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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1908
Page
1
Gay Johnson of Minnesota comments on Bryan's ongoing influence as the Bryanites regroup. An exchange notes Missouri Republicans struggle to fill spots on the state ticket, having good material but concerns over health or readiness preventing use.
The House tabled the Al d rich financial measure after Senate passage. Observers say the bill benefits national banking interests more than the public, and note no financial legislation is expected this session.
The letter argues Americans would not forget Theodore Roosevelt after leaving office, noting that past leaders like Cleveland Washington Jefferson and Lincoln are remembered. It emphasizes that Roosevelt’s impact on work and personality endures, suggesting memory should outlast his tenure.
The piece critiques government plans to deepen the Mississippi River to fourteen feet, noting Twain’s experience. It argues a thousand dredges would be needed to maintain depth, making the scheme costly and impractical. It suggests redirecting funds to improving roads, noting no traffic demand justifies river spending.
An aging critic, Ben Deering, pivots from anti alcohol crusades to a Missouri Idea backing local option for wet counties. He argues statewide prohibition would confiscate private property and disrupt industry, while noting potential losses to labor but asserting American workers adapt to changes and that brewery profits could fund more productive uses.
A wartime era debate critiques the liquor trade as a threat to society and progress. Proponents favor reform while opponents defend commerce, and a critic named Ben Deering faces strong public censure for supporting liquor.
The author argues that defeat is part of politics and defeats sharpen interest. Primaries express the people’s will and supporters should back the eventual winner if the process is fair and all participate. Once the majority speaks, that choice should be accepted as the public wish.
On April 14 the supreme court in banc denied J. W. Jamison's mandamus petition for the Republican City committee of St. Louis against the Board of Election Commissioners. The case questioned the validity of the five prinars law. No written opinion was delivered. Justice Gant suggested verbatim remarks from the bench, while Judge Graves did not participate. The court's action implies unclear procedural rights or that the law’s validity was so evident no preliminary writ was warranted.
A bold article discusses vast land use for corn planting across more than 1500000 square miles, comparing it to Italy, Hungary, and the German Empire. It predicts a potential billion dollar harvest, notes the push to grow corn for boosting prosperity, and contrasts with other staples like wheat and cotton amid economic speculation.
A fragmentary line from the Saturday Evening Post hints at confusion or inability to interpret provided material. The unreadable segment does not reveal a clear event, name, or place due to garbled text.
A mosaic of cynical maxims on love, wealth, fame, and social behavior. It critiques public appetite for spectacle, male bravado, gossip, and disappointment in romance, framing these as universal foibles while noting the harsh judgments of daily life.
Farmers work resumes after rain delays as neighbors visit and host guests. A.R. McMurtry plans a large barn project while Dayton Teague and others report on farm work, schooling, and local gatherings. The notice details a public sale of a widow Sarah A. Lake’s estate in Mineral Point, Washington County with cash terms.
An old ad promotes the Globe Democratic newspaper from St Louis with yearly and multi month rates, including Sunday editions and a combined paper magazine. It urges readers to subscribe and request a free sample copy, mentioning two year pricing and a promotion sample issue.
At Springfield Missouri April 10 1900 notice is given that Andrew L Folsom of Aden Missouri has filed his five year proof for Homestead Entry No 1560 for the NW EST section 4 township 28 N range 1 W and that the proof will be made before Judge of Probate at Potosi Missouri on Tuesday March 25 He lists witnesses Namely J A Yaunt William Bush E G Ish of Adam Missouri and Norman F Robinson of Pu te s Missouri and others
Probate docket lists final and annual settlements for multiple executors guardians and administrators in the May term. Names include Cynthia Hardin W. Northcutt Otis Snitt Jackson and Gabriel Marron among others with estates of J A Duckworth Robert Hardie Mars Aen and John Casey. Court dates set for May 10 14 and 15 with notices of guardianships and guardianship accounts.
We are authorized to announce T MAXAVELE of Relerade as a candidate for Assessor subject to Republican voters in the general primary. Henry L. Smith of Liberty township is announced for Assessor subject to Republican primary decision. Chas G Smith of Belgrade announced for Assessor subject to Republican voters. Thomas Day of Mineral Point announced for County Court Judge subject to Republican primary decision.
The Board of Education of Parost, Mo., will receive applications for teachers in the Public Schools, with positions including a superintendent and five assistants at the white school and one instructor for the entered self. Applications close Friday evening April 28, 1905 by order of the Board. Monsas A. Casey, President.
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