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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1908
Page
2
Yellowstone park is described as unsafe like a large city. An infant of 20 pounds was born in Shewano Wisconsin. The public is urged to respect military uniforms, contrasting with unworthy wearers. Oklahoma reports a shortage of 1 200 school teachers amid chorus girl shortages in New York.
The device’s success counters the belief that Maxim’s equipment is loud and boisterous, showing it can function quietly and efficiently for rifles, addressing readers’ assumptions about the famed implement.
Washington dispatches say that within the next 0 days a new Pan ama bond issue will probably be put out amounting to about 25,000,000 dollars but postage stamp bids won't go. Texas has more miles of railroad than any other state but mosquitoes may reach earth through telegraph wires above the tracks. If Minister Wu has discovered prolonging life the empress of China would seek his personal advice.
A St Louis woman astonishes by composing a full play in sixteen hours. The feat surpasses many modern works, implying several current plays could have been completed in less time.
An observer notes that superstitious people avoid the number 13 on the quarter dollar, believing the unlucky 13 is prominently displayed on coins of that denomination.
A British peer marries a chorus girl in London. The union hints at shifting social norms as the peer seeks a wife capable of supporting a husband through work, suggesting a trend where spouses contribute financially beyond traditional roles.
The British consul at Tamsui records Formosa camphor exports totaling 4,121,566 pounds for 1907. Of this, 2,452,955 pounds went to Havre London and Hamburg, 1,635,200 pounds to America, and 33,323 pounds to Madras.
The New York health board files a whimsical but pointed case against a fly accused of carrying typhoid microbes on its feet and spreading them to foods. The piece treats the fly as a malefactor and calls for its elimination.
The French Panama Canal Company, bankrupt since 1889, finally passed out of existence last month as receivers were discharged. The winding up of its affairs took longer than the time needed for the United States to plan and begin the canal project.
The will contest involving the late Sir Lionel Sackville Sackville West unfolds amid a web of intricate domestic relations. A sea side bet about marrying the first woman he met hints at the personal complexities surrounding his estate and family claims.
The duke of the Abruzzi continues to press the queen of Italy for permission to marry Miss Elkins. The queen, famed for beauty at home, is reluctant to share attention at court with another woman who would become the center of attention, described by a Chicago figure as the sinecure of all eyes.
A Genoa man who killed the automobile driver and a marchioness passenger after witnessing his child crushed is praised by some locals who favor immediate action, though critics condemn the violence as worse than the chauffeur's neglect.
An American woman tours Europe with only one gown and no trunk, choosing comfort over style and preferring to be seen rather than unseen. She carries a suitcase, buys no expensive gowns or lace to smuggle past officials, and achieves the improbable.
A World's Work writer credits Toledo Ohio for fewer delinquent youths, noting a philanthropist organized drum corps and athletic teams, supplied uniforms, and required members to avoid bad talk alcohol tobacco and gambling as a condition of membership.
The Cuba elections, once marked by disorder, were peaceful as a New England town contest. The first test of non partisan electoral boards proved a good device, but the real cause was the Cuban people's temper and growing capacity to avoid destroying government.
A historical text outlines several constitutional amendments proposed for Missouri. It includes details on compensation for General Assembly members, revised taxation and county taxing powers, and the framework for initiative and referendum. It also covers the structure of the Supreme Court into divisions and judge assignments.
The document outlines amendments to Missouri's constitution establishing a bicameral supreme court with banc sittings, division quotas, and transfer rules between divisions and the court of appeals. It covers judges’ terms, appointment of additional justices, and the phased shift to ten year terms, plus transitions for divisions, officials, and salaries. It also details a concurrent constitutional amendment proposing local option taxation and tax structure changes for state and local revenues, including timelines, exemptions, and school funding implications.
Washington Gladden argues the world needs stronger men than the last generation. He warns that without bigger, braver, and sounder leaders the modern business boom will overwhelm society. He stresses higher standards of justice, equality, integrity, and shared responsibility to the community.
The text outlines joint and concurrent resolutions to amend Missouri's constitution at the November 1908 election. It covers limits on indebtedness for cities, a new section on state taxes for roads, and authorizations for city subway financing with required revenue provisions and a sinking fund, plus formal certification by the Secretary of State.
The equal rights movement spreads to Canton where several wives have left their husbands claiming independence. Local law, however, permits imprisonment of wives, and those who acted on their resolve face consequences under the legal system.
In a humorous aside from the Smart Set, a tall-browed, dreamy eyed figure notes life is not all beer and skittles. Col Begad retorts, expressing little care for beer and admitting he has never drunk skittles in his life.
Judge John C Pollock of the United States circuit court in Springfield ruled for Henderson of Washington in reviving a judgment against Dallas County on old railroad bonds. The claim exceeds 1,000,000 dollars. Dallas County argued a summons defect eight years ago invalidated the case, but the judge rejected the technicality. November steps await a final disposition of the Dallas county bonds. The piece also covers the twelfth annual ex Confederate veterans reunion held in Nevada with attendees from across Missouri and lists sponsors maids of honor and officers elected for the coming year, including Major General J W Haliburton of Carthage and brigadier generals O H P Catron of West Plains and George M Jones of Springfield.
During the quarter ending September 30, 255 entries were made at the United States land office in Springfield, totaling 22,054.82 acres and 9,737.02 dollars received. The report by Receiver J. H. Duncan details the original homesteads, acres embraced, fees and commissions, final proofs, cash entries, and other related expenses including plat and transcript costs.
As Mrs Ida Hulse of Oak Grave Jackson county was laid to rest the minister displayed a gold medal once won by her son Adelbert Pulse in a Baker University oratorical contest. The grieving man, nearly overwhelmed, asked that the medal be buried with his mother as the coffin descended into the grave.
Bates County National Bank of Butler cannot recover from the Masonic Home of Missouri in St Louis and the Missouri Grand Commandery Knights Templar due to defalcations by Capt F J Tycard former bank president and treasurer of the Masonic bodies. Receiver E C Vanderift filed suits for 5094 and 22082.88 alleging Tycard signed notes as treasurer and diverted funds to the bank.
A hotel blaze at the Farmer hotel in Hartville killed attorney Lomax Pittman, once on Encyclopaedia of American and English Law staff. The fire, likely started by a kerosene lamp in Pittman’s room, also consumed Pool's millinery, the post office, city hall, and Progress printing office. A telegram was sent to his brother Judge Pittman of Memphis, Tenn.
Rev Manley J Breaker longtime corresponding secretary of the Missouri Baptist general home and foreign missions board died suddenly at his St Louis home. His mother Abs J M Breaker aged 7% traveled from Houston Texas to see him before his death arriving a week earlier. He was stricken with indigestion on a train near Washington Missouri and heart disease caused by indigestion given as the cause.
Lucky Kansas City men who organized the Lucky Tiger Combination wool Mining company with 50100 capital have been offered about 6500000 for their properties, nearly ten times their five year old investment. Consolidated Mines Selection company Limited of London seeks an option on Sonora Mexico properties.
At the Spring River Baptist association in Duenweg, Charles Heinman, 28, was horsewhipped by 19 year old Nelile Garrison as about 400 preachers and churchmen watched. Edward Meeks, father of the assailant, summoned Heinman from a store, threatened him, and used a revolver while Nelile struck him repeatedly with a heavy buggy whip’s end.
Kilward Johnson a farmer and former miner died in an old shaft near Springfell while his associates were digging for a spe m ish wine rumor. Poisonous gases from dynamite smoke caused his death. Friends removed the body after hours of effort.
A. W. Winsenburg aged 67, a pioneer Sedalia resident and prominent businessman, died suddenly of paralysis at his Forest Park home. He had lived in Sedalia for 44 years.
Gov Folk appoints T Whismyain of Sedalia to three year term on the state board of barber examiners. RK Abernathy prosecuting attorney of Merry County replaces John J Seibel who resigned. Thomas J Adams named oil inspector for Worth County for two years. W T Dender named county superintendent of public schools for St Louis County succeeding J Will Andrae.
Dloward Agden, 20, of 613 Locust Street Kansas City, fell from a balloon in Garden City and was killed. The incident was described as a fatal accident with the youth reportedly refusing warnings about danger.
C. Roby, a Rocheport area farmer stockman, offers his premises for a farm boys encampment to the state board of agriculture. Secretary Ellis expects approval next summer as the season is too far advanced for a fall gathering. The encampments promise splendid outings and practical agricultural experience.
Pearl Moberly of Carthaze slipped from a porch at the Pickwick hut and fell forty feet to the pavement, dying from the impact. Her mother works at the hotel.
A failed robbery at the Farmers and Merchants bank in Ludlow twelve miles south of Chillicothe was halted when a liveryman frightened off the bandits before they could dynamite the safe.
The Socialist Labor party has filed its list of presidential electors with the secretary of state completing the national tickets. Seven tickets exist: Republican Democratic Socialist Prohibitionist People Independence and Socialist Labor. Five state tickets to be voted in November correspond to the first five named tickets.
A 20 year old ex Kansas City resident, Kearse Stretz Jr, shot himself at Boonville while taking a shotgun from a carriage. The charge lodged under his right arm and he died about an hour later. He had recently worked for the St Louis and San Francisco freight office in Kansas City.
An acre of cantaloupes grown by W. McGrice, four miles east of Columbia, produced more than $155 in cash. The yield highlights productive farming in the area and reflects value from a single acre of melons.
Tee Hightower, son of John Hiehwower, a prosperous farmer near Netala, drowned in Lake Park during a boat ride with Afomagquinian. Authorities suspect an epileptic fit caused him to fall from the boat.
Reported at Leahy Manufacturing of Hisvinsville robbers opened a large safe but secured only about $4. No injuries reported and authorities investigating the attempted break in.
An explosion at the Apache Maid mine in Webb City destroyed buildings and caused fatalities. Robert C. Feland, mine operator, George Smith, and Jasper Lee were killed while Frank Holderby and Ed Johnson were injured. The blast involved five hundred pounds of dynamite and a steam boiler.
Dr A J Waugh aged 83 died suddenly of heart disease at Springfield on his birth anniversary. He was father of Dr W N Waugh.
A Missourian report notes that a sidewalk project lowered property values by about 20 in the area. The piece cites local homeowners and officials assessing the impact on real estate values and neighborhood appeal.
Professor Wade Hibbard a noted writer on state issues resigns from Morell University to join the University of Missouri as dean of the College of Mechanical Engineering. He previously chaired the mechanical department at Cornell.
An article notes Missouri ranks lowest in coal mine death rates among Union states where mining is key, highlighting safety as a point of state pride and industrial strength. The piece contrasts Missouri with other coal regions while praising improved worker protections and stricter regulations.
Mrs. A J Davis of Murray describes rapid improvement after using Deans Kidney Pills. She suffered dizziness, back pains, and crippling discomfort from kidney trouble before finding relief in three weeks. Pills were sold everywhere for 50 cents a box by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A humorous note mocks a Madame as she advances in music. It contrasts a past habit of lagging two or three notes behind with a present state of being two or three notes ahead, implying improved skill.
A story recounts a wealthy donor in a suburban town who funds a Sunday school picnic and asks the superintendent to address the children. Though uneasy, the speaker tells the crowd that it pays to be good, warning that a dishonest man is often buried at public expense.
The Atchison Globe notes a bride-to-be's anxiety ages her appearance a week before her wedding. She frets over clothes and pressuring relatives for a new outfit, stays up late with her partner, and shows a careworn look similar to that of an older married woman.
A letter extols Postum as relief from severe coffee-induced spells of unconsciousness. The 70 year old author credits stopping coffee and switching to Postum eight months ago with fewer spells, better sleep, and overall improvement. Printed as a testimonial for Postum Co. Battle Creek, Mich.
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