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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1907
Page
3
A brief, vivid report describes a figure from WA showing intense excitement and a tilted head as a sign of keen interest. The moment captures a strong, expressive reaction amid the scene and hints at a lively, curious mood.
A partial, garbled diary style entry discusses Elsie, a social club ball, and remarks by a gentleman about manners and attire. The text mentions a patron, old friend, festive events, and references to cleanliness and starch in fabric, all in fragmented form.
A damaged text sample from a newspaper page presents scattered phrases about health, laundry starch, and a stray data line mentioning Columbia and Rhode Island figures. The readable content is minimal and lacks a coherent story or identifiable events.
An irate doctor complains of women and asses in the lane as an old woman returning from the bog with peats guides an ase along the road. The remark triggers a sharp exchange with the old woman who retorts calmly before the doctor drives off. The scene hints at the doctor’s view on manners and a man's need to support a large family.
Springfeld Newton M. Rountree president of Keet Rountree Dry Goods Co. died after a brief illness. He fell ill after attending the funeral of Mrs Roy Wilhoit, a niece who died from injuries in a runaway accident. Mrs J M Wilhoit, sister of Mr Romige, was injured and died at a local hospital two hours later. Potosi Joseph Buckett, 13, was arrested after the shooting from ambush of F F Dennis, a Bellegrade commission merchant. Dennis was driving two and a half miles from Potosi when a shot from timber struck his right arm and leg inflicting broken bones. recovery doubtful per physicians.
Marshall William H Todd of Eureka California telegraphed here that all hope of finding his father Captain W C Todd of this city and his sister Miss Anna Todd also of this city has been abandoned. They were passengers on the steamer Columbia sunk in collision July 21. Captain Todd was a member of the John B Marmaduke camp UC V of this city.
Whites address the Negro community at Long's Grove north of Rella as residents of Rella and nearby areas mark their annual emancipation celebration. Speakers include Rev. J. M. Daniels of the Baptist church Rev. T. P. Shaffer of the Methodist church and Charles L. Woods editor of the Rolla Herald-Democrat.
In July 1907 state beer inspector Marshall reported $48,929.90 collected, up from $41,975.34 in July 1906, signaling a gain of over $6,900. The figures were sent to the state treasurer from Jefferson City noting liquor tax enforcement.
The Lewis county court orders an August 24 election to decide if liquor sales are banned countywide. A petition with over 600 signatures requests the vote amid strong anti saloon sentiment pervasive across the county.
Sedalia native John B. Brooks died at his home in Sedalia at age 71 after nearly fifty years as a Pettis County resident. He is survived by his wife and sons Virgil, O. M. Brooks of St. Louis, Harold Brooks of Kansas City, and Leason Brooks of Sedalia.
Jefferson City reports Governor Folk denounces Police Commissioner Rozelle’s claims as untrue while the state executive defends his removal from the Kansas City police board. In Joplin, pastors urged rain during services to end drought, and a heavy downpour began within three hours.
Jefferson City Governor Folk appointed F. A. Wright of Nevada to the board of managers for the state hospital for the insane at Nevada. Wright fills the vacancy created by the resignation of L. F. Murray.
In Carthage the courtroom saw Elmer Jackson’s two daughters bid him goodbye as he began a twenty five year prison sentence for killing his wife.
Carthage John C Teas a veteran nurseryman and noted horticulturist died in Carthage at eighty from bladder inflammation. His career included numerous additions to the horticultural world and he was widely known in the state for his contributions.
Montgomery W. J. Holge postmaster at Yates Randolph county has been brought here to answer a charge of embezzling government funds. He will face a preliminary trial before Federal Commissioner Thompson.
Aurora-Dallas Ellis, about 70, a pioneer of the section, was found dead in the cistern at his home four miles southwest of the city. Indications point to death by own action. Kansas City police board ousted Capt. William E. Weber after years in charge of headquarters for permitting gambling in a building he owned.
The body of J. J. Blechte, a Grand Tower ferryman, who was drowned, was found opposite Cape Girardeau and sent back to Grand Tower for burial.
Mrs A Moore of Waterville Missouri testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured her year and a half long kidney troubles including backache headaches and fatigue after a few doses. She praises the remedy and says she was finally cured. For sale by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A Stamford man recalls General Thomas H. Ruger as a skilled army officer who enjoyed good cooking but detested rank. He tells of a humorous incident when a very rank cheese remained unclaimed two days, prompting a posted notice that if the cheese sent to Prigate Jones was not claimed in two days it would be shot.
A Yonkers Statesman quip shows a playful exchange about soundness of judgment. One speaker mocks another for lacking sense, while the other counters by noting he has never shown aggression or laziness, framing a light local-voice moment.
Among 20 million Spaniards only about 35 percent can read and write, with 2.5 percent literate only in reading. The rest are illiterate. In southern Spain many postmen cannot read or write, carry bundles of letters, and residents pay per letter, making a joke of who gets the most mail.
A colloquial exchange contrasts politeness with danger as a man who says thank you after being given sixpence is arrested, a wry Tit-Bits note. It also notes that fools grow used to bad jobs, and promotes Lewis' Single Binder cigars from Peoria Illinois as a dealer ad chatter.
Michael Steinman of 7 Sumner Avenue Brooklyn New York describes eczema that started in infancy. After doctors failed and a single ointment brought relief, two sets of Cuticura remedies cured his son completely. He reports the boy now aged twelve has skin as fine and smooth as silk.
A Denver bank teller advises how to spot lies by listening to voice rather than eye contact. He notes truthfulness yields a firm voice while a liar shows hesitation, throat clearing, and nervous hem and haw as observers focus on feet and hands instead of eyes.
Dr Juliet Severance recalls an 1858 medical college case of gout and rheumatism tied to strict diet. The piece notes the Grand American Handicap in Chicago, where Winchester Shells dominated the Professional Championship won by W R Crosby of O Fallon Illinois and the Amateur Championship by Hugh M Clark of Urbana Illinois.
Fragments show a dialogue about Tim mins and a dinner remark. Includes a cured by Dr Kline nerve restorer free trial offer and a Philadelphia address. An ad for Lewis' Single Binder Cigar and a remark on resignations and respectable business disguise.
An orator extols strenuous life while a tax-row elder jokes about Molly Coddles. The piece notes Defiance Starch as chemical-free and strong for fabrics, contrasting with cold-storage brands. Mentions Mrs Winslow’s teething remedy and a woman’s claims about lips, with no clear event.
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