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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1908
Page
3
A vintage ad urges gradual assistance from Syrup of Senna Elixir for natural nourishment and proper living. It promotes genuine California Syrup Fig Co. product, sold by leading druggists at 50 cents per bottle.
A multi millionaire is getting shaved as bystanders guess his thoughts about rail mergers bear raids and the rebate system. He reveals his mind is occupied by two flies doing handsprings on the ceiling, prompting surprised silence.
An unreadable OCR fragment discusses a disease and care approaches, mentioning fear, family roles, and potential treatments. It references individuals or entities unclear due to garbled text, with hints of a health context and an emphasis on care and prevention.
A garbled reel of quotes and ad snippets appears, including claims about a wife suing, Garfield Tea as a laxative, and assorted aphorisms. The text mixes misheard phrases with publisher junk, offering no cohesive news item or clear facts beyond isolated fragments and brand mentions.
A late 19th century advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound as a standard remedy for female illnesses. It claims to cure displacements inflammation irregularities and various pains and invites women to write for advice at Lynn Massachusetts.
Barnes marries Enid Anstruther in Nice after a voyage that tangled with Corsican rivals. Marina and Count Cipriano Danelia stir suspicions while El rey Emory is believed dead. A private garden meeting foreshadows further peril as Cipriano’s true motives blur amid yacht plans and hidden letters.
Revenue from the frog industry in Louisiana is over 2100 dollars annually about 600 per year. Frogs are shipped alive in barrels packed in moss with over 1000.60 barrels a year sent west to California. Frogs are raised and fattened, fed on bread meat and cracklings.
Reports from Missouri describe a man named Bell under arrest for shooting Ephraim Bridgeman and Marts Bridges while defending Mrs. Clara Johnson near Campbell. Other arrests include Jennson Rosa Dawson and Sadie Johnson. details remain unclear amid fragmented text. Also noted are a Black Hand letter in St Joseph to store owner Cornell, a Milwaukee railroad robbery confession involving Deol and Michaels, and a severe hail storm in Carthage damaging greenhouses and lettuce farms.
Attorney General Hebert Wadler travels south to Fort Worth Texas with Mrs Hailey. They plan to remain in Fort Worth for several days before visiting other points in the state including San Aronzo. Hatles expects to reach Racsea Corr within five weeks.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions an applicant at Sprinzfeld office and notes government status in Lawrence. It references years, tracts, and a person named Ernidasien with a beds or owned tract, but the text is largely garbled and unavailable.
A new church was begun in Jefferson City as the corner stone for a Christian church was laid. A recent Southern M. E. church conference in Nevada selected Springfield for next year. Officers include Mrs. Stockard Navada president, Green Lexington second vice president, Miss Gerard secretary, Mrs. R. F. 3 Asci Belton treasurer, and Mrs. Lamb Kansas City auditor. Walter Williams, dean at the state university, will receive a $2 monthly salary and argues against keeping low pay for deans while dedicating his department to politics and lectures.
A deadly conflict between Lupton and Dixon family members occurred near Samoa in Texas county. Harry Lupton allegedly attacked W T Dixon firing four shots at a shess meeting, with all bursts taking effect. The town of Samoa lies many miles from a rail line.
Report notes a modified marriage vow from Jefferson City where brides say love honor and cherish instead of the prior form. The wording shift reflects evolving customs in wedding ceremonies and is discussed as a regional change in recent social notices.
J. M. Huff of Koshkonosge predicts this year will produce one of the largest peach crops in the history of the county. Koshko nong lies in a major fruit-raising district, and Eb berta peaches are shipped from Kosh konore more than any other town in the world.
In Macten county last year 1,155,298 tons of coal were mined and sold at the mines for 1,646,515 dollars.
A man with a glittering object on his coat is identified as Lady Macabees in a Pinch after colliding with a slow freight train in railroad yards. The incident triggers a search for his friends as officials report no written identification on the victim. Also mentions Allen's Foot-Ease as a remedy and a light comic exchange about schooling in a Bohemian joke.
A vintage ad promotes lemon pies made with O iCPIE Preparation priced at 10 cents per grocer package. It touts three varieties Lemon Chocolate and Custard put up by D Zerta Food Co Rochester N Y with simple, inexpensive instructions.
A brief guide explains detecting adulteration in linseed oil and paints. It covers kerosene iridescence on black, corn and fish oil detection, and white lead tests via a blow pipe from National Lead Company of New York. The piece ends with a reflection on wasted politeness after knowing people.
A Bohemian quips on money and a “zoeial scale” as a place to weigh wealth. Freddy asks what a zo eial scale is and Pa. explains it as a place where money is weighed. The exchange pivots on character versus reputation and what people think.
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