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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1915
Page
1
The article notes Beory Ford pledging peace with Europe while preparing an invasion to enforce it. England delays reply to Lansing's commerce note, which was long in transit. The tariff policy draws bipartisan reevaluation as Democrats soften stance.
A further American soldier dies and several are wounded on the Texas border with Mexico as Washington shows no concern. State Auditor Gordon is acquitted of illegally issuing a personal warrant to cover a Salt Lake City junket last summer, but taxpayers still bear the cost.
The Preparedists anticipate difficult negotiations as Congress meets to consider expanding the army and navy. Public sentiment runs strong against large military expenditures, signaling pushback against costly expansions.
The piece argues that national prohibition would be possible if the government abandoned revenue from liquor taxes. It contends that as long as government funding relies on liquor traffic it remains in partnership with it, delaying a prohibition order.
A noisy critique accuses state leaders of misgovernance while the Democratic press cheers the administration as the best rule Missouri has had. The text mocks a political faction nicknamed Blanche Tray and Sweet Heart, labeling their support as reflexive and partisan.
The Secretary of Treasury released a statement declaring the national treasury is well supplied and that by June 30 2016 the balance would exceed 115000000. Meanwhile Mr McAdoo proposes a plan to raise millions through higher taxes, asking why increase taxes when ample funds are in sight.
The Wilson administration resists bond issuance for its preparedness program, fearing voter pushback in the upcoming election. Critics say taxes will rise regardless, and economy is sidelined in Dem discourse. The party cites Republican extravagance but fails to apply economy to governing finances.
The defense argues the U S market remains open to all warring powers and preventing Germany from obtaining supplies here would be unfair. The remark suggests neutrality pressures and questions why similar restrictions should not apply broadly to all belligerents.
The text contemplates U S actions supplying ships to Germany and compares laws on aiding German vessels at sea versus aiding English armies on land. It hints at neutrality as possibly masking government bias and questions legal versus proper conduct in wartime supply decisions.
Reynolds County faces a surge of crimes from bootlegging to stock theft with shootings and desecrated carcasses. Prosecuting Attorney Johnson has charged several for timber stealing and illegal whiskey sales, and the grand jury may review cases where evidence is scarce.
A reflection on the essential role of newspapers in daily life. It argues the press informs business and households, drives conversation and gossip, provides entertainment and companionship, and keeps society connected. The piece cites the Post Dispatch as endorsing newspapers as vital.
A New York paper ad promises a position for a bookkeeper and salesman, stating need of one leg shorter than the other. The line about a leg length quirk leads to a character note about Bessee Treaseries from the piece.
Editor Journal reports widespread wolf depredations in Richwoods and surrounding areas. Wolves kill sheep cattle and a mare, forcing many to abandon farming. A plan for county wide bounty during a Christmas to New Year week proposes subscriptions and a public tally to fund hunters and dogs to drive and kill wolves.
William E Parmeley born June 17 1867 near Potosi Missouri died November 22 1915 at his mother's home Eliza Parmeley He married Margaret Hunt December 1 1892 Delassus seven children six survive One son age 9 died in a 1912 cyclone He lived at Koob Lick worked for Belmont Branch I M & Ry over 25 years Services held at his mother’s home November 33 then Knob Lick Methodist Church grave by Nodern Woodmen Lodge Marquand Large crowd and many floral offerings
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to kind friends and neighbors for assistance during the illness and death of William E. Parmeter. They note the support for his father, brothers, and sisters as they mourn the loss of a beloved family member and seek comfort in community kindness.
Washington County Missouri County Court issues order for a November 10 1915 special election to decide sale of intoxicating liquors for residents qualified to vote for state legislature outside incorporated cities. Voters to mark AGAINST or FOR THE SALE OF INTOXICATING LIQUORS with ballots printings allowing clause erasure. election held in forty days and expenses paid from county treasury. precincts listed.
An article from the U S Department of Agriculture explains winter road care. Cold itself does not injure dry earth or gravel roads but excess water expands when it freezes, causing heaving and disintegration. Preventive steps include keeping roads dry, improving drainage, clearing ditches, removing vegetation, and using regular drag operations to keep the subsoil dry to about two feet.
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