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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1913
Page
1
Mrs Pankhurst left for London last week carrying 20000 dollars in her meshbag, raised during a brief stay in our land. The note criticizes Democrats and currency demonetization efforts, questioning the aims of the ch sue tinier and urging patience amid policy shifts.
A Baltimore man erects a monument to Adam described as the world’s first citizen, the first of its kind in America. The piece notes Adam’s fame has been overlooked amid focus on prominent figures and questions tariff law effects on employment. It also reports rumors of Charles C. Revelle seeking the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate against Stone, with Major administration backing.
Samuel Lewis Shank, mayor of Indianapolis, resigns after facing opposition from business interests who denounced him as a threat to capitalist interests. The dispatch notes his earnest aim to aid common people and suggests his successor would be more aligned with capitalism.
Santa Fe president Ripley declares government ownership as inevitable as fate. He notes railroad leaders recognize the shift and predicts the coming decade will bring a move from private capital to public control of transportation and communication systems, with the public able to pay full value in 15 to 20 years.
The War Secretary plans to ask Congress for 108 million dollars to fund the army next fiscal year, a rise from last year. The text notes possible war with Mexico and criticizes past military unpreparedness, citing large long-term costs for a 60,000-man army and an enlisted monthly pay of 13 dollars.
Vintage ad lists discounts on wool sweaters dresses boots and shoes plus watches and jewelry. It highlights price cuts on ladies and mens items including 7 jewel Elgin watches and Gold Band Rings along with grocery specials like coffee sugar rice soap and candy.
Clothing sale listing briefs men and boys garments with prices and discounts. Mens all wool suits originally priced 16.00 to 25.00 and boys suits for 8 to 16 years with heavy overcoats marked down from regular values.
The item argues that large annual military and political expenditures yield little value, urging voters to fund preparations for active service and to back the National convention. It predicts a GOP led revival and stresses replacing idle leaders with energetic young Republicans, citing Walt Mason’s quip on worth.
Attorney Samuel Catermever urges stopping investigations into historic trust crimes and focuses on strengthening laws to prevent repeats. The piece argues repeated inquiries have yielded little, calling for concrete remedies and stricter regulation of big business as Roosevelt suggested.
G O P delegates from every state prepare for the national convention as the party gears up for a pivotal gathering. Leaders anticipate speeches and platform discussions shaping the Republican agenda in the weeks ahead.
A distressed narrator contrasts prison life with harsh neglect of farm machinery and its costs. Richard Roe faces jail over debt while rural households lose thousands yearly to neglect, letting tools and sheds rot in weather. The piece urges care to protect equipment and support landowners and workers.
A Missouri Ruralist remark urges big companies to use the big shed and advises investors to erect their own to secure forthcoming returns. The line emphasizes self-reliance in managing assets and forthcoming profits.
Mrs. Simmons of Poplar Bluff visits sister Mrs. Wiley ONeal. Mrs. Junius McCormick leaves for Oklahoma after visiting her father Mr Theodore Sloan. Mrs. Moss and Mrs Joy Madison spend Thanksgiving with Willis relatives in De Soto. Mrs. Jes Middleton returns from DeSoto. Robert Middleton of Chicago returns home. Prof. Houston and family and Miss Theresa Henderson spend Thanksgiving with local families. Emmett Mitchell and brother Guy go to Pueblo for health. Capt and Mrs Bennett visit with Hixon family. Miss Emma Gibson visits De Soto and Caledonia relatives. Mrs. John Province rejoices as nephew Charles Collins returns home after years away. Charles explains Navy duties delayed communication.
In Farmington a county court inquired into Edward Turley of Valley Mires sanity. His wife testified to insanity, but the court found him rational, blaming family rackets for their quarrels. Turley and his wife have lived apart for about a year. Judges urged reconciliation or separation to avoid further strife.
Local items report Miss Ruby Beers visiting family in Berryman Leo and several residents reported ill or undergoing medical care Dr W J Parker and Dr Harry Parker were seen in the area The Lost Creek church board meeting drew good attendance Various visits occurred with residents from Shirley Potosi Troutt and Courtoise Died Mrs Rachel Martin aged 78 from Adam Mo funeral held at Palmer with many attendees. G L Chapman
Early mailing avoids trouble and delays. address in legible hand with sender in upper left corner. Do not seal parcels. do not mail letters inside parcels. insure value. do not place stickers on address side. Do not mail packages over four ounces. wrap securely, mark fragile if perishable. do not open until Christmas.
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