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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1908
Page
3
Mrs Jones reports a market chat with a fishmonger who boasted of original ideas. When she quipped that a man becomes like what he associates with, he replied he has been a fishmonger all his life and cannot swim a yard. London Opinion notes the remark.
A fleeting humor gag about a grandmother in heaven contrasts with a land ad offering 100 to 640 acres plus two town lots in South Texas for 120 dollars, payable in ten monthly installments. Additional lines tout a life motto, a cigarette brand promotion, and a proverb about paying as you go.
A famed actress endorses Peruna claiming it aids digestion and nerves. The ad cites improved stomach health and relief from nervous dyspepsia after a lengthy period of illness and unsuccessful doctor visits. It quotes Mrs J C Japison of Wallace California praising the remedy after using several bottles.
W Burton H Barnes rescues Edward Anstruther and Marina from an aged vendetta as they travel Corsica to Marseilles. Enid Anstruther disappears after marriage, Barnes pursues across Corsica aided by a ghostly hunter Tomasso who reveals lethal plots and a perilous ascent to a mountain chalet retreat.
Marina rescues by Barnes after escaping the storm and finds her foster father Tomasso Monaldi alive. The group enters a mountain cabin and faces the bandits Rochini and Romano as Marina weighs truth about Antonio and Anstruther. The scene ends with hunger before a continuation.
Barnes and Marina trace a perilous vine covered ascent toward Del Oro to outpace Saliceti’s men. From a beech tree lookout and a waterfall gorge, Barnes readies his pistols and rifle, vowing to intercept the enemy and rescue Enid if needed. Marina fears a lethal clash will doom the mission and her hopes for the wife’s safety.
Wealthy passengers shift from booking cabins to suites on steam ships. The suite spans four rooms a drawing room dining room bedroom and bathroom. Furnished in costly artistic woodwork with silks damasks tapestries and brocades. It includes every convenience including telephone service for calling friends and arranging dinner.
Paris faces fresh Dreyfus split as Maj Alfred Dreyfus is wounded during Pantheon ceremonies honoring Emil Zola. Military editor Gregori fires twice at Dreyfus, aiming at him while President Fallieres is present. guards move in, arrest the assailant.
Baltimore Maryland Democratic state convention elected 16 Denver delegates and adopted a platform. Four of the 16 were Bryan supporters despite demands for more. The close was marked by confusion after a delegate claimed an intended Bryan instruction resolution was discouraged and another tried to second it.
Montana supreme court unanimously dissolved Yellowstone county restraining order against Montana Federation of Labor and others over Lindsay and Co. causing unions to publish unfair list. Labor leaders hail decision as end of anti boycott injunctions in state courts and pledge continued advocacy. The Federation of Labor had urged unions to withhold patronage from the Helena wholesale fruit firm with a branch in Billings.
Dr. Joseph D. Bryant, Grover Cleveland's physician, left for the east on Thursday prompting rumors that Cleveland suffered a relapse at his Princeton, New Jersey home. Bryant’s friends cited a sudden illness of a patient calling him home.
Bank of Fairland was robbed by three men Wednesday night. They took 19900 dollars including post office receipts and fled on horseback after entering the bank building without incident.
New York recount proceedings before Justice Lambert opened 25 ballot boxes showing Hearst gaining 16 votes. Seventy seven boxes counted since recount began yield Hearst a total gain of 123 votes. Early Wednesday Hearst gained, later reduced by recount.
George P. Bullard chief executive of the Eastern Expanded Metal Co was arrested on a warrant in Boston on conspiracy to defraud the city in the so called Boston agreement involving iron steel and other firms. He was released on 2700 bail.
A father vents frustration at his son’s forgetfulness about the election figures on the bulletin board. Mrs. Harding asks what was forgotten as the man paces in a tense exchange. The tale, from Youth’s Companion, highlights family humor and memory lapses.
The writer recalls old backcountry methods to trap and kill kangaroos by digging pits at paddock corners and driving animals into them. Calico was strung along fences to guide the kangaroos, who were clubbed and shot. Skins then gained value as they neared extinction, while young kangaroo meat and tail soup emerged as delicacies becoming scarce.
Readers learn that Catarrh Cure by Hall's is claimed as the only positive cure for catarrh and related diseases. Delong constitutional remedies and blood support are advertised, with a $100 reward offered if the cure fails. Address F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. sold by druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A Washington Star quotation hints at railway secrecy while promoting South Texas land. The notice offers 10 to 640 acres plus 2 town lots for $210 with $10 monthly payments, urging readers to contact Dr. Chas. F. Simmons in San Antonio, Texas for details.
Two boys joke about languages during a casual summer chat. The first aims to study French this summer while the second boasts already speaking two languages English and football.
A garbled promotion asks readers to request Our-Pie from grocers. If the grocer does not stock it, customers should mail the grocer’s name and 10 cents to D-Zerta Food Co in Rochester North Carolina to receive a full size two package free in three flavors including lemon and chocolate for pies.
An advertorial exchange touts land bargains near San Antonio with 10 to 640 acres and two town lots priced at $210, payable $10 monthly through Dr. Chas. F. Simmons. It promotes a 36 mile rail reach, fertile soil, good water, and appealing climate for small buyers. References to real estate agents and humorous quips punctuate the piece.
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