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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1915
Page
2
Allied munitions flow abundantly and artillery activity continues as Paris expects action on the western front. The Vosges sees asphyxiating shells but a French counterattack recaptures much ground. Riga fate may hinge on Dvina and Dwina defenses as German and Austrian forces shift toward the Romanian border and Baltic operations.
In Oklahoma the long tall Rev Isaac Hosey known as the cowboy preacher has died. He was seven feet tall and wore a six shooter at all times. The obituary notes his frontier life and influence among friends in the region.
London dispatch reports the fall of Dvinsk to German lines and says Russian forces drive Austro German troops back across the River Stripa while victories in the south and center keep German and Austrian armies occupied. Field Marshal von Hindenburg directs stronger northern operations as Russia plans a large wartime draft.
Kansas City reports record entries for the American Royal Live Stock Show to be held October 4 to 9 in Convention Hall. Hereford entries total 353 head and Shorthorns 349 head, with 32 Shorthorn exhibitors from 11 states. Fat cattle include 20 steers and a large Kansas Agricultural College exhibit at Manhattan. A milking Shorthorn class debuts with $300 in prizes.
Flooding hits Bartlesville Oklahoma and surrounding areas as all streams rise beyond banks. Indications point to more rain with widespread property damage and livestock losses. Rescue efforts continue amid continued weather concerns.
A telegram from San Francisco dated September 17 reports nearly 1.5 million dollars in British gold arriving from Australia. The cargo landed today and is noted for its substantial value and origin in Australia.
Judge Carpenter authorized the Rock Island receivers to purchase four thousand steel frame box cars. The move aims to bolster freight capacity amid ongoing financial proceedings in Chicago.
M J Sparkman unearthed well preserved skulls and long teeth among massive jaws one mile north of Poplar Bluff. The remains face east with burnt coal traces, suggesting burial rites of a prehistoric sun worshipping tribe.
The two year old son of Mr and Mrs William Addington of Rochester Missouri died at a St Joseph hospital from a bullet wound caused by an accidental discharge of a revolver held by the baby's mother. While putting the child to bed Mrs Addington wrestled the weapon from under her husband's pillow and fired it thinking it unloaded. The mother is reportedly in collapse.
The body of Earl Donaldson murdered near Brownsville Texas arrived in Montgomery. Funeral services were held at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Robert Donaldson.
Greene county probate judge T. H. Gideon narrowly escaped serious harm when a young pig drew its mother. He grabbed the pig to attract the mother and fought her off twice, sustaining a sprained back in the encounters.
A quoted exchange questions whether the sea should be free for all. The opposing view notes a seashore summer hotel experience as a contrasting example of ownership and access. The dialogue hints at tensions between common rights and private use along coastal areas.
Roy King, who claimed Georgia residence, was arrested in Purcell after officers found counterfeit dollar and half dollar molds in his hotel room. Purcell officials described the items as tools for making fakes.
A cynical remark on life contrasts money with the fate of the poorhouse. The Detroit Free Press presents a brief exchange highlighting economic hardship as a social concern.
Rabbi Rosenfeld, longtime senior rabbi of St. Louis, died at age 69 after a 25 year tenure. Born in Turkish Russia, he became a rabbi at 15 and built a renowned Hebraic library considered among the country’s most extensive and valuable.
Mr and Mrs Jack Crowder of Gentryville recently celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Crowder was born in the southern part of the county seventy three years ago and has long called Gentry county home despite extensive travels.
In Sedalia puzzled authorities and doctors investigate a distressed man named Plokern aged 49 amid rumors of a European war impact as residents worry about mental strain and societal strain.
A grammar schoolhouse was struck by lightning causing partial destruction. Officials report fire and structural damage from the incident at the school building.
Reading the Courier Journal, readers are treated to a witty shelf of international wires. The column contrasts Russian “news from Timbuctoo” with German updates from Tokyo in a playful exchange.
A compact clash of fashion and retail lingo as Ady Bali Blue promotes Lusitania styled clothing at Red L Grocers. The line blends gendered pride with consumer slogans amid a tongue in cheek cross between Cross and Clothes.
The Albany Journal argues canoe use should be banned due to danger from frail unstable craft. It says only expert swimmers should risk them and that boys who cannot swim may seize chances to venture out. It dismisses paddling as unsafe and unnecessary for casual water enjoyment.
After Columbia awarded Walter Damrosch the Mus Doc degree Alexander Lambert sent a note praising the honor and joking that when he grows tired of music he will know where to go. The exchange captures a witty musical moment between two famed figures.
A brief note on how Pennsylvania divorce laws are reportedly more lax than most eastern states and approach the flexibility seen in some western states. The observation references broader regional differences in divorce policy.
A Chicago Herald tale recalls Carney, a witty detective-lieutenant, who dismisses a traveler's sunset praise by noting the sun sets only about a mile from his home, turning a travel anecdote into a quick punchline.
The lifeguard relates a hard swim to effect a rescue. The rescued woman thanks him and asks him to retrieve her bathing cap from the water, noting she is now calm about the ordeal.
A brief comic exchange plays on boldness and playful teasing as one speaker recalls a bold remark and another dismisses it as casual banter. The lines capture a humorous, informal moment reflecting tone and wit.
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