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Newspaper

Potosi Journal

Location

Potosi, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1920

Page

3

Mad bull attack narrowly spares Missouri man

In Missouri 15 miles north of Columbia, Dem ocrat News reporter C. G. Patterson escaped death after a mad bull charged him. He sidestepped, the animal rammed a hedge fence and became tangled. Farm hands say the bull’s hide was punctured in many places. Wins French Fellowship awarded to Brenelle Jeane,University of Missouri instructor, who sails July 6 to study at Montpellier.

Menapaper Marshall C. G. Patterson Geldman Democrat-News Here Patterson Columbia Bredelle Jeane University of Missouri Society of American France University of Montpelier United States Jesse R. Jess University of Missour Scar T Chaffee Sikeston Wee American Legion of Faulkner Cupid Calcutta University

Gardner Grants Parole in Missouri Case

Missouri governor grants parole to Harry Tiel, sentenced to one year in St. Louis jail for arson. Tiel faced joint indictment with Gilmore and Hersch. appeals to supreme court followed, sentences debated. The report touches on related regional highway publicity plans from Winnipeg to New Orleans and mentions honors for several individuals and a Swope memorial project.

Gardner Jefferson Ity Harry Tiel Bt. Louis Arso Marold Gilmore Julius Hersch Bt Lewis Wen Bersch

Bond defeat ends major Lebanon courthouse project

A $100,000 bond issue for erecting the new county courthouse near Lebanon was defeated. The article notes the failed funding for the courthouse and related political context in Missouri.

Lebanon Roben Lachak

State Tax Plea Sparks Refunds for 1919 Rate Dispute

The State Supreme Court case affects refunds for taxpayers who paid at the 1% rate for 1919. If the court overrules the rehearing motion, refunds totaling 40 percent will go to those who paid the higher rate for the full year. Tax payments sent to the state treasury can only be refunded by a new relief bill enacted by the legislature.

Supreme Court Gnally Koeln Louis

President of Iowa Payne College Faces Destruction

In Me Girardeau one year after a court case, Rev Wo Ol Halherttad sought to become president of Iowa Payne College. A private and military facility, the Venee Milfing Conny at Biercely Was destroyed by fire. Losses are estimated at 4410.

Hipenfield Tlarald Hopkin Moose Mee Wills Hopkins Robert McAllivver Girardeau Corteners Povette Towa Payne College Sprinefivta Privator Milleef Biercely Milwaukee Journal Elf Empire Creche Slovakia Goanelal Neother Lalibela

Census figures show Bisberry population up sharply

Census data indicate Bisberry population at 1 255, a rise over 12 percent from the last count, while nearby areas report various civic notes. Union Woman dies at 97 in Franklin County, Mary Elizabeth Tobin remembered as the oldest resident. A man in New Wonenl, Missouri, commits suicide at Wawona, Cal, per a letter to his parents. Elizabeth Hall of Christian College plans a summer study trip to Oxford University. Professors and officials announce moves between New York and England, with others preparing for travel to various destinations.

Columbia Oxford Moe—Tean Eliesheth Hall

Pathos in Pleas and Fanciful Office Missives

Fragmented antiquated letters reveal comic pleas and office humor. An earnest but tangled suit to wed a daughter mixes grandiose assurance with inflated jargon while parroting officious babble and canine annoyances. The piece lampoons social pretensions and bureaucratic pretenses in a dated India context.

Currency turmoil and new money demand in Europe

A muddled clipping notes Europe facing currency devaluation and a shift to new money with lower circulation. It mentions Creche Slovakia proposing realignments and inflation fears tied to wartime issues, plus plans for new notes and tightening controls amid economic instability.

Heathen Clothing Incident At Church Alleges Button Gift

A Chicago Tribune note recounts a church gathering where a minister questions a boy about heathens wearing trousers after a collector noting a gift of two buttons. The boy recalls the exchange and the father’s motive behind the buttons during the collection.

Papa Mame Etralchten Chicago Tribune

Thunderstorm development stages as described in Popular Mechanics

The text outlines three stages of a thunder story with air currents rising from the earth driving white cloud patches, until the sky is covered, and finally upward forces lifting cumulus into thunder heads. It cites a Popular Mechanics Magazine item with terminology indicating meteorological explanation.

Fragmentary quote on psychology guiding behavior and work

A fragmentary exchange references psychology as a rescue and dismisses clothing as a measure of character. Miss Cayenne comments on social reform, suggesting those who loaf might be influenced to attempt a regular day’s work.

Miss Cayenne

Price of Shoes Stirs Cautious Inquiry

A cautious customer asks the price of a pair of shoes while the shopkeeper refuses to state the storewide value. The salesman claims he can only reveal the price, leaving the worth of the item unspecified.

Women and Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad

Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble and may not suspect it. Kidney disease can cause back pain headaches and loss of ambition. Do not delay treatment with Dr Eitmer's swamp Root advertised as a remedy available at stores. Now right behind Bob was a Junior boy much larger and more glib of tongue. So immediately he spoke up. "Well a minute, Miss T. I've got you a present too."

Eitmer Kian Bob Miss T

Fragmentary ad copy on comfort footwear and aliens

Unclear OCR text describes comfort shoes with references to feet and footwear brands. Mentions Rose and Ade but lacks coherent facts or names. Seems to be advertising language with garbled phrases about comfort and foot gear.

Allen

Foot pad hold up times noted by church clock

A witness recounts being held by a foot pad with a revolver this morning. When asked the time, the reply is five minutes to one, and the suspect notes the church clock showed the hands in the same position as the witness’s watch, confirming the exact moment.

Bayer Aspirin Ad Claims Universal Headache Relief

An old advertisement touts Aspirin by Bayer with claims of universal use and physician prescription for over twenty years. It urges customers to buy genuine Bayer packages with proper directions for relieving headache toothache earache neuralgia colds and pain. Includes mention of 12 tablet bottles at low cost and larger "Raver packages" from an unknown manufacturer.

Bayer Raver

Figure Culture Promise From U S Department Officials

The United States Department of Agriculture plant industry chief says the country will soon produce all the feed it needs. He notes progress in Smyrna culture in California and cites Department efforts to distribute free beekeeping equipment to growers to support this enterprise.

United States United States Department of Agriculture Fn Sle California

Engiioh Like O. Henry's Works

The fragmentary text references literary style and echoes O Henry like twists. It mentions Meary fever and aether themes in a poetic or cryptic line, suggesting a playful homage rather than a full story or article.

O. Henry Meary Fevrerite Aether T

Fragmented report from Avsecy about a street bell accident

A garbled account describes a large bell weighing 99 toma falling during a street scene in Avsecy France. The bell struck structures and caused damage as bystanders and observers react to the rescue efforts and aftermath.

Avsecy France Otletres

Army Life Reflections Through Schoolyard Voices

Read like a 19th century reminiscence, public school pupils discuss army life, freedom, and enlistment. A Moweran boy cites the Constitution’s rights while another imagines becoming a soldier. A Mercer County elder recalls a stone anchor to memories and a lifelong connection to An old homeplace and a stone tied to boyhood days.

Ip Kiaki Mowrans America Aom

Free verse speech persists beyond strict forms

A fragmented line argues that free verse still carries meaning and will be read even if it is not traditional poetry. The message stresses the value of unconventional verse in conveying truth when formal constraints relax.

Perfect Bakery Doughnut Gang In Kansas Fraud Case

A group of eight Kansas boys from Kansas State Agricultural College at Machattac formed a corporation named The Perfect Bakery. They produced various baked goods including doughnuts and cookies claiming to fund expenses. The text is garbled but indicates the venture and its activity.

Kansas State Agriculture College Machattac

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