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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1916
Page
1
A reflective column presents a baby’s imagined speech on life, warns against idle street life, and urges youths to use time wisely. It compares value of refined work to raw effort, and champions integrity, industry, and faith. It notes six home virtues and praises practical, cheerful living guided by God.
A sharp note inverts moral care by saying restoratives waste money while a woman buys more hair. The text laments the word orphan as one of the saddest in the human language, contrasting financial faith with personal fixes.
The Lubin photo play portrays naval war games with the Atlantic Fleet shelling a village and burning it. Secretary Daniels and cadets figure in a dramatic preparedness film praised as one of the best yet made, showing on Friday night October 13.
The big Factory Stove Sale at Simpson Potter's runs Monday Tuesday and Wednesday October 16 17 and 18. A factory expert will be present to demonstrate the merits of the One's Hot Blast Range. All friends and customers are invited to attend whether they plan to buy or not.
New stock for W. H. Dickinson fills shelves in a modern storefront. Miss Ella Keithley and W. B. Fields assist as the Dickinson store invites visitors to make it their headquarters while in town.
Hon Elton Marshall accompanied by Sullivan county candidates will speak at Roger on Thursday night October 12 Winigan on Friday night October 13 and Browning on Saturday night October 14. Marshall is described as a splendid public speaker and a man of scholarly attainments.
An all day W C T U meeting was held last Friday at the home of Mr and Mrs Chas Williams. Attendance was strong and enthusiastic with devotions readings and discussions led by the president and local members. The report notes reception of readings by Mrs Johns and Mrs Haymaker and announces the next all day gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Chas Wallace.
A missive from Tongshan China dated September 5 1916 reports a Browning leader record sender in the U S Army stating he is well and content with service. He notes pay of 24 60 per month with extra overseas allowances and praises army life and opportunities for a young man with no home.
Private James B. Carter describes China as backward with narrow alleys and two wheeled carts. He notes harsh justice in cities, poor food in jail, and resourceful use of waste. The letter, part of a Browning bulletin era report, also praises Browning's autumn street fair and livestock show with orderly conduct and strong leadership.
The 15th annual stockholders meeting of the Peoples Bank will be held at the banking house in Browning Missouri on Thursday October 26 1916 at 9 o clock a m and continue for at least three hours. The meeting elects five directors for the coming year and may handle other business. James Neet president R C Bailey secretary.
Browning, the enterprising neighbor town on Linn county's northern boundary, has built a strong record with autumn street fairs. The writer asserts this excellence is well substantiated and worthy of note.
Rupert Crist son of George Crist and Blanche Seymore daughter of Mr and Mrs G D Seymore were married at the parsonage in North Salem on October 4. The bride's sister Lulu and Scott Brantner attended as the couple departed after a 3 o'clock ceremony. W W Clay.
The American government plans a rapid fleet build of battle cruisers far larger and more powerful than any existing ships, spurred by rivals’ naval advances. Read “Mighty Engines for Our Newest War ships” in this issue of the Leader-Record.
The old Christian church building will be sold at public auction on Saturday October 21 1916 at 2 p m at the church. J B Harmen and J H Dudkin are deacons.
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