Prohibition debate and Missouri politics in era
Pro prohibition supporters defend its social benefits and dismiss opposition as self serving. Missouri voters endorsed state dry enforcement, while legislators face a Republican era without Frank H. Farria guidance. Attorney General Palmer cites Red agitation to exploit race tensions, but Black citizens remain firmly American and distrusts foreign agitators.
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Frank G. Farria
Phelps
Missouri General Assembly
Frank H
Missouri
Republican Party
Palmer
Tax on gasoline urged by secretary would anger auto owners
Secretary Houston recommends a gallon tax on gasoline. Auto owners vow strong opposition, warning high fuel costs and political backlash. Public debate grows as lawmakers weigh the proposal amid rising prices and potential impact on transportation.
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Houston
Peace Mission in Paris Accused of Damaging Hotel
The American peace mission to Paris shows a $150,048 charge for damages to Hotel Crillon in the expense ledger. Details on who caused the damage or whether wine events were involved are not provided, but the total trip cost reaches $1,000,000, implying a costly and lively stay for all involved.
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Paris
Hotel Crilion
Rome
Italy
Villeree
United State
Maeve Land
America
Italie Aerricans
Icaty
Irving
New World vs Old World Politics in League Debate
Debates at Geneva show Argentina Canada and Australia opposing a Britain France Italy dominated League. They resist entanglement that could bend global policy, warning the United States to stay out of European statecraft and war alliances.
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League of Nations
Argentina
Canada
Australia
Geneva Assembly
League
England
France
Italy
Europe
Russia
United States
England’s grip on colonies sparks independence movements
The passage argues that Britain’s imperial grabs ignore inhabitants’ wishes and fuels self governance desires. It links to the American Revolution and Ireland’s pursuit of independence, noting that ruling “for their own good” often fails to satisfy capable peoples seeking self rule.
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England
Ireland
Congress to Trim Wage Bill and Dismiss 30000 Washington Clerks
The article argues Congress will cap appropriations forcing about 30 thousand Washington employees to leave. It cites muddled wartime finances, calls the workers useless clerks, and mentions two billion dollars vanished via the Shipping Board. The piece contends this debt will be passed to the Harding administration as Democratic governance ends.
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Congress
Washington
Wilson
Shipping Board
Wilxon
Harding
Senator Harding Invited to Heed November Advice
The piece urges Senator Harding to consult the nation’s best minds as he prepares to take office on March 4. It notes the editors were not invited to participate but would offer counsel to listen to the voters still.
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Harding
Ikes Quest Sparks Irish Demand for King Restoration
A parsed fragment notes strong Irish sentiment opposing wartime aims and calling for the restoration of a king, framing it as a rejection of democratization efforts and a plea to revert to prewar governance. The brief hints at anti democratic backlash and loyalty to monarchy.
Official Statement of Washington County Bank Charter No 77
Charter No 77 official statement of the financial condition of the Washington County Bank at close of business on the day of December in Potosi Journal published December Lith day of December Directors H EB Boost and others listed as officers and board members.
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Washington County Bank
Potosi
Asguss
Missouri
Official Financial Statement of Bank of Potosi
Charter No 1078 official statement of the Bank of Potosi at Potosi Missouri shows financial condition at close of business May 7. Signed by H L White president and W F Bond cashier and sworn before a notary December 16, 1903, with directors Frank Haver, Jos Chesswelt, and others listed.
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Cecesse
State of Missouri
County of Washington
Juan F. Evans
Frank J. Ao
Dixo
F. Evans
Frank J. Flyxx
Witners
Leo T. Fires
Stolen Clothes End Revival After Creek Baptism
A colored minister from Dalton in Ga A received a revival visit in Chattanega. He was robbed of his clothes while baptizing converts at Boar Creek and had to return home in wet garments after fleeing into thick bushes to avoid discovery.
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Delton Ga
Boar Creek
Dalton
Gruel Boiler From Oliver Twist Offered to Museum
A damaged OCR fragment reports a boiler from Oliver Twist used at St George's workhouse Borough. It mentions a public house in the yard and the highwayman Jack Sheppard, with the artifact offered to a South work museum.
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Oliver Twist
London
Iver
Wetery
Young Olver
St George's Workhouse
Borough & FE
St George’s
Jack Sheppard
Cloud
Local notice from Missouri newspaper misread placeholder
A damaged OCR fragment notes a dated local notice from Missouri with names W Hoerig Haaker and a notary public Frederic Suitor. It references a publication date in 1980 and a commission expiration in 1925, plus director names Jan Bake and D. W. Tore.
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W. Hoerig
BS. E. Haaker
Eworth
Witnese
Frederic Suitor
Plan to Move French Dead to Military Cemeteries
A French plan to relocate 1000 World War I dead to permanent military cemeteries and private burying grounds is authorized by law and decrees. A monument will be placed at each grove head, with the grounds to be tended by the government in perpetuity. Sanitation and transport were delaying the reinterment but planners say the work can proceed without health or industry risks.
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France
Arrivals Sail to Arctic With Teddy Peer After Four Years
Noma Alseke Jon Borwart and A Anderson reach the Arctic voyage aboard the Teddy Peer after a four year journey. They travel through Telorteland Vie ferte strait near King Wittiare Land as Captain Berman brings a local of Brefanwemn’s blond Eekieers. After two years of effort Cletrich fails to pay the blends and the group returns with aid.
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Noma Alseke
Jon Borwart
A. Anderson
Teddy Peer
Arctic
Telorteland
Vie Ferte Strait
King Wittiare
Berman
Brefanwemn
Cletrich
Carnathem
Monument to Dollard Des Ormeaux Erected in Montreal Park
A monument by Alfred Laliberte in Lafontaine Park honors Dollard des Ormeaux, the 17 Montreal volunteers who led a decisive charge against Iroquois forces in May 1661. The piece recounts Dollard’s raid from Montreal, the siege of Fort Carillon, and the heroic defense that preserved New France’s garrison, celebrated as the “Thermopylae” of Canadian history.
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City of Montreal
Alfred Laliberte
Lifontaine Park
Mey
Dealard
St Muctrea
Ville Marie
Paul de Chomedy
Sieur de Ve
Dollar
Maisonneuve
Biche Ney
Montreal
Laford
Chinwe
Tig
S\ Lawrence
Carillon
Miles
Dollard
Crouce
Montres
This Marriage Not a Failure in Lawrenceberg
Fragmentary notice describes a remarriage at the same church after a prior wedding. Nicolas Prebet and his wife were wed again following a 20 year gap, with a celebratory dinner referenced in the damaged text. Names and details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Lawrenceberg
Nichelas
Katherine Haag
Nichelas Prebet
Italians Eager To Return To U S After War
Immigrants in Italy long to go back to America, driven by low wages and poor housing. The piece notes many men seeking work in the United States and reports on family strain and rising costs in postwar Italy. Some intend to join relatives or secure work for a year, with many awaiting passage on ships to New York.
Cat Traveled Home and Town Residents Recall， Odd Tale
A garbled local note describes an animal’s journey and small town reactions. It mentions a cat’s travel, a home return, and curious details about nearby places and people, with fragments hinting at travel and a potential inn or travel route.
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Westeepeet
Srmet
Howe
Tevelel
Army men face hardship and hunger after fall of Crete
A murky account describes former army officers and their families drifting into poverty as they struggle for food, shelter, and basic needs. Wives, widows, and veterans endure shortages, with some forced to sell possessions or beg for support while awaiting relief. Americans are depicted aiding victims amid a devastated cityscape and displaced civilians.
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Oilien
Citien
Italy
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