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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1916
Page
1
A fragment discusses saloon policies in St. Louis, Mr Morgan’s wartime gains, and Congress resuming a cost driven economy. It notes extreme hunger rumors, a East St. Louis wife throwing a bottle at a saloon, and compares live hog prices to cured ham costs, hinting at profiteering.
Governor elect Gardner concedes a deficit of nearly ten million dollars in the state treasury under the current administration. He had previously spoken differently, but the upcoming year will enable Republican state auditor Mixgsouria to report the exact financial condition, prompting Gardner to shift his stance.
A satirical critique argues high living costs reflect prosperity and profiteering by merchants while suggesting the United States act as peace maker in Europe. It accuses wealth concentration and calls for neutrality with focus on global peace over war profits. The piece questions Wilson and urges restraint, warning against eternal hunger for blood money.
The Perry County Republican notes Rhodes trailed in several counties though he led Hughes and Lamm districtwide. Official counts show Rhodes with 17,087 votes to Hughes 17,415 and Lamm 17,455, with Perry County behind Rhodes by 2 votes. Editorial urges caution, cites cross-county voting patterns, and mentions federal war bond warnings and election investigations.
A St. Louis preacher from Williamson urges humility in thankfulness for peace and condemns claims of keeping humanity neutral. He argues the war would not have lasted without U.S. wealth and industrial power, asserting the nation profits from war by supplying implements.
Fragmented OCR describes a study on metallic aluminum alloys and wood composites, noting improvements in foundry methods, castability, and knowledge of sustainable alloys. It mentions aluminum used for subsistence items and propulsion, with references to sheet metal, cars, and potential tooling impacts. The text is incomplete and rough.
A Missouri University bulletin argues that systemizing road fund spending saves money. It cites a county with 11 250 tax per car, suggesting 100.08 bond issue over 25 years to build 25 miles of gravel road. It notes U S rural road and bridge spending rose from 90 million to 282 billion and state road funds from 2.55 million to 55.492 million over 12 years.
The writer, N. M. Caritsera, reflects on the magnitude of fault and the hold of a gossiping tendency. He claims to have fought many shards of doubt and feels he has finally conquered the habit in this American publication excerpt.
Fragmented report cites Glenn Seven Sam and Halgeland talk of impregnable Atlantic defense. References to Helgoland, North Sea access, and submarine activity hint at a large strategic push with mentions of Norway France and Germany.
A fragmented description paints Fifth Avenue life with fashion houses, shoppers, and city glamour. The piece notes store windows, the bustle of pedestrians, and the vibrant street scene amid a classic New York atmosphere, highlighting how style and urban energy define the moment.
The Junin department's mining and agricultural potential is surveyed by the Chamber of Commerce. It plans to collect detailed statistics on commerce, stock raising, agriculture, and industry for Peru's government. The chamber will organize committees, publish reports, and act as mediator in disputes, with its decisions binding on parties unless invalidated.
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