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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1920
Page
2
The passage shows a playful argument among a father mother and child. The ten year old teases about being controlled by Brie while the father jokes about being “great” and “knocked around” in a light family moment.
A fragment from the Louthville Courier notes local enthusiasm for camping trips as a preferred vacation, highlighting the speaker’s belief in outdoor prospect and simple travel enjoyment. The quoted dialogue underscores a cheerful, optimistic tone about roughing it outdoors.
Canada’s western prairies saw strong wheat prices last season with the Wheat Board setting a 2.15 per bushel minimum for No. 1 wheat. Farmers would receive extra certificates and a share of the surplus from sold grain, potentially totaling about 40 million dollars across Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Open trade advocates argued for world market pricing as several countries curb exports and demand remains high, with U S markets opening and potential record prices.
Mrs Torkins converses with Charley about a steam roller convention and the phrase figure of speech. The dialogue jokes that steam rollers produce water yet are easy to sidestep, reflecting a humorous misunderstanding of terms.
A damaged excerpt shows partial phrases about the United States and pride. The readable bits emphasize national esteem and a basic view of American identity, though full context is missing to determine a clear event or speaker.
A mangled OCR snippet offers limited readable facts about a local event. It mentions no clear date, place, or participants beyond vague references. The fragment preserves only minor cues of a news item without identifiable entities or outcomes.
In incomplete returns Spencer leads Davis by about 335 votes with Davis 55,128 and Spencer 55,461 amid strong rural gains for Spencer. Long leads Priest by 14,241 on 49,073 to 34,831 with Hay at 3,204. Minnis’ poor finish blamed on Nagel’s role. Governors’ races show Atkinson and Hyde ahead by large margins. other state officers likely nominated in Missouri elections.
Grand Rapids Michigan reports farmer John Jorwiak aged 65 from Sigel township died after entering his barn to feed a bull the animal charged and gored him, crushing chest. Local police seek suspects after a train robbery in British Columbia and Alberta is described amid other brief items.
In Chicago a federal judge postponed counts against 41 strike leaders after probing how afternoon papers published indictments two hours before judge’s report. Judge Sam Wel Alscholer vowed action against the leaker, subpoenaed reporters if evidence allowed, and ordered the jury to determine legal violations. John Grunau, Yardmen’s Association president, denied guilt and prepared defense plans while hinting at possible coordinated action by his group.
Allan A. Ryan files suit in the New York Supreme Court seeking 1 million damages after he says the New York Stock Exchange unjustly expelled him on June 23 over a Stutz Motor Car Company corner. The complaint names William H. Remich, KE Van Dyke Con, and all directors, alleging the exchange acted on unfounded suspicions and forced brokers to cover.
About 30 to 35 people, including Chief of Police Hamilton Armstrong and several officers, were injured as striking streetcar workers, supporters, and strike breakers clashed in Denver. Five street cars were wrecked and the Denver Post plant sustained heavy damage with windows broken and presses battered.
Postal Inspectors say they arrested a man at Egz Harbor in connection with the kidnapping of a 13 month old child of Mr and Mrs George Coughlin of Norristown Pa The suspect is described as a foreigner and authorities withhold details No party informed the family or Norristown officials who read the news reports The lead inspector believes the arrest may help recover the missing child
Takio Frank Kilby and his mechanic A Bunmen, both British subjects, were killed when their plane crashed during an Imperial Aviation Society exhibition. Three Japanese spectators also died. The accident sparked fines for a driver in a separate incident and a judge’s spankings for two others amid city news from Chicago and Washington.
Reports from Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta indicate record crop growth with 1915 yields possibly surpassed. Manitoba seeks 10 000 harvest hands at five shillings daily. Saskatchewan calls for 15 000 extra workers. Alberta asks 5 000 for labour needs. Low railroad rates and government office support enable workers to reach harvest fields affordably.
A fragment quotes a line about money and business. It suggests even the wisest enjoy a little conaense now and then, indicating frugality or skepticism toward relentless profit. The text reflects a moral stance rather than a full event or report.
A garbled dialogue reveals an inpatient man discussing a fishing venture and a last chance to end life. The fragment hints at a troubled mindset and a private communication using a telephone. The readable words show confusion and emotional distress without clear actions.
Fragmentary OCR reads as an odd novelty item about clever acts involving calomel and saloon phrases. The readable items mention poli cea, golf links, and a call, but lack coherent narrative or identifiable persons or organizations.
A fragment from the Chicago Journal presents a tension laden line about desired treatment and personal autonomy. The quote contrasts obedience with personal will, reflecting social or cultural themes of control and resistance.
Diamond Dyes warning from a consumer advisory notes dent streaks or ruined material when dyeing fabrics. The notice stresses proper handling and avoidance of spillover on textiles to prevent damage.
An old advertisement claims Freesone instantly relieves a corn pain and then removes the corn with Gogers. It sells a tiny bottle for a few cents to treat hard or soft corns or those between toes without irritation.
A mob in West Frankfort drives foreigners from town amid arson and killings. Militias rush to restore order as two youths are found killed, a photographer slain, and authorities struggle to regain control after hours of riotous violence. Widespread looting and censorship hinder news outflow while injured are hospitalized and feared dead.
A crowd hears Benetor Harding urge that future peace or war be decided by the nation's conscience and not by any foreign council. He says America should aid its duties but avoid summons to battle by external powers. The speech frames national self reliance and defense of American rights as core.
An item notes that Doster and Yeo invite women to write for free advice, claiming their medicine is unique in efficacy and offered in strict confidence. The short notice emphasizes exclusive guidance and confidence in remedies.
Carthage resident Charles Sanders owns an iron kettle with a noted history. It baked bread for Gen George Washington during the Valley Forge winter and was passed from his mother to Sanders. The kettle, an early heavy iron bread baker, was linked to 1770 Valley Forge scenes and later to Sanders’s family lineage before becoming his.
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