johnson born May 16 1878 Sullivan County Missouri married Clarence E Johnson February 22 1905. She leaves husband three children a mother sister two brothers and many relatives. Funeral at Locust Valley church November 18 conducted by Rev Hough Harmon. Burial Hoover cemetery. Her death followed heart failure and stunned the community.
A Newtown Chronicle item notes two Mercer county businessmen and two Eldorado Kansas oilmen plan a test well in North Missouri, likely Mercer county, with a contract possible in 69 to 90 days. The paper says the venture could pay well for those involved and stresses persistence in finding oil and gas.
The Linn County Council and Township Councils of National Defense are requested to meet at Brookfield on Thursday November 22 1917 at 1 PM. All members are urged to attend and bring sheriff and constables. Chairman Geo W Bally emphasizes no slackers.
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