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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1908
Page
3
An old advertisement extols the Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a wholesome family laxative. It touts "well-informed of the world" approval, claims of health benefits, and urges purchase only from the California Pig Syrup Co. via leading druggists.
A fragment notes Society seeks a novel form of entertainment as the Lady's Fietorics proposes venturing into revivals and requests every lady bring her pet aversion. The visible obstacle is that coming ladies would struggle in coaxing their husbands to attend.
An old advertisement warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury. It promotes Halle Catarrh Cure from Fd Wirney & Co Torede, claiming no mercury and promising safety from impurities. The copy urges readers to avoid other remedies and trust the advertised product.
A man at a noonday lunch counter claims a city features churches with peculiar edgings and posted signs reading No Spitting Allowed Inside the Church Throw Away Your Tobecar as You Dinner the Vestibule. He insists he can prove the claim.
A testimonial from L Dowell of St Louis Missouri in May 1907 says eczema plagued her niece for years despite four doctors. After applying Cuticura Soap and Ointment the child recovered in three months, ending a long sleepless ordeal and potential mental decline.
A candid anecdote shows Mr. Johnson asking a friend for a loan, claiming no money left and offering his mere note of hand as security. The exchange highlights his stubborn optimism despite financial cloudiness.
A renowned German physician states coffee damages heart muscles due to caffeine and causes undernourishment leading to organic diseases. He endorses Postum as a healthful substitute free from injurious substances, claiming many patients and his own family benefited. The advertisement cites Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and mentions The Road to Wellville.
A man reportedly scalded a baby after drinking, pouring boiling water on the child's face. Police are investigating the incident as a suspected abuse case with medical treatment ongoing for the infant.
In South Chicago a mother confronts her partner amid a deadly attack on her three year old son, Josefort Devenich. Michael Derala, 41, a strongman, was arrested and charged with murder after setting fire and striking the child. Police were alerted after the child died, as the mother, Mrs. Jessie Devenich, summoned aid. Detective teams traced Derala’s movements and detained him the next morning. The incident spurred a public outcry as authorities investigated the sequence of events leading to the child’s death.
Ships approach Port Valparaiso with a plan for a royal welcome as arriving vessels near port. Officials announce anticipated ceremonies and public viewing opportunities for the royal visit.
Diplomats from many countries will join in a grand demonstration in their honor as officials describe the arrival of the Allied leaders. The event includes a formal reception and planned speeches outlining safety measures and the unity of nations amid tense times.
The article discusses a large migration to Canada from the United States and details robust wheat yields in Alberta and other districts. It includes a letter from a government agent praising settlement in the West, a sample farmer’s tale, and assorted local notices and advertisements.
Mrs Hinkle and Thomas Duvall faced charges of poloonine and related exatuliia tion. Both were bound over to await trial after a hearing where James Minkle and others were implicated. Hinkles father, previously under suspicion, testified as a witness.
Seventy two men representing classes at a New Orleans event were invited to restrain trade in a Sherman anti trust case. The defendants refused to permit coal the steamer and a Puerto Cortez voyage, triggering damages and legal action.
A distressed report details hostile Russian actions against Jewish communities. It cites declarations from Jewish leaders and union officials condemning anti Jewish measures and recounts alleged state backed violence and expulsions affecting thousands across regions.
Mrs Dowle pursues a leadership role guiding a civic effort in Betul of She Chrtain Cesbelie-Ciyureh. She is described as a mover behind Alo tecerhn At trey hep men Motorman and plans a visit to Zlon City this Thursday as part of her outreach.
Albert Sahm Marion county auditor uncovered a large batch of alleged forgery of county warrants and the theft of five county receipt books. The financial impact already runs into hundreds of dollars with further revelations anticipated as the investigation continues.
Reported near Grifam's Station two white men were ambushed by three Negroes. Pettyerson was fatally wounded and Ciluenper seriously injured. The assailants escaped. posses are in pursuit.
Torrential rain drenched Beaumont Texas and surrounding areas Wednesday and night causing widespread flooding. Rail service slowed and Sabine and East Texas railroad tracks suffered heavy damage while Houston faced especially severe winds.
The Cunard Line steamer Lucania went aground on the north side of Gedney Channel as it left port Saturday bound for Queenstown and Liverpool. The grounding occurred as she tried to avoid a collision with the outbound tank steamer Deutschland.
The newlyweds Count Laszlo Szechenyi and Gladys Vanderbilt sail from New York aboard the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria. They will make a Paris stop en route to Budapest where they plan to establish their home.
Mrs. Josie Pratt of Leavenworth Kansas arrives in Quincy at 2 AM and leaves at noon with her 16 year old daughter Alice who had come to marry Albert Buschek. Habeas corpus proceedings filed by Buschek were dismissed by Circuit Judge Akers.
Washington internal Revenue Commissioner Capers approves a decision by Springfield Illinois Collector Frank L. Smith that glass jars which have contained tax paid cigars and are emptied cannot be reused for packing cigars.
A tramp was struck and killed instantly by an express train at the Otter Street water tank of the Pennsylvania Railroad in Bristol, Pennsylvania. He could not be identified, though he wore three coats and three vests.
Allen Springer of Lake City Arkansas collapsed and died in the depot while en route to California to visit his elderly mother. He was a resident of Lake City and had been traveling alone when the fatal incident occurred.
At a Sulphur Oklahoma banquet of the Texas colony only frontier fare was served. The meal consisted of black coffee beef beans and cornbread. Coffee was sweetened with sorghum molasses and bowie knives served as the only silverware.
A London to Glasgow man named Henry MedIlroy died by suicide placing a rope around his neck and tightening it with a poker. The incident is reported as a self inflicted death. The source records no additional witnesses or motives.
New York State Attorney General William S. Jackson said he will seek the appointment of a receiver for the Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Co. The question concerns the legality of certain liens imposed on policies and whether they are valid.
John McMillan an 86 year old miser died Thursday in a hovel on the outskirts of Chattanooga possessing a fortune of at least 150000 dollars.
The Toledo Times, Toledo Ohio’s only daily morning paper, has been sold by the Scripps-McRae Syndicate to George Dun, owner of the Daily Citizen, an afternoon penny paper.
Two masked gunmen boarded a through freight on the Chicago and Alton line in the suburbs, held up the brakeman conductor and a stockman, then escaped. Police and railroad officials launched a search for the suspects.
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