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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1916
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR snippets describe a quinine product claimed to affect the head without side effects. References to dosage timing and a possible patent or brand name appear amid garbled text, suggesting a period ad or medical notice in a historical newspaper.
In Excelsior Springs the Excelsior brewery will close January 1 due to prohibition progress. the plant, valued at $1,000,000, dates back to refrigeration and is part of the St Louis Brewing Association. Missouri University students celebrate a football win by egging the Columbia theater. Elder Aston D States dies in Greenfield. James W Cones dies in Excelsior Springs leaving twelve men from 1852 residents. Fire damages four buildings on New Town square in Novoeho with theater loss. Missouri borrows funds to cover university expenses. corn show records in Saline county. thefts and accidents reported across the state including shootings, suicides, and a car crash near Lexington.
The piece portrays a midwinter vision of Switzerland with snowy landscapes and alpine scenes. It notes Christmas traditions, holiday legends, and the festive mood as travelers and locals celebrate amid frosts, snow, and seasonal customs across towns and farms.
A garbled diary style passage contemplates divine help and personal difficulty. It mentions God, inner conflict, and seeking guidance amid troubling thoughts, with hints of a hopeful turn or personal triumph.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a person named Mr Syefkin and a half formed scene of cheerfulness and testing. The text appears to describe interactions around a visit, a wife, and cheery festivities, but key names and context are incomplete.
A devotional reflection on evening darkness and human need for Christ’s guidance. The author urges prayer for Christ to remain with us as night falls, promising light and joy if he abides. Included is a line quoting the prayer sheet and attributed to J Mo Milber.
A fragmentary, dialect rich exchange hints at a tale recounted by Taeny about Tommy facing a bogie man. The dialogue touches on risk, fatigue, and a desire for quiet rest after a tense moment.
A heavily garbled old advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney, liver, and bladder troubles. It touts testimonials and urges readers to request a sample, claiming wide health benefits and urging purchases from Kilmer Co in New York.
An old advertisement promotes La Creole Hair Dressing to improve frizzy gray hair and achieve a natural look. It mentions Mrs Green at Zattere and hints at dramatic results with a price of 134. Ad text is garbled but centers on hair treatment claims and a testimonial fragment.
A cluttered OCR fragment warns mothers to examine Castoria bottles for the signature and notes Castoria’s long use. It cites Fletcher’s Castoria and imitation dangers, plus stray ad lines for La Creole Hair Dressing and unrelated quotes, forming a ragged collage of vintage notices and product pitches.
Fragmentary OCR notes report on workers in Alaska, with unclear phrasing about employment and budget items. The readable text hints at a government or corporate decision affecting employees and possibly a restraint or reform measure. Further context is needed to specify entities, dates, or outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR text features garbled phrases about tampering and threats. No clear people, places, dates, or events are readable. The readable bits hint at wrongdoing but lack concrete facts to form a coherent news item.
Snippet mentions Seczai Arvairy and describes her wearing different clothes. The readable text implies interest in appearance and cost considerations but offers no clear events or outcomes. No date or location is provided.
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