This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 45 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1913
Page
2
In this Potosi Journal item a long list of whimsical observations appears. The piece mentions an elderly man seeking a wife who owns a buggy and adds a string of satirical notes on culture, money, baseball, fashion, and urban life.
A Denver man with a broken neck focuses on daily affairs rather than watching balloon ascensions, shifting attention away from the anticipated spectacle.
A collage of sharp one liners and oddities touches on alarms and silencers umbrellas and robbing banks with a broken rib a fastidious mosquito hunter a poker winning wife and other curiosities A Maryland farmer’s snake in the act explains the vanished cast iron game figures while church health measures and umpire language provide humorous glimpses into daily life.
The Yale boys and others known as Knickerbockers are hoped to offer relief as a pastime from the pressure of daily discipline and constraint.
A Greek island submerged in antiquity has newly surfaced prompting speculation about potential diving real estate. The quirk of human behavior is noted as not proof of love, with a light jab at a ball game. A Russian scientist’s claim about talk as danger is invoked.
A riverboat capsized during a storm on the Mississippi near New Madrid Missouri. Nine United States surveyors drowned, five rescued, names and affiliations listed. rescue efforts by government steamer Chiska and others followed the disaster.
Kansas City residents Wen neth Lewis aged 22 Loren Walker and May Secrist of Wichita Kansas City water workers plus a young woman named Hikhewn drowned when a ferry boat overturned on the Missouri River near Parkville about four miles northwest of here. The party of four were riding when the mire Tor out in the river capsized.
Nitsame Palle and Habert Moors, both of Ruteto, died after a small boat sank near the Whirlpool Rapids. One year old boy Towarle and an adult companion perished while hundreds watched from the shore, powerless to help.
Rain drenched the central and lower Wissiccingo and Ohio valleys from the Atlantic to the Pacific, ending a prolonged drought and allegedly saving farmers millions. Sew Orleans reported 21 inches, Baltimore 1 inch, Keokuk 1.22 inches, with widespread precipitation noted across the Mississippi valley.
In Pittsfield Massachusetts Wiley Willigelb and Fred Zauzi perished after entering a seven thousand gallon oil tank. Rescue attempts failed as workers recaptured the scene amid slicks and rising concerns over safety measures.
A northbound Texas Midland motor car crossed a crossing south of Cooper and collided with an automobile carrying Til man McMillin Eunice Winfrey and Ollie Stanley. All three occupants were killed.
Eight people from Deliver sustained serious injuries in a car crash two miles south of Palmer Lake Colorado Springs. The wreck occurred as the automobile they rode in collided on the rural road, prompting medical aid and investigations.
The queen will open the new Bedford College for Women buildings in Regent's Park, University of London, on Friday afternoon July 4. The event marks the formal opening by a royal figure at the Regent's Work campus in London.
In Americus Georgia Chief of Police William Marrow was fatally wounded while escorting a suspect to jail. The assailant was captured by an angry mob and detained after the shooting.
A monument to Gov Bragg was unveiled in Fond du Lac Wisconsin near the grave of Gen Edward Brage, described as a Rhode Island granite blaze marking a historic site. The dedication honors Bragg’s leadership as a former commander of the Tron Habricade.
A report from Berlin reveals that a person named Scloware, once a girl typist after attending the Girt dich school at Marienburg in Prussia, is biologically a man. The disclosure follows social and press interest in gender identity at the time.
O S G Hall, a Dover Center ferrier, was killed and his wife wounded at their home when a box of rifle cartridges on the kitchen stove exploded. Cleveland.
A decipherable report notes a summit reached at South Point on June 7 by the Minister First Up Mount Mainley and an accompanying party. The message, sent via Arehueseot Stuck tram Palchunks, mentions a deposition to acreage and a goal near completion. Lloyd's emblem is found, and the narrative references Te Deum and various named figures and locations, with complex details about the ascent and subsequent events.
Distress cries prompt search parties two miles above the city as a small boat capsized in the Mississippi. Lifesaving efforts continue while authorities investigate the incident and identify any missing persons.
A court cleared Wallin Ho Schroeder, engineer for the Lucky Channel, of charges in the July wreck that killed 44 people including Marbel Laird. The jury returned a verdict of near pity, reopening questions about matslagehter claims and the tragedy's handling.
In the Meelrié column a birth is noted for the child of Shion Vietirin, with details fragmentary and not fully readable. The report identifies the new arrival and parent but lacks complete personal data.
Fragmentary notes describe a failed launch attempt during a German battle context with confusion over timing and sequence. The text hints at a stalled effort and unused equipment, with unclear details about outcomes or casualties.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a preset taemt Haadent in tig na Wierhee ter Vounir with rec entmendis tion. A new plate Institutien be boatlt appears referenced as potential outcome.
A fireworks factory near Cincinnati exploded with a bright glow that lit the sky for miles. The blast damaged nearby structures and sent emergency crews scrambling. no precise casualty details are available in the readable fragment.
Roane and King Wieltr prepare a northern Europe itinerary. They expect to visit Emperor Willan in Kiel after a period in Sweden with King Gustave, signaling a diplomatic exchange during the Baltic region tour.
In a statement from Bishop W L A Candler of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, charges that Andrew Carnegie’s gift to Vanderbilt University is a ploy to control university property and influence pending litigation. Candler calls the offer imprudent and aims to steer assets to the church, asserting the university remains under church ownership through the South’s Methodist body.
A fire in a Petershurs dormitory killed eighty girls, with authorities unsure whether workers or guards failed to prevent access doors from sealing. Witnesses describe flames spreading rapidly through doors and windows as emergency crews raced to rescue victims amid unclear causes and possible negligence.
A printed interview alleged to be from Mrs Wallin Howard Taft, wife of the former U S president, is claimed to be paid for and obtained under dubious means. The piece accuses Taft of praising suffragists and President Wilson amid a tax inquiry, fueling controversy in Paris.
Unclear OCR text mentions names and possible state fire event with references to individuals J Dies le rene Ae ob Cathet of Heck 1 mee ae and other scattered terms. Summary reflects fragmented content and uncertain names.
Vague OCR fragment notes volunteers armed and sent to polling places in western Kentucky amid a reorganization of a Vietimes committee. Four members are mentioned in fragmentary references.
Fragmentary text references an estate in Tetler Eaton and mentions a relative and names such as Bercamin Paurne. Details are illegible. no coherent event or outcome can be determined from the readable lines.
Washington reports an administration currency bill proposed by Rep Gliss to establish twelve or more federal reserve banks to rediscount commercial paper, manage government securities, and regulate currency. A federal reserve board would oversee them with four ex officio members. no government stock would be issued. National note circulation would remain undisturbed under Wilson era policy.
A shooter opened fire at a Catholic school killing three students and wounding others. Police recovered six revolvers and two derringers, and the assailant was fatally shot by a security officer. A heroic bystander helped identify the suspect as Eviel Sohiilt, and the incident prompted a swift police response.
President Wilson plans to sign the sundry civil appropriation bill with provisions exempting labor unions and activist organizations from prosecution under the Sherman law. White House indications and a memorandum outline the administration position, though the president has not yet stated his opinion on the exemption.
The state pursued death penalty but Salem defendants Frank Sullens and Heuest Harrison were convicted for the case involving Tieretha Holt aged 11. The jury fixed a 25 year penitentiary term. Melbourne, Australia reports the federal premier Andrea Fisher and cabinet resignations as ongoing political fallout.
unclear readable text mentions Lager Tad Woh Mitchel and oGuy Sulzer in a disrupted sentence. no concrete events, dates, or organizations clearly evident. unable to determine a verifiable news item from the fragment.
Fourteen soldiers are reported killed in a four day clash in Mehta cp dele Slat and surrounding areas. Officials say Whiteguines and Gen Pepedjine allied forces finally subdued the rebels, with authorities confirming the crackdown and ongoing investigations.
A laundry room blast fatally injures a hotel worker Mrs Aujsta Field and harms several others. Authorities report a violent accident at the hotel service area with five rooms affected and emergency responders on scene.
President and aides briefed on banking and currency reform in a formal address. The speech outlined proposals across financial sectors, urging congressional consideration and emphasizing steady economic policy during a tense session.
Political critics attack religious press for Coca Cola ads while a suit against Coca Cola collapsed, showing a court ruling in Coca Cola's favor. The piece notes caffeine differences with coffee and tea and questions advertising rights for beverages in the caffeine group.
A humorous exchange questions HBliggins gardening skill. He claims expert knowledge of tomatoes beans cucumbers and related crops yet reveals he never plants anything. The dialogue hinges on his paradoxical boast and reluctance to attempt cultivation.
The advertisement asserts that Tyree's Antiseptic Powder quickly relieves prickly heat and all skin conditions and cures them in a short time. It promotes free samples from J. S Tyree, Chemist, Washington, IL, with 5cat druggists referenced.
Fragmentary OCR shows a dialogue about friendship and a dental antiseptic healing oil offered for ten cents to a dollar. The readable text hints at consumer ad language and promotional tone without clear event or factual context.
Fragmentary line of outdated ad copy and scattered phrases about whiteness hay sun shine weather and cigars. Mentions LEWIS' Single Binder cigars described as made of extra quality tobacco with higher cost. Some nonsensical moral observations appear among ad phrases.
Fleetwood Pennsylvania letter from Mrs Epwaxp B Fue BEET says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound strengthened her during the Change of Life easing headaches dizziness and heat flashes. She reports no doctor visits for years and plans to publish her testimonial. The notice attributes relief from warming symptoms to the remedy and notes its use by other intelligent women approaching midlife.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.