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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1917
Page
8
November coverage notes a nationwide campaign by railroads to prevent livestock losses. Foremen instructed to maintain fences and cattle guards. farmers urged to cooperate. The push aims to save costly damages, with 3.8 million dollars paid by railroads for livestock incidents last year.
Dean E J McCaustland of the University of Missouri urges greater use of highways for heavy freight to deliver agricultural products promptly, reduce waste, and prevent price loss. He notes the Missouri Highway Department, under federal and state law, is developing orderly construction and urges dealers to wire methods that avoid waste. The Food Administration states it will not buy turkeys for Thanksgiving but will need large quantities by December 1, Peters Produce Co. U S Food Administration License No 06314.
Washington D C November 14 1917 notice from Produce Dealers Conservation Assn Macon Mo asks shippers to discourage turkey sales this month and set weight limits eight pounds for hens and twelve pounds for young toms to aid war efforts and align with Food Administration guidance.
H K Hart chaired a Brookfield Y M C A gathering at the M E C South with a large crowd. Speakers included Hart Mrs M Y Rusk Sen Fields and B D Bolling. The Linn quartet provided music. Subscriptions reached 270 plus 66 50 by Mrs E B Fields and more funds have since been raised for soldier aid at camps in the U S and France.
Road overseers must clear ditches and culverts to prevent winter water damage. The State Highway Department urges abandoning the one ditch system down the road center. Missouri roads struggle as many counties fail to keep the roadway clear.
A detailed reminiscence notes a high noon gathering at Mr. and Mrs. J S Russell with guests including Mr. and Mrs. J J Norvell Mr. and Mrs. Ed Chapman Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pierce and son Ed ward Mr. and Mrs. Leon Norvell and Mrs Ann Tharp of Denver among others at Linneus.
Promoting northern winter travelers to Florida and Gulf Coast, the ad highlights the appeal of sunny shores and urges plans for the season. It offers a compact pocket size Southland guide with travel information gathered from experience and promises answers to common questions and affordable tour options.
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