02 Feb 1910
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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1910
Page
1
The four million dollar Armour palace on Lake Michigan is cited as an economic necessity. Railroads seek wage hikes and rule changes, raising questions who bears the freight. The ultimate consumer pays, as always, with Lim’s role noted.
In Washington the financier J Pierpont Morgan joked that he might be there to buy some of the old antiques in Congress. He added that such items have long been part of his collection.
The St Louis police force, already infamous in the past, is alleged to have robbed a fund meant for relief of its sick, widowed, and orphaned members. This act would mark a particularly mean trait for the department as a whole.
The piece portrays David R. Francis as a leading candidate for Missouri's Democratic senatorial nomination this year. It accuses him of controlling a longstanding power grab in St. Louis and aligning with influential interests linked to J. Piero Morgan, casting doubt on his independence. The Independent is urged to comment on Francis' candidacy.
A Washington rumor that Taft would enforce the Sherman law against all trusts causes a Wall Street stock drop. The piece argues such enforcement would curb criminality in big business but fears a panic. it compares farm laws to show how law applies to the many vs the few. The article questions whether law or rich lawbreakers will prevail.
The piece questions Missouri electing Democrats, noting dem meetings show appetite for office and jobs. It praises Republicans, cites Hadley’s four years and 1904 era achievements, urging a Republican win to back Hadley’s welfare plans and secure a U.S. Senate seat.
The piece argues that tariff changes do not reliably lower consumer prices or raise industry profits. It cites examples: Payne tariff bill prompting shoe material costs to fall for manufacturers but prices to consumers rise. pulp paper cuts not lowering white paper prices due to Canada wood pulp exports. lemon duty increases leading to higher transport costs for farmers.
Mrs M O Compton is on the sick list. Mesars Will and Walter Hill of Shirley spent the last of the week at Mr Samuel Troutt's home. Mr P A May, a fruit tree man, was in the locality last week. Miss L Eagledow Boys and Lee Eye visited Mr and Mrs M O Compton Wednesday night. Mr Charles Smith had business here one day this week. An oyster supper at Mr John Jenkins home Saturday night was a social and financial success. Praey.
Notice states J. W. Town sold his interest in the stock of merchandise of the R. M. Bugg Merc. Co. retains part of outstanding accounts and asks all debtors to settle promptly with cash or a note.
Taken up and posted before Justice of the Peace O. F. Beal in Breton township Washington county Mo on January 7 1910 a three year old steel red cow marked with two underslopes Joan G Matthews Mineral Point Mo June 17 1910
Public auction set for February 23 1910 at the Potosi courthouse front door nine to five to satisfy overdue notes secured by a 1908 deed of trust covering extensive Washington County Missouri lands. Personal property including Renault Lead Company assets and stock except merchandise at Palmer storehouse also to be sold.
Probate Court of Washington County Missouri lists settled and final settlements due from executors administrators guardians and curators at the February term beginning February 14 1910 with multiple names and assigned dates for each day's docket including final settlements annual settlements and guardianships. Names include J W H Silvey administrator de bonis nou of William W Silvey L P Key guardian Champ Bridgewater Joho M Hodgen administrator Frank Armstrong Frank Tennison executor Joho H Tennison J W Settle administrator Eliza M Stratton J J Key administrator [rey D Stone Joseph A Forshee Nathan Davis Jr Emma Higgins Joho M Hughes William Johnson Leslie Condit Jessie M Hughes and others with by day schedules.
Lawrence W. Casey, Sheriff of Washington County, Missouri, will sell 124 80 acres in townships 36 and 21, range 2 east, at the county courthouse front door on February Ith, 1914, to satisfy a $642.00 debt plus interest and costs under a mortgage dated September 4, 1899 to the Washington County School Fund. The sale applies to parts of sections 28 and 21 in township 36 range 2, including tracts totaling 124 80 acres.
An advertisement for Rings Little Liver Pills claims easy, gentle action and pleasant effect. It promotes Wipesalve arborized as a salve for cuts burns boils and bruises, sold by 3. 1, Thurman.
Notice of a foreclosure sale in Washington County Missouri due to default on a deed of trust dated November 2 1903. Sheriff Lawrence W Casey as trustee will auction the described real estate at the courthouse in Potosi on Monday February 7 1910 between 9 AM and 5 PM for cash to satisfy the note and costs. Also includes an odd 2010 posting and unrelated medical ad segments.
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