Reporters Seem To Skewer Rescue Of Clubhouse Fire
Reggy and Cyril complain after firemen saved them from a clubhouse blaze. Reporters headline mocks the effort with a line claiming only a few things saved and nothing of value.
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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1910
Page
3
Reggy and Cyril complain after firemen saved them from a clubhouse blaze. Reporters headline mocks the effort with a line claiming only a few things saved and nothing of value.
At a yacht dinner Jacob H. Schiff condemns a concern and urges straight business methods. He cites a moral from a receiver story about a boy named Tommy who, answering what he will be, says a receiver, noting the family’s champagne dinners and two cars since his father became a receiver.
A hypothetical scenario asks what would happen if a wife did not care whether her husband ever returned home. It explores associations between worries, time, and fidelity in marriage.
An optimistic view favors mascots as symbols of team spirit while a pessimistic stance dwells on hoodoos. The line contrasts belief in playful school mascots with superstition about luck and curses.
An Arizona man recalls years of abdominal distress from breakfast foods and coffee. He notes that soft starchy cereals caused headaches and that toast and coffee worsened his condition. He warns readers to heed nature’s signals and act promptly to prevent irreparable harm.
The article outlines John W. Stanley’s early life in Ohio and Kansas, noting his birth near Danville in 1844, education at Wesleyan University, and admission to the bar in 1868. He practiced law in Kansas, served as county attorney after moving to Wichita, and married Emma Hills in 1876. As governor he was active in church work and delivered sermons, even from his bed via telephone. The piece includes an anecdote about teaching a Sunday school class and a children's joke about counting chickens.
Benjamin Duveen, head of Duveen Brothers at 302 Fifth Avenue, and Henry Duveen were seized in a raid by six federal officers over alleged multi million dollar customs fraud. Benjamin posted 50000 bail for examination before U.S. Commissioner Shields as authorities raid the famed New York store led by Edwin R. Norwood.
President Starr Jordan of Leland Stanford University, returning on the Adriatic, speaks of peace at Cratz Austria and to peace conference members. He compares war to Mars and the United States and warns of a ruinous arms race as Europe moves toward peace.
Col. Roosevelt toured Indiana delivering a vigorous plea for votes to reelect insurgent U S Senator Albert J Beveridge. He spoke from the balcony of the English Hotel to about 50 000 people praising the display as unparalleled in thirty years of politics.
Natural gas was struck two miles north of Memphis Tennessee while drilling for oil on a farm owned by Overton and Overton of Memphis. The pressure from the well was reported strong enough to blow the casing and block tackle.
In a blunt riff on class, locals mock O Rourke and O Rafferty saying he deserved poverty and that the only time he rode a carriage was to his own funeral, a biting jab at wealth and status.
A hostess taunts Mr Verity about butter quality asking if she feeds her boarders bad butter. He bows and replies that truth requires admitting her butter is one of her strong points, leaving guests eager to hear his escape from the trap.
Summer Waves jokes about a plan to sell a trust as Cupid explains he has cornered hammocks, park benches, and piazza chairs. They note autumn brings chilly nights and the idea is to sell out to start a corner in parlor sofas.
A minister questions a young mother about her long string of baby names. The mother defends the choice, saying eight aunts are sensitive and jealous, and she wants to placate them.
Sawyer-Twistler created a versatile broom that doubles as a cane a trapeze a rolling pin a billiard cue a lawn mower handle and a wooden leg. Gearing-He believes such a broom could be profitable though Sawyer lacks the know how to adjust it to sweep effectively.
A drug clerk admits to occasionally compounding prescriptions at night and jokes about errors made in dim light. He notes a plugged quarter as an example of possible missteps.
Sparse and garbled notes describe the Wapex coast with minimal details. The fragmentary text mentions sea conditions and local observations but lacks concrete events or names to identify a clear story.
The exchange shows an interviewer noting early success while the crooked grocer replies with a sly wink and a boast about starting on a short scale. The dialogue hints at deception and a sharp business edge behind the man.
In a clipped exchange a speaker challenges a broader approach, saying one cannot impair others by closing off resources. The remark triggers a discussion on public access and policy direction amid a tense local hearing.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a personal message phrase likely missing context. The readable portion centers on affectionate wording toward Rene with no clear event date place or organization. No additional verifiable details present to establish a full news item.
G N White argues for pastors to visit quickly and widely in small towns to connect with outsiders. He condemns pastors who stay isolated, overtalk, or misjudge parishioners, urging practical outreach and respect for all professions as essential to winning souls.
A devotional line urges believers to die to self and live for God. It calls renouncing personal will for divine will as rule, abandoning self glory for God’s glory, and trusting wholly in God over self.
In a Cleveland Plaindealer note a new teacher at Willie's school shows affection by offering a four‑blade pocketknife after praising his effort to be good. She warns him not to cut school furniture. Willie asks her to take it back.
A vintage ad urges readers to ask for Lewis' Single Binder cigar at 5¢ and promotes self reliance with a quip about self-made men. The casual prodding targets budget shoppers and independent buyers in a crisp, period voice.
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