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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1913
Page
3
Missouri Elks convention at St Joseph chose Ferdinand Helm of Kansas City as president and selected officers for the next term. Delegations traveled by auto boats and trains after adjournment. A new constitution was deferred until next year as Grand Lodge meet in Rochester looms.
Huntsville attorneys for the state dropped the case against Van Davis editor of the Huntsville Times and John G Hamilton editor of the Huntsville Herald. The duel occurred August 4, 1812 at the post office. four bystanders including Perky Gunn were wounded. The Hamilton case was previously dismissed.
Missouri State Association of Letter Carriers and Missouri branch of the National Association of Post Office Clerks conclude their annual meeting in Springfield. Elden R. Cole of Joplin is named president. JC Garnett of Kansas City is vice president. John S. Mrc Gaw of Sedalia becomes secretary. CG Jones of West Plains treasurer. Executive committee includes Bain of Cape Girardeau A F Barner of St Joseph and WL Broquerly. William E Hawkins of Springfield is chosen delegate to the national convention in San Francisco.
Kansas City daily receives a strawberry train of 25 to 28 cars from northwestern Arkansas and southwestern Missouri. The Kansas City Southern has already brought 314 cars to Kansas City this season and will run a trainload each day for two to three weeks more, totaling about 51 cars for the season.
Kirksville reports Edward F. and Lottie Davis found guilty by a jury in criminal court for the second degree murder of J. W. Davis on October 26. Neintritz sentenced to 15 years, Mrs Davis to 1 year. Cadet Company 8 wins silver cup in drill at University of Missouri. cadets will skip Nevada encampment.
Jimmie Ward, an aviator from Hansas Clee, reached 5,201 feet during a flight over Moberly. He climbed rapidly, with the aircraft dropping about 2,000 feet at a rapid pace amid the confrontation.
A brief fragment notes a cheerful line sung by a peer with a gentle mood. The speaker cautions against altering plans or priorities, using a playful culinary metaphor about cups and plates in a New Orleans context.
General Order No 20 issued by Adj Gen Johns and O Meara to the NGMM bans keeping or using intoxicating liquors in any state troops armory. It was presented to Gov Major. commanding officers must enforce the ban and are held responsible for compliance. The order aims to promote better discipline and derive benefits for the National Guard units renting armories.
Springfield hosts the fifty second annual Missouri Knights Templars conclave with the Malta degree spectacle witnessed by hundreds. St Louis wins next year’s gathering as officers named include William H. Glancer grand commander and Isaac H. Hetlinger deputy grand commander along with Hannibal grand captain general William K. Davis and other senior officers.
Advt Gen O Meara orders nationwide in Missouri armories banning the canning or use of beer and intoxicants. About armories affected. Commanding officers who use armories with state rent must enforce the prohibition strictly.
Kansas City will launch and deliver two new sailoree barges named Gamma and Delta to the line by June 15. Built at Ambridge, Pennsylvania, they are sister ships to Epsilon, under construction in Pittsburg and not ready until July 15. The trio targets Missouri river traffic with specialized design.
Mekane Jonn KH Hutts suffered probable fatal injuries when attacked by swarms of bees. He and his horse were stung repeatedly as colonies swarmed, leaving the animal dead and another unable to serve. Local witnesses described the scene as victims covered in insect stings.
Columbian reports Dr W P Cutler, just back from New York, will resign as talty com missioner of the state on July 1 to take a $6 01 a year post with the American Manufacturers Association of Products from Corn.
A wagon crossing near Laddonia Cuivre Creek area resulted in a bridge collapse. Truman Etcher and his wife were thrown into the water but escaped with light injuries. Local authorities note the incident happened east of town during travel.
A four man expert at jug gling feures is slated to appear on the day of reckoning. The report notes concerns about his ability being unavailing in the upcoming event.
A historic note on water management states the private weir gives way to a public reservoir while stressing ongoing vigilance. The quote by Anne Garlin Spencer frames water quality as a public duty requiring continued attention and scrutiny.
A fragmented verse mocks mispronunciation rules as a judge weighs how one might call a person by a pestilent nickname, suggesting linguistic play and social norms in a spoof courtroom moment.
The narrator recalls two airship scenes from the Balkan War era. A Sulgari aviator reconnoitered Turkish defenses, was pursued by shells, and died after an escape from gunfire. Later, a cigar shaped airship over Adrianople’s environs withstood shellfire, remaining aloft for ten minutes until another volley. The pilots’ courage is praised amid the storm.
March pageant includes Miriam sister of Moses Deborah and Hulda as biblical figures. Madam L. Von F Moustford of Jerusalem guides period accuracy for the display. Aztec calendar stone in Mexico City museum noted for its 995 day year and four fourteenth cycles.
In New York, Vice-President Marshall extols two well known multi millionaires. He lauds their patriotism and alleged dedication to their country. The remarks defend their generosity while implying a belief they would claim more than their share if possible.
Mount Mitchell stands as the tallest mountain in the eastern United States, at about 4711 feet above sea level according to the US Geological Survey. The Appalachian range also features Mount Garot in Tennessee at 635 feet and Mount Washington in New Hampshire at 626 feet.
A garbled text sample shows jumbled phrases and typos about reading and thinking. It appears to reflect a mis-typed or corrupted note from a historical page, with uncertain attribution to Richter. The readable bits imply a meta discussion rather than a clear news item.
Utica Ohio reports how Mary Earlewroe suffered female weakness with numb spells dizziness and weakness after childbirth. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restored health allowing daily tasks and walking to town. Nebo Illinois resident Herriz Gp also says the product cured long standing female troubles and improved her strength and outlook.
Ernest J. Bloom, Hood River photographer, spent two weeks at R. E. Scott s ranch. While Napping after lunch he woke to a squirrel trimming hair, leaving a portion of his black locks cut away. Bloom said the teeth were sharp, the squirrel likely moved in his sleep, and he yelled, nearly scaring the rodent to flight.
Mrs Emma Patterson reports a year long scalp eruption on her child improved after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She notes hair regrowth and cessation of itching after two weeks, endorsing the product and free samples. Advertisements push Cuticura widely.
Fragmentary Observer item questions a suspension of members linked to the Joss Benches scandal. It hints at penalties and a bid to enforce discipline with daily shilling rates, mentioning MPs at various postings and Core London discussions on standards. The language is garbled but portrays upheaval over parliamentary conduct and pay penalties.
A fragmented exchange shows a visitor considering aiding homeless men with drugs while a officer questions the plan. The dialogue hints at moral tension and practical constraints in a tense street scenario.
The flood in Ohio and Indiana spurs road and bridge rebuilding, boosting motor truck transport over horse and wagon or rail. Vice-President G. W. Bennett of Garford Company says reconstructed roads will yield some of the nation’s best truck highways, based on dealer reports across the region.
More than fifty convicts from Leavenworth Prison study at the State Agricultural College in Manhattan, Henry County, taking agriculture, civil engineering, mechanics, and dairying courses. They work in cells and mail papers for correction, with most in agricultural or dairy tracks.
An Engineering Magazine note explains how spent tanbark, once dumped into rivers or used for roads, became a valuable waste fuel in the U S. The furnace improvement turned this previously discarded material into an auto-combustible fuel, saving the equivalent of about 2 million tons of high grade coal annually.
In a short tale from La dies Home Journal a new cavalry recruit Murphy is assigned a rough horse. The sergeant warns no one may dismount without orders. Murphy falls as the horse kicks. he had dismounted and was ordered to do so, prompting a corrective remark about headquarters.
A reader asks which implement is proper to eat beef stew. The information editor weighs table etiquette and practicality, noting that spoons are traditionally used for soups and stews to scoop broth and tender chunks, while forks aid solid pieces. Practical dining context favors spoon use for stew.
Authorities urge careful examination of every bottle of Castoria to ensure it bears the signature and note it has been in use for over three decades. Parents are reminded that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria due to its trusted, long standing presence in households.
An old advertisement touts Porter's Antiseptic Healing as a cure for stubborn sores and related ailments. It asserts the product relieves pain while promoting healing, selling at $1.00. The text also promotes Lewis' Single Binder cigars and makes casual, unrelated remarks about typing and lemon juice.
Two college professors stroll and ponder memory lapses. One recalls a woman stopping him to confirm his name Mr Kennington, prompting the other to react with a wary, unfinished reply. The comic exchange highlights quirky memory slips in everyday life.
The Department of Agriculture declares the kingbird a beneficial species, noting its role as a honeybee protector and pest hunter. It attacks drones and useless bees, aiding bee raisers, while also preying on harmful insects and defending chicken yards from crows and hawks.
A humorous note describes a patient and dentist attempting a cone shaped dental repair. The tale centers on the dentist's efforts and the patient’s reaction to the awkward outcome.
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