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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1920
Page
3
A brief, fragmented fragment shows ponderings on gentleness and strength. The odd line compares human behavior to slipping on a banana peel, hinting at a playful, cryptic mood rather than a clear event or narrative.
An ad promotes Foot Ease antiseptic powder to relive sore feet and prevent chafing. It mentions daily use for tired, smarting feet and notes a visitor offering a can opener for a selling scheme. The copy emphasizes ease and cleanliness in the home and warns against messy oils.
Charles P Johnson aged 46, longtime Missouri political figure and Civil War era ally of the Free Soil and Republican movements, died suddenly at his son's home. Johnson, a former lieutenant governor and noted criminal lawyer, arrived in St Louis in 1857 and built a prominent career in law and journalism before engaging in politics with anti slavery forces and supporting Abraham Lincoln. His influence spanned Missouri and the Midwest as a public speaker and advocate for Republican causes.
A Kansas City roll manager and a fountain worker are arrested for dispensing a liquor drink said to contain an illicit percentage. Ashoff of the State National Bank in St Louis is named president of the Missouri Clerks Association. Proposals and local updates cover tax assessments, school graduations, road projects, and railroad appointments across Jefferson City, Dexter, Mexico, Howell and Stoddard counties.
Tax values for real estate and personal property were released by the State Board of Equalization after review by the state Tax Commission. Real estate valuation decreased overall, with notable drops in Jackson County and other categories, while personal property saw declines. real estate in St Louis stayed unchanged. In St Louis Eastern District residents paid about 1,201,500 in luxury taxes in the first four months, collected from clothing merchants and theaters. Charles L Ivwey announced as Democratic candidate for Congress from the Eighth District. Central Missouri Foresters Association holds meetings May 31 to June 4 at Booneville Springs. Missouri Grand Lodge elects officers with notable appointments. Mies Veco Nejtert of Corte College died in a room incident attributed to a bolt or spark, under unclear circumstances. Dry Law enforcement debate continues at the Missouri State Federation gathering.
The Mississippi era report notes Dr James P. Lougherty seeking the Democratic nomination for State Auditor in Jefferson City, with rival George T. Middleton. It mentions campaign notices in St. Louis and St Joseph counties, plus a Bureau of Proposals listing on September 24. The piece also touches on a bank robbery in Newton and livestock losses from wolves across Kansas County, reflecting era political and social concerns.
A testimonial advertises Milks Emulsion as a cure for chronic stomach and bowel troubles. A Kentucky woman says four doctors gave up on her, then Milks Emulsion restored her health in two weeks. The ad claims quick relief for digestion, constipation, and wasting diseases, with a money back guarantee and price of 150 per bottle.
Secretary Guy Oyster of Samuel Gompers defends strikes as partly beneficial yet warns against excess. In a recent interview he notes underproduction pressures and likens labour action to milk spoilage from over-preservation, urging measured use of strikes.
A promotional ad touts Freezone to remove corns, calluses, and corn between toes with a drop on the skin. It claims instant relief without pain or sorenes, compares favorably to a makeup man’s claims, and cites Cincinnati origins.
A fragment notes Tam fears wit has stirred social buzz and sting, with playful Scots phrasing about public attention and wit provoking a reaction.
An old advertisement claims one hundred dollars for a cure of catarrhal deafness. It touts a universal remedy from HWALISS CATARAH SEDICINE and promises restoration of hearing by clearing mucous surfaces. Circulars are offered free by J. Chandler & Co. Toledo, Ohio.
The Reformed Church Messenger urges thrift and faithful stewardship, warning that waste brings woe. It stresses the importance of economising and faithful handling of the Lord's goods as a duty to avoid misusing entrusted wealth.
The best known cranberry section in the world lies in the Cape Cod district of Massachusetts with an overre field of gy battl s at tic.
A colorful ad touts Diamond Dyes as safe for wool silk cotton and blends and claims easy use for home dyeing. It asserts strong results even for beginners and mentions a Chicago origin. The copy warns against poor fading dyes and references the alk industry in China with high employment.
Rhys Williams in Yale Review portrays a rural feast with singing and dancing by peasant girls and young men. The scene centers on charity, communal music, and the vivid costumes as villagers celebrate a transforming religious tradition amid poverty and empathy.
An unclear account describes a collision at a central downtown intersection with damaged vehicles and a bystander reacting to the scene. The text references a police officer and a street encounter, but many words are garbled, leaving the precise details and identities unreadable.
The vivid OCR fragment describes large cucumber plants cultivated in England and the United States, noting greenhouse methods and the intense production for the Chicago market. It mentions climate, space, and air conditions, with garbled phrases about vines, trellises, and greenhouse layout.
The readable portion shows a garbled discussion mentioning Virginia and Washington, with unclear events. It references a wallet, a bank, and a crowd, but factual details are obscured and names or dates cannot be confirmed.
A terse note urges immediate attention to blood and germ safety before procedures. It emphasizes cleaning and disinfection practices to prevent infection and ensure patient safety.
A compact note voices a puzzled view of attempted acts and flaws. The speaker reflects on a personal shortcoming and its impact, using terse phrasing to hint at a deeper, unsettled situation without clear details.
An advertisement warns women about urinary and bladder troubles and suggests that many illnesses stem from these issues. It claims Dr. Kulmer's SwiceRoot restores balance to the body, alleviating back pain headaches and fatigue. A sample bottle offer and large bottle prices are advertised by Kilmer Co. Binghamton, NY.
The North China Telegraph reports on the Ming era pilgrimage to Huang Shan and Seeth Arhc hills where a devotee develops an interest in sacred tea and supports temple building and gilded shrines. Priests visit elevated peaks as prosperity rises with money raised for the Oro temple renovation.
A brief dialogue recalls a call to Mr Jollyboy where Padlea reports he listened quietly and did not speak during the exchange. Paula notes the calm, noting he rested and he appeared attentive throughout the conversation.
Fragmentary readers note hints at a dramatic conclusion with a character named Wobbler described as dead. The text shows garbled phrases about advice, hesitation, and habit formation, with incomplete lines suggesting a misread or damaged column.
A Swampton Dramatic Society rehearsal ends in a clash as an amateur complains about missing a lead role while a professional London caster assigns him the part of the first banana in a rust marked scene, prompting a bitter exchange.
A fragmented historical item recounts military life and tasks, recalling soldiers and bed making, with scattered odd phrases and place names, offering a glimpse of wartime routine through garbled OCR text.
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