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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1909
Page
1
A countywide call suggests if each farmer kept a good road on his land the county would gain solid roads. The piece notes the difficulty of Missouri Democrats relinquishing offices once in, and reports Prof. Cook at Maryville hiring lawyers to resist removal from the State Normal School.
Carrie Nation declares President Taft headed to hell, adding that if given a choice he would prefer hell to Texas. The remark frames a sharp political jab as she suggests Taft travels to Texas soon.
Harry Thaw will stay in the asylum, at least for a while longer. The recent court inquiry as to his sanity was against him. When he was being tried for murder every singularity of his character was enlarged upon by his relatives and his attorneys to prove that he was not mentally reliable. Now the same evidence is applied to keep him where insane people properly belong.
The piece contends that prohibition cannot fully stop liquor manufacture and sale, noting that only a small fraction would risk prison if it became illegal to break prohibitory laws. It singles out wealthy brewers and distillers as the main drivers of liquor traffic growth.
A critique argues the recent tariff upward revision will not greatly burden common people as claims suggest. It lists items with increased duties and numerous reductions in household goods, and exposes brewery ties to dryness efforts, linking lobbying to political influence and local option trends in Ohio.
The author contrasts two lists of goods from newspapers highlighting high priced luxuries versus everyday items like bread meat and tea. They argue tariff policy benefits ordinary families by affecting scarce luxury costs while staple foods remain unaffected. The piece concludes that changes in bread and meat prices are not caused by tariff law.
The Potosi Driving Club announces its annual fair and horse show at the Fair Grounds on Saturday September 4 with a barbecue dinner and on-site refreshments. Horse events begin at 1 p.m. and baseball at 10 a.m. Premiums and ribbons will be awarded across numerous classes including best colt and various age groups for saddle bred draft and mule teams, roadsters, matched teams, riders, and fast races with multiple categories.
The piece argues that women, once pushed from their traditional roles, can drive significant reform in public health. It recounts how municipal water, milk safety, and food cleanliness moved from private to public concern and asserts women’s continued vital role in overseeing these essentials. It notes public opinion initially resisted but progress followed earnest, persistent action.
The Missouri State Normal School offers AB and BA degrees and advanced normal certificates. It runs elementary normal and agriculture programs with a school farm, manual training, domestic science, music, business, and a strong life-ready culture. Two boarding halls provide home surroundings. address for information is Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
An anonymous aphorism collection urges self focus and warns against excessive sentiment. It notes people should weigh words, politeness breeds small deceit, and enduring one true expression beats many hidden lies.
A Wisconsin resident Hugh Sloan reports breathing difficulty improved after six months with Dr Miles Heart Remedy. The ad claims poor circulation causes breathlessness and promotes the remedy with a guarantee refund if the first bottle does not benefit the buyer.
The Chicago News ridicules common Man habits. It questions honesty with oneself and links small gestures to moral judgment. It notes that drinking to health may not extend life and that married men chase risky bets in romance and social signaling through keepsakes like candy and a billbook.
Public notice from Washington County Circuit Court in vacation dated July 17 1909 issues order of publication against E E Staninger Isaac B Craig and R F Holmes unknown owners to enforce back taxes for 1906 1907 on real estate in townships 40 1 east including section 13 and 14 with a twenty six dollar tax bill and sets August 20 1909 as the filing and answer deadline at Potosi courthouse.
Advertises Bees Laxative Cough Syrup for curing coughs and colds by moving the bowels. Promotes Little Liver Pills and Pine salve with claims of relief for burns, cuts, and bruises. Notes S. F. Thurman as seller and asks for a dollar to show paper appreciation.
An ad promotes Pinules claiming swift relief for silk idoy liver bladder rheumatic and primary complaints. It suggests taking with calt and water and a parona from the blood, with sales by F. Tourmas.
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