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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1921
Page
4
Cincinnati crowd gasps as a lion in a Cumminusville circus act repeatedly leaps for the horse, tears its saddle, and wounds the animal. Trainers intervene as the beast and horse clash. veterinary staff treat the horse after the near brutal scene.
Paris reports show no change in begging since 1914 while theft rises similarly. Police attribute increased temptation to enjoy luxuries and media influence. Crime among women and children has climbed, with 12 women and five minors per 100 criminals before the war rising to 19 women and 14 minors per 100 today.
In an unusual road accident in Hichmond Kentucky three men were seriously injured with both legs broken when an engine jumped a car full of tires hitting the men who were unloading tree tubers.
Genoa police receive a letter signed The Tramways Ink pockets Association alleging that those robbed exaggerate losses. It cites cases where claimed thefts vastly exceed actual amounts, warning such claims strain pickpocket relations and invite mistrust among thieves. The letter calls for more delicate treatment of alleged honest people.
Local notes report visitors and errands across Caledonia Bonne Terre Farmington and St Louis. Mentions crops dewberry black berry and wheat prospects along with church events, baptisms, and a July assembly. Community figures include Lovel Bryan Rufus Talley George Weber and Miss Virginia Castleman among others.
A mixed local notices page reports property listings in Potosi and Undine area with mentions of a drilled well and timber land for sale at ten per acre, plus a phaeton of ad hoc items. It also notes a land drilling project by National Lead Co at Annapolis Iron County and a court action in Mayer Maclay's court with fines for traffic violations.
Fragmentary notice recalls a fallen interment with scattered names and misread phrases, naming a mother and mourners. The text references a war hero, a funeral held Monday, and burial in a local pew or plot with limited legible details about dates, places, and affiliations.
Governor Hyde appoints Judge Dearing to a Valley district post amid districting changes. Election terms and court sessions may shift, but the referendum timeline will not alter the judge’s current duties. Friends across parties welcome the appointment and its impact on the state judiciary.
J Bornman of Potosi Missouri outlines initial plans for a project involving papering and painting. The message notes cheerful progress and assigns tasks to named individuals for early stages.
Mise Jonale Dumpty of the city and Herman Schulte of Fredericktown were united in marriage at St. Lou Tuesday morning June Jame 1. The ceremony was performed in the Old Cathedral by Father Schulte uncle of the groom. The newlyweds will reside in Fredericktown and the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. JL Dompiy. The groom runs the auto mobile business in Fredericktown and comes from a prominent Moddieon County family. The De Soto Press and Journal note the bride as Potosi native and one of her fairest daughters.
The Preshyperian Church announces Sunday morning sermon by Vopie Lor on Toe Happy Lifes evening sermon titled Knowing God. Phew will preach at the Hea htaller Sobol Howse Sunday afternoon.
An assembled fragmentary OCR entry references names William KK Callie Pvt and Mary Ellen Letter Luglight with unclear context and a mention of a Crestal Cite Jars Ann bike, lacking coherent events or details.
From Jefferson City the legislature in expertal session weighs a state road fund plan. A state-wide road convention met Saturday and recommended how to raise and spend funds. Washington County was represented by Evans, Mackay, Walton, and Boe. About fourteen bills have been introduced to date related to the road fund and referendums. The filing of referendums to suspend or alter the state road plan drew party lines as Republicans and Democrats clash over control of the process.
Obscure transcript notes a Sunday event with local residents and a ceremony featuring Mr and Mrs Alfred Parkow and Nileeoe Merca liety Martin. Mentions Ward securing business interest in Bahenda wad Chitaga and upcoming tele service with TV and community praise blended with personal names.
Frondale notes mention My Wester Hende Wee 4ukeee and local hospital care for gallstones. Several names appear with oblique references to services, visits, and a funeral or memorial event. The text references people like Mire, Vath Siillee, Se Lotis, Tattle Lewis, and PMyowince amid a flurry of scattered town notices and family updates.
Caledonia column notes St Louis visit by Mrs Seva Goudykoonse and others. Mary Day and granddaughter Vearlean visit Lead Holt for a week while Mr Wii Mage attends a distanct illness. Mrs Hattie Adame spent several days in St Louis last week.
In Meharlow Jenkersom a death occurred of Regvert Hoe leaving a wife and five sons. The obituary notes services at the home of Mrs Lire Menor in Harbert and attendance by last Mee James Tierrett and Mrs Tewse Kindred. The preaching at Cound Ulf Sunday night drew a large crowd.
Notice of stockholders meeting appears garbled but indicates an annual gathering of stockholders of a company possibly Phim Pay le with references to location at a Wey or Wood street and a meeting date and time. The full details are unreadable. emphasis on stockholder rights and vote-related items likely to be discussed.
Mary Lee Weaver Shre Heys Vo Meieee died at her home in Mountain Part, Merndow, on May 4 after a long illness. She was 86 and survived by two daughters, a son, and several grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Saint Sines Une Gav, with burial at the local cemetery.
Government officials discuss the cost of auto licenses tied to the Democratic predecessor. The process for setting rates was assigned to a party favorite with a generous rakeoff. Details show how the kickback funds the state road fund.
A worker named Henry Lice, an African American man, suffered a severe leg injury when a tightening bolt struck him at De Supa mine last week. The bolt pierced the ankle and exited the sole, mangling the foot and requiring removal of the limb.
Fragmented notice describes land for sale near Velgrede offering twelve acres with timber suitable for building and other uses. Details are unclear but indicate one acre minimum and a timing for apply at the town office.
The Probate Court of Washington County Missouri issues notice regarding the estate of Poorbeth Dolbe. Letters testamentary or administrators will be granted to J Wo Settle upon fulfillment of required conditions within one year from the date of the notice.
In a surreal excerpt from a New York journal, a narrator recounts unsigned lines about reincarnation, memory, and visions. The piece describes a woman named Mie and a growth of artistic method through self teaching, focusing on water color portraits and inner recollections. The prose blends occult speculation with artistic development and hints at a larger journal context.
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