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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
6
Browning Missouri editor and publisher Joseph Nickell is named in a notice from the Browning Leader-Record. The record notes his role as publisher in Browning, Missouri.
A Detroit Free Press editorial recalls the spring congress of governors and laments past forest clearing. It argues flawed stewardship led to near baldness, warns of continuing fire losses, and cites Washington bureau figures suggesting damages could exceed a hundred million dollars.
Prof F Morita of Strasburg advocates an exclusive milk diet to treat obesity. Patients may drink water only, with five meals a day and no other food. Reported results include a 56 pound loss in 81 cure days, with variations by individual, and claimed benefits for heart or kidney conditions.
The defalcation of M. Alberti, once a popular Danish minister of justice, caused a bank failure with about 5 million dollars in losses. Small savers suffer most, but a deeper harm is the eroded trust in public figures and financial judgment that follows him.
The piece recalls Prof Josiah Royce's Harvard lectures a dozen years ago arguing that plants and inanimate nature may possess intelligence and communicate. He suggested these intelligences need not be considered lower than human mind, echoing Darwinian themes and noting little is new in fact or theory.
The writer critiques Lord Rosebery for backing a Lords reform that adds a limited number of elected eminent representatives to the house for each parliament. They question why electing only a guaranteed Tory minority in the Lords would achieve reform. If hereditary privilege remains, electing untitled members would be improper.
The local dress maker declares three years are needed to promulgate a new fashion for women, surprising men who thought fashion changes on a whim. Meanwhile New York papers scoff at limiting building heights to 15 stories, preferring a loftier view from higher altitudes.
A string of humorous exchanges and quips drawn from various mock conversations. Topics range from aging looks to family banter and social observations, ending with a light note on marriage and business shrewdness.
aphoristic lines about how quarrels arise when one side refuses to argue, sharp criticism wounds more, doing work promptly prevents loafing, others’ mistakes amuse, risk yields success, and obstinate women resent being advised.
Joseph M. Gaites presents Three Twins at Willis Wood Theatre October 18 to 21 described as the smartest musical comedy. Charles Dickson wrote the book Carl Hoschna the music O A Hauerbach the lyrics. Originated in Chicago last spring then New York now at Herald Square Theatre. Hits include Yama Yama Man and Cuddle Up a Little Closer Lovey Mine. Visuals praised for pretty scenery and varied colors.
Willis Wood review outlines how the October 22 23 and 24 staging of Peer Gynt by James presents a vivid blend of poetry and drama. It notes the play centers on self realization versus self assertion with a clear interpretation of the trolls and the moral aim of living true to one’s God given place.
Week of Oct 18 presents twenty three original musical numbers in The Sunny Side of Broadway praised as the season's best musical comedy. Notable songs include Sahara Sarah Butterfly Life Most Every Town Has a Broadway Only There Is Only One The Circus Queen Love Is Very Foolish Good Old College Days and I'd Rather Be a Billy Goat in Harlem.
Mrs. Roosevelt faces a strict budget constraint as Congress allowed only maintenance funds last winter. No new furniture curtains or rugs may be added, and the White House remains as she left it with only repainting and routine upkeep.
The piece notes Col. Charles S. Bromwell oversees White House upkeep while a new first lady arrives. It cites a $50,000 maintenance plan for the year ending June 30, 1910, $15,000 above the current year, and suggests the new mistress could direct spending on dishes wall coverings and furniture with Congress needing to pass appropriations by March 4.
Model Laundry Company sues Washington Laundrymen's Exchange in the district supreme court alleging a conspiracy to drive competitors out of business in violation of the Sherman act. Eleven laundries named as defendants seek an injunction and permanent restraint while threats of boycotts target suppliers.
The Geological Survey reports 3,185 deaths and 5,314 injuries in U S coal mines in the last calendar year, with West Virginia worst in rate and Missouri best in efficiency. Gas and dust explosions account for 1,150 deaths and 759 injuries, while roof and coal falls cause 1,122 deaths and 3,141 injuries. E. W. Parker notes Congress plans $150,000 to study mine disasters and calls for stronger enforcement of safety rules.
London church St. Peter's Vere Street has only two marriages in two centuries due to lack of license. One recent ceremony joined Rev McMillan to Miss Maurice with archbishopric license costing 250 dollars. Notable attendees include Lord Selborne and Col Lord Digby. interiors feature Burne-Jones windows.
A humorous anecdote about differing tastes in architecture and wealth. An Irish neighbor builds a bright colored house, prompting others to hide the view with trees. Foley quips that Rockefeller moves trees to block views as a clever attack on visible prosperity.
Germany has raised its annual mining production from 100 million to 242.609 million metric tons in twenty years, valued at $439,066,200. Coal accounts for 85 percent of output with minerals including salt iron ores copper lead and several others. Workforce figures for workers and companies are listed but incomplete.
Fragmentary magazine snippet shows a character nicknamed Hubby claiming the janitor may be interested in their oldest day. The dialogue suggests skepticism and humorous gossip amid interrupted paragraphs about starch and laundry.
A historical advertisement promises one hundred dollars for a catarrh cure and asserts reliability by F J Cheney Co and Walding Kivnas Mat Wholesale Drug Halls. It claims the cure is absorbed into blood and mucous, with testimonials and free sample bottles offered.
Fragmentary text notes Miss Fu holding her head high while her father owns an automobile and Patrice comments on her honesty and temperance in relation to gasoline. The passage appears cut, with uncertain names and context.
The tip advises staying cautious after winning a deal and suggests reframing the situation to avoid overconfidence. It emphasizes staying alert, prepared to negotiate again, and maintaining prudent expectations in future exchanges.
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