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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1922
Page
3
A customer asks for a cer Ia style handkerchief. A diligent salesman sifts stock, unveils a reserve piece, and later finds another piece from a shelf corner. The customer exclaims that it is the correct item, then reveals she learned the price to compare with a friend’s gift.
An invited guest wore three borrowed diamonds on his shirt front at a wedding reception. He courted attention by pretending to adjust them and finally addressed the newly married couple with a lewd quip wishing their life would shine as brightly as the stones.
A very deaf old woman on the street refuses to give money to a street musician, saying she cannot hear the tunes and noting no interest in the performance. The dialog includes garbled phrases and misheard words, reflecting a humorous or fragmentary transcription from The Congregationalist.
The Morning Post on December 27 1808 notes rapid success of the instantaneous Necht and fire machines. The Fifth Street Soho manufactory has become a daily resort of fashionables who praise the utility and ingenuity of these philosophical curiosities.
The letter from Jimmie voices objections to Hickey joining the club. He recounts a personal incident and warns about crooks, arguing it would bring a bad name and a black eye to the Orioles club.
A garbled dialogue features Senator Sor chum and Pardo on crowd or herd behavior in politics. The text recalls a steer in a stampede and hints at personal choice versus collective action with no clear conclusion. It reflects historical rhetoric about conformity and public opinion.
The Senate passed an annual army appropriation of 41.75 million dollars fixing the army at 133,000 enlisted men and about 12,530 officers for the coming year. The bill moves to conference with the House as debates over Muscle Shoals funding and overall size continue. The vote on the army size was 49 to 21 in a test vote, with further amendments largely accepted.
Chicago. Attorney General Daugherty urged broader state action to handle burdens now shouldered by the federal government. He cited prohibition blue sky stock laws, white slave traffic, anti narcotic statutes and food inspection rules as better managed by states. He warned against centralization and praised cooperative federalism amid concerns over lawlessness and enforcement morality. Belfast death of Dennis Horgan, former GB shot put champion, reported in Crookstown County Cork.
In Shreveport Louisiana G M Wallace a lawyer and seemingly injured man fell from his office window. He crawled to the nearest doctor believing he had harmed himself. His tail was found broken and bloodied after the fall.
The Jacksonville paper Geld. Jecusserine reports the sale of the Mier Ide Metropolis in the afternoon payer. It names Job Perry of New York as president of the American Ilves Aweriation and Richard Lloyd Jones, publisher of the Tubes Tribune, in the announcement.
A former U S president of police services died recently after a long career at the capital. He served the department from December to March 2000, to be remembered for his repairer Tilman era and community service.
Agricultural guidance explains cultivation serves weed control, root air, drainage, and soil structure. It warns against deep cultivation that harms roots, suggests shallow, frequent passes to retain moisture, and notes tools like wheel cultivators and rakes expedite work. It also advises soaking before cultivation and avoiding excess watering.
Canadian agriculture modernizes through scientific study and professional training. Agricultural colleges, experimental farms, and government literature push farmers toward organized crop systems and efficient practices. The nation supports novices with access to expert research. many leading farmers gained international honors via agrarian science. For details contact F A Hewitt 202 Main St Kaneasity Ma J Broughtes Room 412 112 W Adem Chicago.
The text describes a simple handmade implement to loosen the soil surface for weed control. A 2 inch by 14 inch board forms a handle with three nails at the opposite end to break the surface. Weeding is easiest when weeds are just coming through the ground and the top two inches of soil are kept continuously worked to prevent establishment.
Soy beans fit into rotation replacing oats in a four year cycle with wheat and corn, proving more profitable as a cash crop. The practice leaves the soil in better mechanical condition and fertility, preparing land for future crops after well cultivated soy yields.
Guidelines for cultivating and fertilizing an asparagus bed. Notes emphasize crown development, soil health, moisture, and timing to ensure strong growth and quality. General tips include avoiding crowding and watching for pests while maintaining even irrigation.
A letter and jokes follow a dog poisoning incident as a household mourns. The cook recalls Toto was banished from the kitchen yet saved many meals, provoking a mix of remorse and humor in the aftermath.
A casual chat recalls the film The Three Musketeers with Athos and Patrice and Atro mentioned by name. The speakers hint at other musketeers and reminisce about the movie, noting familiarity with the character list.
A Chicago widow confronts her ex-husband demanding overdue alimony, citing taxation without representation as she confronts him at a dinner. The case centers on monetary arrears and legal obligations, highlighting tensions in post-marital support disputes.
A reflective line contrasts wealth and mortality noting the rich enjoy perceived happiness while the poor better grasp death. The piece contemplates fortune and fate with stark moral tone and concise aphoristic statement.
A quirky clipping presents aphorisms on finance and romance. It suggests caution about confidence in savings, hints at engagement rings, and offers old fashioned proverbs about men and manners. The tone resembles a humorous column of domestic wisdom.
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