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Newspaper

Potosi Journal

Location

Potosi, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1922

Page

4

Fragmentary 1938 Missouri item on Fin Pocori

A partial 1938 note from Fin PoCoRi Missouri mentions Lansielvatetne with unclear context and lacks readable details for full summary.

Schwab Jokes About Himself At Indianapolis Banquet

Charles M. Schwab, who plays down praise and answers with retorts, attended a banquet in Indianapolis. After eulogies, he recounted a Carnegie Point anecdote about being a local figure and a child pointing to him in a buggy, prompting a puzzled question from the daughter.

Charles M. Schwab Séswad Indianapolis Carnegie Alring Boner Mr. Sehwad

Reversing Speech Invention Described By Poulsen

The article explains a phonographic instrument by Poulsen that reverses word sounds. A steel wire on spools passes a magnet linked to a telephone transmitter so spoken words are encoded and played back reversed. To be heard properly the reversed letters must be mirrored as well.

Poulsen

Last Word in Heating System

A new heating apparatus combines hot water heating with an open fire. Features include a sectional boiler with hollow grate parts and an iron front. The rear sides and fire basket are hollow and cooled by water tied to an attic expansion tank. Piping to radiators works like standard hot water systems. A coil at the rear provides water to the tank, ensuring hot water availability. The water gauges and thermometer are placed near the heater for convenient monitoring. The grate opening on the first floor minimizes upkeep.

Umea

Majagua Wood Promoted for Baseball Bat Material

Cuban majagua once tested for baseball bats gains renewed interest in the United States. The hardwood, valued for high strength and durability, is cut into 83 inch long by 3 inch square pieces for export to U S bat makers amid growing demand noted by Scientific American.

United States Scientific Amer

Leng Air Record Described by Stone Bridge Emcee

A fragmented report notes a long serving air service steward at Stone Bridge, living near the quay. He has held the post for years, waking the troupe regularly without interruption and traveling about 2,000 miles, though he expected more thrills in the work.

Stone Bridge

Christmas Notes From Potosi Families

Local column records holiday visits and homecomings in Potosi and St. Louis. Mentioned are Mr and Mrs Eddie Jenkins, Miss Rushales Flynn, Miss Margaret Flynn, Miss Reulah Smith, Miss Bee-Casey, Bob Browne, and others returning to spend Christmas. Postal staff handled heavy Christmas mail. Christmas parties, school events, and the Ford Holiday sale are noted.

Eddie Jenkins 51. Louis Margaret Flynn Ja Business College St. Louis Miss Bee-Casey Robert Wilcox Belgrade Potosi

Northcutt resident pays printer after buying father’s place

Mr W A Decius of Northcutt neighborhood visited on Tuesday to settle with the printer. He noted he recently purchased his father’s old home about five miles from Northcutt, where he now resides. Last Monday's Christmas weather was sunny and mild, making outdoor events as enjoyable as indoor celebrations.

W. A. Decius Northcutt

Potosi Visits And Holiday Events Among Local Folks

Our former townsman N A Mar well was in Potosi last Thursday relaxing with old friends During holidays he plans a move from Indians to Kansas starting January He attended a Christmas entertainment at Sloan School Caledonia where about twenty people donated pie and proceeds totaling 210 will aid the school and Benday school Elder J H Hamlin a noted Baptist minister died on December 16 in Missouri at age likely midyears He had some ties to Potosi and the local church activities with past dedicatory services noted

N. A. Marwell Potosi Irondale N. A St. Louis Kansas Chingsmas Sloan Nest Caledonia Benday School

Townsfolk notes and obits from Irondale district

Misses Eula and Mary Town visit in St Louis for the holidays. Mrs Boleph of Hopewell dies at Irondale aged about 80. Burial at Hopewell. she was twice married to Wm Poacher of Hopewell. Grandmother of Mrs John Fatterson and Elwin Robinson of Potosi. Deaths in St Louis and of William Einstein a mining engineer who opened Missouri’s first silver mine near Fredericktown fifty years ago. J J Martin of Sullivan injured in a horse accident near Fourchen Renaud, collarbone broken. Bismarck local train. six and a half hours St Louis to Potosi. editor aboard. Legislature may cut blind pension payments. 5102 blind in state, 44 in county, none in Potosi. Announcement of Rh F McKinney of Irondale for County Superintendent of Schools, urging his fitness and reform agenda.

St. Louis William Einstein Einstein Missouri Fredericktown J.J. Martin Sullivan Fourchen Renault Martin David Huckstep Bismarck Potosi

Berryman Road Contract Let for 8 Mile Section

The 8 mile road project from Peterweet along the Potosi and Berryman road was awarded to St Louis Construction Co for 3 75007. M EB Gilliez Co and Cooper Construction Service Co submitted bids 45 67.10 and 845 440.02 respectively. Under the successful bid the cost runs about Ha per mile and work likely won’t start before next spring.

New State Road Peterweet Potosi Berryman St Louis Construction Co St. Louie Conerna M. EB. Gilliez Co Cooper Construction Servicee Co

Barytes Market Runs Hot Across Mines and Markets

The American Paint Journal notes exceptional barytes demand with producers unable to accept immediate orders. Mines face ore scarcity and rising trade price uncertainty while 1923 contracts are being drafted with price guarantees for the first quarter of next year. Prices run 26 to 25 aton f. o. b. St. Louis.

The American Paint Journal, &J. Louis

Hooten and Cole Wed Quietly in Chillicothe

George Milton Hooten and Cleo Vivian Cole married December 24, 1922 at South Methodist Church parsonage by Rev Totley. Hooten, son of J J Hooten of Quitman Arkansas, studies at Chillicothe Business College. Cole, daughter of Blanche Cole, recently graduated. They will live with Cole’s mother until Hooten finishes, then move to Heber Springs Arkansas for his bank position.

George Milton Hooten Cleo Vivian Cole Hev. Totley South Methodist Church Hooten J. J. Hooten Quitman, Ark Little Rock Chillicothe Business College Blanche Cole Hoo‘ten Cleburne Country Bank Heber Springs Ark Tribune ChilLcothe Cole

McKinmey Nominated for County Superintendent Post

B F McKinmey of Irondale is a candidate for County Superintendent of Public Schools at the April 1823 e school meetings.

B. F. McKinmey Irondale Eee

Jamaica Ginger Roose Under Supreme Court Ruling

Missouri Supreme Court upheld a ruling that selling Jamaica ginger as a beverage violates the prohibition law. The Fulton case involved grocer J B Fenley fined $150 in circuit court for selling Jamaica gin ger. the verdict was sustained on appeal. The ruling may apply to similar extracts with more than half of one percent alcohol, guiding dealers statewide.

Missouri Supreme Court Supreme Court Fulton J. B. Fenley Fenley

Frazer Clarkson Wedding in St Louis Club Ballroom

Bias Hallie Clark and Harlan H. Fraser wed in a St Louis Woman's Club ballroom ceremony on December 1. Rev Ivan Lee Holt officiated before about 80 guests. The bride, daughter of Geo W Clarkson, wore white velvet with orange blossoms and carried orchids. A reception followed and the couple planned a New York honeymoon before returning to an apartment at Gateworth Hotel.

Bias Hallie Clark Harlan H. Fraser St. Louis Ivan Lee Holt St. Joho’s Methodist Episcopal Church Geo. W. Clarkson Potosi Jun. L. Smith Jobo E. Mitchell, Jr Marron Lbonor George W. Cleakson, Jr Mr. Fraeer New York Gateeworth Potosisbo

Marriage Licenses Listed For Late December

Dec 22 Bryan Dickens River mines and Tillie McMillan Mineral Point. Dec 23 Dewey L Wilson and Hat tie Gillam Shirley. Dec 2 Johnny K Puckett Potosi and Anna May Kelso J Louis. Dec 2 George W Lachance Lead wood and Ella Trokey Mineral Point. Dec 2 Walter A Yates and May Heuer Latty.

Bryan Dickens Rivermines Tillie McMillan Mineral Point Dewey L. Wilson Hattie Gillam Shirley Johnny K. Puckett Potosi Anna May Kelso J. Louis George W. Lachance Leadwood Ella Trokey Walter A. Yates May Heuer Latty

New Alpine Teleferique Cliffhanger for Tourists

A wild French project called a teleferique promises a two minute ascent from Les Bessons in the Chamonix valley to the Mont Blanc region. It aims to carry visitors quickly from summer heat to an Arctic alpine realm, offering winter sport opportunities with dramatic glacier scenery and snow avalanches far below.

Enoeptus Iilr Alphe Crix Crag Les Bessons Chamonix France Alguilie du Midi Mont Blanc Ming Sutwer Arctic Mont Miane Fem Siomer

Repartes Extraordinary Two Minds Clash Over Dar Woes

A fragment from Detroit Free Treadait notes a heated exchange between two brilliant minds. One person quips about a withher named Dar, the other retorts you’re another. The garbled text hints at a sharp verbal duel and lingering conflict.

Detroit

Ambiguous Note On Diamond Purchase Guaranty

Fragmentary OCR text references a written guaranty related to a diamond purchase. It mentions rubber stamps and the question of guaranteeing the value or quality, but the overall meaning is unclear due to garbled wording and missing context. No verifiable entities or outcomes are identifiable.

Administrator's Notice for Elisabeth Hecar Estate

Letters of administration granted to Joselyn BE Reear on November 20 1922 by the Probate Court of Washington County Missouri. All holders of claims must exhibit them for allowance within months of the letters date or be barred. If claims are not shown within one year from the last publication date they are forever barred. Attest: Loven Pavan Judge and ex Officio Clerk of the Jabate Court.

Elisabeth Hecar Probate Court Washington County Missouri Joselyn BE. Reear Margaret I Biroup T. RB. Suarren

Fish That Can Climb Trees Goby Wonder Of Warm Seas

A description of the goby or mudskipper a fish native to warm regions that climbs out of water using webbed fingers and a sucking disk. The creature spends hours out of water, clings to bark or mud, chases prey among rocks and leaves, and has eyes on stalks enabling wide vision.

Tipper Objects to Tips Across Nations

A fragment discusses tipping customs between England and American tourists. It notes criticism of American tipping habits and mentions baggage rooms at stations as places where tips are pressed upon travelers. The text reflects cross cultural tension and debate on gratuities.

Yston England Bagittnen Opa

The Miser's Lot and a Lesson on Saving

A humorous anecdote features John D. Rockefeller Jr. addressing thrift, warning against miserliness. Two young men share a cafeteria scene. one complains about overeating after saving a hare steak and kidney pie too long, prompting a light critique of extreme frugality.

John D. Hockefeller, Jr Min Bin

Letter Delayed Delivery Reaches After 58 Years

An English paper reports a letter carrying a key reached its destination in Ita after 58 years and eight months. M Dergamin Spanish minister of France said he had just received a letter certifying the public accounts of Gerot province addressed to a director general of accounts removed on February 1, 1500. The missive contained a statement of funds intended for the provincial treasury.

M. Dergamin Gerot

Canase's National Parks An Arcane Tour Wonderland

A fragmented description extols Canadian national parks as emporia of wildlife and forest beauty. It mentions bears, buffalo, deer, moose, fox, and birds within a vast, imagined landscape, though many terms are garbled and unclear.

Canase

Suburban Jersey man heats home with open fireplace stove

A Hackensack resident adapts an open fireplace by placing a small stove inside the fireplace and venting up the chimney. It burns wood or pea coal, radiates heat to adjacent rooms, allows central furnace use on reduced fuel, and provides a flat surface for boiling water and light cooking.

Jersey Hackensack

Oldest Newspaper in World King Pau from Peking

The King-Pau or Capital Sheet of Peking is cited as the world’s oldest newspaper, dating to 611 A D. It has appeared irregularly then weekly in a uniform size since the 19th century, printed on yellow paper and edited by members of the National Academy of Sciences with government publication. It prints editions in multiple daily copies, ranging from about 1,000 to 14,000.

Peking China Couwel Sotjpethiing Kingdau Aly Academ of Reseaves

Capuchin Orange Arrives for US Ornamental Use

The Capuchin orange, introduced by the U S Department of Agriculture, promises value as a loose plant and for dooryards. Originating near Santiago de Chile, it is grown there and bears heavy crops of two inch diameter thin skinned oranges, suitable for ornamental fruit plantings in the United States.

United States Department of Agriculture United States Dooryarda Santiago de Chile

French Heel and Louis XVI Court Fashion

The text notes Louis XVI reportedly wore high wooden heels in court to appear taller and regal. It explains the term French heel referred to high heels and later to a specific style, reflecting courtly fashion and social signaling of stature.

Louis XVI

Her Firet Loys Affair

A correspondent narrates a moonlit walk home from a rural school literary society meeting. On the porch a dog named Hover pursued the stranger, who fled by jumping over a fence, ending the brief encounter at the doorway.

Executor's Notice for Margaret I Biroup Estate

Executor T. R. Surharrn announces administration of Margaret I Biroup estate granted December 9 1922 by the Probate Court of Washington County Missouri. Creditors must present claims within six months for allowance. if not exhibited within one year from the date of last publication they are barred. Alt: Love Burax, Probate Court.

Mother's Cooking Craving Drives Jail Escape Narrative

An eighteen year old in South Carolina, jailed for a minor offense, escapes by breaking his cell lock to return home for his mother’s breakfast. He aids two other prisoners in an attempted escape, then surrenders, proving the pull of home cooking over crime.

Cafe Hotel Atlanta Mamenine

Guessing Game At Social Gathering

Two young men vie for a young lady's attention as she smiles and moves on. One remarks she gives a peculiar look. the other agrees. They recall a past kiss by Talmont five years ago and ponder the current meaning of her reaction.

Talmont

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fin Pocori, MO Yous Ce Lansielvatetne Fie Wiioh Hela Hicion and Kathleen Allison Miss Rushales Flynn Ja Charles John F. Evans, Jr Louis Reulah Smith Oklahoma Masonic Hall Bob Browne Mr. R. 8. Browne Fiyne Mr. Thos Conquest of Bliss B. Allison Helen Kathleen Margaret James de Soto Han Catherine Rosemary Monica Connolly Mrs. Scott Bakery Richwoods Long House J. H. Cromp Wm. Cantleman Ford McGready Richeson Louie Willie Dearing Maryville, Tenn T. Kh. Post Dwight of Trondale Post Bellevue Collegiate Institute of Caledonia J. H. Hamlin O. T. Hamlin Meder Hamlin Flor Rh. F. McKinney McKioney Berryman Road Barytes Market Jamaica Ginger Roose Frazer-Clarkson Mont Blanc the “Pioneer” Bank Eeee Thie Bank Washington County Bank Potosi, Missouri Loven Pavan Jabate Court Nature Jeresy New York Sun Love. Burax Georgia
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