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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
2
A miscellany of wry observations and tidbits from the Potosi Journal era. Notes on a rain maker joke, D U R politics, Japanese hotel gifts, New York subway exposure, air castles, grammar in social quarrels, Marie Corelli, suffragette banners, and reflections on life, love, and public parks.
A Chicago woman guided by a spirit discovers a large sum of money, while a male figure guided by spirit struggles to return home, wary of adding treasure seeking to his troubles.
Report notes plans to use automatic sound devices to tell pedestrians and riders when streetcars are approaching. Observers say the term automatic sounds wooden, but any version would improve the current, inconsistent announcements heard by patrons.
Wilbur Wright has beaten the world record in sailing an airship and is now king of the air. His kingdom remains sparsely populated for now, with potential for many subjects later.
Idle and inconsiderate readers create strange letter addresses to tax clerks. The postmaster general has ordered government employees not to waste public funds deciphering cryptic markings or cryptic addresses, deeming them unnecessary puzzles.
In Germany the princes of the imperial family do not have to run for office. They are born elected, so the limb of the family who is cutting down trees so that his form may return to its sylphlike shape of former years will not have to join the wood choppers' union or get it in the neck at the polls.
German soldiers are trained to swim while fully equipped. Some demonstrated expertise with headgear on and guns and ammo, swimming streams several hundred yards wide as part of combat readiness drills.
The note argues that Chicago street railway operators attempt to bar women from alighting backwards, labeling it an infringement of a political right long recognized by women since streetcars began. The piece urges a protest from every thinking woman.
The American Audubon Society secured a perpetual lease of Milne coast land to establish a refuge and breeding site for eider ducks. The Troy Times notes the birds face extermination risk at this latitude without protection and welcomes the society's protective step. The elder duck’s high value for down could drive commercial importance if the reserve succeeds.
A 1908 Missouri legislative package seeks to amend the state constitution on several points. It includes a general assembly compensation of 750 dollars per year, discretionary state road tax powers, an initiative and referendum framework with limits, and a restructuring of the supreme court into three divisions with nine justices and rotation. The measures outline filing, voting, and implementation rules.
Long legal article outlines amendments for Missouri constitutional changes to supreme court divisions and taxation. Details include in banc court procedures, transfer of cases between divisions, judge attendance, and local option taxation structure. It discusses two additional judges, term lengths, and the reallocation of revenue sources from state to local levels, with the general assembly retaining authority over certain taxes.
The document outlines proposed amendments to Missouri's constitution addressing city indebtedness limits, special tax provisions for waterworks and public utilities, and the creation of new sections to authorize subway financing and road funds. It specifies thresholds, voter approvals, and tax provisions for cities of various sizes, with a focus on funding mechanisms and fiscal constraints.
Report from Canton states several wives have left husbands claiming equal rights. Local law still allows imprisonment of wives, and many suffer consequences of these rash decisions amid social upheaval and legal tensions.
Consul General W H Michael reports from Calcutta that Burmese bamboo and fiber experiments show pulp would only suit local Burma needs. It would not compete with high quality English pulps if exported, with estimated Costs around 227 to 245 per ton delivered to London or Liverpool, limiting global potential.
The October board meeting of the University of Missouri curators convened in Rolla marking the first quorum in ten years. Officers elected were Capt. C. J. Faris as president, J. V. Karnes as vice president, and J. G. Habb as secretary. The agenda centered on inaugural ceremonies for Dr. A Ross Hill’s presidency set for December 10 and 11, with invites extended to university presidents, alumni, lawmakers, and press.
A meadow west of Chillicothe burned in a large prairie fire, reportedly sparked by a passing Wabash engine. Fire swept a two mile wide by five mile long path, with Judge Chris Boehner as owner of the meadow. Residents fought the blaze through the day, beyond the city fire limits, with an estimated loss around £2.00.
State Auditor Wilder registered for St. Joseph city 400 improvement bonds of 21000 denomination at 4 percent interest. School district bonds listed include St. Louis county ten bonds of 500 each at 1 percent, Benton county Warsaw city twelve bonds of unknown denomination at unknown rate, St. Francois county ten bonds of 200 each at unknown rate.
John Manian, over fifty, hurled a stone through a plate truss window of a West Plains store and surrendered to Marshal Sam Henry. He said he sought jail and care, suffering fever, homelessness, and no funds.
A fire broke out in the ore dressing building at the School of Mines in Rolla. The roof over the furnace room caught fire. An alarm sounded but the students extinguished the flames before the fire departments arrived, preventing major damage.
Special Order No 1 from Adjutant General James A DeArmond charges the formation of a company of infantry at St. Joseph. The unit will be attached to the Fourth regiment National Guard Missouri and serve under the NG.M designation.
JR Wartwell, an 80 plus year old Butler resident, died at his residence the other evening. Apoplexy is suspected as the cause. He had lived in Butler since the spring of PSGe.
The Frisco passenger train between Kansas City and Clinton has been restored after being discontinued. Attorney General Wadley pressured the railroad to provide reasonable passenger service to residents of that section of the state.
Governor Folk issues a proclamation offering a reward of 300 for the apprehension and conviction of violators of the city of St Joseph registration laws. Similar actions have been taken by governors in St Louis and Kansas City. There have already been five counties cautions at St Louis.
The will from William Tarrwin, who died in West Orange, directs a conditional bequest of $1.00 to Washington University in St. Louis for a particular department. The text is era newspaper garble with limited readable details about the gift and recipient.
Dr A C Davisson, oldest practicing physician in Peerson City, died recently from a complication of assaults. He began his practice after the Civil War and served four years in the Confederate forces. Widely known in medical circles across Missouri.
North Missouri preacher Lorenzon 3D Collings died at his home near Pitareton last week after long service in ministry. Funeral plans are pending as the community mourns the loss of a lauwer preacher known for his vows and gospel work.
In the Missouri supreme court the responders in ouster suits brought by Attorney General Hadley against the Sons of Bell and other lumber companies were allowed sixty days to file returns on alleged anti trust violations.
Judge John M. Wood of St. Louis, member of the state board of bar examiners, has sent his resignation to the supreme court judges to take effect immediately.
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Foster died at her home northeast of Chillicothe at 106 years old after a long decline. Born in Pennsylvania in 1840, she moved west as a young girl with her family and later traveled from St. Louis to Chillicothe by ox team, helping settle on a farm near the city.
Gov Joseph W Folk named W T Bender to head St Louis county public schools replacing the late J Will Andrae. P Whitman of Sedalia named to the state board of barber examiners for three years. Thomas J Adams named coal oil inspector of Worth county for two years. R M Abernathy Perry county prosecuting attorney succeeds John J Seldel as vice.
In celebration of the Joplin and Pittsburg Railway Company new lines between Joplin and Pittsburg Kansas a reception was held with business men from both cities. The system runs about 20 miles not counting multiple branches from Pittsburg to nearby points passing through Cari Junction Waco and Asbury.
The executive committee of the State Federal Soldiers' home at St James met in regular session. Captains Ferguson of Springfield Henry of Kansas City and Warren of Waynesville attended. Routine business was transacted. The home is in excellent condition and the general health of the members good.
Frederick Teaple, 21, broke a local record by filling 70 cans in a half shift, then suffered fatal injuries after a fall during a surface lift at Carl Jonection. He died from the injuries.
On the Relia route a farming pair, Charles Hargis aged 20 and Samuel Hunt aged 15, were killed when their party was ambushed. Local authorities investigate motive and circumstances.
A blaze gutted the Independence Planing Mill and nearby homes in Macedonian Capital after a rapid fire spread. Several houses, the mills and residential structures were destroyed, with authorities noting extensive damage to property and possible investigations ongoing.
A 74 month old child of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Muster of Trenton was burned when his clothing caught fire during a brief absence of his mother. The boy was removed from danger and transported for medical treatment.
Fragmentary OCR text notes a Columbia football team and a named individual linked with a winger. Details are garbled, giving no clear date location opponent or outcome. The item reads as a brief sports blurb with insufficient readable facts to identify specifics.
A sale at Eidon drew interest as thirty nine hogs from the Aces herd sold publicly at an average price of 325 per year, with bidders watching closely for steady demand and fair market value.
A potter named Hawse from the Wotier Hor region suffered a burn injury after a recent fire engulfed his workshop. Investigators are assessing the cause while neighbors aid in relief efforts.
In Sawitt Street Joseph, a man aged 25 identified as George Parton, died after drinking poison in a rooming house. Four chemists attended, and authorities say the incident occurred after a sequence of events involving exposure to an axe and Nazi references. The body was found at a wholesale drug house after evacuation and response from local responders in St. Louis.
A fragment notes a valuable mule colt and a time colt, with unease over kicking. The Missouri mulch remains unnamed, but the text shows high regard for the animals and relief at reduced kicking behavior.
The Home Telephone Company paid 3444.40 to Kansas City for use of the city’s streets. This represented 2 percent of its gross cabins for the last three months, totaling 172220.12. The payment reflects city street rights and compensation.
A grain elevator at Drexel owned by Harvey Reed burned, destroying about 860 bushels of corn stored inside. The structure was valued around 5,000 with 2,300 covered by insurance. The blaze began in a dust room.
Endorsements from Hon A S Tharin and R B Tharin praise Peruna for catarrhal disorders and general tonic use. A West Aylmer, Ontario dealer reports recovery from pneumonia after lengthy Peruna use and notes a tailor regained work. The advert notes Peruna tablets as solid form with each tablet equaling one dose.
The dialogue, framed as a flirtatious exchange, hints at evolving intimacy as Arabella recalls a time of scarcity and John responds with confident clarity, suggesting a shift in their intimate dynamics and visibility.
A Chicago public school pupil records a humorous exchange in which a primary teacher tells her class she is more quiet than them yet cannot walk without poise. Kenneth, a seven year old, challenges her shoes and mishears terms, revealing playful classroom banter. Waverly Magazine.
An excited man complains of a busy wire as an interlocutor insists on talking. A noisy exchange follows with sharp interruptions and a claim of paying ten cents to continue the call, illustrating chaotic telephonic chatter.
A New York University case study describes a 71 year old grandmother with long term stomach and bowel disease who was told she would die. After starting Grape Nuts, she gradually improved, could retain food, and made a full recovery without further medicine. The letter, signed by a Pocium Co. advert, claims the cereal saved her life and invites readers to learn why.
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