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Newspaper

Potosi Journal

Location

Potosi, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1918

Page

4

Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by Potosi Testimony

Potosi residents describe morning back pain easing after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Eugene Mayes, a local blacksmith, reports prompt relief from dull loins aches and morning stiffness with lasting benefits. The ad promotes the 60 cent price at all dealers and credits FosterMilburn Co. of Buffalo New York.

Potosi Dean Eugene Mayes Doan Mr. Hayes Foster-Milburn Co., Miers Buffalo, N.Y

Wanted buyers for farms and exchanges in Missouri

Wanted notice from Victor Wm. Reitz Realty listing buyers for farms of all sizes. Offers to buy or exchange farm property, with address 810-12 Chestnut Street, Bouls, Mo, and invitation to write for details.

54. Louis Victor WM. Reitz Realty Co Chestnut Street Bouls, Mo

Cure for Catarrh Claims Noted by Advertisers

A $100 reward note in the paper promotes a claimed cure for catarrh and other diseases. The text asserts constitutional treatment and medicine from CHENEY & CO of Toledo, with endorsements and a testimonial tone, though the fragmentary OCR obscures full details and context.

Hall Cheney & CO Toledo Ons Ail Dewees

Chautauqua Efforts Bring Fact Seeker to Public

The piece notes the growing vigor of Chautauqua programs as they search worldwide for facts and deliver them to American audiences in engaging form. It emphasizes the ongoing fight for knowledge and the broad reach of these educational efforts.

Facta Ali

Local notices and visits among Potosi residents

A parade of short news items lists visitors from St. Louis and Jefferson City, local addresses such as Blackwell and Doniphan, plus church and school events. War savings stamps drive announced, prices for Daily Globe Democrat and Journal subscriptions noted, and obituaries for Mrs. Emma Higgins. A patriotic pageant by schoolchildren is planned for July 11 to benefit the Red Cross.

Fances Casey Red Cross Fund

Navy Enlistments From This County

John K. Franklin and Henry S. Vickey enlist in the Navy. Franklin, brother of Mrs. A. Straver of Potosi, heads to Great Lakes for training, while Dickey, son of Sam Dickey of Latty, goes to Puget Sound Navy Yard. Both receive a fifth man third class rating.

John K. Franklin A. Straver Potosi Henry S. Vickey Sam Dickey Latty

Sunlight resident injured in wagon accident near Pine

Mr W W Tarver, a well known Sunlight citizen, was badly hurt Monday morning near Pine when a team frightened at an automobile and bolted. He was thrown from the wagon, suffering painful contusions to the right side, arm, and shoulder with no broken bones. He was brought to town and cared for at the Austin Hotel, likely to remain for some days.

W. W. Tarver Sunlight Potos Pine Terner Austin

Ward Seeks Republican Nomination and Local Guards Form

The article notes Ward planning to announce his platform for the Republican nomination for representative. Rev. M. K. Eaves was authorized to organize a local home guards company, with uniforms supplied by members. Campaigning in Lead Belt, Damron was arrested for noncompliant headlights, later released. A Madison County feud left one dead, two in jail, Braswell injured, and self defense alleged. A Farmington hotel death occurred by shooting suicide during marital conflict. Sam Bond wounded Walter Arnold in Perryville amid a confrontation. a complaint accuses Arnold of unsound conduct.

M. K. Eaves State Adjutant General's Office Obas. P. Damron Congress Bill Black Bivins Pilot Knob Middlebrook Damien Trenton Register Sam Bond Perryville Republic Walter Arnold Arnold Hand

Organizing Scout Troop Forms in Local Town

A new Boy Scouts of America organization has formed in the town with Judy as scoutmaster and Mrs Kell, Gailett Signor, and Jim Stanford as assistant scoutmasters. An 18 member group, divided into three patrols, holds weekly meetings at 7:40 pm in the hall above J. D. Wo Settle and Co.

Anil Hany May Scouts of America Wey Wok Judy Arthur Kell Gailett Signor Jmn Stanford Hese Ward Sigiper Edward Bennett Wallace Settle Lloyd Dumpuy Hillard Schutte Vincent Casey Robert McGrigor Roy Schuettey Sam Hicheson Claude Downard Win Crittith Earnest Radner Edward Post Clarence Richards Aquilla Cole Herman Missey Wo Dearing K Robert Yost Phese Wad Nipper Robert Metiregur Edchard Bost Edward [Denmnetthley Sebutte

Warning to Farmers About Fake Government Account Books

A warning was issued to farmers about agents selling counterfeit farmers’ account books claiming government urging use of a specific book. The notice cautions the public to verify sources and avoid financial losses from fraudulent products.

Whaware

Local notices and personal updates in Bellevue area

The caller notes fruit shipments to the shore and urges early War Savings Stamps purchases. A 16 year old, George Orrilie Stransser, died June 7 at his parents home in Bellevue Township. John Andresen of De Soto reports mining work on his Richwoods land and brisk demand and prices. Burras Barchus of Blackwell is listed as severely wounded in France, with Edward J. Briswell of Caledonia, Mo. likely an error in home address.

George P. Smiley DeSoto Potosi George Orrilie Stransser Mra. Wm. Stransaer Bellevue Township John Andresen de Soto Oiff Hia Richwoods Burras Barchus of Blackwell France Barchus Edward J. Briswell Caledonia Vees

Pleasing Opera House Benefit Entertainment Report

A recent Opera House benefi t program featured local and visiting talent for the Red Cross. Miss Sallie Pall Settle and Miss Catherine Connolly sang solos with power, while Dorbersi showcased notable vocal prowess and Miss Valle Migdaltham delivered dramatic recitation. Miss Elisabeth Dearing and Miss Agnes Haunaaga impressed with readings and songs, and Mrs. Leo Goddard joined in a vocal duet. Dr. Reoniett Kane of St. Louis gave the main address, inspiring audience patriotism. Proceeds were stated but incomplete.

Opera Red Cross Sallie Pall Settle Miss Settle Catherine Connolly Misa Valle Migdaltham Elisabeth Dearing Whso Jad Agnes Haunaaga Ste Genevieve Liore Godan Margaret Mary Fiyon Leo Goddard de BR. Reoniett Kane St. Louis America

Love's Dream Blighted in Potost Marriage Bid

Sheriff arrest leads to detention of Douglase and Caledonia girl ages 17 and 18 after they applied for a marriage license in Potost and were refused due to youth. They intended to wed in Hillsboro and appeared before Recorder Keinemer before being returned to their parents. The incident elicited a sharp local editorial reply.

Mirahal Luuliann W. Casey Potost Douglase Caledonia Potos Hillsboro

War Savings Meeting Notice Across Districts

Loyal citizens are urged to attend two War Savings meetings on Friday June 28. In the first district the school house hosts the session led by the school board. In Potosi the meeting occurs at the Court House under War Savings Chair I I Nipper of Washington County.

Oseh Potosi Court House

Primary election slate announced for August 1918

All announcements published under the heading are made subject to the decision of the Republican voters in the August 1918 primary. For Congress MARION BARHODES and KORSUTH C. WABER of Farmington. For Representative JAMES P. WARD of Kendall and WM. H. EVENS of Hopewell. For Presiding Judge WM. P. MACLAY of Uliss and CHARLES A. YOUNG of Cadet.

Congress Marion BA Rhodes Korsuth C. Waber Farmington James P. Ward Kendall WM. H. Evens Hopewell WM. P. Maclay Uliss Charles A. Young Cadet

Automobiles for Sale and Local Church Services

Automobiles offered include an Overland WT touring car with under Ott miles for 150, a Maxwell 1947 touring car under 2000 miles for 150, and a Ford WT truck with less than 2000 miles. Also listed are two gospel notices from a Presbyterian church with services scheduled for next Sunday and a Christian song and sermon.

Sur Abraham Nati Detest

Marhiach Licenser Case Emerges in George Wyonglas

Fragmentary OCR notes reveal a namesake license matter involving George Wyonglas and Emuse Wilsuy with Trontade Ma. The readable text hints at a licensing dispute or permit issue, but details and outcomes are unclear from the fragment. Entities referenced include Marhiach and associated individuals.

Test of Loyalty in Missouri War Drives

In Washington County Missouri the Third Liberty Loan and second Red Cross drive exceed quotas as war bonds and thrift stamps are urged. County chairman urges Christian volunteers to donate Liberty Bonds to Baptist schools, pass War Savings Stamps to Baptist schools, or contribute to the county committee at Bugker Hill on the fifth Sunday. Message appeals to loyalty to country and God.

Washingtonn Hristain Patden Missouri Baptist Schools of Baptist Bugker Hill Wai. Waaork

Unable to parse event from garbled text

A fragmented quote describes a crowd scene with disrupted dialogue about a strike and crowd reactions. No clear event, people, or organizations can be identified beyond generic terms.

Lands for sale in Washington County by J B Johnson

Land sale notice seeking cash offers for described tracts in Washington County. Owner claims 25 years of tax paying and will convey by special warranty deed. Offers to M E Rhodes, agent at Potosi Missouri.

Washington County M. E. Rhodes, Potesi J. B. Johnson

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