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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1906
Page
1
Republican ticket lists E. W. Flentoe for railroad and metropolitan commissioner JU Whyte for state superintendent of schools and Elmer Wo for state senator representing the Wo district.
In a surprising move, Kentuckians reportedly concede restrictions on handgun possession amid new pressures. Officials indicate policy shifts may ease some controls while preserving public safety measures.
A large stone obstacle hampers Democratic progress in Mississippi, undermining targeted gains and signaling a tough political terrain for the party this year. The report notes persistent headwinds and local resistance affecting candidate momentum and campaign strategy.
Rockefeller aims to bridge gaps with the public as Joli remains within close reach, underscoring efforts to stay connected with ordinary citizens.
A brief note argues that a box car shortage hinders this year's own movement and that restoring the Democrats to power would ensure ample box cars for all purposes.
A Chicago bank president concealed a 75,000 loss from a horse race gamble, leading to bank failure and leaving depositors exposed to about a million to two million dollars in losses.
Bryan warns that the Lilimoiz Demo rahey must be purged of its corrupt leaders. He then asks what will remain of the Tlinois Democracy after this cleansing effort, highlighting concern over the civic future and parties involved.
The article notes that corruption in Jefferson City declined after Republicans won state offices two years ago. It argues the rascals should stay removed, praising the political shift and urging continued restraint on local graft.
A large number of the thirty thousand Missouri Democrats who stay away from the polls in low turnout areas are expected to cast Republican ballots this year.
Democratic sources urge that Iowa Republicans will shed coats to aid Democratic free trade candidates for Congress this fall, a campaign joke attributed to 1906.
Democrats in the congressional district avoided opposing Rhodes by not contesting their nomination, preferring a smoother path to election. The remark suggests a higher view of district interests than salary politics, implying acceptance of Rhodes’s uncontested nomination.
In southwest Missouri counties candidates for county offices have pledged to reject money liquor and tobacco to influence voters and will rely on personal merit to earn votes. The speaker urges residents to demand a similar pledge from local candidates in this county.
The piece notes Democrats denouncing War Department choices for England made uniforms with an American designer urged, praising protection of American labor. Yet the same papers attack protection tariffs, arguing that if American workers cannot prosper without them, foreign labor will suffice for the home market.
St Louis Republic staff correspondent in Europe with Wim Bryan notes the fitter observes rising altruism in the old world and suggests an early Bryan endorsement of the sentiment. Vitis ovis te mind.
The excerpt argues that Mr. Bryan often appears as a pioneer only after others have prepared the ground. It accuses him of advocating positions with prior groundwork by others, noting his timing on imperialism and domestic reform while suggesting his mind follows rather than leads. It also cites Congressman Bartholl’s work and claims Bryan reaps credit from others’ labor.
Cape Girardeau County papers debunk claims that Republican nominee for Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner W. Flentge withheld county funds during his time as collector. Sworn county court statements show Flentge exonerated and even out of pocket by returning money to balance books, after receipts for road taxes exceeding recorded credits were discovered.
Officials of the Pension Office believe they have located Luton D. Howe of Streater NL as the youngest Civil War volunteer. He enlisted in 1861 at ten years nine months, serving four months before discharge for youth. He rejoined in 1864 at eleven years five months, serving until war’s end with the Fiftieth and Fifty-fifth Illinois Volunteers. The finding supported an increased pension approved by the Army and Navy Journal.
Japan and the Tobacco Trust established branch offices and invested in tobacco ventures. The government moved to seize profits, buying factories and stores and enacting a law to grant itself a practical tobacco monopoly. No manufacturers could sell cigars cigarettes or tobacco until offered to government agents.
At a meeting of the Republican Central Committee of Washington County Missouri at Potosi May 1 delegates were chosen for precinct meetings on September 1 at 2 pm to elect delegates to a county convention in Potosi and to nominate a Republican ticket. The basis is one delegate per 25 votes for Roosevelt in 1904. Newly elected county committee men are to meet at the court house in Potosi on September 1 for organizing business. Also notes on Louis Borris Mavidon Crermeau born Italian, owning 2509 acres at Tallulah Falls Ga with over 200000 mulberry trees for silk production and the claim about domestic silk. Also advertisement for Oring Laxative Pruitt Syrup sold with a money back guarantee at City Drug Store.
A passage notes that a 240 percent duty on cigars and tobacco chilled American goods. The American Tobacco Trust collapsed, unable to sell to the government, leaving Japanese government cigarettes and tobacco as the visible shelf stock in Japan.
A Texas cattleman plans importing 100 zebu from India to cross with native cattle to combat Texas fever. Zebus are said to be immune to the Southern plague and cross well, but yield less milk and smaller size. Quarantine would apply on arrival to ensure freedom from rinderpest and similar diseases. Country Life in America notes potential tradeoffs between disease immunity and production.
The infant industry of raw silk production is described as likely to develop into a sturdy, vigorous manhood economy, despite warnings over protective duties and state or national bounties being denied. The text references a movement led by a father figure advocating sericulture as a prominent, profitable enterprise.
In the Circuit Court of Washington County Missouri Agnes Shimes as plaintiff seeks sale by virtue of a decree. The order dated March 26 1996 directs the public vendue on August 8 at the courthouse in Potosi to the highest bidder for the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter and northeast quarter of the southwest quarter in section 27 township 37 range 2 east totaling about 40 acres. Terms: half cash and rest on twelve months with 6 percent interest or all cash. Sheriff J W Conzims presiding. Warning about kidney cures follows.
By virtue of a Special Execution issued from the Circuit Court of Washington County Missouri in favor of James K Whitehead Collector of Revenue against unknown heirs of George Presley deceased the East half of the Southwest quarter and Southeast quarter of Northwest quarter in section 12 township 35 range 3 east totaling 20 acres inlaid County Missouri to be sold at public vendue May 28 1906 between 9 AM and 5 PM at the courthouse door Potos Washington County Missouri for cash to satisfy the execution and costs J W Contix Sheriff
For ten years F was confined to bed with kidney disease. A claimant from Oakwillie, Dol notes severe pain and failure to find relief despite top medical care. Foley's Kidney Cure finally provided help, described as a Godsend after trying many remedies.
By authority of the Circuit Court and in favor of the State of Missouri James J Whitehead Collector of Revenue Washington County Missouri against unknown heirs of William A Whiting the clerk’s notice announces sale of the south half of the northwest quarter and the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 11 township 35 east range 4 containing 120 acres in Washington County Missouri The sale is set for Tuesday August 25 1906 at the court house front door Potosi between morning and five in the afternoon with costs to be added.
An editor and manager from Lie Qonstitutionaist in Eminence Kentucky recalls a four year old attack and praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for healing sores cuts and wounds. The note mentions Thurwan's drug store as a local source.
A garbled slate of Republican announced candidates for sheriff clerk treasurer representative county judge prosecuting attorney and probate is listed with several misspellings and inconsistencies. The intended names include J W Collins Anthony Krecar Joan J Dfclue John W Houston Firmin Rodertioque Hyrcanus Hawkins Fred Breckenridge N Robinson C N Danta Wm Schulz Owen V Martin Louis A Page T Hon Paul and S G Nipper with James A Henson.
W T Hunter of Crerman American Insurance Co of New York acts as agent for three insurance policies.
By virtue of a special execution the Sheriff of Washington County Missouri offers at public auction the north half of the southeast quarter of section twelve township thirty five range three east containing forty acres. The sale occurs Tuesday August 2 1906 at the courthouse door Potosi Missouri between 9 am and 5 pm to satisfy the levy and costs.
Announcement details the State Normal School in Cape Girardeau Missouri opening September 12 1906 offering complete college courses toward A B degree and A S life state certificates. It lists departments music arts education domestic science and sciences with dormitories gymnasium and facilities for Latin Greek German French mathematics history economics civics physics chemistry biology and more.
Unclear fragment states a school offers something at low cost. Mentions W.S. Drantosr as president and Cape Girardeau Missouri. No clear events or dates provided.
An OCR fragment advertises a medicine by Thhuriin & Co offering relief for stomach liver kidney and general weakness. The garbled copy mentions Wolfe of Bear Crove and claims cures for various ailments with a money back guarantee. The piece lacks clear dates or locations.
Daily round trips offered via Missouri Pacific Railway and St Louis California reach Colorado Utah and Mexico City with varying end dates and prices including 39.40 to 61.50 dollars. Liberal stopovers allowed on the return trip and travel agents advise inquiring at the Traveling Passenger Apt in St Louis Missouri for other itineraries.
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