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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1908
Page
2
A collection of wry observations and light political quips touching on marriage, finance, science, and world affairs. Notable asides include jokes about a czar, suffragettes, a German scientist, and London's water use, with mentions of Hetty Green, John Bull, and a New York loan offer.
A man in Arkansas was fined $1,500 and costs after dynamiting fish. The court admonished him to confine his future acts to less costly misdeeds, such as dynamiting street cars or burning tobacco barns, rather than fish.
A witty line suggests lasting happiness comes from persistent affection, while a remark about a young man losing 22 jobs over five years hints that failure to secure steady income affected his life. The piece contrasts romantic advice with the oddball notion of being paid to attend sports.
In the Chicago Daily News one officer is praised for marrying the woman of his choice after proving himself a hero. The piece notes other men likewise prize marriage as a noble feat beyond danger and duty.
The Bowery mission of New York reports it has provided 233000 meals and nearly 11000 lodgings to homeless men and boys so far this year. The early morning breadtime is described as a particularly sad sight.
Exports from the United Kingdom during the first three months of the current year declined from the same period last year by 279000 tons in volume and 9195251 dollars in value. The drop reflects weaker demand and lower production in the period, with totals indicating a slower export pace across key steel products and iron shipments to major trading partners.
A one Atlantic steamer observed a water spout lifting the air into a cloud of porpoises. The piece notes the absence of flying machines and imagines the crew could have cast a line and fisted through the spray.
The article notes gold exports and large grain shipments from New York as America sends gold and food abroad. It cites last year’s grain and exceptional foreign demand, indicating the world needs food while the United States supplies it. It adds little risk of gold exports becoming harmful.
Elinor Glyn finds American men unreadable not like talkative French or Asian men. They dine infrequently, are busy, and avoid politics. She infers most are engrossed in business and talk shop, suggesting her view would have benefited from broader observation.
A London report cites UK plans to end Turkish misrule in Macedonia with an international conference similar to the Algeciras arrangement on Morocco. The US may join Russia to dominate the talks, while Germany is expected to oppose the plan amid tensions with England and Russia.
Berlin reports Turkey will resist by all means England and Russia strive to seize Macedonia. France may back the Anglo-Russian bid, raising fear of a bloody war if forced. The Porte suggests reforms in Macedonia and suppression of armed bands to curb disorder.
An emergency hospital building at 87 Market Street will be leased by the city for 5 years as a memorial to Iroquois Theatre fire victims. The first floor hosts an ambulance station, the second floor a dispensary, and the third an operating room and beds. Furnishings are by the Iroquois Memorial Association under Health Commissioner Evans, with city operation.
Carl Kurz of Lawrence will swim 600 miles down the Kaw river to Kansas City on July 4 to prove his prowess, challenging Charles R. Harling of Sedgwick who accepted the offer on Saturday. Kurz cited his daring flood swims as background for the challenge.
Jessie Schilling, 20, of Washington state, was on a Chicago to Seattle bound Burling ton train when she awoke asleep and jumped from a window near Savannah. The train stopped, she was found unconscious and taken to Savannah in serious condition. Schilling is described as a somnambulist.
A Pennsylvania railroad passenger train from Potts town to Nescopee, running on Lehigh Valley tracks, wrecked at Lofty on the mountains near Hazelton at 6 30 am Saturday. The engineer was killed and eight passengers injured.
A crowd gathered near Omaha’s county jail late Friday night with intent to lynch James Bond, condemned for the murder of South Omaha saloonkeeper John Wrede. About 200 men, mostly house men from South Omaha, were present as midnight neared.
The White City amusement resort about eight miles from Indianapolis burned late Friday night causing a loss estimated at 150000 to 200000 dollars.
Fez Mulai Hafid, the usurping sultan of Morocco, has summoned the Caids to his prince and peremptorily instructed them to raise an army of 18 000 men from neighboring tribes.
Secretary Taft accompanied by Gen. Luke E. Wright and James T. Williams Jr. left at 8 50 Saturday morning for Oyster Bay. He will return at 2 40 p.m. and go direct to Washington.
Happenings in Missouri report Rush C. Lake will resign from the attorney general's office to devote full time to the Republican campaign. A state headquarters will open after the primaries on August 4 with Lake in charge, after arranging campaign literature. Also noted are Missouri Pharmaceutical Association and Travelers' Association officer elections at Perthe Springs with new leaders named in Kansas City, St Louis, and Boonville.
Officers elected include President Dr. H. H. Brockman Elden E C Hill first vice C O Davidson second vice C Q O Meredith third vice Emmett F Cook recording secretary George E Krapit St Louis corresponding secretary A W Davidson Poplar Bluff treasurer The next annual meeting is set for May 1902 in St Louis.
The Missouri State Photographers association elected officers for one year at its fourteenth annual session in Moberly. President A. L. Jenks of Monett was chosen, with first vice president J. W. Waller of Columbia, second vice president S. A. Shultz of Gallatin, secretary J. O. Coffin of Lexington, and treasurer T. W. Crow of Maryville. Columbia was selected as the next meeting site.
The man known as Ed Williams and Herman Johnson, accused of killing James Evans and seriously wounding George Ryan in a box car between Pierce City and Carthage on March 19, was bound over to the circuit court following a preliminary Aurora trial.
The state board of railway and warehouse commissioners ruled it cannot issue an order to establish and maintain a joint station at a railroad intersection unless public service demands it. The decision centers on the authority to compel such cooperative infrastructure.
Last year set a statewide coal production record with 4,274,925 tons and $7,185,375 in value. Coal mining occurred in 34 counties as Macon led and Lafayete county ranked second in output.
Dr. J F Reilly a well known physician of southern Missouri died recently in Howell County He served as chairman of the Republican central committee of Howell county and was a notable local figure.
Jer Wade of Boone County owns a dwarf Shetland mule standing six inches high, a remarkable miniature among equines.
John F Hunt has been named postmaster at Providence following the resignation of Ella P Gillespy. The appointment makes Hunt the newly chosen administrator of local mail services in Providence.
G A Friends of Heiman has been appointed clerk at the Puget Sound Naval station, securing a federal position. The appointment raises local interest as Heiman’s associates announce the placement and its implications for the community.
Secretary Swanger completes mailing of annual return blanks and anti trust affidavits to Missouri corporations. About 13 500 business corporations exist in the state. In dry counties and towns, beverages with any alcohol may not be sold. attorney general Herbert Hadley states this in a letter to Livingston county prosecutor.
N. T. Gentry has tendered his resignation as assistant attorney general to Herbert S. Hadley. The move follows Hadley’s request that Gentry resign.
Appointed by the Governor, J W Grier takes on the role of coal oil inspector for the city of Aurora for a two year term from May 16.
State treasurer received a report of a conscience fund contribution consisting of three one dollar bills mailed from inside a Missouri Pacific passenger train. The origin remains unknown as there was no identifying mark.
In De Soto the anti saloon workers lost the local option election by 674 to 303 tally. Police and civic groups monitored the vote as supporters of saloon licenses secured a narrow win.
The Rev John Frank Smith pastor of the First Baptist church at Chilli cothe and Mrs Smith fed a hungry tramp at noon. He then stole jewelry and ransacked the house while they were at church.
Dr Edward Martin Shepard resigns after 30 years as geologist professor at Drury college. He will receive a Carnegie foundation pension of 1005 dollars. He came to Springfield in 1879 and led the biological and geological dept, acted as president in 1893, and has been dean since 1903.
After forty years the buried founder of St. Joseph, Joseph Robidoux, lies in a neglected grave in Cavalry cemetery. His remains will be moved within days to a new grave in Mount Olivet cemetery where a monument will be erected commemorating his deeds.
Cameron Septic Tank Co of Chicago sues Independence alleging city tank system infringes its patents and seeks royalties. The city has spent about 80,000 dollars to imperfect the system while negotiating a settlement.
At the annual meeting of the Missouri Association of Opticians the officers were elected. Charles Gieman of California was named president. E. L. Thurber of Warrensburg and Elmer Schmidt of Washington were chosen vice presidents. G. E. Read of Lebanon was secretary and treasurer.
Federal Judge Smith McPherson will hear the railroads appeal for an injunction in October. Missouri will keep two cent streetcar fares until at least fall as railroads sought an immediate hearing, while the state asked for three months to verify earnings reports.
Drury college closed its thirty fifth year with the largest commencement crowd in its history. Gov Folk delivered the graduation address and received the honorary Doctor of Laws degree during the exercises.
Abstract of reports to the comptroller of the currency shows Missouri national banks at close of business May 14 with loans and discounts 21,662,640 dollars, individual deposits 25,596,001 dollars, and local reserve to deposits 19.48 percent.
A 1827 parchment filed at Ful ton bears signatures of John Quincy Adams. It records a land grant to George Rhodes for 89 acres. The aged patent mirrors the formal style used on modern deeds and marks its first recording.
The Gentry county jail has not housed an inmate for more than three months, leaving officials puzzled over the current status of the facility and its operations. Local authorities note no detainees are in custody at the jail.
A dispute after Hoffmanns Erzaehlungen provoked Adolf Sussmann to insult director Simons. Chorus and staff beat him on stage, ejecting him. Contracts broken and lawsuits pending. An American readership finds little “American” in the event.
In Boomville the Fourth of July unfolds with makeshift parade preparations led by Leon Talbert and Dan Turner. A drought scarred town shade, floats are built along Cowskin creek, and a makeshift Goddess of Liberty arbour rises. Fireworks and races brighten the day, but a prank involving a setter pup sparks chaos, culminating in a bittersweet finale as a boy leaves with a bandaged eye and swollen jaw.
The piece celebrates national pride as the flag passes by with bugles and drums. It emphasizes sea and land battles, sacrifices, and the enduring spirit of the nation, urging respect, loyalty, and reverence for the flag and its history.
A girl at a New York Times writer tells of a red headed cashier who mocked a boss by a mischievous prank. He has a best girl, his father runs a Jersey shoe factory, and his wife allegedly calls him by a romantic scheme. The tale ends with the caller enjoying power to turn joy into nothing at all.
Mrs J B Renaud of Montreal writes of a twenty five year eczema on her leg that worsened to raw flesh and led doctors to suggest amputation. After two Cuticura treatments swelling subsided and new skin formed. she claims seven years of cure and credits Cuticura with saving her life.
An early victim headline line reveals a melodramatic quarrel as Jack learns Catherine has decided she is no longer his affinity, prompting a terse, emotional response. The fragment hints at a romantic disappointment or social scandal typical of the era’s personal notices.
A jealous husband plans a New York trip to see The Merry Widow and asks a friend for earliest seats. His wife opens a telegram to him reading Nothing ding with the widow antil the tenth WU that suit you causing demands for explanations.
A collage of short notices promoting Castoria with its signature, Allen’s Foot-Ease powder for feet, a quip about a poet, and small ads for tobacco and legal barking laws. Mentions of suppliers A. S. Olmsted and Lew’s Single Binder hint at period commerce, with a closing line about brief words.
The Well-Informed world has long sought a pleasant efficient liquid laxative with known wholesome parts. California Fig Syrup Co offers Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a gentle yet prompt remedy. Buy the genuine article from California Fig Syrup Co.. price fifty cents per bottle.
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