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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1909
Page
1
A man phoned Gov. Hadley in Jefferson City claiming a commission as U.S. senator from Missouri. The piece hints the Old Guard may imply that the caller was Joe Folk.
The Lead Belt News contends its earlier claim about the Bradley article being placed in Democratic exchanges via payments was overstated. It now suggests the inducement may have been far less, possibly about one dollar per insertion.
Last week's edition carried Hon Politte Elvins account of his recent trip to the Hawaiian Islands. The narrative is described as lively and literate with vivid descriptions and informative features about the islands presented in a crisp engaging style.
The Ironton Register taunts about the disappearance of 65500 dollars from the St. Louis sub-treasury years ago and seeks an explanation from Bro Ake about 1000-dollar bills mixed with a Democratic legislature. It suggests a rascal, possibly a Republican, hid the money, while accusing the party in power of selling out Missouri for graft.
The Alabama defeat of state prohibition provokes strong reaction from the whiskey press led by brewery interests. Prohibitionists are accused of failing by corrupt means rather than public sentiment, while the liquor trade is blamed for greed and corruption in campaigns likely to unfold if Missouri votes next year.
Irondale reports a cold snap ends the growing season with green onions and lettuce finished by Jack Frost. Roy Adams of Farmington visits relatives here. B H Ramsey returns from a county trip. Capt J F Bennett and wife visit Caledonia and Belgrade relatives. Hertha Robinson called to Leadwood to serve as organist for a revival. Francis Mason of Belgrade, with Mrs Dickey, passes through Irondale from Flat River visiting their mother. Walter Schmalz family return from St Louis visit. J M Jamison, a prosperous farmer, mentioned in notes.
V J Johnson and Edward Drew, noted local farmers, returned from Chicago where they attended the National Fat Stock Exhibit and voiced satisfaction with their trip. The report mentions lumber hauling activity on a west side farm and a local medicinal ad for Rings Little Liver Pills and Pinesalve Carbolized.
Having secured a first class up to date wagon and carriage maker ready to do all kinds of work specializing in high grade buggy and carriage work call for first class workmanship satisfaction guaranteed. Also promotes Heeps Laxative Cough Syrup sold by S F Thurman.
Letters of administration on the estate of Charles Allman were granted to August Brass on November 4, 1908, by the Probate Court of Washington County Missouri. All persons with claims must present them for allowance within one year from that date or be barred after two years. Published November 17, 1909.
Pineules assist kidney function by helping the body pass poisons, praised as an excellent remedy for kidney trouble including backache and urinary disorders. Sold by S F Thurman.
A winter offer announced by the Potosi Journal and Globe-Democrat provides a combined price of $2.00 for a Journal one year and Globe two years or a Journal plus two Globe yearly subscriptions at the same price. The discount also applies to renewals and new readers.
From my farm near Hinch Missouri a dark iron gray mare male three years old and standing fifteen hands high is missing. I will pay liberal reward for information leading to recovery. GEO COFFMAN Hinch Missouri. Do you read the Journal subscriber query and appeal.
U S Land Office Springfield Mo December 4 1909 notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish claim to Lot 2S W Section 30 and Lot 2N W X Section 31 Township 36 N Range West fifth principal meridian before County Clerk Potos Mo January 11 1910 witnesses Geo Brakefield Marion Jarvis Edward Miller all of Courtois Mo Norman F Robinson of Potos Mo Register C N Van Hosen
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