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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1920
Page
3
Warning about catarrh and its progression to lung consumption. Claims local sprays inhalers and jellies do not cure. urges systemic treatment. Mentions dangers of delaying proper care and the spread of disease through stages.
Two high school aged beginners in Indianapolis invest curiosity in finance. They misread ticker symbols and misinterpret PM as a stock, while a board marker explains it means ore shares of PM stock at about a dollar per share. The scene captures playful, mistaken speculation in a local newsroom setting.
RB L T criticizes a Transcript advertiser for claiming a furnished apartment to let is ideal for man and wife or bride and grown. The piece mocks dated phrasing and social expectations, noting the odd descriptor and awkward marketing.
A court hearing proceeds as the charming individual, described as the most adorable man to the world, is cross-examined. The proceeding focuses on his alleged involvement in a manner requiring scrutiny of his statements and conduct.
A correspondent notes Algiers keeps three Sundays a week from different faiths. Muslims attend mosque while merchants watch shops, and Sundays mix idle restraint with caution. French customs shape the day, while Jewish Sabbath observances emphasize rest and distinctive dress in the Quarter.
Readers describe ear ornaments and ear holes as worn by both men and women. The piece notes the lohe of the war and the diverse items threaded through the holes, including cigars by men and small tokens for women, used as bouquet holders during social scenes.
A clipped dialogue fragment questions social niceties as a character jokes about charging for bathrobes. The odd exchange hints at a past reputation and a half-starved look, suggesting a satirical or humorous scene from a vintage page.
Missouri reports detail a government bonded warehouse near Libers i Mo that burned with 215 barrels of whisky possibly missing prior theft suspected. Investigators trace iron hoops and test gauger reports to determine losses as bandits previously killed Gowdy and stole whisky.
Interurban line between Kane City and St Joseph seeks higher freight and passenger rates to match Interstate Commerce Commission increases. Rises from 3 to 26 cents per mile for freight, with passenger rates up slightly. Also notes Missouri weather, county fairs entries, meteor stones found near Sedalia, and assorted local notices.
A school chum visits, dinner with Philip and a mother who spends a quarter sent to fetch potatoes. The father is delayed, and a playful cheek pinch leads to a humorous exchange about the missing potatoes. An ad and a Shakespeare quote conclude the page.
A fragmented 19th century snippet discusses a marine varnish made by dissolving India rubber in credle bentine with shellac, noting its waterproof and flexible traits for house construction and furniture. It evokes European use, Atlantic imagery, and a Harper's Magazine style aside, with odd, garbled references to oceans and wealth.
Readable fragments describe a brief personal exchange before a departure. Mentions a scarf and a plan to borrow it, Peggy's, and a warning from a sister figure about caution and secrecy. The text is garbled and names are unclear, preserving a sense of intimate conversation.
A fragmentary note suggests a judge and a doctor named Delp discuss saving a woman’s life. The garbled text implies a medical or legal dilemma with unclear surrounding details. Authorities or witnesses are not specified.
A garbled court note reports judges delaying gavel strikes amid slow proceedings. Sparse readable terms reference a courtroom, a judge, and a case in limbo. No clear date or party names are identifiable from the fragment.
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