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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1911
Page
3
A ship captain's wife recounts a long voyage with a spirited maiden, sister to one owner. They argued at dinner. she would nudge the captain with sharp shins in the hope of moderating him. A sharp kick revealed the mate bore the pain for months, saying it had been his shin for half the voyage.
A meditation on the human voice as the soul’s true organ. It compares voice to the prophet’s still small voice and the voice from the burning bush, arguing the soul of man is audible and lies behind speech. The passage mirrors Longfellow’s sentiment about inner truth revealed through sound.
A father explains two kinds of business courtesy to his son, one for cash customers and another for those who don’t pay. The exchange highlights basic commerce ethics in a simple rural setting.
A brief humorous exchange questions if oysters possess brains and answers affirmatively, noting their instinct to remain silent when disturbed.
A minister testifies that Grape-Nuts relieved long standing indigestion and improved sleep after meals. He notes calmer nerves and restful sleep following Sabbath duties and says the cereal is now a staple at his table, enjoyed by his family. The ad cites Battle Creek, Michigan and promotes The Road to Wellville booklet.
Congress debates discharge motions to force tariff bills from the Senate finance committee. The Senate passes a constitutional amendment for direct election of senators with the Bristow amendment. Volume of records grows as lawmakers use the Congressional Record to publish debates. Proposals seek expanded campaign finance transparency and a District of Columbia public utilities bureau. The Bourne resolution investigates the postal system and possible parcels post. the party splits show tariff focus dominating the extra session. Debate on labor exemptions, polygamy constitutional proposals, and postmaster subscription plan appear amid broader reform hopes.
Circuit Judge N M Shelton convened a special grand jury at Macon to investigate statements and accusations against the county court and its lawyers by opponents of bonding plan settlement endorsed by Federal Judges Elmer Adams and Dyer of St Louis.
A W Sullivan Missouri Pacific general manager announces reappointments: W J McKee as general superintendent W L Tracy as assistant superintendent of machinery and J L Leighy as engineer of maintenance of way all at Kansas City. Plattsburgh Celebrates 75th Birthday Joseph H Snow hosts party for 14 old comrades marking his 75th year. The youngest guest is 5 and the eldest 84.
Fire at the Jasper County Courthouse in Joplin caused by spontaneous combustion left only brick walls standing. The county records were saved from the vault. The building cost $25,000, built in 184. it was insured for $15,000.
Miss Jessie Davis of Columbia died at age 20 after overexertion during final examinations. The Columbia native, a sophomore at the University of Missouri, contracted brain fever and spinal meningitis leading to her death.
Nettie Supernaw aged 44, reportedly despondent over her 1 year old child, hanged herself in the basement of her Kansas City home. The tragedy follows unclear circumstances and family distress.
Strawberry men in Neosho Anderson Sarcoxie and other southwest Missouri shipping centers faced total losses around 506000 pounds due to the drought impact on crops and markets. The drought severely reduced berry shipments leading to substantial financial damage for growers across multiple communities.
Plans have been arrived at for the three days session of the American Association of Park Superintendents. The annual convention is set for Kansas City on August 8, 9 and 14.
George Howard and Thomas Wayne were sentenced at Joplin to five years apiece in the federal penitentiary for devising an artifice to defraud. Both men were arrested in Joplin.
Joplin public library reports 64 542 books borrowed in the year ending May 31 1964. The figure reflects active usage of the city library services and underscores community reading interests.
F H Demaree of the agricultural college at Columbia says Missouri farmers can grow as large corn crops as ever despite the drought. He urges borrowing the methods of the western dry farmer.
Meadows in parts of Callaway County have burned to pieces due to sun scorching leaving pastures barren. Stockmen race to ship cattle to markets as grass disappears amid drought conditions.
Members of a Modern Woodmen camp in St Clair County helped a fire victim as his home burned. Within three days his Woodman brothers had lumber on the ground and a new house nearing completion, with the community backing the effort.
Kirksville Express Ltd announces Walter Ridgeway has sold his interest in the Kirksville Daily Express to farmer E. E. Swain and retires as editor. Swain assumes ownership and editorial duties.
Mrs. Nanty Harsh of near Hopkins Missouri is 191 years old and claims the distinction of Nodaway county's oldest woman. She enjoys good health and can read without glasses.
The Missouri Kansas and Texas railway shops at Sedalia shut down affecting nearly 700 workers. Officials cite an appropriation shortfall for the first half of the month as the cause of the temporary layoff.
Women suffering from any illness are invited to write to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts. Letters are read and answered by women. The firm emphasizes confidentiality and testimonial consent. Mrs. Pinkham offers advice based on vast experience and provides a free 80 page Text Book by mail.
Miss Lillian B. Rowe at an advertisement writers dinner in Denver quips that the harem skirt will be widely worn soon. She notes a past gag from the 1840s may be revived with sharpers advertising to women victims offering to teach keeping hems from fringing.
A Toronto born infant, born Oct 13, 1908, suffered a severe skin eruption spreading to face, head, and body. After failing remedies and hospital outpatient care, a move to Duluth and use of Cuticura products from May 1909 led to a complete, lasting cure with no recurrence.
A Cleveland Leader item describes Assistant Treasurer James A. Mathews of the Guardian bank being joked about resembling President Taft. After a quiet period the joke resurfaced at a dinner with Mr and Mrs Frank Harmon and their daughter Dorothy. Dorothy excused the resemblance, saying she did not see it in the face.
A local report notes Joe Sprain has injured his pitching arm and doctors fear he may never pitch again. His family plans to consult a physician to determine his future in the sport.
Fasherly advises his son to be a true husband rather than an ex bachelor. An odd patent remedy Garfield Tea is promoted as easing constipation and headaches, promising freedom from bilious attacks.
A brief note reflects Alphonse Karr’s quip about regular payment cadence, suggesting inconsistencies in weekly compensation. The line frames a light, reflective take on diligence and timing with a nod to the French writer.
Wise Broker and Jiggs expose a ruse in a comic line about a marriage broker who planned a 10 percent fee from a French marquis match but ends up taking all. Jiggs reveals the broker married the girl himself, outwitting the setup.
Mrs. Ray Trusner of New Albany Indiana describes a kidney disease that left her bedridden with a swollen leg and severe pain. After using Doan's Kidney Pills she improved in six weeks and was a well woman. The advertisement urges readers to remember the product and buy it from druggists or stores.
Australia observed the 141st anniversary of Captain Cook's first landing in Botany Bay. In 1770 the HMS Endeavor, a 37 ton barque, entered the inlet later named Botany Bay after admiring the shore flora. The ship stayed eight days and left with the British flag raised. Each anniversary includes unfurling the flag at the landing site and a warship gun salute.
Mrs Amy Crain of Fredonia Kentucky describes a dramatic improvement after using Resinol Ointment and Soap for eczema on her hands. She reports a cure in under a month and urges others to try the preparations sold at all drug stores.
A dated belief said ague sufferers could end the illness by visiting a crossroad at midnight five times and burying a newly laid egg. If the cure failed, locals blamed an unlucky accident on the journey rather than the method.
A Victorian quip questions if law can restore gender equality after noting the ease of a man’s clothing choices versus a woman’s laborious wardrobe. It contrasts a Puck adage with a physician’s tonic claim and Joubert’s assertion that good maxims shape will.
Prof J C Branner in the Dulletin of the Geological Society of America stresses ants as powerful geological agents in the tropics. He notes ant burrows found at 3.5 meters depth and their widespread ramification across large areas.
A promotional notice from Wrie Marine Eye Remedy Co Chicago offers a free 48 page illustrated Eye Book advising proper use of Marine Eye remedies. It claims the product soothes eyes, relieves soreness and pain, strengthens weak eyes, and is suitable for babies with scaly lids and granulation.
Readers of Harper’s Bazaar echo a humorous note on maritime yarns as Parker-Hm rumors swirl about Thompson’s new fish tale. The line suggests there are plenty of tall tales to amuse in postwar leisure pages.
A brief note on marriage urges caution for women, arguing a girl should look before leaping and a man should ensure a pretty appearance to keep opportunities open. The advice reflects social expectations of courtship and propriety.
An advertisement lists Allen's Foot-Ease as antiseptic powder to shake into shoes to relieve sore feet and corns. It promotes easy walking and warns against substitutes. Also mentions a 5 cent cigar, Mrs Winslow's Syrup, Garfield Tea, and quotes from Loti Cousin and Diogenes.
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