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Newspaper

Potosi Journal

Location

Potosi, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1918

Page

4

Dean's Kidney Pills Ad From Mr Higgins Testimony

An old advertisement features Attorney E Rhodes and farmer T B Giggins of Mineral Point Maine praising Doan's Kidney Pills. The copy claims kidney weakness causes morning stiffness and urges readers to buy Dean's Kidney Pills at 60 cents, stating they restored back comfort and regulated kidney secretions.

Dean T. B. Giggins Mineral Point Doan Higgins Fester-Milburn Co Buffalo NW. Y

Reporter’s slip at charity ball insults Alderman’s status

A city editor rebukes a late copy describing a charity ball. The reporter included a line about “among the most beautiful girls present was Alderman Horatio Dingley,” prompting the editor to correct the misattribution and remind him that Dingley is a principal stockholder, not a socialite.

Horatio Dingley

Cardui featured as relief for women’s ailments claims

A Kokomo resident lauds Cardui suggesting dramatic relief from irritability backache and fatigue after months of use before childbirth. The letter promotes Cardui as a trusted aid for common female ailments and notes a broader wartime food plea urging conservation and aid.

Catarrh Section Noted As Major Ailment In Text

The fragment highlights catarrh as a prevalent ailment, surpassing other diseases in this section. It notes the condition's prominence without detailing causes or remedies.

Local notes and visits from Potosi area readers

Town gossip from Potosi recalling visitors and residents across Crawford and neighboring counties. Mentions include Mrs. Will Casey at De Soto, George Fatchett of Hopewell, Mrs. Will Walton at Ghirley, Dr. W. S. Manley of Sedalia, J. M Sloan’s visit, Lieut. Ernest McCutchin’s discharge, and a Christmas gift appeal for Bend the Journal. Also notes influenza impact, local prices on Irish potatoes, a Fancy Goods sale, and various military and postal references.

Weather and tragedies shape Stringtons week amid harsh winter

Indian Summer has been mild so far while winter chills grip Stringtons. A Flat River teen, Hare Brown, attempted suicide twice over a failed romance with Galbra Evens, first with carbolic acid thwarted, then another dose later, leaving her in critical condition. Reports dispute Farmington State Hospital No. 1 deficit claims, noting a projected unspent balance of over 12,000 and county reliance for care. Jesse Vance, killed in action in France, is noted among local casualties. Troy Eye is severely wounded in the artillery drive. Sam Politte listed missing, later found with troop displacement, and Thomas Walter Sampson of Bliss is reported severely wounded.

Hare Brown Joe Brown Flat River Galbra Evens Evens Jesse Vance France Troy E. Eye Bud Eye Shirley Troy Sam Politte Sam Ali QO Thomas Walter Sampe Sen Bliss

Lead Companies Curtail Production In St Francois County

Mining firms in St Francois County announce a new weekly work cycle starting Saturday with enforced holidays and full pay, reducing output by over 16 percent. They blame war demand fluctuations and rising living costs, while noting no offset in prices yet.

St. Francois County Moller Werthie Aimee

Joplin Recovers His Lost Envelope of Cash

A farmer from Miges Mo, Jere Joplin, had $1 found by John Hann, a carpenter for the Missouri Pacific Railroad. The envelope containing the money was reported missing after an ad appeared in the Globe-Donin, and Hann turned in the lost item for repairs. The ad later ran again and Hann notified Joplin by telephone, leading to the recovery of the funds.

Globe-Donin Rat Gay Jere Joplin Miges John Hann Miseguri Pacific Railroad Hann Togniries Sant Jopila Joplin

Marriage License Record For Theodore Jobes And Aly Degoulard

Theodore Valock Jobes and Aly Josephine May Degoulard appear on a marriage license record. The filing lists partners and related names, indicating a formal license underway and processing by the issuing authority.

Theodore Valock Jobes Aly Josephine May Thomas A, Howeter Mre Mary Heeler Bhiee

Naval Recruits Sought at Bowie Navy Station

Lieut FoM Willkau at the Navy recruiting station on Bow and Chestnut streets Bowie is accepting applications for the regular four year term. Branch needs include firemen machinists mates radio electricians boilermakers cooks and hospital apprentices. Men without trades may enlist as apprentice seamen. age limits are from 18 to 25.

Fom Willkau Navy Ith Chestnut Streets Bowie Finewnen Radio Electeioiminn Cooke and Hospital

Philip Klein opens Casey Bros wholesale fruit market

Philip Klein announces a new wholesale and retail fruit vegetable and fish market at Casey Bros All Stand. He will buy rags rab bits brass rubber copper hides and tatlow paying highest market price in cash. Telephone S44 Potosi or call. Prices reasonable on all goods. Country merchants can save money by buying here. I know the War is over.

Casey Bros Potosi

Christmas Roll Call Appeal by Red Cross War Council

A Dec 3 1918 message from Red Cross War Council chairman Daw idaoo urges chapters and members to intensify war fund drives. He warns the upcoming relief conference and stresses mobilizing American public support for a pivotal Red Cross effort as the nation transitions from war to peace.

Dawidaoo eChairman Red Cross Connell Europe Bel Crosa Trece von Ebert

Hlome Service Committee Names and Roles

The Horline Service Committee outlines its work and lists officials including Secretary Browne, Director Pipan, Attorney Connolly, and Chairperson Ripples. It notes committee activities in aiding families and coordinating with relatives and teachers while emphasizing service without compensation.

Lapeepa Haris Eulfate Commuutine Callenther N. S. Browne Secretare FP Pipan Fale

Caledonia News Roundup and Local Social Notes

Caledonia highlights include Joie and family news with visits and a brief note on church and school events. Charley Queen and family attend a gathering. Miss Bult Parnes and Florences Tetley spend weekends with local residents. Hunter Smith returns home from a trip. shipping of cattle to a Maine firm is mentioned along with a Christmas entertainment planned at the Pleasant Grove.

Charley Queen Fami Anid Bult Parnes Hochkischemier Fae

Notice to Taxpayers in City of Lotosi 1918

Tax year LIS taxes now due and payable 25 cents on the valuation. Call at the independent office to pay delinquent real estate personal and poll taxes. Delinquent taxes may lead to suit by order of the City Council. Wilson Bell, City Collector. December 3, 1918.

Vieast Cithce Wilson Bell Lotosi

Parker Joho EH Parker obituary in Missouri region

Joho EH Parker was born in Milton Oklahoma on June 11 as a youth, moved with his parents to Missouri at age seven, grew up kindly serving others and especially children. He fell ill from influenza leading to pneumonia and died at his father’s home near Anthonies Still Me November. The community mourns the loss of a helpful neighbor and bright young man.

Parker Milton Oklahoma Anthonies Missouri John Case

Land for Sale The J. B. Johnson Property in Washington County

The J B Johnson lands are offered for sale in Washington County. Potential buyers are invited to submit bids as details and boundaries are outlined in the public notice. Prospective bidders should contact local county offices for exact parcels, dates, and submission requirements.

Cockereels for Sale and Local Notices

Notice lists cockreels for sale at 61.50 from Mel W. RK Wilkinson Palmer Mo. Also a debt settlement notice for T. F. Blount with Dr. M. J. Blount requesting prompt settlement. Stray notices describe a year old blue black horse mule and a five year old light bay horse with white facial markings. reward offered for information leading to recovery in Medley, Davieville, Mo.

King Hange Medley Davieville

Food values and voluntary sharing aided Allies in war

The text praises housewives and consumers for learning food handling and substitutions, noting voluntary sharing saved Allies and reduced administration costs. It claims self-policing would have cost $45 million versus 2 cents per person for cooperation, and credits America with keeping the world together during wartime recovery.

America

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M. Drogendorf EMFOR ABO Fublionee Tosi, MO J. M. Sloan Mr. E. Rhodes Indiana Cardus Gasdal U. S Christanne Coar Mrs Will Casey de Soto George Fatchett of Hopewell Will Walton of Ghirley Geo. W. Woollord Irondale Frank Alexander Austin Mrs. Kay Simpson Little Son Poplar Bluff W. 8. Manley of Sedalia Junius McCormick Muskogee Okla J.M Sloan Ilu Warman Spear Crawford County The Friscilla Society Settle Harry Guyton Fast B. F. Nelson Ernest McCutchin US. Engineers Camp Mille N.Y J. 0. Long Cadet J. W. Fowl M. L. Eaves Blytheville Ark Presbyterian Church Missouri Synod Farmington Avaric Laces Brasil Averie Thie County Came Arthur Tex Schulte Sherlock Bellevue Tno Washingt Shultz Bismark Gazette A.M. Jones Dowler's Mill Annapolie Eor F. M. Corey Wingspolis Almoet C.F. Talley Caledonia J. M. Talley Talley Kaneas Ieake Percy Portell Globe- Democrat State Hospital No. 1 Iserromecus J. J. Eliaton Oumi Mr. Joplin Lord the Universal Car CARR CASEY Lisse Philip Klein Wb, Jody Pallietty Dire Ter Hlome Service Committee Peter Wyholenan Reditires Ciae Toehesun Aierney F X N. Connolly M Bh. Rides WT Griffith Ibs Bean & Shelton Catio Inet J. BE. Bille Rullivean Cube Alo Cheietmar Bre Ts Bank Washington County Bank Bank OF James A. Shields J. B. Johnson Northeas Sautie Bivness & Loradel Ned Andes Sontheast ‘Y Oety Washington County M. HB Ihodes Potesi Moe J. It Jonson Henge Friends Anthonies Mill TY. BF. Blount T. F. Blount M. J. Blount
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