Christmas Goods And Local News From Potosi
A jumble of holiday ads and local notes from Potosi includes Christmas merchandise at local shops, civic happenings, church activities, and social events. Reports cover train service changes, weather-induced school closures, bonds filed by a county treasurer-elect, a bank upgrading with Burroughs system, and various social gatherings. Notable items name Mrs. Frank Bust, Miss Lucy B Besring, Mrs. Edward Wolf, and others alongside local businesses and institutions.
Report Small Grain Crops Helier France for Germany
France 1922 wheat yield estimated at 385.2 million bushels, compared with Germany rye at 210.6 million bushels and wheat around 284.6 million bushels. The figures show relative production levels and trends between the two nations for the last harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helier
France
Germany
Reindeer herd yields praised by Alaska station head
LK J Palmer at the government reindeer experiment station in Moma Alaska reports to the USDA that Alaskan reindeer herds show the best conditions in industry history this year. Fawn crops are unusually large and favorable weather reduced previous losses. Herd owners following Biological Survey recommendations note gains in size and herd health, including reindeer on Nuniyak Island thriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
LK. J. Palmer
Moma
Alaska
Ina
United States
Biological Survey
Meindeer
Nuniyak Island
Individuality in the Home Reflected in Personal Touches
An article argues that a home should mirror the occupant’s individuality through decor. Subtle details such as color themes, curated trinkets from distant places, and distinctive rugs convey character. The author likens interior style to a wardrobe or reading taste, shaping a room’s appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meg
Reneer
Stolen Cattle Sighting Near Potosi Missouri
A report from Potosi Missouri notes the theft of four three year old steers three year old steers and a one year old heifer all branded with crop marks on the right ear and a tag on the left stamped M. 8. Eversole identified as belonging to J. W. Settle of Potosi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonly
J. W. Settle
Potosi
Next Lyceum at Bamber December 15 Lecture
The next Lyceum event at Bamber features George Whitfield Mead presenting The Great Menace on Friday evening December 15. The talk promises to be well worth hearing and encourages attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
George Whitfield Mead
Rhodes Seeks U S District Attorney Post
The Bt. Lewis Olobe Democrat reports Congressman Marion E. Rhodes of this district has applied for the United States District Attorney position at St. Louis. The current Democratic appointee of President Wilson is expected to leave soon, and Rhodes is a hopeful successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt. Lewis Olobe- Denocrat
Marion E. Rhodes
United States
St. Louie
Wilson
Mhodea
Thomas Brothers Case Dropped by Jefferson County Court
Judges adjourned last Monday and on motion by Prosecutor Robert Kleinemith the murder charge against Jesse and Otto Thomas of Herculanum was nolle pressed. The brothers, indicted as accessories in the Deck murder at Herculanum two years ago, had changed venue to this county and were tried twice there with a hung jury on both occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desring
Robert Kleinemith
Jefferson County
Jesse
Otto Thomas
Herculaneum
Nolle
Thomas Brother
Andrew Deck
Heculaneum
Veneu
Bonus Payments Nearing Completion by State Commission
The State Soldiers' Bonus Commission is close to finishing its work and expects to pay the rest of the 61500000 appropriated before Christmas. About 106000 claims have been paid so far. Remaining claims total about 37000 and await a 6569000 appropriation from the legislature. Average claim is 153. No claim can be filed after December 31.
Death Penalty Confirmed Against James Seward
The State Supreme Court sustained the death penalty for James Seward, principal in the February murder of Andrew Deck at Herculaoeum, Jefferson County, with execution set for January. The court reversed Hayes verdict for a new trial due to jury instruction errors and left Maye and others undecided in related matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Supreme Court
Satterday
James Seward
Circuit Court
Jefferson County
Andrew Deck
Herculaoeum
Eugene Hayes
Supreme Court
Hayes
Dearing
Delestiant
James Geward
Aedrow Desk
Sheriff Sells Ed Brewer’s Property Over $115 Fine
Last Friday Sheriff sold Diehlstadt lot belonging to Ed Brewer, jailed for Volstead Act violation, to cover a $100 fine and $15 costs. Judge Kelly expects fines paid. Boott County Democrat questions if plan could work elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omeh
Wm. Kirkendall
Avellon
Diehletadt
Ed Brewer
Kelly
Boott County
Notable Names on December Listings at Davisville
December entries list Jewall Chaples from Brazil and Pearl Chandler in Davisville. December 9 includes Bilsba M Cantrel and Eli za Jago Cain of Forces. Also December 9 Paul B Massie and Mary Edith Gibson listed as Cadets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewall Chaples
Brazil
Pearl Chandler
Davisville
Bilsba M. Cantrel
Eliza Jago Cain
Forces
Paul B. Massie
Mary Edith Gibson
Cadet
Local mishaps and library gift mark tense week
Reports describe injuries from everyday mishaps including Mattie Manese severing three fingers and Homer Burghardt injuring his foot after an accidental gunshot. The Hochstatter School received a library gift of about forty books from the Missouri Library Commission. Neighborly hog slaughter incident noted as common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hochstatter School
Missouri Library Commission
A Good Time at Berry Schoel
An immense crowd gathered at the Berry school district in Richwoods Township on December 2 for a pie supper and fine entertainment by teacher Nisa Theresa Thebeau. The program was well rendered with help from patrons and friends, drawing a large audience and praise for Miss Thebeau and the new school building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry
Richwoods Township
Nisa Theresa Thebeau
Theodeau
Unclear fragment yields local names and events
Incomplete OCR fragment notes visits and absences of local residents including Ralph Laramore Dan Gullivan J W Belfeld and Robert Duty. Mentions Marie Lecne Mayme Crump and Breall parish chapel. Details are garbled and not fully readable.
Thanksgiving program at rural school praised
Rev T M Jackson of Desloge led a program with the song Thaskegigiog Day Has Come sung by the children. All children performed perfectly and the audience said it was the best rural school recital. Brief addresses by Mr Pax and Mr Jackeson followed, then a Thanksgiving dinner for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Jackson
Desloge
Irondale Bank Official Statement Dec 6 1922 Potosi Journal
Official financial condition of Irondale Bank Missouri at Dec 6 1922 as published in the Potosi Journal. Includes assets such as loans bonds real estate cash and reserves with details of deposits and liabilities, sworn by president John F Evans and cashier Frank J Flynn. Contains signatures of directors and notary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Missouri
County of Wellington
John F. Evans
Frank J. Flynn
Irondale Bank
Irondale
Potosi Journal
Potosi
Executor's Notice for Margaret I. Stroup Estate
Letters testamentary on the estate of Margaret I Stroup were granted December 1922 by the Probate Court of Washington County Missouri. All persons having claims must exhibit them for allowance to the executor within six months after the date of letters or be barred from estate benefits. If claims are not exhibited within one year from the last publication date, they are forever barred. T Barres, Executor. Attest Lover Bryan, Judge and ex officio Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret I. Stroup
Probate Court
Washington County
Micconri
T. BR
Uarres
Elisabeth Besar
Nnder
Miscouri
Ais Monibe
Thia
Desara E. Bacan
Administrator's Notice for Elisabeth Besar Estate
Letters of administration granted to Desara E. Bacan on November 8 1922 by the Probate Court of Washington County Missouri. All claims must be exhibited within one year from the last publication date. otherwise they may be barred. Attest: Loves Bazaz, Clerk.
State Road Project No. 104 bids invited in Missouri
The Keate Highway Commission will receive proposals addressed to the County Clerk in Potosi Missouri for constructing improvements on State Road Project No. 104. Proposals must be filed by 1100 on the 22nd day of December 2022 and will be publicly opened and read at the county court house. Plans and specifications are available in Webster Groves and Jefferson City offices, with a ten dollar deposit for the set. Proposals require a certified check of six percent of bid, and bonds are not accepted. The commission reserves right to reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potos
Micouri
Keate Highway Commission
Hoge
Fotoai
S M. Radder
Briato Bldg
Webster Groves
State Highway Commission
Jefferson City
Amono
Radder
Eball
Missouri
Liew
Fragmented OCR heading on geology and eateries
Fragmented text appears to reference geological curves and mentions eateries and a countery term. No clear people, places, or events are readable to form a complete news item.
Fraternities Shape Modern Islam Says Deshaw
The Bennussiya and Djemal ed Din, founded in the mid nineteenth century, are credited with reviving Islam's spiritual life. Beyld Mohammed Bennusel leads Bennussiya with puritanic aims while Djemal ed Din acts as a political propagandist feared by the English. Both see Islam uniting against Western influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennusslya
Amee L Deshaw
Christian Herald
Bennussiya
Beyld Mohammed Bennusel
Falm
el Sen- Dusel
Djemal-ed-Din
Semnussi
Hess
Stoddart
Egypt
Djemsied-Din
Bennusal
Never Reassuring Fragments Shape Purpose in Gerrew
A fragmentary text hints at a debate over purpose and belief, mentioning faith and work. The garbled lines reference conscience, religion, and moral duty amid uncertain rhetoric, with no clear event, date, or named entities to anchor a full report.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aa Steaty
Hime
Ford
Frank
Lucy B. Besring
Rouis
Healy Boyer
Billie
Ft. Ronis
Mice Letha Baker
Richwoods
Bank of Potosi
Burroughs
F. M. Adame
Belgrade
Priseilia Society
the Presbyterian Church
Potesi Goncert
Schoes
Jas. RK. Whitehead
Whitehead
W. Stockwell Forsythe
Monroe County
J. F. Forsythe
Caledonia
Edward Wolf
Mya. J. L Patterson
Farmington
Chas. Melntyre
St. Louis
Sallie Howard
Biomarck
Melntyre
Henry Howard
Sherlock
Biemarck Gazette
Murphy A. Gill
Kroger
Perryville
Edwin Gelieman
Bert Glants
Bert
Edeia
Gt. John
St. Lewis
Bat Be
Aes
M. Baddour & Co
Bamber
Congressman Rhodes
U.S
Thomas Brothers
Ernest
William Maye
Engese Mares
Genes Eorles & Ghis Maerder
Lan
Marvin Rieb
Fotosi
Hochstatter
Mattie Manese Fe
Apaze
Sod
Fogera
Carl Miller
Homer
Buster,’' Burghardt
Himsel
Oncice
Berry Schoel
Mazel
Ralph Laramore
Leadwood
Dan Gullivan
Our Creek
J. W. Belfeld
Siek
Robert Duty
Mise Marie Lecne
Breall
Mayme Crump
Reseré
Marie
the “Pioneer” Bank
Npes
Wengt Ceepon
Sigest
Ihs
Washington County Bank
Potosi, Missouri
Washingington County
Eien
F. Evans
Frank J. Fiyss
Auruat
Len T. Flys
Notary Public
F. Tienmas
BG. Casey
H. &. Bioest
S. Treasury
UMMIM
Beloy
Ukea
County of
St. Francois
Faten
W.H Jamison
JL Eaton
W. H. Jameses
Dee. A. D
Jack
WH. Monrin
J. Pyveakoain
Hesity ConZzeiMas
Lover Bryan
Probate
Bazaz
Nelice
International Shoe Company
St. Clair, Me
Mra
Mildred Pipkin
Columbia
Cardal
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!