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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1908
Page
2
The Potosi Journal quotes multiple opinions on war optimism and deficit politics. It notes Billy Lush resigning from Yale football and mentions Bigheart as the richest Indian in America. It references Chicago, Washington Post commentary, British bigamy, Nelson and Gordon bravery, and a French view on US Japan conflict.
The World sImane cites a 220,000 figure for Japan’s standing army. The piece asserts many are in the United States as spies and being arrested to aid sympathetic newspaper correspondents.
A St Louis physician states no medical practitioner recognizes grippe as a disease yet notes doctors would likely be upset if their treatment bills are not acknowledged. The remark hints at disputes over bill legitimacy rather than a medical consensus.
Gertrude Atherton asserts New York rarely makes up its mind yet remarks that the city truly possesses one. The Baltimore American notes the irony and suggests that financial concerns largely drive New York’s decisions.
The Mont Cenis route will follow St Gothard and Simplon in using electric traction on its mountain division. Facing competition from newer lines, France doubles the approach to the tunnel, and Italy will extend double-tracking to Turin.
A British suffragette criticizes U S attitudes on voting rights and gender goals while in London. The piece also notes Pacific cable routes from Vancouver to New Zealand often deviate from a straight line due to submarine mountains and ocean floor obstacles.
The Ohio state fire marshal cites United States losses of 2 million dollars and 500 lives from parlor matches last year. He argues responsibility rests with people, not matches, noting widespread carelessness and thoughtlessness as core factors in fires.
The Carnegie Foundation annual report table shows nearly 500 colleges and universities in the United States with only four earning above one million dollars. Although unnamed in the table, the Boston Herald surmises Harvard Columbia the University of Chicago and Stanford likely constitute the quartet. About half the institutions fall in the 10000 to 50000 range.
A Youth's Companion tale recounts four people tangled in a live wire in New York. A fearless girl removed her rubbers and used them as gloves to handle the wire, tie it to a telegraph pole, and guide everyone to safety, then left without giving her name.
The Columbia debaters oppose entering the lists against a Cornell coed. They argue no debate is fair unless everyone has a chance to speak.
A Cleveland preacher counsels that couples should not marry unless they feel they must wed or die for love. He notes that in practice, nearly everyone experiences that pressure and rush to wed.
A quotation notes that attempting and failing often yields greater insight than never trying, citing Mano's experience that failure can teach more than success. The line emphasizes resilience and growth through effort.
Henry Spence and family narrowly escaped death when a Civil War era six-pound shell stored as a doorweight in their Aurora area home detonated. The relic, found by his father Daniel after the war, had remained in the yard and house as a curiosity until the blast damaged a room but left no injuries. The likely cause was overheating of the old shell.
D C Metling petitions the attorney general to sue Postal Telegraph to recover all taxes levied in counties along its lines under the state board of equalization. Collector McClung says the company tendered one half the assessed amount, claiming last year’s increase was erroneous, a condition said to occur in other counties as well.
The Suffering Papa club of Warsaw organized recently and already counts 57 members. It aims to enforce social reforms including refusing to walk with a squatting infant, avoiding kitchen duties during daughters parties, allowing cigarettes and pipes in any part of the house, and calling down daughters beaux when they are too gay.
On the Missouri Kansas and Texas passenger train on the Nevada Eldorado Springs branch an iron express box containing 3005 dollars was robbed. Conductor T Wyman initially locked the box at Eldorado Springs and found the loss later at Walker. Brakeman F L Smith confessed to taking the money and all funds were recovered.
Alexander Ramsey of Independence and his brother Jeremiah of Bedford County Pa marked their 77th birthday anniversary. Ramsey has lived near Kansas City for over four decades. The twins last met last October for the first time since the Civil War. Beth served throughout that struggle.
Oliver Bagby of New Haven and John Palmer of Ethlyn achieved the top marks at the naval examination in Mexico and will be appointed to Annapolis by Representative Champ Clark. Alternates named are Amos South, Charles Durrusseano, Carter Taylor, Garrett Barnes and Claud Brown.
Gov Folk namesGeorge T Burpham as coal oil inspector for Sullivan county for two years from August 10 1907.
W H Wallace a 21 year old state asylum guard was discharged after a preliminary hearing in Farmington on a coroner verdict accusing him of causing the death of 80 year old Henry Willmore Willmore's son approved the discharge saying his father died after a bathroom fall rather than from assault
C Striker longtime Marshall merchant dies at home of pneumonia age details reveal he ran a mercantile business for 52 years. Survived by wife and ten children including five sons in St Louis one in California one in Marshall and three daughters.
In Clarksburg a public well being dried revealed lead at 102 feet. Miners report the lead as extra fine quality and say there is undoubtedly a large quantity.
On Adjutant General DeArmond recommendation the governor issued commissions for six Missouri officers. Arthur L. Oliver becomes colonel of the Sixth infantry with rank from February 6. Joseph P. Havenour is first lieutenant and battalion adjutant of the Third regiment with rank from February 6. Dell D. Dutton becomes second lieutenant and battalion quartermaster of the Third regiment with rank from February 6. Frederick L. Liebing becomes brigade general at Blees Military Academy with rank from February 7.
A herd of about 40 deer roaming Hugh Pritchard’s Lancaster county farm devour alfalfa and corn in a shock yard. He cannot legally trap or shoot them as the deer escaped from a private park.
Mrs Louis Shackelford a 75 year old widow was burned to death at her Peculiar Missouri home She lived alone and it is believed her clothing caught fire as she attempted to start a fire with coal oil new.
Burton H Barnes rescues Edward Anstruther and Marina daughter of the Paolis from a vendetta while Enid Anshrutter awaits. They flee Ajaccio for Marseilles aboard a French steamer, then head toward London as threats close in. A mysterious note delays departure and Barnes hires aid to outwit the pursuing Corsicans.
On a voyage from Bandol toward Nice the Pinkerton detective Burton and Barnes discuss threats to the party led by Edwin Anstruther. Suspecting a dangerous Corsican mastermind, they debate staying with the ladies while preparing for shore rendezvous and a risky handoff at Marseilles. The mystery deepens as clues hint at Cipriano Danella’s vengeance.
In a foggy harbor Barnes and Edwin ferry the women to a waiting boat. Emory, the detective, warns of danger as masked pursuers close in. They reach the Seagull’s yacht with Emory aboard, where a cautious dinner follows and plans are set.
The sami and trembling peepul are central sacred trees in Indian religion. Temples crown hills and stones, with the peepul regarded as the king of trees. Hindus worship Brahma Siva and Vishnu within these trees, and villagers honor them with raises platforms and acts of reverence.
Edmund Clarence Stedman known as a fiery yet sensitive figure threw a book at a servant. The book flew out a window and vanished, later found in a secondhand shop for 40 dollars, only to reveal a card with his own name inside. He had bought back his own property, ending his habit of throwing books at others.
A Brother Dickey lecture retells the Job tale with dialect humor from the Atlanta Constitution. The story follows Job enduring plagues and setbacks as the devil narrates tests, culminating in Job lamenting storms and bites beyond his deal. The piece blends religious parable with vernacular storytelling for a local audience.
Mme Napoleon Duceppe of Montreal shares a testimonial about cures using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for childhood eczema and neck skin fissures. She notes rapid improvement after several applications and mentions a plump baby whose neck folds bled but healed by the next day. May 21, 1907.
A collage of vintage snippets includes a gag about a talking machine marriage, a plea for a day loan, a sales pitch for Merry Widow songbooks, poker banter, a Garfield remedy ad, and a note on a woman's winning ways in matrimony, all reflecting era humor and commercial pitches.
From October to May colds are the most prevalent cause. Laxative Bromo Quinine removes cause. E.W.Grove box 2cc. Critics question quarrels and ugly outcomes. Smokers rate Lewis' Single Binder cigars as quality. Goethe warns against ignorant action. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children. Various tonics promise wind and stomach relief.
A Brooklyn temperance leader, Bessie Farrell, president of the Young People's Christian Temperance Association, writes a glowing endorsement of Peruna as a nerve tonic and restorative for worn-out women. She cites personal use, benefits for digestion, and strengthens for young mothers, noting Dr. Hartman prescribes it widely. Man-a-lin the Ideal Laxative.
A young man tells Jennie of a claim Niagara Falls may dry up in 50,000 years. She fears the bridal trip and clutches his arm, asking him to ensure the falls stay for their plans. He reassures and tests her caution about the future.
A short exchange from the Cleveland Plain Dealer features Mrs Jawback declaring someone else must have inherited brains, and Mr Jawback retorting that the brains came from him. The dialogue captures a sharp exchange reflecting neighborhood gossip and oral wit.
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