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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1920
Page
4
Fragmentary notes reference a medicinal product from Foster Milbese Co of Buffalo New York. The text mentions removing pains and kidneys and urges cautious use of a remedy, with unclear details about vendors and usage.
Have your eyes examined by an expert at 501 North %h Street Opposit Hotel Statler ST. LOUIE. Pay the price he asks. free services are rarely worth what you pay for them.
T F Bleant Lumber Co of Potosi Missouri advertises a lumber sale and delivery option from a mill near Potwei 16 miles west of Potwei in a yellow plane. Send a written inquiry to learn yearly lumber waste and prices.
Report notes an investigation into alleged earnings and a bank roll of 114,000 with a Spanish woman claiming only a check for 11. Authorities later encountered a family with money and securities as immigration officials faced questions about whether the total could reach 200,000.
Andrew C. Weihenhof, a Pennsylvania Y Youth veteran known as James J. Eliiott of a vocational school in Ontario, California, is reunited with his mother Mrs Elisabeth Weihenhof at 2780 Cobdeo Street Mount Oliver. The overseas veteran recognized his mother and recalled past events with effort, aided by his wife and ten month old daughter.
Hand Raider Deapaire of Greppleg and Raniere Malone Pudilla in Danville Van Inett district distilling near Sever oe arene ee tenet o¢ park with W B Stosser in redding.
A roundup of community news from Belgrade Potosi and surrounding towns includes weather showers, upcoming elections, and social updates. Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs George Carr of Poteet and several visits from notable residents are noted. The Annual Methodist Assembly will be held in Arcadia July 6 to 25, with local officials and guests attending.
The piece notes a Delco Theatre show for children and adults on Wednesday July 14 with matinee and two evening performances. It reports the death of A E Stosking's son in an Los Angeles auto crash and sympathy to the family. It covers Col Dwight F Davis campaigning in Potosi and road-rights grants in Walton Township including a new route along Potosi and Herryman road funded by local owners.
A Harvey's Weekly piece urges readers to face the truth about the President and his underlings. It promises the article presents facts that influence opinion and calls for thorough consideration of the conduct discussed.
G M Baines, home from Washington, says Congressman M E Rhodes of this district was industrious and always at his post except for travel home after his mother’s illness and death. He attended to Congress matters and responded to constituent service requests in Farmington News.
Mrs Harry Guyton died Tuesday morning at home in Bast i Lo wle aged about 70. The body will be moved there for burial today with funeral this afternoon. Survived by husband James Henry, father Mr Jee L Smith of Powel, three sisters Mrs J M Sloan Mrs Gi H Higginbotham both of Potoni and Mrs Geo W Clarkeop of 61 Louis and brother Percy Smith of Beatiie Wash We extend deepest sympathy to the family.
Mrs Pauline Thomas Barton widow aged years died last Thursday at her home two miles west of Fotoni from tuberculosis. Funeral held Friday at St James Church with Rev Father Capping officiating. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. She was daughter of John N Thome of St Louis and widow of a former rail supervisor. Attendees included Mr James Thomas and family members from Louie Topeka and others.
The Presbyterian Church holds morning worship on Sunday July 4 with a sermon on Christian Patriotism. A special musical program and union service are scheduled for 4 pm with a tenor saxophone solo. Minister Degpender invites all to attend.
The Annual Fourth of July Picnic is set for Saturday July 3 with booths and amusements on the grounds. Dinner and supper will be served by the ladies of the Parish.
Joseph UW and Decine Lizsie M Courtois appear among couples listed for marriage licenses. Najimi Mra Deila Trokey, a cadet from Missouri is also named, indicating eligibility or application for nuptial paperwork.
A fragmentary voice warns that faithfulness to mothers defines a girl’s worth, noting a harsh world where an unreliable romance results in personal ruin. The speaker, Bill App, urges caution for young men, recounting tales of stolen chances and lost happiness.
A bolt of lightning struck a tree in W. T. Bollinger's yard near Greenville Monday evening, scorched a porch area, and killed a pet squirrel. The bolt created a bright arc across the area, alarming nearby residents including Little Nuesel McGhee, who was on his porch but unharmed.
Miss Myrtle Mallow spent the week with her parents at Irondale. Kies Lena Ruthedge has returned home from a visit with friends of De Soto. Mrs J E Tarner and children visited at LL Bean's home Sunday. Misses Nellie and Lena Walliaree returned here today after an extended visit with relatives in East Alton. Mise Carrie et of Ironton visiting her Aunt M B Sinclair of this place. Emmett Kean and Jesse Laye made a bovine trip to St Louis one day this week. Work resumes on the new Mayopic hall here and appears to be progressing nicely.
Fine haying weather noted as Miss Mary Vineyard visited at J. B. Vineyard home near Belgrade that week. Mies Lola Kirkpatrick spent a day at Mies Ines Dickey’s home. Mr. Herman Scott visiting his mother Mrs. P. HB. McMariry. Death reported of Mrs. Eifasbet Duty, longtime friend to the community. KK. Vineyard en route to St. Louis. Miss Leura Dieboy Keith and Sidel Geterth attended Bamday rest.
Delco Theatre presents Leland of Regeneration, a South Seas film with a shipwreck, earthquake, volcano, and subterranean cave. A castaway youth adapts on a remote island for two years under a local boy’s influence. Written by Rev Cyrus Townsend Brady. Also notes local visits by Belleview residents and family gatherings over the weekend.
Irondale reports Mr and Mrs Jamee Footer of Charleston visiting Mr Wm Foster who has been ill. Mr Ben DeForest of the town met with an auto truck accident near Dostoge. the truck overturned but damage was limited to repairs. Mire Lulu Montgomery and Mrs James Kiely of Be Louis are mentioned in recent social notes as improved and traveling. A group of locals motor to Caledonia Saturday evening. Willis Hates of Amsterdam is staying with Mr A Post and family.
For sale items include one pig one milk cow and farm harness set at Richwoods Missouri. Also a 6 room house with 1 acre lot in Old Mines Missouri available through Frank Polbemus. Help wanted listing seeks a man and wife for farm work near Potosi with cooks and carpentry tasks plus a single helper for a month. Also a position offering bond to manage farm products through J R Watkins Co Winona Minn.
Tiff and lead ore mines on the Evans Thurman tract northeast of Fotos, adjoining Martin Miggle land, offering 970 per ton for tiff at the mines and 0.50 per ton delivered, with 640 per ton for lead ore. Land described as among the best mining areas in the section, with 110 leade ranging and 6 foot thick. Miners to work the land diligently. T Blount Mining Co. per T F Brownt Fotosi Mo.
In Washington County Missouri the Circuit Court orders publication for a divorce suit brought by William Strinseer against Ollie J. Straceeer. The defendant is not a Missouri resident and must answer by the next term beginning August in Potos Journal within four weeks. The notice is dated June 2, 1920, and signed by Circuit Clerk Cresewell. Will reunites family: anonymous note mentions Frank Coffman uniting with relatives after 22 years in Indiana.
Letters of administration granted to M. O. Compton by Washington County Missouri Probate Court dated May 28 192. All persons with claims against the estate must exhibit them for allowance within six months or be barred from benefits and if not exhibited within one year from the grant date they are forever barred. M. O. Compton administrator state of Missouri Washington County. Seal date May 25.
An advertisement extols a constitutional cure for catarrh claiming internal use of a herbal preparation. It highlights supposed universal cure, warns against external remedies, and urges readers to contact Cudney & Co for treatment details and trial offers. The piece uses dramatic rhetoric to promote a hidden remedy pitched as efficacious.
Advertising rates listed include display ads for local notices at 0 cents per column inch with local and reading notices and 1 cent per line for notices. professional cards 19 per year. administrator and prosecutor notices free. final settlement notices. bank statements. obituaries. memorials 80 for 16 words or less. legal notices at legal rates.
New York City's export trade shifted as up to eighty percent moved to Philadelphia and other eastern ports to avoid harbor and railroad strike congestion. Authorities warned permanent port traffic adjustments could follow if the stoppage continued, noting 17 cargo steamers sailed from the city last week via Philadelphia.
In Carrollton, Kentucky, town banks are tightening security after thirteen robberies in under three months totaling over 100000. Soon, alarms trigger bells for any vault contact and clerks can sound alarms nationwide with a single press, boosting precautions against future robberies.
In Danville Kentucky a tractor haul drew attention as 46,000 shingles were moved in one road trip. The event marked a remarkable single load, likely the largest on land, surpassed only by maritime transport. The sight underscored the era's push for power and practical distribution.
Fragmentary text mentions Knoxville Tennessee and local names but is garbled and unreadable, with no clear event, person, or organization to summarize into a coherent news item.
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