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Newspaper

Potosi Journal

Location

Potosi, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1920

Page

1

Harding urged to abandon planned foreign trust conference

The piece denounces a prospective conference involving President elect Harding and Senator Reed on a U S trust, arguing it defies the people’s mandate of November 2 and the goal of independent nationalism. It warns the Republican party faces loss of power if it pursues any foreign association or world peace guaranties contrary to American principles.

Harding Benator Reed Uaiied Phia Trust Company Boston Reed Woatere America Republican Party

Treasury waste and wartime boards under fire

The piece denounces waste and theft by wartime boards, blaming the federal treasury for acquiescence. It calls for Congress to recover funds, criticizes the Wilson administration, and warns that both major parties shelter corruption while urging the Department of Justice to prosecute the plunder.

Federal Treasury Treasury Congress Wilson Repulican Ldcoff Department of Justice

Disturbances in Kewne and rising oil prices report

The article argues disturbances in Kewne are revolutionary, criticizes excuses for no consumer benefits from falling prices, and notes rising Standard Oil dividends while consumers pay more for oil and gas. ItSuggests major powers aim to pressure inflation to trade and accuses Standard Oil of extracting profits from invested capital annually.

Standard Oil Company Ividenda Standard Oil

Hyde vows clean progressive Missouri admin

The piece applauds Governor elect Arthur T Hyde for a clean progressive administration with tax relief as a possible improvement. It recalls Governor Gardner’s term as a contrast, notes Hyde’s large 141,000 plurality, and urges Republicans on guard to ensure a right kind of administration for Missouri.

Arthur T Hyde Missouri Gardner Hyde Mr. Hyde

Three Months More For Red Cross Broadcasts

Two people am aired every hour by automo bike in the United States. Ttmn said the double cross is avoided and the Red Cross never betrays trust.

Red Cross Ttmn United States

New York Dealer Cuts Derby Bat Prices

A New York dealer advertises a drastic cut in derby bats to 1700 with notes about dozer and tur apoece. The item highlights how a poor clothing dealer suffers from price cutting in hard times.

New York

Shipping Board Overpays Twice for Same Work

The Shipping Board issued two payments totaling 2000 for identical work with no record of a later recoupment. The Ledger neglected these routine checks, underscoring repeated financial oversights and lax administration.

Shipping Board Liberty Philadel

Melon Ralting and Profit Prabbing in Industry

A terse note laments overzealous profit seeking by large industries and hints at possible trimming of excess at the top before labor wages are reduced. The author argues wage concerns may spur belt-tightening across big firms.

Lot of Galxan Peta UiHAPPAL Lot of GALXAN Peta UiHAPPAL RAUF OF GVILETTA SURVIVE

Belgrade reports that Falkuns peasants endure meager diets yet keep homes with attractive exteriors. Cottages gain decorative façades while interiors reveal poverty with bread cornmeal meals, simple furnishings, and rough wood structures.

Navefom O American Southwest

Woman With Rolling Pin Defends Home in New York Crime

Mrs Joe Phie Petrowsky returned home on Telford Avenue to find a burglar ransacking her house. She chased him into the street and struck him with a rolling pin, rendering him unconscious. The suspect gave his name as James Duane, 22, of 108 Bedford Avenue Brooklyn. Police note he was released from Sing Sing two months earlier after a four year burglary sentence.

New York Mra Joephie Petrowsky Telford Avenue Bedford Avenue James Duane Sing Sing

Senator Harding at Panamas Canal Faces Profit Strain

The canal project, though a great institute, struggles financially. It would not cover operating expenses and the 400 million dollar cost, despite potential interest, leaves receipts dragged down by high operating costs and a weak profit outlook.

Harding

Why all this crime ware

The writer laments rising crime blamed on war and lenient punishment. They argue pardons and paroles undermine justice, urging society to restore severe penalties and deter criminal behavior despite the era’s social strains.

Albania Free After Long Struggle for Independence

The article reports Albania’s newfound freedom from foreign occupation as troops withdraw from Scutari and Serb Montenegrin forces end hostile actions. It describes Albanian hope for protection by great powers, enduring love of liberty, and a peaceful mood across tribes, with customary tribal agreements like Dessa and the absence of a centralized common law in favor of Lek.

Scutari Albania Balis Uberty Ite Albmalan Seuter Ave Altarian Lek Drokndyl

JAP governor for 700 Isles

Tokyo reports Japan will appoint a governor for the South Sea islands and set up a civil administration while the navy retains direct control. The League of Nations council plans a trusteeship framework for Japan to maintain authority with a broader civil and political administration.

South Sea Group Tokyo South Sea Japan Tve Ie Poreibie League of Nations Coenel

Seizure Threat on Duke Luna Lands in Spain

The provincial governor was informed by delegates of local residents that they will seize lands held by the Duke of Luna, arguing the estate was wrongfully possessed. They claim the estate controls fertile acres that could sustain thousands, but migration followed if cultivation was forbidden. The government calls for prudent peacekeeping and remains neutral in the dispute.

Flucece Spain Duke of Luna

Finds 200 Year Old Coin in Cape May Weakfish

Frank W. Hughes of Cape May Point three miles west of Cape May caught a nine pound weakfish in Delaware Bay and found a Spanish coin dated 100 when gutting the salt. The coin likely came from a Spanish ship sunk near the Delaware Cape. Hughes was offered 55 for the coin but refused.

Colm Cape May N. J Frank W. Hughes Cape May Point Delaware Bay Delaware Cape Hughes

Dutch Study Yank Methods

The Mecce-The Motch wer de partment has echcted to study Ameri can army methods, and with the per mission of the United States gover ment descent & Commiesion of other terivers is the American army the Ahms.

United States Ahms

Pianist Edward Varneile Performs At NEO Chimes Recital

A garbled OCR field notes an Edward Varneile recital at a Presbyterian church to unveil new chimes. Details are unreadable and nearby crowd reactions unclear in the fragment.

Information on government efficiency bureau service in Washington

A garbled notice from the New Information Bureau in Washington promises public access to activity details via the United States Bureau of Efficiency information service. It references agricultural, commerce, and classification topics and invites interest in appeals or guidance while noting a reform era context.

Washington United States Bureau of Efficiency Endocoreuen Bureau Towarce Edoretice

Kill Joys and the Dependent Sect Near London

A London shoemaker in Leeswood Sussex began holding religious talks in 1500s era. The sect of Depent ente grew, number of followers near London. They revere single women, shun those not of the faith, and practice extreme secrecy and self isolation, yet they prosper despite public disapproval.

Lopson London Sirgood Lees Wood Sussex Depentente

Ohio cruiser Obio and Delaware visit Philadelphia meet

A fragmentary report describes vibratory wares sent from an assistor cat aboard the hatt e cruiser Obio being cro queting sore amid experiments with the atendone tattle ship Iowa fm the Delaware. They meet Philadelphia and sailors interact with town guards as the Ohio takes a course away. Inculste wines were installed to operate at greater distances.

Obio Iowa Delaware Philadelphia Casrine Ohio Ie

I Got Real Mad When I Lost My Setting Hen

Readable fragments describe a woman named Mrs Hannan complaining after losing a setter hen. The text hints at a store purchase and a hat sales pitch with garbled branding and casual street language. The core event is loss of a setting hen and ensuing anger.

Mrs. Hannan

Fragmented text hints at wartime food fears and rationing

A garbled wartime chatter piece discusses American and French food shortages. It mentions peasants consuming meat substitutes like mud pads and chige while fear of future rations grows. References to land, feed, and a customs inspector hint at broader wartime controls and shortages.

Cholera Increases In China Reported By Expert

A Chinese cholera surge is reported amid upheaval in health measures. Professor Daniel Dye of West City Union University cites widespread processing of goods and fear of disease as driving factors behind the spread.

This & Ge Daniel & Dye Weet Union Universery China the Greenes Jen

High Prices and Advice from Bank of Potosi

The piece warns that cheap dollars may become volatile as prices rise. It counsels avoiding debt and speculation, urging readers to save now while money is plentiful. It touts the bank as a safe depository where every dollar entrusted will be safeguarded.

Campaign to set sale date for December 15

A chaotic hand typed summary appears to reference a campaign and a likely sale date of December 15. Mentions a governor and state, with garbled phrases about health, education, and protest, suggesting a formal state notice or legal action. Substantive names are obscured by OCR errors.

Miswises and the life of the state in health drives

A garbled early 20th century summary discusses public health measures in Missouri with mention of tuberculosis efforts, health week observances, and calls for medical guidance. It notes efforts by officials, the reduction of disease impact, and planned actions to promote health surveys and vaccinations across communities.

Turbulent Rumor Turns To Tragedy In Hidden Town

A fragmentary report describes a chaotic rumor mill spiraling into tragedy. Witnesses recount a tense scene as bystanders confront a suspect, a car turns into a nearby street, and a crowd gathers. The dialog hints at a crucial confrontation and an officer’s involvement.

Fragmentary poem fragment cited in ancient London paper

A damaged OCR passage appears to describe Te Soe Perteet and a memorial poem titled Elegy. The text references Joke Pome and a 1TH era tone with mentions of Eikewy and Leenest Gotbert. The fragment notes a forthcoming meeting in London on a date with meters and a public event theme.

Bern Lemden Times

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