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Newspaper

Potosi Journal

Location

Potosi, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1916

Page

4

Birds Holler Musical Triads Across London Times

C C Bartrum reports hearing a bird sing an arpeggio while EB Hawes notes a blackbird singing two triplets starting on the fifth. WM L Howensen cites a Streatham thrush singing the tune of The Campbells Are Coming, while F G Highe of Castleacre records a thrush repeating a major triad arpeggio and H C Barton hears a thrush whistle the minor subdominant and tonic of the relative major in perfect tune.

C. C. Bartrum Hawes WM. L. Howensen Streatham Campbells F. G. Highe Castleacre Norfolk

Letting Himself Down Essy Restau rant Stutterer in the Financial District

A genial, overweight man in a city restaurant struggles to order as a helpful bystander interprets the bill of fare. The tongue tied patron mutters he sometimes gets stuck on a word while his friend guides him through the exchange.

Essy Financial District Wall Street Journal

Get Rid Of It Run Could Be Healed By Doctor Sale

A man complains of a slow, rundown feeling and seeks medical help. The doctor suggests fresh air and a country motor run, offering to sell him his own car to facilitate the plan. The exchange ends with the doctor proposing the quick fix of a vehicle sale.

Better Than Cavalry Motorcycle Trials Reported

A wartime dispatch notes motorcycles may replace cavalry. A test team rode two drops to a distant site 4 miles away and a return run to Port Bliss, with a second raid 18 miles distant. The motorcycle camp reached the spot by mule convoys as the test trip aimed to show cavalry alternatives.

Ort Tiss Port Bliss Nltules Lewes

Fragmented Text Reflects Unclear Medical Debate

The passage presents a garbled discussion on deafness, its cure, and medical authority. It mentions constitutional remedies and speculative remedies, with unclear references to individuals and institutions. The ailing prose suggests editorial noise rather than a cohesive report.

Local items from a small town journal mix news and ads

A tidied compilation of notes from a local paper recounts holiday visits and household updates. It notes school reopening after New Year, a revival at the Methodist Church, local business ads, and residents visiting relatives in Missouri and Illinois. It mentions eye care with Dr Boyd, bargain glassware at Woolford’s Variety Store, and a wedding in St Louis.

Woolford's

Priest Objects to Being Styled a Preacher

A clergyman protests his styling as a preacher, objecting to the wording of marriage rites and certain church forms. The note discusses a change in wording and the impact on vows, with references to Father Collins and others in the community.

Jaukeot Yietest Hyedoher Collins Tvatioes

Topezark and town events amid unclear local notices

Fragmented OCR text references Topezark Anderson and St tol Dit Worth ehe, mentions J. 8. Misin and a schedule around a week’s events. Hazy details indicate municipal notices or community happenings with dates and names but readability is limited.

Poo Anderson

Funeral rites mark Belgrade wedding and deaths

A late wedding and multiple deaths are noted in Belgrade with services led by Reverend Porhune. The event includes a wedding of Pattie Methoetowe and Latye congress attendee, with mourners and offerings described. The report lists attendees, a Christlike burial, and mentions other local residents in attendance and in mourning.

County Officials Change In New Year In County Seat

Beginning January first Mlewett Smith will replace H C Bell as county clerk L W Caney succeeds Luther Cresswell as sheriff and attorney Parke Banta takes over as district attorney John Complen will become county assessor replacing H Smith but will not hold court house office Heather Cole of Colosi and N W Talley of Belgrade named county judges Talley and Treaster Robinson succeed for county surveyor. all new officials except Judge Cole are Republicans Sheriff Cresewell will remain at Trondale where he runs a livery business.

Mlewett Smith H.C. Bells County Clek L. W. Caney Luther Cresswell Parke Banta W. A. Cooper John Complen Oifica H. Smith

Notice on subscription rates for county and out-of-county readers

Coded after January 1, 117, the nies o of the Detest Journal to sub sribers outside of the county will be 1.28 per year. To subscribers with the county the present rate will be vissued.

Wom. Wiener Winerah Dom. Wieger William Mayne College Sharble Vlg Theological Louray

Marriage Notices From St Louis Area Public Records

Sparse OCR fragments list names and places in a collage of marriage notices. Individuals include Dennis Alexander Trondale and Palmer McClain with various towns in Missouri such as Desloge Mineral Point Irondale and Belgrade. The text appears as garbled OCR with multiple stray punctuation marks and incomplete lines.

Dennis Alexander Trondale Mosellie Hinper Desloge Palmer Ima McClain Quaker Artty N. Gough Itosie Valle d ' Ert Alpter Irondale Ray Fortune Belgrade Hastie McGirew Venta Stebonis Siwia Wopewell Very A. Cariyor St. Lowie Tile Monier Topewed Toorles Woes Caledonia Vera Mity Kane Falmer Hones Wiliaar Winckwell Hia Ib Hopkins Aveta Hernevindan Isaje Gorse Ee Deattyy

Journal Office for Your Job Posting

A brief notice from the newspaper offering its services for job postings. It advertises that the office handles placement with a promise of accuracy and timely publication for employers seeking applicants. The item reads as a small classified-style insert.

T'e Journal Office

Local Briefs Highlight Transport and Visits

Glen Smith shipped a carload of cattle and Felt Smith a carload of hogs Monday. The Bell Telephone long distance service has been installed in the rail road station for train dispatching. Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Wishon toured St Louis to consult a specialist about Mrs Wishon health. Married December 21, Vert Bainter and Anna Mosebur at Irondale with Justice of the Peace Ward officiating. John and William Eversole from Cale oala home for holiday from Fulton. Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Fortune of St Louis visiting parents. Capt and Mrs. J. F. Bennett visit from the area. Prof. Elmer Kirkpatrick of California was a visitor. James A Bennett and his wife, from Boise, Idaho, visiting over holidays. Charles J Bennett of St Louis and John W Bennett of Evansville. Weather turned colder with temperatures near 1 degree below zero. Tivte O Neal and family and Mary O Neal visit their mother Mrs. M C O Neal of Hazel Glen.

Bell Jonathan Wishon Caleoala Fulton M. F. Fortune St. Louis J. F. Bennett Phillips Bonne Terre Charles Rutledge Elmer Kirkpatrick Caledonia James A Boise Idaho Charles J Juhin W Evansville Lui

Private sale of Sloan farm horses and livestock

On January 4, 1915, at private sale near Iron Date, T. F. Sloan's farm offers two brood mares with witherlings, four saddlebreaks, four and one year olds, a trotting pole team, an extra-smooth draft outfit, a draft horse team, two fine geldings, two thoroughbred island China boar pigs four months old, machinery, and farming implements.

Belnging T. F. Sloan Irondate Polves J. Me Sloan Siecomt Mop Clue Sloan Tromdale Min

House Full of Rabbits

Perryville Republican reports a curious local tale about a resident on Route 2, Hinry Kate, where a rabbit event unfolds with a hat and strange coincidence. The piece notes seven items found and an unexpected outcome linked to a community club's seven prior efforts.

Sys Perryville Kate Route 2 Bea Kalheti Evan Dad

Notice of Stockholders Meeting for Rap had Doped Wall Bank

Notice is given of the annual stockholders meeting of the Rap had Doped Wall Bank in Paul Missouri on the seen day of January TNT. Sessions begin at torch a tow and continue at least three hours with the object to elect five directors and for the transaction of any other business that may come before the meeting. Hk. White, President, Po. Heathey Coohier

Bankite Dudeda Paul Missouri TNT Duneediti Hk. White Po. Heathey Coohier

Pig Goes to School in North Carolina Demonstration

A rural North Carolina school used a trained pig to spark a community agriculture program. Students built a modern pen, planted grain and cabbage plots, and held a public reception with an illustrated talk on pig farming. The initiative aims to expand land and bring in supplies, with local officials noting potential political benefits.

North Carolina Livhe Apd

Automobile Driven Barge Operates at Abenleen WA

Report of a barge at Abenleen Washington capable of being driven by an automobile. The design allows the vehicle to propel the barge across a two mile wide waterway with rear wheels supporting and steering on a Camper track apparatus. Journal notes describe the innovative propulsion method and its novelty.

Abenleen Waah Lowe

Executors Notice in Probate of F. E. Cole

Notice is given that letters testamentary for the estate of F. E. Cole were granted on the 28th day of November by the Probate Court of Washington County Missouri. All persons with claims against the estate must present them for allowance to the executor within six months after the letters date or be precluded from any benefit. Claims must be filed within one year from the date of the last publication to avoid forever barring. December d, 1914, Percy Cole Executor.

F. E. Cole Washington County Missouri Siz

How the King Signs Laws In Royal Commission Notation

A historic note explains royal assent, the king signing laws only through a royal commission. It describes how certain parliamentary acts are drafted, sealed, and presented for the sovereign’s signature, with the stamp and presence mechanics clarified in period terms. It mentions the process, budget framing, and the need for the king to sign via commission when unable to act personally.

Change as a Measure of Love and Habit

A reflective paragraph on human memory and social debt. It compares love to a loan, where favors are given with the expectation of repayment in kind. The piece notes people keep "account books" of kindness and share their benevolence publicly to avoid being perceived as selfish, highlighting social obligation and reputation.

Mourtestes

Teaching Safety to Echoo Children in Brooklyn Schools

Mrs. Katherine D. Larrabee of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit bureau of public safety led a summer safety campaign showing danger and green safety emblems to children in Brooklyn vacation schools and playgrounds. The effort, under the Brooklyn Institute for Safety and the board of education, highlighted the importance of the green symbol and safety concepts to young students.

Echoo Katherine D. Larrabee Bureau of Public Safety Brooklyn Brooklyn Institute For Safety Board of Education

Dean's Kidney Pills Restore Morning Comfort

A Mineral Point, Missouri farmer testifies that persistent back ache and morning lameness due to weakened kidneys were cured by Dean's Kidney Pills. He says the remedy removed gnawing pain and regulated kidney secretions. Price 50 cents at dealers. Ask for Dean's Kidney Pills Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

Neal Dean Mila Tok Higgins Point Milburn Co Buffalo

Traditional Soups and Stews From a Mother's Kitchen

Recipes for quick mutton and potato soup, garlic veal stock, and cream thickened soups. Includes tomato sage soup, veal and barley chicken broth, veal knuckle stock with onions and celery, rice and vent stock soup, and carrot soup with croutons. Contains cooking tips, seasonings, and serving notes.

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