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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1909
Page
2
Readers encounter a garbled 1910 column noting aviators using ride winds, Texas oil tanks struck by lightning, diaries for 1910, Alaska dairy prospects, and debates on football danger. It mentions Pellagra, divorce satire, Paris skirts boosting American shoes, disease control, and sky high poultry fears. Volcanoes, earthquakes, and seismographs frame warnings of ongoing earth tremors.
A University of Chicago professor proposes adding three additional R letters to the curriculum, focusing on rigorous reading, writing, and reasoning rather than school spirit. The idea emphasizes critical thinking and clarity over boosterism.
A New England university suspends students for breaking a pledge to refrain from hosing. The text notes the pledge influence on student behavior and calls for strong measures to counteract what it sees as a weakening of honor and self-control.
The Red Cross Christmas stamp crusade aims for a broader sale this year. Last year under 20 million stamps were sold but indications point to about 50 million this season. Issued by the American National Red Cross, the one cent stamps are meant for holiday mail and proceeds fund tuberculosis work locally and nationwide, with an expected total of around 4000000 pounds? Wait. The source states about £400,000.
Maud Muller rejects marriage to the judge choosing immortality in verse. The tale describes her ambivalent romance with Ray as her suitor rides by, while her parents react with disgust at her bold choice for fame in a humorous old caption from Puck.
A terse editor warns a creaky visitor that an opening exists only as a joke. A shabby man asks for a first class intellectual writer and is misdirected to a door knob clue, with instructions to turn right and avoid slamming the door as he leaves.
After a service in the vestry Rev. Mr Talcom exposes Deacon Snowball for pocketing a 50 cent coin from the collection and swapping it for a dime. The minister insists the act is plain dishonest doings, shocking the congregation.
The London archery contest attracted 300 women as the sport grows popular. Physicians tout it as nerve friendly, and renewed interest overseas could shift American attitudes toward archery, traditionally less favored by women.
A fragment from the era shows a quip about a father of twins, remarking to the editor to publish under a mock headline. The quote reflects a humorous yet sharp view on virtue borders and unintended consequences.
The philosopher notes envy of a good natured man while Mr Sirius Barker agrees. The exchange suggests that a kind disposition signals forthcoming desirable things in life.
A Columbia Jester verse recalls Wilford on his father's knee as his mother styles her hair. The joke notes his father lacks Marcel waves and quips that it’s all beach. The remark about beer glasses improving eyesight adds a satirical flourish.
A Boston educator recovering from nervous exhaustion credits Grape-Nuts and a raw egg breakfast for restoring brain and body function. She reports improved digestion and energy, stating her bowels regulate and her overall health rises, encouraging others to try the regimen.
A blocky ad humorously contrasts temperaments and homes then promotes Allen's Long Balsam for coughs and colds. It praises low prices and mentions popular brands, including Lewis' Single Linder cigars, claiming a large annual sale.
The president reports relations with foreign governments are satisfactory except Nicaragua. He cites improved U.S. Mexico ties after a meeting with Diaz. The message backs civil service pensions, notes prosecutions over sugar trust frauds, and warns against widespread immunity barriers to investigations. It defends tariff stance, urges caution on a tariff war, and targets the Post Office deficit caused by 1 cent second class rates. It calls for postal savings banks, ship subsidies, and campaign finance disclosure for all elections.
The pestiferous rat skin is becoming valuable for leather products such as binding and gloves. Demand outstrips supply with an estimated $250,000 yearly production and rising advertisements for skins appearing in rat-infested localities.
In Scottsboro a mob of about fifty Italian coal miners enraged by drink attacked homes firing over 100 shots at Luke Newton’s house and killed Luther Williams who was found stabbed and shot in a highway near town. Mothers and children fled as Americans faced gunfire. Authorities fear Black Hand organizers and arrests are expected as Italians’ homes are searched and threats surface.
A character urges Maudie to seek a husband quickly as fortunes shift, while warning Jack not to marry foolishly. The dialogue reveals social pressure around marriage and urgency in the domestic scene.
Henry E. Dixey, famed comedian, amused at a Rit tenhouse square Thanksgiving ball in Philadelphia when a polite elder guest asked him to refill a champagne glass. Dixey replied with grave humor noting the man had already consumed too much, shocking the dignified gathering.
A clerk jokes about marrying a sister who is a twin. The other asks how to tell them apart and the groom admits he has not tried hard to distinguish them.
Cleveland hearing on Brailey's control of Cuya hoga and United States Telephone Co. collapsed when Brailey ignored a subpoena. Witnesses refused to testify, counsel advised, and Judge Chestnut adjourned to determine contempt authority. Sam B. Jeffries represented petitioners seeking a temporary injunction.
Terre Haute Indiana Otis Mead mule driver sues the local mine for damages after a trained mule used to open doors with its nose failed and kicked him off the car. J Pierpont Morgan buys control of Equitable Life Insurance Co to enable a big three consolidation. Angelo Sarto pope Pius brother arrives Rome for Christmas at the Vatican while remaining a village postman in Lombardy.
Wilmington Delaware reports the U S auxiliary cruiser Prairie remains aground in the Delaware River after going ashore Thursday evening authorities say the vessel is firmly stuck in the mud and efforts to refloat continue with no immediate recovery timeline
An elderly man at a counter offers to scratch a back spot for a young waitress after failing, citing grandchildren and earnestness. The waitress retorts to mind her own business, reflecting a moment of social friction and unappreciated kindness.
A London bus driver and conductor debate whether a quiet clerical passenger is Cardinal Mannin’. After a bet and a fare check, the conductor asks and the passenger replies with a sharp rebuke. The driver confirms the upshot: the passenger was indeed “Is ’oliness.”
A husband warns his fiancée that marriage may make him dictatorial. She replies cheerfully that she will ignore his commands. The exchange captures humorous tone and balance between partner expectations.
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