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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1916
Page
4
Ambiguous OCR fragment lists multiple times and codes such as 5.00 9.30 8.00 and 6.16 9.45 8.20, with stray letters like AWAR AK AR. No clear event, names, or places emerge to form a full news item. The readable bits suggest a timetable or schedule snippet rather than a complete article.
The New York City health department reports 35 chronic typhoid carriers in the metropolis, a number rising as the disease spreads through workers in food and related settings. The tale of Typhoid Mary informs current controls, with Mary confined after prior parole and now hospitalized on North Brother Island following renewed outbreaks.
A domestic science lesson features a student quipping about spending money while a parent interrupts with complaints about a professor. The exchange centers on a father-daughter dynamic in a school setting named Pitt Pan.
A man, claiming to be from the Toronto regiment, confessed to desertion saying Toronto was too slow. He joined to go into the war and deserted to come to England to fight. The alderman handed him to the escort, noting he would likely have the chance to serve.
Claims one hundred dollars reward for cures of catarrh by Malle Catarrh Cure. Advertises a remedy for deafness caused by inflamed Eustachian tubes and mentions guaranteed restoration if inflammation is removed. Detailing dubious medical assertions and missing credible evidence.
Local notes report Christmas shopping, visitors from St Louis and Irondale, a wintery spell with rain snow and cold, and ads for Woolford's Variety Store. Mentions of Dr Boyd eyeglasses, Maxwell's Dry Goods, jewelry gifts, and a new one story concrete building near Lisstore. Local subscriptions, court news, and a death in Joplin are briefly touched.
Second-hand Remington Typewriter rebuilt good as new for 20 at Woolford's Variety Store. One yearling Jersey steer bagged listed by Wm. Riehl of Potosi. Maxwell's Dry Goods Store offers candy oranges nuts and Xmas gifts. Farmington Times notes Ft. Francois County owes between 90 and 40000 in unpaid warrants, with county indebtedness under 810,000 and potential reduction from current revenue. Special revival at Potosi Methodist Church Dec 24 led by Rev. Walt Holcomb of Saakville, Tenn. Civil Service exam ordered for postmaster at Trundale to be held in Potosi on a Saturday in January. Postmaster salary last fiscal year full. Goodyear All Weather Tires advertised for ships, no chains needed, at Woolford's Variety Store.
A California box arrives with contributions from sixty three friends. Refreshments include oven and chicken patties sandwiches cake ice cream cookies and lemonade. Proceeds support Ohsistayas presentation at reasonable prices.
A Sunday morning fire at the Brokenshire building in Bonne Terre caused about 12,000 in damage and spread to several adjoining structures. The building housed M Cobb general merchant who has since been arrested on a charge. Coln was observed leaving the store shortly before the fire was discovered.
A DeSoto report notes Monday shop hours cut at Sioura and Thursday layoffs hit Giutaber car repairers and laborers. Two operators, two helpers, and twenty workers from back shops were affected. Officials say the day of layoffs could have been worse. Readers are guided to Woullord's Variety Store for paper and lenses.
Richard Adama brought a copper ore sample to the News office describing a 40 point chunk from Kondale region. The report notes potential interest from a company and hints at delays in mining and shipment amid Bis River area activity. Farmington News.
The Republic's item notes Iron Mountain plans to dispatch trains by telephone within weeks. Electricians work between St Louis and Little Hook to install instruments in divisions, with Missouri and Arkansas lines expected to adopt the system. A fire destroyed the Ston family dwelling near town, likely due to a defective fuse. the Missouri Lincoln Trust Co. owned the house. Read the Journal.
A fragmented notice combines a fire mention with a drug company ad and a livestock sale. It lists H. J. Blount Drug Co and W. Alderson of Cudert Missouri offering twenty five head of hogs for sale, inviting payment upon visit. The readable items point to a local business and livestock transaction in Missouri.
West end County War district reports a hold up and cash theft from merchant Fred Cureton of Bixby. Two men, masked and armed, forced him to open the safe and take a drawer full of money after attempting to buy lagoch. Amount stolen estimated between 20 and 70 dollars by Leonton Kipister.
Battle at Lim results in injuries as a girl is seized and treated at a hospital. Witnesses report trauma and police began an investigation while investigators gather details and note possible motives.
Irondale Iowa news notes several days of activity with visits by Sher poked wake Mra Cliath Katelge and others at Miemarmk Pueadiay S&F Houd wt Wakhan OMtaho tay and at WOR booths Thar law Cy WoL Evens of Hopewell was in town a day The Inn owners received a meeting about mining options with a January deadline for terms Jonathon Wisdom returned from St Louis hospital to be with his relative Willard Yeddler and Joann Pickey appeared on Clear Creek
Notice to taxpayers of Potosi states current year taxes are due and payable at J O W settle & Co. Those unpaid by January 1, 0417 will be delinquent with penalties. City collector Jam. E. Hksons signs notice from the Board of Aldermen in Potosi Missouri.
On Thanksgiving day a local gathering occurred at Mervulanetia with many attendees. Families including the Craigs and related members from Belgrade and Waingacen joined Mr and Mrs Jono and others for a full day of talk and socializing amid a festive mood.
Fragmentary OCR text includes names and scattered actions. It mentions places and people but lacks coherent events or dates. Significant entities appear as Cad, Vees Masevis, Pattie Pablered, and Cronk Woo, with references to Dunitnese and Sunlight lat. The passage is garbled and cannot be reliably interpreted.
An unreadable OCR fragment hints at a heated political moment in a state, mentioning Mr Blesses and Mr Rugdee amid commentary on election dynamics, public sentiment, and alleged misconduct. Names, places, and dates are obscured by garbled text but suggest a contentious electoral climate.
A colored prometler attended a workers convention then returned home to find the weekly distributing type stolen. He warned the owner about a new pap with machines like a typewriter, noting all the type was distributed before printing, and questioned the printer Mr. Jobn about the loss.
Letters testamentary issued by the probate court of Vernon County Missouri for the estate of FL EL Cole deceased. AL Pivettus claims must be exhibited to the executors within a stated period or be barred. Creditors must present claims by date to avoid preclusion. Percy Cole is named as executor.
Disjointed text chronicles a memoriam note with references to Rev Brauris Me, Mapewell, and regional figures. It mentions death, burial, and implied mourning rituals, with garbled names and places suggesting a historical obituary fragment from a South African locale. The piece hints at religious figures, war context, and a dramatic closing lament about truth and faith.
Farmers in Bollinger County have run a nine year old mutual insurance society with two members and one salaried officer. Members pay 0.25 per cent appraisals yearly. all expenses are covered by this income. Trustees oversee tax and title matters, with a third trustee called in if needed. Deputy collectors across the county earn five percent of collections.
Fragments describe a deadly incident and medical confusion as witnesses reference a back injury, breath loss, and emergency actions. Names and places are unclear, but two fatalities are noted along with calls for medical treatment and possible investigations.
The Red Cross Seals campaign, led by Walter McNotdy Miller, highlights the 1910 season with holiday spirit and a focus on state teachers and the county superintendent. The annual design features green and red seals, rich with Christmas cheer, and aims to boost per capita interest across Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New York.
A fragmented notice lists names Hoy Worthan Caledomhe Soo Eugene Srovines Tromdale Haid A Norioute Bock and others. The readable fragments include May Gummece Vilander and Figorge A. Flown Widowed Peat with stray phrases suggesting a personal or legal notice.
A fragmented New York dinner table exchange pits a man who opposes preparedness against a friend proposing marriage. The dialogue centers on how love and duty intersect as one figure jokes about marrying next week while another questions lasting commitments.
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