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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1907
Page
3
A Idaho Salmon river meadows tale recalls a wild west show hiring riders for a dangerous act of being thrown and dragged. The rider questioned the danger, the agent dismissed concerns saying salaries would continue. The item reflects frontier bravado and show business ethics of the era.
Marengo, renowned as Napoleon's war charger, is described as the greatest horse in modern history. The emperor rode him for the last time at the Battle of Mount Saint Jean, where the horse sustained a grievous wound. He died at the age of 36.
Defiance Starch is the latest invention in that line and an improvement on all other makes. It is more economical, does better work, takes less time. Get it from any grocer.
Jefferson City reports the penitentiary binding twine plant has disposed of its entire output totaling 75,060 pounds. Warden Hall calls it a sign of a larger wheat crop and declares the plant a success. Output will be increased with sales restricted to Missouri farmers. In Trenton five boys aged 11 to 13 were implicated in petty thefts. four were sentenced. One offender claimed part of the stolen money went to the Christian Volunteers and part to his mother.
Galena expert accountant L. TV Crawford reported to the county court on investigations of County Treasurer W. L. Long and former treasurer W. B. Langler. His findings show Lane's office short £1,92849 and Langley’s books, now Stone County clerk, reveal a $321.05 discrepancy.
Jefferson City sheriff Rothwell, who brought seven prisoners to the penitentiary, asked the governor about clemency for Tom Clay, sentenced to be hanged June 27 in Columbia. The governor declined clemency, and preparations for the execution will begin.
Jefferson City v Charles Wedertz, sentenced to seven years in Carroll county for highway robbery, has been pardoned by the governor and delivered to his father to be taken to his Indiana home to die.
Jefferson City Governor Folk announced R. M. Washburne of Columbia will be appointed pure food commissioner. Washburne formerly served as state dairy commissioner, a position abolished by the creation of the new agency.
Harry Leaphart a member of the class of 19 at the Naval Academy Annapolis died at his father’s home in this city. Rupert Nan was at home on duty. Montgomery Harry Kall and Miss Jessie Sugeett wed at the Methodist church. The groom is nephew of Dave Ball former gubernatorial candidate and also a nephew of Judge D P Dyer of St Louis. Woman dies on eightieth birthday. Higginsville wife of Edward Youngs a wealthy farmer was found dead in bed of heart disease. Preparations made to celebrate her eightieth birthday anniversary.
Jefferson City Gov Folk announced the appointment of Benjamin H. Anderson to be county surveyor of Polk county to fill the vacancy created by the death of Perry Erwin.
A humorous Army anecdote describes a private with a chill weighing 200 pounds, then a hospital trip where medicine caused another chill for the orderly. The tale appears with doctored names and imprecise details, signed as sworn testimony in Toledo. Additional notes mention catarrh cures and laxative claims from patent medicine ads.
Mrs Kornkob remarks to her husband about the Jones man who has taken the farm next to theirs being mighty intellectual citing that he knows four different almanacs. The exchange appears in the Milwaukee Sentinel.
An advertisement-style piece argues nervous breakdown signs from impure blood and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as preventing more serious diseases. It cites a Rochester resident testimonial about recovery after severe nervous shock and details purchase options from the Dr Williams Medicine Company in Schenectady.
A lanky tramp jokes about bogus animals on stage during a sign reading Supes Wanted. A stout warfer suggests playing the elephant head while his partner acts the hind legs, and a tall thin supe is offered the giraffe neck. The ad then shifts to praise for Defiance Starch, claiming it omits injurious chemicals and offers greater strength and smoothness.
Marjorie and her sister stage a pretend illness with Marjorie playing the doctor. After a brief exam the supposed physician accuses the sister of dirty hands and drops India on the wrist, shocking the patient and revealing the ruse.
At sea level water boils at 212 degrees Fahrenheit, drops to 193 degrees at 10,000 feet. The note states that in 1835 Darwin crossed the Andes and boiled potatoes for three hours without cooking them, illustrating altitude effects on boiling.
Miss Gawthorpe speaks at Cal on suffrage, noting blushes stem from awareness of the man she will marry. Defiance Starch advertises a trial offering refunds if it fails to beat competitors, promising quicker results for hot and cold starching and savings via email.
A physician at a popular winter health resort reviews his patient list and laments the fall in numbers from last year. He asks his wife where the patients have gone, and she replies that they can only hope for the best.
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