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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1919
Page
4
Public remarks from Potosi residents highlight Doan's Kidney Pills as an effective kidney and back remedy. Livingston of Main St. testifies relief after using one box from City Drug Store. Price 30 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.Y., distributors.
Five year old Margaret is scolded by her mother for rude behavior to a guest. The maternal rebuke laments imperfect politeness, while a pasted medical pitch extols Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a constitutional cure with a $100 reward for failure, mentioning F J Cheney Co of Toledo and pill remedies for constipation.
A quirky tale where Wil tries to learn from everyone, but Welmet schemes to confuse him by locking him with the village bureau. After hours, the VA emerges pale yet proud, admitting the harsh truth and the difficulty of learning from no one.
Local items note Bernard Umpley visiting St Louis and warm week, Miss Genevieve Evans from Flat River visiting. Missouri State Fair at Sedalia set for August 11. Potosi reportedly will not hold Fourth of July events this year. Various short notes cover travel, subscriptions, car purchases, divorce actions, a suicide death in New Haven, and other community happenings.
Walter Hamby and Webber, both in their teens, appeared before Judge Dubey on Monday for a hearing regarding bond violations. Prosecutors alleged involvement in early morning robberies and illicit activity, while defense claimed insufficient evidence. The case touches on reform and public safety issues as proceedings continue.
A list of casualties among soldiers is given with names and causes tied to illness and injury. The article itemizes fifteen fatalities including pneumonia, tuberculosis, influenza, accidental injuries, and other illnesses across various locations and units. Names mentioned include Harwell, Pua, Gee, Provines, Humphrey, and many others, reflecting a grim toll during wartime service.
A local ad offers top prices for butter eggs chickens roots and hides along with all kinds of country produce. Stores claim to beat rivals on prices with salt sold for barrels. Contact F Blount for supplies at lower prices.
Corporal B. EF Sealy arrives home from overseas and is warmly greeted. Local youths drive to Artadin Bundey with Gladys Koapal Lila Hickey and others. Masons visit, M. Goforth meets Lourkow, and families host relatives from St. Louis and nearby towns for a Sunday gathering.
County Assessor Compton begins the 1019 farm census under new state act. Respondents must provide name, address with R.F.D. number, ownership or tenancy, registered livestock, acreages by crop, orchard, pasture, and counts of trees, bees, cows, and poultry. Completion under penalty.
A brief item notes that the Journal offers extensive printing services for job printing needs. It emphasizes quality, reliability, and timely turnaround for local businesses and individuals seeking printed materials.
In a wartime letter Melvin Politte from Congiy Supt describes early written jitters about Versaillox France and the War for Bale CouUm Ly. He notes a recent letter arrival within days of May 25 and mentions plans for exams and a possible return home. He praises Prof. Fox for securing an echo in the county and states efforts to hold events and prepare the student body for the next term.
A longtime front page correspondent reports Uncle Tom Fitz quit Democrats and joined Republicans after Gov Garmer vetoed a pension bill. He recalls Civil War loyalties, expresses disgust with a Democratic governor, praises past Republican support, and notes family shifts in party alignment amid pension votes for Confederate dependents.
Fragmentary OCR reads names such as Newcomb, Relerade, Newsom, Holgrade, and Fredereetart with mention of a reward. Text is garbled with unclear actions or events. No clear date or place beyond Potosi appears. high ambiguity limits a precise summary.
Local notes recount Farmers of the area, names like Jobeed Sosepe Vertken and Mose Agvies, visiting relatives in Mote Roy Hower vicinity. Mentions Corporal Michael I BK Doughert and a France service, with renewed references to family gatherings and distant travel.
Fragmentary text notes Phe Patter from Michielandes together with Siith Engineers and an Army of Occupation posting in Germany. It mentions overseas service allowances of two gold ateipes and references several individuals and a Sunday gathering with relatives and friends.
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