27 Apr 1921
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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1921
Page
1
Governor Byée approves a 19.17 million biennial appropriation with 14.47 million for public education. The plan aims to raise Missouri’s literacy to match progressive states, justifying high spending as a statewide uplift. A 10 million road fund is urged to be state controlled for lasting improvements, with local spending limited to support.
Citizens discuss the public mood on easing living costs while few are willing to fund the measures. Opinion voices stress shared sacrifice and policy trade offs amid rising prices and inflation concerns.
The message urges firm stance toward Japan while remaining open to peaceful settlement in the Pacific. It asserts readiness to receive concessions if Japan agrees to surrender California and Hawaii, emphasizing pragmatic diplomacy over escalation.
Ontario voters swung against prohibition by a wide margin last week, leaving the province dry by about two hundred thousand ballots. The shift signals a major crossfire between reform rhetoric and consumer desire as officials weigh future enforcement.
The text laments the decline of governments led by jobholders who feed on taxpayers. It warns that officials cling to power by hook and crook, likening them to parasites that drain the body politic and threaten its destruction as they tighten their control.
Advocates in Congress push a 1 percent general sales tax to replace excess profits, transportation, and other wartime levies. Senator Smoot of Utah introduced the bill, modeled on Philippine practice, projecting about 1500 million dollars yearly. Most existing taxes on sales would be replaced, beverage and tobacco taxes would continue, while theatre, amusement, and luxury taxes would be eliminated. The plan, critics say, shifts burden without real taxpayer relief.
A provocative line questions if universal home ownership eliminates rent burdens and shifts who pays for shelter. It frames a debate on property ownership versus rental dependence and economic incentives.
A terse comment questions party discord and Woodrow Wilson’s relevance, arguing Democrats once harsh on Republicans may seek peace and dismiss current executive views as outdated. The line hints at broader political wearying and calls for restraint.
After a government ruling allowing beer production and sale as a medicine, liquor interests seek unlimited dosage, pressing to remove all restrictions and promote a medicine habit as people have just shaken off the booze habit.
A cartoonish critique claims Democratic protectionists push for Republican aid to shield their region from free trade damage, while voting only for free trade elsewhere. the piece argues the GOP will extend protection to the Coal Load and similar areas.
The Senate approves a 5 million dollar Colombian treaty amid sharp partisan standoff. The piece accuses leading Democrats and Republicans of mutual blame and notes redistricting tensions, saying both parties have catered to party leaders and big interests, with President Wilson's role at the center.
Notice to creditors and interested parties that administrator M O Compton will make final settlement at the next Probate Court term in Washington County Missouri. The hearing is on the second Monday in May 1921 in Potosi.
Notice is given to all creditors and others interested that the executor of W. W. Glore deceased will make final settlement at the next term of Probate Court of Washington County Missouri to be held in Potosi on the second Monday in May 1921. W. W. Horthcutt, Executor.
Notice states JAS W Andes is appointed administrator of the estate of Alice V Andes in Potosi Missouri with duties to begin and be performed under county authority and local probate rules in effect at the time of appointment.
In the estate of Abraham Politte, WILLIS POLITTE is held in the city of Petcal. The notice references probate actions and the holding of assets under local jurisdiction.
The Argentine cotton sector has expanded rapidly over three years due to state support for farmers. From about 12 000 acres in 1918 to 50 000 acres in 1920, yields ranged between 1209 and 100 pours per acre amid pest seed issues. Gins and warehouses were built to handle the crop, but labor shortages for picking remain a key challenge. machinery has been trialed with limited success.
Notice is given to all interested parties that the undersigned guardian intends to make payment of the minor estate at the term of the Washington County court. The proceeding will be held in the city of Potoni to finalize the settlement under court oversight.
Guardian JOHN MACLAY announces final settlement of the estate of Elisabeth Oxens declared insane. Proceedings proceed at the Probate Court of Washington County Missouri in Potos on the second Monday in May 1021.
Lisbon faces citizen protests as people refuse to buy to curb rising costs of living. Councils list and Operto push countermeasures by buying codfish from Newfoundland and selling at a third of extorted prices. Newspapers urge public abstinence to force price reductions and report forthcoming cuts.
In Vienna a hidden fortune is found within an old drawer under a secret apartment in a vintage property. A poor family selling heirlooms discovers a pile of gold coins including a mix of Austrian crowns. The find transforms the family’s finances, highlighting a dramatic local treasure tale.
In Middletown New York Andrew York of Roscoe Sullivan County, a one hundred year old fox, had its last tooth pulled by Doctor Derby of Ellen Fille. York did not react as a younger man might, showing surprising composure during the operation.
Doctor Cox, inventor of the Gry battery, announces extraction of vitamins from vegetables and fruits. He argues the vitamins could banish malnutrition if extended to all, explaining seeds and plants contain vital life properties and proposing methods to extract them for table use to improve digestion and nutrition for the population.
A report on license manipulation of marriage and housing rules amid rationing aims to curb profiteering. Officials scrutinize the practice of granting residence tokens and permits for marriages, warning that couples rush to wed to secure housing allocations during wartime shortages.
A Nebraska study estimates the average farm wife performs extensive unpaid labor across laundering washing days cooking and child care. Including household tasks farm wives could earn about 270 per year or more when credited for chores and assistance on the farm. The report argues such in-kind work should be recognized with wages and resource allocation.
An amphibious tank designed by Lew Fwoegul impressed French naval and military officials in Marseilles. It resembles a standard tank but can wake float and dive, propelling from the stern, crossing trenches, skimming water, surfacing, then crawling ashore along the bottom. Admiration from officials was noted by attendees Gee Moory and Admire.
A garbled OCR note details a race or event at Pace with Barres and Viet Maas, mentioning a 52 score and Setkioe. readable segments imply a sports item or local meet recap with names and placement.
The piece portrays President Barding and former leaders urging action on Amati’s mission to the fanise viei s of Cee. It notes involvement of ex President Wiers and Preident Tam, with calls for support and international collaboration amid geopolitical tension.
The American Committee for China Famine relief reports sales of Life Saving Stamps totaling thousands of dollars by year end. Stamps at two cents each offer an emergency contribution path with proceeds benefiting famine victims via a nationwide drive across 2000 cities. Organized by Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society and allied groups, the effort spreads through churches schools and fraternal organizations with stamps distributed through committees and churches.
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