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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1903
Page
1
A fragmented note references whiskey, parchments, a rare find in Boloena, a closed incident on Mernmag bridge, and reliance on Sullivan for county matters. The text is garbled and presents no coherent event or identifiable persons beyond vague names.
The writer urges focus on decency in state polities and questions if county politics should follow the same corrupt path. He asks why the people of the county cannot become engaged in this matter and criticizes past booze and boodle practices.
Citizens report a reign of terror with footpad and robber activity across the city. Police are tightening duties and enforcing assessments near the Jefferson Club as the situation continues to worsen.
Southern Democrats push for Panam canal carts but balk at progress, voting with the party that blocks canal operations while under Republican rule.
In its eagerness to pass partisan election reform the Missouri legislature has created a mess that not only threatens Republican participation but also disenfranchises a large portion of the Democratic party in St Louis during primary elections.
A county newspaper wields corrective influence on public officials and serves as a valuable adjunct to the community. It urges hearty support for the local paper, both financially and morally, as a contribution to public interests and welfare.
The piece argues Americans will not tolerate mob rule by labor unions. It decries riots and coercive demands, warns unions in their current form destroy what workers have built, and contrasts brute force with intelligent leadership for resolving labor and capital issues.
The piece argues the Democratic party faces a choice between gentility and reform amid Butlerism questions. It notes Governor Dockery Excise Commissioner Seibert and allied figures back Folk, pressing the party to decide whether to endorse reform or maintain a respectable facade while entangling with Hawes and Reed policies. It implies Folk’s rise could reshape Missouri politics.
The piece argues that Democratic leaders in Missouri publicly back reform while tolerating machine practices. It contends Butler’s influence remains resisted by some and that Polk’s candidacy could mask machine operations. It warns voters to defeat the Democratic party next election to curb graft and ward heelers.
A Post Dispatch analysis condemns Missouri officials led by Dockery for punishing author Speed Mosby over references to the state throne in Ben Blunt. The piece portrays a violent, lyrical defense of state dignity, depicting a decapitation and a sacred, theatrical display of power that supposedly overshadows the living judiciary and administration.
A Missouri column notes a 9 year old boy in Cape Girardeau shot and killed his 12 year old brother with a revolver. Other items include a Hannibal man jailed for promiscuous hugging, a Fayette woman dies after Christmas meal, a Joplin miner kills his son in a family quarrel, a Maryville telegraph telephone hybrid, and a long litigation over a bull’s death yielding $276.55.
The Central Lead Company at Desloge faced a sympathy strike last Thursday at 7 30 in the morning as 600 employees quit. Miners left the mine while underground pumps stopped, causing water to threaten. The dispute arose after a foreman discharged mill workers for refusing to work in wet clothing by the Eliatt gate. A grievance committee from the trades council met with the company, which refused reinstatement. The strike had continued for several weeks.
The article argues that Ozark land suitable for fruit culture is underused, countering beliefs that the entire region is already devoted to fruit farming. It notes estimates that only about one tenth of arable Ozark land is planted with fruit crops and invites scrutiny of this claim.
Thousands of acres in southern Missouri counties remain timbered and brushy yet ready for profitable cultivation with simple tools. Much terrain is broken and stony, deterring prairie settlers, but peaches and strawberries flourish on these ridges, marking the Ozarks as promising for fruit growers.
A notice offers a two dollar reward for information leading to the recovery of a stray cow described as red spotted, seven years old, crop and underbit in the right ear, swallow fork in the left ear, left with No. 2 bell. Respond to Albert Martin, Dayvisville, Missouri.
A remote family faces desperation after an accidental injury, with burns wounds and ulcers mentioned. Bucklen's Arnica Salve is promoted as the best on earth, offered at Teasdale's Drug Store for 25 cents.
All parties knowing themselves in debt to Townsend and Wiley are notified to call and settle without further notice due to a change in the firm on the first of the year. Resy't, Townsend & Witer, Belgrade, Mo.
Questionable ad claims tout Grove's Festeless Chit Tonic as iron and quinine in a tasteless form. The text seems to mock or challenge the cure claims and notes the formula printed on each bottle.
In Palmer and surrounding areas residents exchange small town news and holiday cheer. F P Blount visits Sligo Christus returning Sunday. Forman Cole visits with family. parties and dances at Geo Skawggs’s home. Post office changes noted with T K Quinn as postmaster and new route details. The piece wishes readers a happy New Year.
An old advertisement touts Dr Ikimes New Life Pills to cure blood disorders and nervous ailments. It promises restored health and satisfaction with a 25 cent price and a guarantee from a local druggist.
Wayne counts went dry by a 250 vote in a recent hal county leesaption. Public spirited citizens in Farming Low plan to form a volunteer tire department. A strong box heist at Deshogs led to the escape of Sir Helantwell. Catherine mines president resigns in Madison county. Owl Creek residents Mary Teains and Ward womeeh face infanticide charges. A large lump of lead ore, pure qaiena, was found in Sinvoen.
Fragmented notices describe a land claim near Donel and a lead prospection claim. Trials discuss slot machine style gambling and cigar stacks, with a Missouri university light experiment credited to engineers. A Decatur woman's health misfortune leads to Elovinje Dittters as a claimed cure.
Mr C C Lashley of Pintwoods reports a cottonweed slip in his rear yard about the size of a thumb. The plant now reaches ten feet in height with a base circumference of two feet and a ground clearance of two feet. It extends five feet from the ground at its highest limb. The neighborhood newspaper notes the unusual growth.
Report of a one year old male brute with smooth ear cropping and body markings. The animal named Witotdett is considered reactive to humans. Authorities seek sightings as L. J. Newcower of Mineral Potoet notes possible return of the animal.
Fragments report Hight leading yearling cattle in a small bel crop with ear splib in both tas iapper pant of eightear. Parties taking up same or driving them here will be rewarded at Wa. Rime, Potosi, Ma.
An advertisement-like claim promises rapid cold remedy using laxative brome quinine tale sets. It notes doctors may refund money if it fails to cure and mentions Grove's agititude printed on the box. The item language is unclear and likely promotional in nature.
In Bentonville Virginia a regent shares a letter praising Dr King’s New Inscovers for three year chronic bronchitis and chest troubles. He claims relief after using a few bottles, noting it also aids grip and other chest ailments.
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