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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1917
Page
1
A long reflective piece extols the common school as a universal, impartial foundation for youth, urging salutary reforms such as music in public schools and high standards. It discusses economic life, farming, and local civic efforts, including county agents and farm bureau activity in Missouri.
The Linn County Farm Bureau met in Linneus and approved Ross Nichols as Agricultural agent. A year long effort culminates in a new work program with Crops Live Stock Farm and Home topics. Plans include seed corn oats and wheat campaigns and promotion of legumes for 1918 with J W Crookshanks and E A Loomis named committee heads.
A correspondent from Browning Missouri writes to his father from France dated September 2 1917. He explains being tired at night but glad to hear from home and expresses affection and sentiment while describing daily life with American forces in France.
The Provost Marshal General issued a ruling on hardship exemptions for registrants called for military service. It applies when a person clearly ought to be exempt or discharged due to legal or local district reasons. The ruling clarifies Local Board and military authorities may request a determination of exemption.
Mr and Mrs James Huston hosted a delightful Friday dinner for guests including Supt McGuire Laredo Mo Crystal Petree Purdin Mo Iva Adams Browning Mo Gay Adams and Orryl Adams The Sew ing Club received gracious hosting from Mrs Artie Calhoun with out of town guests Addie Fleming See now Sacramento CA and Lucile Best Bogard An engaging contest and a one course luncheon completed an enjoyable evening as all praised the hospitality.
Postmaster General Burleson issued detailed instructions on higher letter mail rates effective November 2 under the war tax bill. Domestic mail rates rise, with some exceptions for foreign country rates fixed by treaties. Canada Mexico Cuba Panama and the United States are affected under domestic classifications.
Miss Charlotte Auberry born in Kentucky October 3 1832 died October 7 1917 aged 85 years and 7 days. She moved to Missouri as a child and joined the Methodist faith. She married Canton Ashby June 3 1850 and had nine children four of whom survive Argeline Mace Corrydon Iowa Thomas Oakland California Elizabeth Edwards Nunn California and John Franklin Brown ing. She leaves one sister in Laplata Missouri. Funeral at Parson Creek church with burial in the nearby cemetery. W. W. C.
A list from the Sullivan County board shows local youths including Thos Henry Reger Oscar Fanning John P Quigley Cora Arthur Hoselton Browning Elmer King Reger H T Williams Reger Lorenzo Cooper Browning Ray E Lambert Browning Harry Harrick Cora Clyde Forrs Owasco Ernest L Havens Cora G W Brey Winkgan Ester P Knifong Browning J N Oaks Browning R P Wattenbarger Cora Frank Kilgcove Reger Herman A Pipes Cora Webster McCully Brownming Clarence R Head Cora Bruce Ferguson Browsing passed examination and likely to depart for Camp Funston if not exempted by the appeal board.
Be careful about radiator neglect as mornings grow cold and cars may freeze. Peterson Brothers Garage in F A Flemings cement building on West Main Street offers storage with rents handled and general service. They also provide Ford repairs and stock Goodyear tires in various sizes and styles.
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