This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1920
Page
1
The piece questions Governor Gardner's clemency record amid high pardons and paroles, linking mercy to rising crime, while criticizing Republicans for job cutting and urging restraint on federal payrolls as Wilson's era ends. It argues for stronger punishment and frugality in government.
Genator Harding leads Governor Coz by a margin described as a mere single figure, with a stated plurality around 7,507,677. The result underscores Harding's dominant position as ballots are tallied across districts. Opposition figures have not yet conceded, and further counts are expected.
The proposal for a protective tariff is revived amid broader concerns over immigration gates and border policy. Officials weigh tempering openness with prudent restraint while evaluating economic and national security implications.
A reader argues that blue law concepts cannot win today. Religion will endure but seek modern, non-Puritan worship. The piece urges ministers to revitalize church life, warn bree laws may curb it, and critiques President Wilson’s legacy after party defeats.
The fragment hints at British governance in Ireland and French troops, with a cryptic line about efficiency and democracy. It presents a dated, oblique view of imperial occupation and resistance without concrete events or names.
The statement warns readers not to idealize Bolshevik Russia where state ownership is said to lead to twelve hour workdays and nearly sole reliance on black bread, urging scrutiny before embracing bolshevism as a principle.
The report notes President Harding has yet to consult the man who may soon be his predecessor in the White House. Recently he and Wom Bryan and Senator Reed traveled together, a move likely to have caused President Wilson's brows to rise.
Farmers' groups press to curb speculation in farm products. They allege this year's wheat has been sold fourteen times before milling and that the New York Cotton Exchange moved about 100 million bales of cotton, though the total cotton crop is about 17 million bales. They argue they would profit more if intermediate trading were abolished.
A critical, biased commentary argues that European devastation after World War II requires liberal American aid. It claims Europe cannot recover without US support and condemns Europe for its politics and institutions while praising America as the savior. The piece laments Europe’s self indulgence and urges clear, ongoing assistance from the United States.
A farmer friend narrates country Christmas gift ideas and customs from a small town. The piece recalls making and sending homemade treats and crafted items to kin and neighbors, including a woodland tree, preserves, vegetables, and baked goods. It highlights the generous spirit, personal touches, and the postman as bearer of many gifts during the season.
A contemplative poem about evergreen trees as martyrs praising the Immortal King. It invokes forest temples and natural incense, urging a childlike faith to seek sacred spaces in woods, snow, and sky and to turn fear into steadfast worship.
A postal worker endures two weeks of heavy pre holiday workload and Christmas rush yet finds joy in the spirit of giving. He moves through the city from dawn to night, meeting children and recipients who brighten his long day with smiles and gratitude.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Missouri centennial event at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia with a date around August 1921 and references to admission or offerings. Details are severely garbled but indicate a celebration program or announcements for the fair period.
Fragmented OCR from a wartime page describes prisoners, curses, and battlefield scenes. It mentions Russians and Germans, guard details, and hunger relief, with references to propaganda, camps, and alleged treatments. The text mixes distorted phrases and names, presenting a chaotic wartime narrative.
The readable parts discuss East and West trade, Germany, the United States and England, and questions about economic relations. It mentions a person named Jace Resta and references a conference or discussion on the topic. The rest is garbled and not interpretable as a coherent report.
The text is garbled OCR and contains no clear names dates places or events to summarize into a factual news item. It does not provide identifiable people organizations or actions other than scattered letters. No meaningful T or S can be derived from this fragment.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.