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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1906
Page
2
Curated notes reflect a miscellany of early 20th century opinions on Russia, Norway, Turkey, Japan, and the United States. The piece touches on wealth trends, autocratic hunting in Belgium, balloon fads, and emerging tech fantasies from Edison. It cites portraits of social mores, education, marriage, and philanthropy shaping the era.
A brief quip contrasts Buffalo Commercial and Chicago Record Herald on honest men. It notes most are trying to keep incomes in step with rising living costs, reflecting economic pressures across cities.
Edison claims a plan to build a 25010 dollar house for 500 by pouring concrete tire molds. He says the scheme could ease unhappiness though some may fret over richer homes out of reach.
Reporters note the Queen of Spain reportedly carries an image of St Christopher, the patron saint of motorists, in a gesture seen as symbolic. The piece comments on devotion versus formal canonization for any driver.
A report from New York says the Chilean earthquake destroyed Juan Fernandez Island off the Chilean coast, with Valparaiso and surrounding areas hit hard. Deaths are counted in the hundreds in Valparaiso and likely thousands in the country, while property damage runs into hundreds of millions. Santiago reports far fewer casualties though several towns are destroyed.
Aftershocks from the Valparaiso quake triggered widespread fires largely using dynamite. Streets remain patrolled by military and other forces under martial law. Robbers have been shot on the spot as officials report enormous but still uncertain losses in life and property.
A Havas dispatch from Valparaiso via Galveston reports 20000 residents homeless, great casualties, Villa Del Plaza destroyed, and property losses around 250000 dollars. The agency staff reportedly fled and is believed killed.
Dispatches from Valparaiso report immense destruction after a major quake in Lima Peru. Government plans to seek 100 million dollars from Chilean congress for reconstruction. Valparaiso banks reopened. no English or American casualties reported. newspapers not yet published.
London reports from Santiago that astronomers predicted the August 16 earthquake based on a celestial conjunction of Jupiter, the Earth, and the Moon. The Daily Mail dispatch notes the prediction as a curious fact tying astronomy to the quake.
Refugees arriving in Santiago report that about 1,000 corpses have already been buried in Valparaiso amid continuing upheaval. Reports from Valparaiso indicate mass casualties and ongoing burial efforts as refugees seek safety.
The acting British consul at Valparaiso reports in a dispatch dated Saturday that about 1,000 people died in the city. The message notes that the entire city has sustained permanent injuries.
The nervous shock to Goy-Gen Skallow from three nearby bombs risks paralysis. Authorities report the blast caused severe fear and potential lasting impairment. Local responders cordon the area as investigations continue.
Merril Moores acting as relation of Charles P. Benedict prosecuting attorney Marion county and the railroad commission of Indiana have filed suits in Marion county superior court to oust three express companies in Indianapolis the Adams United States and American. They are charged with violating state law by failing to deliver beyond Indianapolis city limits.
In Havana and Pinar del Rio political disturbances intensify as six Liberal leaders are arrested on conspiracy charges. Reports say rebels gain arms, martial law grips Havana, shipments are disrupted, and an extraordinary Congressional session is planned amid threats of assassination plots against President Palma.
Washington issued orders by the military secretary to transfer colored troops from Fort Brown to Fort Ringgold Texas after trouble between citizens and soldiers. The unit to Fort Brown is white. Maj Penrose’s report cites a fatal shooting in Townsville attributed to soldiers, with no culprits yet found, following an appeal by Senator Chittenden to President Roosevelt.
Buenos Ayres reports a dispatch from Valparaiso via the manager of the trawas agency at Santiago. The rider traveled from Santiago to Valparaiso and found ruins everywhere. He states that losses cannot be calculated due to the devastation.
Kansas Democratic leaders aim to secure participation of William Bryan in the upcoming state campaign to bolster efforts in Topeka and beyond. The move signals intensified party organization as Wis. and national figures loom in local strategy.
Severe thunderstorms and hail disrupted many areas in Austria and Hungary. Heavy snow blanketed the Alps trapping tourists in shelter huts as severe weather conditions persisted across the region.
William Thomas killed his wife in Pontiac and fled toward the city outskirts. Citizens formed three posses and searched the area for him as authorities urged vigilance and tip reports.
In New Orleans the Second district congressional committee ruled Judge Bossier ineligible for not paying his poll tax and named Judge Davey the Democratic nominee for the seat.
In Freeport J L Ww Kai ser Harry Sweeney and Oscar Denure drowned when a craft launch capsized in the Pecatonica River. Four companions were rescued from the incident.
William V. Hay of Lamar defends Barton County in a broadcast claim about corn production this fall. He asserts Barton County will have abundant corn while eastern areas face shortages, arguing his travels prove the county’s strong farming conditions.
The Kansas City Alimund association seeks to raise 475000 from state funds to construct a campus library at Missouri State University. The plan includes naming it Memorial Library and using war-related archives stored in university banks, noting no current library building exists on campus. J T Ramsey, a wealth businessman from Strivetield, was reported missing after wandering from a boat on the Black River near Corning Arkansas to Hioxie, then returned after two days, prompting a search and dredging plan.
A fragmented note on Missouri crop yields cites unsettled figures across counties with references to credit and production. It mentions July threshing activity, yields, and the influence of weather on the harvest, highlighting disparities in the latest acreage results.
Advice for summer seaside beauty urges women to keep sea water from hair, rinse immediately, and dry. Recommend heavy use of cold cream on skin and avoiding curling irons. Suggest veils over straight hair and loosening hair after bath to gain natural fluff from sun and wind.
The piece describes a German reduction method using rubber coverings to compress and swell the body, followed by intense exercises and rope routines. It promotes hot rooms, bending, rope gymnastics, and a corner tug of war style motion to trim the waist and chin. It urges daily baths, careful diet, and regular exercise to keep flesh firm and well carried.
Members of Ye Atseemet River Valley excursion plan a river voyage from Kansas to Sioux City. The party will navigate the Missouri River, visiting towns along the way to rally local interest in the venture during the prepresidential season.
The summer period in Nausas City saw a busy wheat season with unprecedented activity. In July there was a surge in wheat transport, and in the first ten days of August 609 cars carried wheat and 48 cars flour, followed by a final day total of 1 262 cars of wheat and 151 cars of flour.
Richard W Bates a wealthy farmer near Vilvienne Raycouney faces a tense exchange over a counter with 8. be Ceavinger another leading farmer from Vilubkord rides and armed with an axe while Clhrvinger defends himself with a weapon. The feed tive has been at enmity for years.
A man named Danes L Smostey from Myrolm Sipe died from rabies after a bite reported four weeks earlier. The incident involved Cormedias Sieer of Rallscoipity and the outbreak prompted medical and public health concerns in the region.
Cennin Ginter presides at the Missouri State estate event inviting 28 veterans and their wives and daughters to attend on September 12 and 2. Attendees include veterans who served in the Mexican War and their families with views and memoirs of service.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a political event with Governor Fol and Governor Polk addressing a large audience. Mentions popular themes of order and government during a northern gathering. Details are unclear due to unreadable text.
A string of accidents claims lives and limbs near South of town. PE Allword was killed in a mining machine mishap. W W Wheeler suffered a head injury at a feed mill. Charles Ballew lost two fingers on a binder sprocket. Phillin Stewart at Conair's saw mill cut a hand. Elmer Zirkle fell from hay wagon and broke a leg.
Eighteen leerees and sixteen certificates to teach in Missouri schools were awarded at the close of the Missouri university summer session. E W Stephens of Columbia delivered the commencement address. Miss Mae Hall and Prof Fitzknull with Miss Parker provided music.
Representative Marion Edward Abede of Potosi has been renominated by the Republicans in the Thirteenth congressional district, signaling continued party support and campaign momentum for the incumbent.
The accompanying sketch illustrates a handy small bag for a razor designed to hang on a post or a single nail on a wall. It describes a neat storage solution for a grooming tool in a simple hanging design.
A small leather lined bag for a razor can be made from any odd material on hand. It should bear the word razor in silk and be lined with soft washed leather to keep the blade bright. Keep it secure, not loose on a dressing table, and store after use. The bag measures about eight inches long and two wide, gathered at the top with a ribbon.
Centerville Pa Philip Revdny a prominent businessman learned his wife had been taking money from his trousers pockets at night After protests and quarrels he laid a steel trap in his money packet The wife woke to find her hand caught and badly cut She left him to live with her parents saying she will not return.
A mock dialogue features threats of a fight over a challenge from a rival, with boastful lines about defeating the foe and stopping his crowing. Plaster casts are described as cleaned by applying a beeswax turpentine and ammonia polish, then removing with a brush and cloth.
The guidance suggests practicing deep abdominal breathing both night and morning with an open window to boost circulation and strengthen both mental and physical health. It emphasizes consistency and environment to enhance effects.
Mrs Miss Ricka Leopold of Menasha Wisconsin reports a dramatic recovery after using Peruna a blood remedy and tonic saying three years ago she was broken out all over and soon regained health. Mrs Mettie Green of Iuka Mississippi states catarrh improved with Peruna with better appetite strength and weight gains.
London Times reports the Cape to Cairo railway has opened to the Kafue river crossing on a bridge of 13 spans each 100 feet long with piers 16 feet below water. The line extends 266 miles north of Victoria Falls, 1,908 miles from Cape Town, reaching Broken Hill 347 miles beyond the falls while the Kafue bridge was still under construction.
The Chinese allegedly modify mussels to produce pearls by inserting a string of mother of pearl beads into the shell. After two years the mussel yields beads coated with a pearl crust, distinguishable from natural pearls.
An odd British MP who died recently spent about a quarter century trying to pass a bill to stop people from standing outside windows while cleaning them. In his final session he told a colleague his aim was misunderstood for 25 years. He said the bill was meant to protect the public below rather than window cleaners, inspired by fear a window cleaner might fall on him.
A fable describes an ancient rabbi who marries in a truthful city and prospers. When a neighbor mocks modesty, the rabbi feels guilt and commits a transgression causing both children to die. He confesses and is banished from the city, a tale cited to condemn the idea that a white lie can be justified.
A Nebraska minister recalls 1895 stomach distress from heavy eating and stomach upset. He credits Grape-Nuts with rapid improvement within 24 hours and recovery within weeks after switching from meat and hard-to-digest foods to Grape-Nuts with cream. He notes renewed health aiding his ministry and studies and urges others to try the cereal. The advertisement cites Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and promotes The Road to Wellville booklet.
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