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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1906
Page
2
A garbled early 20th century column cites varied items from politics, science, and society. References include deportation of anarchists from Baltimore, a cow eating dynamite in Philadelphia, and jokes about Mayor Schmitz in San Francisco. It riffs on Panama canal economics, currency shortages, and a Belgian scientist’s hot air core.
Snow forms when air holds abundant vapor and cools below freezing. Condensation occurs as vapor turns to ice crystals that grow into flakes, with the largest flakes arising when vapor is plentiful in the air.
The report notes the United States’ lowest temperatures with Tobacco Garden North Dakota and Ft Conger Alaska as landmarks. Greely, famed Arctic explorer, is described as having endured greater temperature spans than many. A thermometer at Ft Conger registered 66 degrees below zero. In Arizona’s Maricopa Desert another extreme reading occurred, with shade temperatures reaching well below freezing.
Dr Strachan bishop of Torants faced two church wardens who complained that their clergyman wore out the congregation with a game sermon preached twelve times. The bishop demanded the text. Neither warden recalled the message, and the bishop sternly urged them to return and report the sermon after one more preaching.
A New York hospital doctor claims discovery of a rheumatism cure, but history shows many claimed cures failed and scientists remain doubtful about germ theories and new theories. The piece notes widespread disappointment and skepticism among both the public and the scientific community.
An alchemist used triple refined cottonseed oil in a centrifuge at 3 000 rpm for two minutes to create a stable emulsion then froze it. Vanillin slictn and astrobenvoel were reportedly used for flavor. The resulting ice cream allegedly sold in southern states where cottonseed oil is cheaper than milk.
A brief look at old medical volumes shows entertaining guidance on preserving health and treating disease. The speaker notes modern times claim more opportunity for healing, yet four or five century works reveal cures that seem strange or implausible today.
George Borden, who recently funeraled in Newark New Jersey, learned to write with his elbow and, after his hands were severed in an accident, rose to yardmaster on the Pennsylvania Railroad. He served over forty years performing tasks others thought impossible by sheer pluck and perseverance.
Columbus Ohio the joint scale conference ended in complete disagreement both sides vow to finish the fight for 145 scale and support strikers. Miners vote to stand out and assess five percent of wages for striker relief while the national organization plans 20000 weekly aid. Sunday Creek Coal Co to close company stores and instructs West Virginia mines to run without discrimination to union and nonunion workers.
Ottawa, Kas. Circuit Judge Alfred Watson Benson of Ottawa will accept Gov Hoch's offer to become United States senator to succeed Joseph I Burton, with plans to start for Washington this week. Benson says he will be a candidate next winter and asks the people to reelect him for continued service. Several others are named as possible contenders, including W. E. Stubbs, Charles Curtis, Job Yeiston, Frank Nelson, and William J Ballou, while C Cowen declines the seat.
A tornado hit Winneshiek County between 4:30 and 5:00 PM Wednesday, injuring several and destroying multiple structures. Nearby Loenst area reports place devastation within miles north, including destroyed barns and homes on farms owned by Edward Thorsen and Eline Ellingsen. Kittie Sorenson, Carrie Lugos, Louis Larson, and D T Manning also suffer losses as additional properties are damaged. Further damage is feared across the region.
Charles L. Tucker was electrocuted at 2:12 am on Tuesday for the murder of Mabel Page in Weston. The trial hinged on circumstantial evidence including handwriting matches and a broken knife with bloodstains found near the victim’s father, tying Tucker to the crime after a long legal battle from state courts to the US Supreme Court.
The sixty fourth annual University of Missouri commencement featured class day events with Carter Alexander and Robert W. Jones delivering readings, Hoff and Reiser giving orations, and songs around the campus columns. Reports include political prosecutions, a Patterson Martin settlement, and new Kansas City business charters.
Philadelphia Pat Joseph Tever, an employee of the Pennsylvania railroad, testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission that he received large sums of money and other gratuities from producers of cargo on the Pennsylvania railroad fines. He was dismissed from company service after President Cassatt ordered his discharge.
Chicago based John H. Dalton and Louisiana resident Lewis A. Gourdain were each sentenced in federal court to four and a half years in prison and fined 1340 for using mail fraud to sell options on phantom properties. Gourdain sought the maximum sentence, while Judge Landis granted leniency, and Gourdain previously warned of seeking extreme penalties and harming family.
Fire in Hopkinsville Kentucky began at the Wheeler tobacco warehouse Thursday morning and spread to the Consumers’ Fuel and Coal Co plant, a residence, and several small buildings. Loss estimated around 1? with about 3,900 dollars insured.
Mr and Mrs Nicholis Jamgwerth, returning from Somthaneter aboard the Africa line steamer St Louis, arrived in London early Sunday. The couple traveled in a fine Royal coach attached to the London and Southwestern rail line. The journey showed clear weather and gentle countryside as they began their European outing. The Southampton mayor and the American consul greeted them on British soil.
Col Henry J Latshaw former representative for Missouri's Fifth district died in Kansas City at age 71. He moved to Missouri to build roads and was an ally of Col Robert G Ingersoll, involved in Civil War regimental organization.
A fierce tornado Saturday night demolished several residences and damaged oil derricks, causing around 500 dollars in losses. Mrs J J Knowles of Los Angeles and her daughter were killed and seriously injured in the destruction of the Ishelman home.
New Orleans reports three cases of fever under quarantine at Ship Island Gulf station between the Mississippi River and Mobile. Dr Co in Trion, president of the Louisiana State Board of Health, oversees the government quarantine post.
Cari Hill Muanday and Alexander Hintchcraft, with Jahher Gilthan, pleaded guilty to the murder of Wile Naw Jones reirago. They were sentenced to 29 years at hind labor haute state pris. The trio robbed, murdered Jones, and hanged him with a halter strap, after which they left the impression of suicide.
A summary describes an unclear public safety matter involving a person acting alone and an improvised action. The scene references a heap formed by paced steps and a strap or beam attachment at one end. No additional details explain the event or location.
Dover Del Henry A Dupont was chosen by Delaware Republicans as United States senator on Monday night by caucus vote. Dupont received 20 votes to 10 for Dr Edward Addicks. The committee then nominated Dupont on motion of Addicks supporter and the district will vote again today to confirm the election.
Fragmentary text mentions taxes and fees for domestic and foreign corporations, revenue departments, and miscellaneous charges. Names and places are garbled, with references to commissions, bank inspections, and records. No coherent event or identifiables beyond generic tax notices.
Rochester cleric Rev Algernon S Crapsey rector of St Andrews church has filed an appeal after being found guilty of heresy by an ecclesiastical court in Batavia last south following a trial.
In observance of the thin anniversary of Kies Alexander and Queen Draza's assassination, memorial services were held in churches while conspirators conducted services for comrades killed the night of the murder. In Meadeick, Oxle, Headrick and Lavin faced fire damage with two banks and four mercantile establishments destroyed along with smaller buildings. estimated losses exceed 4,000.
New York report states Lee Stewart longtime medical examiner for the New York Life Insurance Co in Mexico died from mercuric chloride poisoning. Indications point to death by his own action.
In Los Angeles dispatch the La Provence won the eastward crossing over the Hamburg American and Deutsche lines by roughly three and a half hours, outpacing Rob eastward and Deutschlind.
Cape Girardeau Missouri reports the death of the Hon. George Seibert a long prominent local citizen aged two years at his Shawnevtown home. He was influential in Cape Girardeau County politics and a notable editor and leader in the community.
A 7 year old named Allison Shrincer was found dead by family in Springfield Missouri. Authorities note death likely from old age. the child veteran served in the Obievoruim teer infantry during the civil war.
Altmore J T and two others prominent in the Chickasaw nation were arrested Thursday on charges of murdering Dr Graham amid heavy rains reported from several areas.
Athens orders rupture of diplomatic relations with Roumania. Greek minister in Bucharest ordered to announce the severance and all Greek officials directed to quit Roumania.
The British sailing ship Walden Abbey, Captain Catrinhell, sailing from London to San Francisco, was reported with a fire aboard on May 12 at latitude 20 north and longitude 20 west. The voyage continued as the crew fought the blaze.
Stedite Russia reports Mayor Mirovich died from wounds after being shot by terrorists. The attack occurred as he walked near the governor’s office with the police secretary present.
A Black man Halilesurg Wood Ambrose was killed by a mob east of here after an incident involving a white fan. The man had been arrested in a public safety case and jail inmates struck him as he passed.
Dr Kerry J2bus, a local dentist, accidentally shot his wife Monclas during an incident described as a fatal accident. Investigators say the couple were at home when a misfire led to the deadly wound. The case is under police review with no charges filed at this time.
Disputed case centers on Missauay Soyrave and a NCI REIT assessment. Directors contend the line was accessed at R742 and claim the tally favored the late gt Spe, while noting operational ties across Wayne Woesalds counties.
A family in Sedalia area, Kunnah, Marerret and Pama Devtion, aged 15, were bitten by a dog that also injured two others. One daughter died from rabies, while the others were treated by a physician and moved to Newidla for care as a madstone was applied.
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The Macon Republican argues Missouri should have a building at the Jamestown exposition made wholly of fireproof materials and surrounded by water. Commentary notes the Rusts being coins to Pisces and criticizes prior trusts as less refined than before.
An article describes extreme cold effects in Alaska and advice on using kerosene oil to thaw frozen extremities. It notes frost dangers, freezing vegetables and eggs, tools becoming brittle, and a cook stove fire behaving oddly at minus temperatures. It cautions handling with unprotected skin and mentions temperature thresholds for kerosene treatment.
A cryptic exchange questions whether a genius comprehends language yet doubts its truth. The speaker teases that knowledge exists without belief, highlighting a tension between understanding words and trusting their meaning.
In a playful exchange the speakers tease a barter involving a trumpet and a car, illustrating a quirky conversation about a fictional deal. The lighthearted dialogue hints at mischief and imagination.
Fragmentary quote from a period dialogue shows a character doubting marriage to a red haired man, then recounting a later proposal. Twisted lines hint at social expectations and romantic resolve in a dated source.
A quirky bid enters the scene as several residents discuss a $2000 squirrel loan at twelve dollars per week. The unusual deal raises questions about viability and local interest.
Reading letters from Mt. Sterling and Grant Ontario attest Peruna’s benefit for long standing kidney troubles. Testimonies claim improved health after use, with references to Manalin and various remedies and the need for kidneys to remove poisons from blood.
Walter J Travis recounts a golf round as reported by the New York Tribune. A broker, calm and expressionless, admits poor form after a long spell of practice, noting gratitude for past pay and claiming current skill lag. The caddy offers a quiet, approving nod.
A Montreal Stir column shares a fragment of dialogue about a favorite play and a puzzling exchange between a girl and a youth. The garbled line hints at Shakespearean references and an odd description of a ball and fence, leaving readers with more questions than answers.
The clipping shows garbled dialogue about a person named Janie and a large band, noting mortification and withheld details. It mentions an old-fashioned consumption and a license context, but the fragmentary text offers no clear event, date, or attribution to a specific place or organization.
A quip attributed to N. Fress notes humor shifts when the teller becomes listener. The line suggests jokes lose punch if audience members must endure hearing rather than telling. No further context or events given.
A Cel orato meter says Grape-Nuts and milk restored a frail 15 month old with pneumonia and brain fever. After a visit to Kansas City the child grew strong, and later his sister thrived on the same diet. The ad touts Grape-Nuts and cream as nourishing, aiding nerves and brain growth, and cites the book The Road to Wellville.
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