27 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1905
Page
1
A quote notes that Indian girls marry at seven, become grandmothers, and are ready to be sterilized by age thirty. The remark highlights extreme early marriage and reproductive control as described in the source.
While Gov Folk weighs how to settle police troubles in St Louis burglars and footpads are enjoying a harvest as crime rises across the city.
Railroads vow retaliation against Congress over proposed rate regulation. No more passes issued to congressmen after January 1. Industry targets mileage allowances tied to trips funded by the government.
None of the corporations once contributing freely to Missouri Democracy funds have left the state. If Insurance Commissioner Vandiver lacked power here, he might at least offer some consistent remarks on the situation.
The text reviews 1905 with optimism, noting prosperity and calm nationally under President Roosevelt. It mentions life insurance scandals as exposing long-standing rascality, signaling general improvement in the interests involved and a year of content for the country.
In Missouri the 1906 campaign looms as Republicans and Democrats press for alignment. Republicans boast a strong position near full power in Jefferson City with Folk era reforms clashing with machine backing. Democrats, defending Folk’s reforms, seek to win back disaffected voters while facing internal party conflicts and past scandals under machine influence.
A report recalls the Fulton Tasiane Asylum superintendent who fled with thousands of dollars, triggering police troubles in St Louis and casting a shadow over the era described as the palimiest days of the old ring.
The St Louis Republic reports Chairman Evans warns of indifference among county chairmen and calls for reshaping the party through school district meetings and outside organizers. With two factional camps, the 27th in Jefferson City tests who can heat up the campaign.
Missouri lags in dairy, importing about 32,000,000 dollars worth last year while Iowa and Wisconsin export up to 15,000,000 dollars. Efforts by local leaders aim to spark farmer interest and build a new dairy industry to meet local demand.
Opinion urging reform of laws as the true foundation of liberty. Criticizes uneven enforcement and favoritism, warning that excessive rigidity harms public safety and progress. Calls for sweeping unjust or unjustly applied laws to restore trust in institutions and justice.
A strange India magnet near Upper Burmah attracts travelers as iron and compass readings fail. Spain hides a water spring rumored to cure lovesickness while a Mexican spring supposedly eases cravings. Dinter Mountain near Fort Davis Texas allegedly induces anaesthesia and drunken stupor among climbers, drawing a seasonal following.
The article argues that modern scholarship’s Babylonian source studies erode the Bible’s claimed uniqueness, suggesting many Old and New Testament events and figures are paralleled or explained by ancient Near Eastern texts. It cites Dr. Parker and criticizes miracles as mythical layers washing away revelations. The piece reflects on faith and historical interpretation.
A rallying proclamation from the New York American extols steadfast courage amid struggle. It likens life to a game of whist, urges facing hardship without despair, and celebrates perseverance as the path to victory and meaning. The piece champions restraint, grit, and unyielding effort to win the prize sought.
A magistrate asks a prisoner about his mother as the sentence is about to be passed. The prisoner shows emotion and seeks forgiveness. The judge softens, urging mercy and saying not to mention it.
A younger employee recounts standing up to a harsh boss after endured mistreatment. Despite risking his job he confronts the head of the firm, declares quitting unless change comes, and is asked to leave peacefully as he contemplates subscribing to the Journal for current news and potential earnings.
The Delineator opens the year with a stylish cover and various features. A Postmaster General Cortelyou essay addresses women's roles in the postal service, alongside fiction, education pieces, and child-focused stories in the January issue.
Warve has set the contract to clean the Ladieator windows before holidays. The town will then see through to familiar objects once hidden by years of opaque buildup. A vivid light will penetrate the veil and reveal the sanctum once more.
M E Riropes states in Potosi Missouri on November 27 1905 that she has arranged with W L T Hunter to manage her insurance and other business during her absence. The note confirms a temporary delegation of duties and contact details for inquiring parties.
A sales blurb promoting Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy for indigestion constipation and headaches. Claims to build up digestive organs and cure dizziness and colic with guaranteed satisfaction, common in early 20th century patent medicine advertising.
Land Office at Springfield Missouri December 21 14 notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed public declaration of intention to take final proof in support of his claim and that a proof will be made before the Clerk of the County Court at Posey Missouri on Tuesday February 8 19 14 Bryan of Quaker Missouri ID 1 for the W 1 of section 6 township 5 range 9 West witness to prove residence and cultivation: Charles W Wanot Jesse B Tiryau James Illis and Williams J Metal all of Ures May CN Van PArs Register
The Daily Globe-Democrat in St Louis proclaims itself superior among western newspapers and offers subscriptions for a year at five dollars with various shorter-term rates. The ad promotes the Sunday edition as a large combined magazine, urging readers to subscribe or request a free sample copy.
Notice is published that the following named settler has filed his claim and will prove up on land in Missouri. Hearing before the Clerk of the County Court at Potosi on Tuesday, February 6, 1900. Claimant: Charles Wesley Yount of Quaker, Missouri. Land: Wilatt N WY section Tummbler In EB geection 2, township range. Witnesses: Tos C Bryan, Jessen Bryan, Wigan J McLain, James G Gillam, all of Quaker. C N Varseen Hectster.
The item notes that when individuals invest hundreds to thousands in bank stock, a fund of 6000 to 100000 forms in a town. This capital, though not increased, can be leveraged to multiply business by five to ten times, aiding prosperity while preserving money within the community as an aid to commerce.
Fragmentary ad copy touts a travelogue of cures including arnica and claimed fear relief from running sores. The garbled text rails against sores and wounds and asserts guaranteed remedies by "alchenegists" with a price note of 2c.
County warrants registered before August 6th are payable. Parties holding warrants should present them for payment to T. F. Buovet, County Treasurer.
Capt Faulkner ridicules China with a mangled list of supposed traits describing renes, women, labor ers, magistrates, roads and ships. He claims China has a literature without an alphabet and a language without grammar, alongside bizarre cultural contrasts.
In Washington County Missouri Agnes Shimin files a partition petition against unknown heirs of John L Caldwell nonresidents. Court orders publication to notify the defendants that the suit seeks partition of the SE Wy of NW Y and NEY of SW Y in section 27 township 37 range 2 east containing 16 acres and to divide proceeds after sale, with further relief as needed.
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