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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1908
Page
3
A historic Lynn Massachusetts advertisement invites public inspection of Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. It questions purity and proof while promising open business practices and patient confidentiality. The piece asserts widespread female endorsement and urges doubters to gain confidence through personal experience.
A fire at Standard Oil storage tanks in Riverside California triggered a stampede of elephants from a nearby circus. One man L J Worsley died from burn injuries, Miss Ella Gibbs a church deaconess was killed, and others were injured as the elephant rampaged through streets and buildings before five more elephants were restrained and led to the circus grounds.
A. J. Davidson, president of the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad, returned via New York reporting the country he traveled appeared at its best. Farmers were optimistic and preparing to plant larger acreage than last year. Winter wheat was excellent in visited sections. Rail traffic volume had risen in the past sixty days, and he expected continued improvement.
Dr H F Bigger physician for John D Rockefeller attends the semi annual meeting of the Homeopathic Society of Eastern Ohio. He says the alleged threats against Rockefeller have not worried him and Rockefeller is in good health.
Ten prisoners died in a sensational jail break at a Haitian facility after eleven political prisoners attacked guards, stabbed two wardens, and released bombs before escaping. Guards pursued and eight attackers were killed in the pursuit. In Asheville North Carolina Dr Swinney fatally shot his 16 year old daughter Nellie then killed himself at a girl’s boarding school reception room.
Reverend Henry Kickok aged about 89, listed as one of the first American missionaries to China, has died in Watertown New York. The obituary notes his long service and pioneering work in missionary efforts abroad.
Chicago fines totaling 11150 were imposed by Judge Bethea in the United States district circuit court against 28 men arrested nationwide for connections to a lottery. Brentford, England. James Rogers, 10, and his 13 year old uncle were ordered six strokes each with the birch for stealing 3 cents worth of coal.
Two well dressed men entered the Citizens State bank at Chantuuqua Kansas at 6 20 am forced cashier C C Walterhouse and Del Easley into the vault and locked them in then looted the till of about 3000 dollars before escaping into the Osage hills across the line in Oklahoma Pursuit is underway as locals call it a bold daylight robbery in the frontier area with a history of Dalton and Starr gang activity nearby.
Bloomington dispatch reports about thirty Italian workers on the Illinois Central railroad at Clinton forced to flee the city Thursday night after a mob fired shots from fans and revolvers. Indignation followed a threatening letter to Major Edmondson, with Italians accused of wrongdoing while local Americans faced unemployment.
Washington DC pension chief Warner said widows already on the pension rolls will receive the $12 monthly increase automatically starting May 4. Agencies will apply the congressionally approved raise without new applications, saving hundreds of thousands. Those not on the rolls but eligible must still apply as before.
Three more corpses were recovered late Thursday from the Chelsea fire ruins, bringing the total recovered to nine. Two other deaths this week were attributed to fire related causes. TheThursday recoveries included Mrs Minnie J Fenwick wife of Dr J B Fenwick a leading Chelsea physician Mrs Walter Barnes of Glenridge niece of Mrs Fenwick and Miss Vinie Bover of Chelsea a Fenwick household maid.
The Rev George W Thompson pastor of the First Presbyterian Church Philadelphia aged 48 was found dead by his own action on Friday amid reports he planned to wed Fannie R Kenworthy a wealthy church member. Thompson served ten years at the church.
A guide to paint quality stressing pure White Lead and Linseed Oil. It explains a flame test to verify lead purity, warns against adulterated white leads, and notes National Lead Company offers a free blowpipe and booklet to help buyers test materials before hiring painters.
Henry Grimm recalls a German friend near death who improves and asks for Limburger cheese. His wife, pleased by the recovery, places cheese in every room. The doctor arrives next morning and asks when the patient died, implying a fatal misstep. Hartford CST.
A New York City mission worker recounts treating a young woman in a severe scourge of scabies incipient paresis rheumatism and exposure. After washing with Cuticura Soap Resolvent and Ointment the patient improved rapidly regaining strength and securing a job within five weeks. The testimonial is dated March 11 1907 and signed Laura June Bates 85 Fifth Ave New York.
A man reflects on how a child bringing home school questions reveals that even modest study can carry unintended risks and prompt caution about overreaching learning.
A Philadelphia Press cartoon caption shows a barber urging a slow shaving customer to hurry. The patron complains of time, while the barber notes the change after starting with the razor. The ad caption about CASTORIA is included as a dated product reference.
A Rochester New York firm D Zerta Co markets OUR-PIE Lemon Pie Preparation. A local speaker urges readers to abandon old methods and try OUR-PIE for easier lemon pies at grocers.
A historical clipping mixes a satirical court remark about a ten dollar contempt fine with an advertisement for Garfield Tea claiming liver and stomach benefits and free samples from Garfield Tea Co Brooklyn New York.
The advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease as a cure for hot sweaty calloused and swollen feet sold by all druggists for 25 cents with a free trial package. It urges not to accept substitutes and provides the address Allen S Olmsted Roy NY. The ad closes with a motivational line about doing one’s best each day.
State Auditor Wilder announces county boards of equalization have certified the 1908 valuations. Real estate now totals 1 046 252 288 dollars and personal property 312 036 054 dollars, rising from last year’s 988 454 850 and 298 292 931. Farm land increases range 5 to 10 percent across numerous counties. boards cannot reduce fixed state valuations but may raise them. Railroads bridges and other utility property will be reviewed later this month.
The Missouri University journalism program will start in September as a new department offering a four year course with academic and professional subjects. A daily paper will be issued by an organized staff, with support from notable editors and free wire service from the Associated Press. Facility upgrades include a printing press and type machines to form a complete school printing office. The effort aligns journalism with law and medicine in professional standing. Howard County Goes Dry. surrounding areas show mixed votes on saloons. New Franklin remains dry or wet in local option results with Glasgow voting wet, Fayette abstains.
At a Jefferson City meeting the state board of geology elected W. H. Buehler of Flat River as state geologist for a one year term, replacing resigned Dr. R. Buckley. Buehler previously served as assistant geologist. Columbus L. Whitener of Fredericktown was appointed to fill the vacancy created by Stonewall Pritchett’s resignation.
Henry Ettenson of Leavenworth hires architects to design a modern commodious hotel at Excelsior Springs and to lay out a driveway along the bank of the Fishing River, linking the hotel site with nearby areas.
A McDonald county hamlet seeks a fitting designation with Cov as the preferred label. The community weighs tradition and clarity while local officials review naming options and potential impacts on identity and maps.
The cornerstone of the new St Paul Evangelical German Lutheran church was laid at Farmington. Rev F King led the ceremony with Rev A Almstedt of Granite City and Rev M Peterson assisting. The brick building will cost 15600 dollars.
Rushing the Season notes croquet is in early play in Gasconade County. Players take to the lawns as mild weather brings out enthusiasts. Local clubs invite newcomers to join and observe matches already underway.
A major blaze heavily damaged the North Aurora business section, destroying Abe Lemaster's general merchandise store and an entire block. Losses exceed $25,000 as investigators probe the fire’s origin, with wind contributing to the rapid spread. Fire officials reported no confirmed cause at press time.
Prospectors report coal exists in paying quantities across a large territory adjacent to Kirksville. The find promises substantial mineral wealth for local development and attracts interest from mining firms and investors.
A guide to designing harmonious living rooms with solid colored walls, prefer shadows of alabaster walls, and lighting choices. It explains wall coverings, color impact on light reflection, and how floor and carpet interplay with wall color for a balanced, durable, tasteful space.
The first Chinese school of forestry has just been opened at Mukden. The Chinese empire paid no attention in the past to the destruction of its forests.
Fragmentary quotes from Brooke and Carlyle mix with a mispelled teething remedy claim. The text references Mrs Winglow and soothing for teething, plus a vague note on sea bots and true valor as a base of all. The readable items are literary quotations and a vague product claim from a damaged source.
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