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Spain seems to have a fine recipe for keeping out of it. Russia is ready for peace, and not ever particular how she pets it.
05 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1917
Page
1
Spain seems to have a fine recipe for keeping out of it. Russia is ready for peace, and not ever particular how she pets it.
The report rails against overproduction of lead in Missouri, linking mining to farm prosperity and transport. It discusses soda and beer industries, temperance, and wartime sentiment, alleging German plot concerns and party politics shaping national action amid domestic economic strains.
A review of commentary from Ky dailies and notable writers discusses wartime news, economic pressures, and shifting influence. It notes opinions by Ma lish war writer and Uniderston on Wylwnd Pranee, with calls for action from Congress to repeal a revenue-law section and a Globe Democrat critique of second class postage rates affecting publishing.
A collage of wartime editorial musings and local notices details food price control warnings from the Missouri Food Administration, troop camp life reports from Camp Kearny and Pueblo soldiers, plus a national appeal urging women to knit sweaters and comforts for soldiers and allied forces as the war continues.
Secretary McAdoo told the Investment Bankers Association in Baltimore that actual outlays of several government departments are far below July estimates. He assured that spending for the current fiscal year should not strain U S resources, citing the Second Liberty Loan as proof of public resolve and willingness to sacrifice. The briefing reflected reliance on actual figures and avoided alarmist projections.
A humorous clash occurs as a temperance lecturer challenges an audience. A speaker complains about saloon influence while an orator questions honest business. The piece praises the flagmaker craft and notes a machine producing white stars for government use, with eight sizes and large production.
The article notes women weaving straw hats for sale amid colonial labor and trade debates. It describes prices around 1 to 5 shillings, mentions Dutch influence and Venesyets labor, and references government measures and local industry shifting while observers critique production quality and expert status in Coloma.
Fragmented OCR text describes damage from electrolysis to water pipes cables and metal structures across a city. It notes potential health and safety risks from corrosion and metal failures and mentions mitigation approaches, ongoing debates, and a citywide effort to study and address the problem.
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