04 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1918
Page
1
A satirical column critiques President Wilson and party politics, mocks Republican cuts to federal patronage, and jokes about mail by airplane. It questions self determination for Erin go Bragh and notes labor leader Thomas J. Mooney. It also discusses postwar demobilization, the peace conference, and Britain’s naval dominance.
The passage argues for government control of railroads and utilities citing the postal service as a model. It condemns current government operation as a public burden, worsened by higher rates to cover deficits, and criticizes Democratic opponents over past settlement of railroad claims. It stresses accountability to taxpayers and warns against abuse of power.
A satirical critique notes a fictitious disease damyphociitis spreading in Germany and the United States. It ridicules public rhetoric and the rise of leaders, linking it to phrases like governance by “Gur Greve,” and mocks Democratic slogans such as “Giove un to Washington” and “You shall not crucify mankind on a cross of gold.”
The author recalls Appomattox Day in April and a memory from an Ohio town where most people drank, except the mayor who was jailed for neglecting duty. This reminiscence reflects local resentment and reflects on past civic conduct in a narrow, dated tone.
The Missouri Division of the Food Administration announces after consultations that the November price basic for hogs will continue through December. Lighter weight hogs should be held back for thirty days to prevent breaking price levels due to excess receipts. All available hog products will be shipped abroad in December and January and thereafter.
Distribution of sugar under the certificate system was discontinued on December 1. The Food Administration stressed that sugar conservation requirements were not changed. Domestic consumers will still observe a voluntary four pounds per person per month, and public eating places will be limited to one pound of sugar for each ninety meals served.
The Farm Bureau organizes a county wide program of work for agricultural improvement. It directs leaders and advisers, consolidates efforts, and promotes best practices and new crops. It demonstrates pest and disease control, supports home economics and 4 H clubs, and coordinates farm product marketing. It acts as a national and state representative for rural communities.
An Earl Heeger letter from The Post-Dispatch last week describes Eid Kung peers aiding railway reconstruction between Verdun and Mers, keeping supply lines open as American and Allied forces advance. The memoir recalls Nov 8 1918 service, Montierchaume camp, Nevers, Chelesurour, and frontline bombardments near French towns, with vivid notes on trenches, transport, and the evolving war as Germany nears defeat.
Advice urging citizens to improve town life by promoting local trade supporting public institutions and aiding public officers. Emphasizes welcoming outsiders, using resources well, and thinking for the long term to benefit all residents.
The piece discusses wartime food distribution and shortages, urging restraint and efficiency in U S policy. It notes shipments of fuel and wheat to Europe, calls for conserving resources, and emphasizes a concerted postwar push toward peace and recovery. It mentions private and public efforts to stabilize supply chains and prevent hunger as nations anticipate postwar transition.
A garbled line suggests a claim that many men can be removed from production for four years without lasting damage, implying a significant wartime manpower concern. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names, dates, or places.
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