10 Sep 1914
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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1914
Page
1
A fragmented meditation on the newspaper trade. It contrasts editorial perseverance with public folly, praises local editors, and laments misperceptions while urging readers to value schooling and community merchants amid a broad critique of society.
R. J. Brantner of route four nearly lost his left hand Friday while binding corn. A jammed stalk pulled his hand into the binder cogwheels, stripping skin from the first finger. He rushed to town and the finger was amputated. he feels lucky to have escaped worse.
The Leader-Record invites readers to enjoy a full week of war coverage via the Summary of Events and Latest Dispatches columns. Readers will find decisive battles, moves, results, and feature articles offering context and side lights on the conflict.
Merchant announces a special inducement offering a 5 percent rebate on all cash purchases of one dollar or more after selling stock to Shores Bros. of Clark Missouri. A bargain counter has been installed to promote the sale to friends and customers.
A brief, unclear item notes Mr and Mrs J J Smith Sr in a private moment. No specifics on date, location, or occasion are provided.
A patriotic call urges Americans to support domestic manufacturing and keep money circulating at home. It asks local business clubs and farmers to meet, discuss patronizing home industries, buying American goods, and sharing opportunities to help manufacturers and labor. The message stresses unity and proactive national growth.
In a dramatic scene a young lady bursts into her home and demands that her father punish a "smart" local suitor who she says flirted with her and offered to follow her. She expresses strong indignation and frustration over the situation.
A narrator recalls entering a saloon misread as a different business and facing threats from the proprietor. The stranger notes the danger of misinterpreting signs and the lure of bold attire, reflecting on appearances and social risk in a small town.
Census figures show Missouri has 1,288,336 employed residents with 457,685 on farms. Farm operators total 265,555 and farm laborers 173,092, split by gender, while dairy farm men and women numbers appear among the detailed farm worker counts.
Readers note a strong start as books ordered weeks ago arrive aiding teaching. Prof Engeart and Miss Kraft lead high school classes while Mr Carr’s grammar department prepares for demanding yet rewarding work. Miss Shaner and Miss Adams start strong in their rooms and Miss Garrison oversees thirty-nine young pupils. Boost for our schools with regular attendance and home study urged.
Statement notes sale of a half interest to R. T. Moore and a demand that all dues be called in. Mark A. Healy is mentioned in relation to the transaction and outstanding obligations.
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