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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1915
Page
4
Potosi Missouri December items report train schedules to St Louis, local option liquor results going dry, Christmas shopping at Woolford's and Elite Confectionery, produce ads, and visits from Desloge and Jefferson City. Nearby notes cover births, deaths, school staff travel, weather tremors, and a jail sentence for a drunk-drugged shooting at Claytown saloon.
A letter from D. M. Qures in Caledonia Missouri praises the December 10 local option election. He notes the county’s dry victory prevented bootlegging and crime, highlighting Irondale Sherlock Caledonia Helgrade Bunlight precincts that cast 484 dry to 47 wet votes, praising the South End for saving morality and law and order.
An old newspaper ad touts Ball's Catarrh Cure as the only constitutional treatment for catarrh, asserting it cures the disease by cleansing blood and mucous surfaces. Proprietors offer $100 for any case not cured and urge readers to purchase from Cherrey Co. Toledo Ohio druggists. Also mentions Family Pills for constipation.
A cautious advocate urges that children should engage in innocent dances as essential physical training. The piece claims time beats and grace improve with practice, noting dance quickens mental focus while blending art and intellect in movement.
Benny Keith, son of a former resident near Steeleinc, died December 6 while trying to enter the school building through a window when no one was present. The sash barred his escape, and he hung until an older brother found him almost dead. he expired before reaching home. Also reported: a circuit court session in Hillsboro on a bank case, Virginia Hornsey’s death from tonsillitis at Blackwell, and a Farmington News note on jewelry for Christmas from Woosiford.
Tom Benoist, a former Washington County boy and son of Peter Benoist of near Irondale, sails for England this week to supervise the installation of six Benoist hydro aeroplanes built at the St. Louis Benoist aeroplant factory. He should reach England about Christmas.
Francis Marion Cockrell former U S Senator from Missouri died at his Washington home Monday at age 1 years. He served five terms from 1875 to lah and was well known to local residents for visiting the county during campaigns in his political life.
Drys secure a local option victory in the county with a 241 vote majority. Turnout reached about 65 percent of the county’s total, with Turner's Store precinct the strongest dry stronghold and the rest of the county largely dry except for a single wet area. The county’s dry status follows years of restrictions and local pressures, with immediate effect after official publication.
Last Sunday a vehicle accident near Deadwood injured Mrs Forrester and her husband. Mrs Forrester suffers serious injuries with broken bones and internal damage. she remains in Deadwood. Local residents Henry and Mrs Morneey lost their daughter en route to burial in Caledonia. Community updates include visits, moves, and election views, with a note on the local option poll.
Burglars forced entry to the Potosi Mill & Elevator Co. office last Thursday night and found the safe unlocked. They took about 240 in cash from the sale and some business papers before escaping, with no clues as to the burglars' identities.
Steve Cieirge, tried in St. Francois County for the murder of his wife Rose George and Ferd Po Hitte, was found guilty of second degree murder and sentenced to thirty years in the penitentiary by the jury. The defendant argued temporary insanity. relatives of the victim noted the woman had been linked to multiple murders.
Fragmentary OCR reads names including Charles Caron Vatosi Mo Viola Ol Herculeneum John Ralo Melson Sophie Coleman Fatchett Hopewell and Ole Pigg, suggesting a shuffled list or notice with unclear context. The readable items point to people or places but lack verifiable events or actions.
On Sunday December 10 1915 a sermon titled The Ittermort Salvation will be heard at 7 p m. The event notes forty acres of timber near Shirley with a Monty Oak designation. Address WM Valentin 2815 RosseI Ave Mt. Louis Missouri.
A stray dark red steer was taken up about ten miles northwest of Eye Missouri with a smooth coat and a hole in the right ear. The notice includes the name Henry Allen of Eye Missouri as the finder and keeper. The quoted text contains garbled prose about time and profit.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Lamson at Potos for purchase of railroad ties and mine props Kee my representative on the de verde ppar depot fot prives Cyatas Nevers.
A garbled note from the Stale Journal hints at family concerns and rising costs. It implies tension over finances and the urge to buy or trade despite limits, reflecting everyday strain in a local community setting.
An OCR dense listing shows sweater prices with numerous reductions. Mens Aweaters drop from 1.25 to 1.00, Ladies sweaters from 82.00 to 10.00, Wool suits from 15.00 to 12.00, and other items like Leavy and Alb Wool are noted with sale values. The fragmented text references values and sale prices across multiple sweater items and sizes.
A fragmented listing from the Ladies Ready-to-Wear Dept notes stock in the Une section with mentions of Masons mist popular designe and colors, serges Worated and Diagonfly, coats, coats values and sale prices, guvlon dresses, vests, and other items with unclear pricing and descriptions.
A garbled sale notice advertises men hosiery and related garments with misread brand names and prices. It touts double heel toe protection and heavy fleece options, promising discounts on wool hose and lined items. The fragmented text mentions Monarch Brawl and Hersic style products with unclear price points and sale terms.
We guarantee quality underwear and offer reduced prices on ladies and mens wear including Union suits, coats, hats, and shirts. First price reductions advertise sale items and emphasize value, with refunds on all purchases and a promise of careful stock examination before buying.
Readable fragments describe specials on various cloth goods and sewn items. Mentions quality fabrics, neckties, towels, and ready-made garments with sale prices per yard or per item. Also notes restored stock and regular values, with emphasis on attractive colors and long-lasting workmanship.
Local retailer advertises silk scarfs and ladies waists at reduced prices with regular values noted. Items include assorted fabrics and styles, offering discounts for a limited period.
An auction style notice offers ladies geld watches and standard open-face timepieces at reduced sale prices. Regular value listed as 100 with sale discounts around 0 percent, indicating a clearance style event.
Jewelry items listed with sale prices including 5.00 and 7.00 for ladies and gentlemen pieces. Describes Open-Fave Watch and 7-jewel movement and claims best prices in the jewelry block. Pricing emphasized as defying competition.
A grocery department notice highlights special items with guaranteed quality and involved price shifts. Included are coffee, tea, toilet soap, and candies as promotional offers with emphasis on value and quick service.
Merchants promote household needs with a wide range of dry goods offered at special prices. Orders can be sent by mail for three to four months, promising supply from an ample stock at the lowest price. Highlights include all wool broadcloth, Worsted, Ginghams, Calicoes, and flannelette with sale prices per yard.
Potosi citizen Eugene Hayes warns that persistent back ache and loins pains may signal kidney issues. He credits Dean’s Kidney Pills with prompt relief after describing stiffness and morning pain, urging buyers to insist on the genuine product.
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