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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1913
Page
2
A collection of witty observations from the Potosi Journal by F. M. Deggendorf. The items touch on barbers’ strike riots in New York, jokes about politics and fashion, notes on inflation and currency, and quips about sports, artichokes, mosquitos, and Manila cigars, all in a light, satirical tone. The piece reflects early 20th century humor and social commentary with multiple named topics and playful jabs at public figures and trends.
A British ambassador is described as a baseball fan whose influence may outshine tennis skill or golf. Meanwhile the Interstate Commerce Commission orders heated potato transport in winter, and a push for a Potato Cruelty Prevention Society emerges, signaling quirky policy conversations.
A fragmented rant laments commercial iconoclasm and price, mocks Panama Guatemala financial disputes of 1869, and critiques baseball pennants, public health fears, and paper money. The piece blends satire on geopolitics, sports, and economics with dismissive tone about risk and modern concerns.
A proposed ordinance aims to forbid beating rugs or cypress within the city limits. Another measure would make it a penal offense for a man who has eaten garlic and drunk alcohol to ride street cars or public conveyances for two hours afterward.
Berkeley Fleming, a Ohio farmer, confessed to killing his wife Emma Fleming and his brother Culbertson. He guided police to a shallow grave where Emma was buried and to a tobacco field where Culbertson lay, revealing a motive tied to fear his mother knew of the earlier murder. A trunk robbery earned him initial arrest.
Representative Hinelawad and Rep Winelongkh attack the management of the St Louis and San Francisco raid, urging Congress to direct the Interstate Commerce Commission to probe alleged jobbing schemes. They claim receivership actions show securities sold far beyond tangible property values and allege funds diverted to insiders.
Representative Gallacher of Utah announced plans for an investigation of the baseball trust. He will hold a rules committee hearing within a week where about six witnesses will be questioned. His list includes former Philadelphia National president and men from New York, St. Louis, Chicago, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo.
Installation of a telephone in the president's room at the capitol stirred senators to a keener appreciation for an anticipated visit from President Wilson at any moment of the day.
A lightning strike hit the German Rifernod church near here causing a fire that destroyed the church. Three men were killed including W. J. buitenin and KLOS Moser, while Ontje Oltman suffered paralysis. Several others were injured in the incident.
Captain Lawson T. Jernigan, a former United States commissioner for Arkansas district, dies at age 8 amid Civil War reminiscences. He was among the Union’s youngest captains.
Pittsboro board of public care saron discharged S. L. Heeter after weeks of investigation. He was found guilty of immoral acts and making improper advances toward students, with charges tied to romantic misconduct and teacher duties.
A Wey palies detective case ends with a man named Sam Mraversoo being found guilty of Bunco. The trial tied him to the operations of the notorious forty thieves game, a long-running scheme exposed by the local law enforcement in a city court.
At a quarterly meeting of the board of trustees of Southern Wiis Binte Normal University in Corbendale Wo HM Stirsech was elected president tr smeeend Dr J. Th Markie.
Evelyn Thaw made her first appearance in the Hippo drome Resiow title Hila Raetinn though her part was limited to two dancers. Her parent is not noted on the program.
A four year old Avershire dairy cow named Malone No V Aenes Wallace owned by M Welch of Maple Grove has passed official test results during the holidays. The record highlights the butter production potential of four year old Avershires based on the test.
In Shamokin Pennsylvania a gas or coal explosion at the Sascaehsrma Coal Vo site four miles from town killed two miners and injured fourteen. The accident occurred within a major anthracite mining region as over a thousand workers were reportedly engaged at the time.
A Knoxville resident identified as William F. Cody is reported in critical condition following an incident at a local facility. Col. Veds is receiving care at a nearby home as authorities investigate the event.
A freight train wreck four miles west of term station at Cress Summit left one man dead and three injured. The engineer and fireman were among the injured, with details limited as crews worked to clear the main line.
Washington reports rebuke of Wiliness mines coal prices to western Mississippi points. Regulators order the Toleada St. Taewie Wester and The C Bo Quies to justify two years of proposed rates. Affected towns include Roarlineton Mort Slodieen Keokuk Athens and others.
Readable parts show a chapel setting with mentions of a congregation and individuals, but text is garbled. The piece references a church or chapel event and several proper names, suggesting a local religious gathering or notice from a historical newspaper page.
In Topeka a report notes changes in candidacy and party alignment. It mentions a Republican state central committee document and reference to a Mr. Uetley joining the Progressive party. The article reflects local political maneuvering and candidate realignments.
Washington DC Attorney General McReynolds brands the tobacco trust as an obvious subterfuge and advocates a graduated excise tax on tobacco to curb the evil. He signals possible congressional action while weighing whether to reopen the dissolution case and press further investigations into the trust’s operations.
A prisoner named Soplin aegio serving time for a hurry offense escaped the penitentiary dressed in the Major's suit after seizing the executive’s attire. He fled the yard, discarded his own clothes, and donned the Major's suit, eluding guards as other inmates watched.
Washington report says Senate investigators plan to extend hearings on tariff policy and external influence in legislation. Subpoenas will target named tariff callers to reveal motives behind lobbying by sugar wool and other groups. Prohibition and Alaska rail labor issues may follow as inquiries expand.
Washington reports the senate foreign affairs committee favors renewing three arbitration treaties for five years with Britain Spain and Pratts. The panel also approved an extradition treaty with Paraguay to curb refugee absconders and recommended elevating Madrid from minister to ambassador.
A 61 year old Canton man fatally wounds his wife Doris Rozen and harms two sisters and a baby while attacking relatives after a public safety incident. He then wounds himself and is found dead in a upstairs room. The case involves Robert Roweh and a 14 month old infant.
Joplin report says police matron Hares Wilson , a railroad man, stopped a flirtation on Vine Street. Matt Sid approached and spoke. Miss Vernie Self, 2 feet 6 inches tall, observed and Wilson explained the context of the encounter.
A fragmentary report notes a display at a capital area with cat flowers and gathered plants near a front post. Visible names include Wil and Mrs. Woodrow Wisen, and it mentions the Dersimalecard of Natori.
Court records indicate Cabbanes defeated Tulips in a civil matter. The case involved disputes over property and personal finances with a disputed alimony element unresolved at filing.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a funeral related event with names and district references. The text mentions a focal week and potential attendees or officials, but the legible details are incomplete and ambiguous.
Obscure dossier references a 42 deal involving Toewheels tee Puphish govern hist Wsposes of 28 obsolete wurr guns said to be destined for a Myruich Gem by sea. The fragment hints at criticized ship cargo and questionable items.
A garbled note reports Gov Morhier delaying some state payroll actions as finance officials face overhauls. It mentions payments to workers and fee adjustments amid cabinet changes and budget strain.
A Senate resolution urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate the acquisition of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois by the St Louis and San Francisco and the Frisco road’s receivership. Senator Kenyon of Iowa introduced it, but Senator Jones of Washington objected and it was laid over.
A man identified as Robert AL Ches Hewl was arrested in a jewelry theft case in Kaeae City Missouri. He allegedly admitted stealing items described as "Hhimeanuts" from a local shop and claimed the items were brought to Sle from a different location. Police filed the report with the National Bank of Secahna. Mo.
A Chilean naval submarine was launched at a Seattle shipyard and christened by Mrs Pillar von Schroeders, wife of the naval officer who will command the vessel. The event marks a notable milestone in Chilean maritime capabilities.
Washington treasury officials report customs receipts fell sharply in March compared with the same month last year. Officials attribute the drop to tariff revision effects across government revenues and the shorter period of the month.
A story from a crowded streetcar shows Mr Dolby trying to dominate a seat until a mother with a baby appears. He feigns fatigue and clashes with the conductor, then backs away as the baby returns to him and the mother reclaims her place.
In Massachusetts at the statehouse in Boston the National Magazine notes a vast index of births marriages and deaths. The index concentrates records formerly kept town by town and now housed in a compact space with entries listing origins and destinations and essential vital statistics. It mentions names from Greelan Armenian Italian and other groups alongside New England heroes captured on the record volumes.
A medieval authority describes freezing to death as preceded by drowsiness and a warm, comfortable end. Animal experiments show initial rapid breathing and heart rate as the body’s heat rises briefly, followed by a violent cessation of heart action when body temperature plunges to extreme lows.
An instrument maker describes the difficulty of producing a straight edge with minimal error. A patron asks the cost of a 6 inch glass straight edge for a scraper, and the maker suggests a limit of error a fraction of a light wave, about forty thousand dollars, while noting that an error of one sixty fourth inch would not bother the customer.
A Sag man in a rural newspaper was put in charge of the Helps for Suburbanites column while the regular editor was away. He waded through perplexing questions in his desk until a reader asked how to treat sick bees. The editor replied with a quip about Freepec.
The piece discusses motherhood as a life event that challenges many women and stresses the need for preparation and care. It promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a tonic to support female health, offers confidential advice, and mentions Mia Winslow's Booting Syrup for children as soothing for colic.
A fragmented notice mentions Paradate and children with references to groves and liver purification. The readable text is scattered and uncertain, but hints at a topic linked to health or medical claims and a purported system action.
British chemists claim a ton of sawdust yields about a quarter ton of sugar. The wood is placed in a closed retort and digested with a weak sulphurous acid solution under 0 to 100 psi. Eighty percent of the sugar produced is fermentable and the product is called saccharic.
Tony from the old country asks for a vacation while working in America as a section hand. The foreman warns that such a trip could waste his money and force him to return broke. Tony persists saying he prefers "haf vacushum" and intends to marry and stay.
Mayor Woodruff of Pearty voices disdain for revised Mother Goose texts claiming they strip original charm. He favors authentic editions like Hans Andersen Grimm and Slovenly Peter, arguing revised readings spoil quality. A referenced quarrel recounts a wife lamenting changes and a calm husband contrasting past and present affection.
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