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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1903
Page
1
Wedo states that the priority is enforcing current laws rather than passing new ones. He urges lawmakers to focus on effective application and closing gaps in the present legal framework. The stance emphasizes practical enforcement and accountability.
A political statement argues that bank robbery is not protected as an industry and accuses Democratic allies of tying current criminal activity to tariff policy, reflecting partisan framing.
After a month in session the Missouri legislature has yet to pass its first bill. The chamber has filled the routine clerical staff with the usual quota, but no substantive action has occurred.
In response to harsh pieces in the Independent the editors defend the charge of misquoting. They state the booze and boodle paragraph was reprinted exactly as it appeared in the Independent.
The speaker argues that better roads require voters to approve funding. Legislation means little without guaranteed revenue to build highways. Until money is secured, the population endures mud and poor travel, repeating a cycle likened to the Arkansawyer who fixed a roof only in dry weather.
The Journal recounts months of coverage on alcohol use and hoodle seen as undermining the Republican majority in the county. It notes a prohibition lecturer admitting sworn testimony about whiskey use by a Democrat in the late campaign, and reports sermons and citizen condemnation of the practice.
The piece argues a new state tax of three cents per $100 for schooling would yield $80,000 more than needed to pay interest on debt. It suggests submitting a constitutional amendment to authorize using the surplus to fund free school textbooks.
The piece argues that Democrats repeatedly block resolutions for a bipartisan, full investigation of state books. It contends such refusals taint the party in power, fueling public suspicion and risking a voter backlash if no honest accounting is shown by actions beyond mere statements.
In St Louis federal court five Vernse Stock and Bond Co. members were found guilty of using the mails to promote fraudulent mining stock schemes. Prosect has shown fake ore values and vast surpluses, with many investors harmed by misleading prospectuses and advertising. The jury verdict aims to deter such scams preying on public gullibility.
A Missouri editorial criticizes the Legislature for regrinding outdated measures and delaying new laws. It accuses lawmakers of copying bills from prior sessions, cites railroad lobbyists shaping legislation, and accuses corrupt practice of fee-taking. The piece foresees a future constitutional reform ending such behavior.
The column details assorted town news including residents Shirley moving to Jaynes Creek area, Adolph Bird with appendicitis hoping for early recovery, Lee Newcomi with pneumonia, and PL Newentad's third illness in two weeks. It also mentions Joli Wages renovating wagons for deglving logs, a schedule of winter business meetings, Thorpe Wells town visit, and a community gathering at Miss Johnie stocking's. Additional notes reference Mar Ed Bust of Patest, a successful school function, T W Tenders selling land to Mrs Smith of Barrington, and family travels and livestock incidents including two mules broken by T Henderson and Will Adkins.
The County Court orders the Clerk to publish a notice inviting sealed proposals for printing and publishing the annual statement of receipts and expenditures of Washington County and for notices payable to the court including the official ballot. Proposals due on the specified February date. Jos C. Lone, Clerk County Court.
County Court orders publication of notice to receive sealed proposals for leasing the Poor Farm to the highest bidder. Proposals due on the first day of March with reserve on file, under official direction. Also a local snippet describes a traveling man’s N ray trick at the depot and a boy with ducks demonstrating feather optics to onlookers.
A newspaper notice warns that many children are poisoned and made nervous and weak by workers giving them cough syrups containing opiates. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe remedy with no opiates, stating it's sold by all dealers in Potosi.
A reader reports long stomach trouble and chills improved after two weeks on Herbine. The testimonial claims the medicine boosted energy, strength, and vigor, cured indigestion and debility, and urges others to purchase from local medicine dealers.
The article compares government military spending to peacetime expenditures, noting a rise from prewar levels. It cites figures for the war years and postwar periods, showing Army appropriations and manpower growing from about 25,000 to a little over 50,000, with costs peaking and then varying in subsequent years.
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as the best treatment for consumption and lung weakness. It touts portrait cures with air, fresh food, and even suggests using Salt pork despite digestion issues. The copy urges starting the treatment early and promises a trial bottle to readers.
The document lists guardians and executors for multiple estates and guardianships. Individuals named include Lens Bapran guardian of Deans WyR Ch and M. tughe guardian of Lestie Ps, with others such as Jessie MM Plies and Jota 3. Elughes. It records dates around February and January, mentions administrators and executors including Dawson and Exinson, and closes with court witness and seal language.
Notified settler will prove up his claim to 80 acres in section 22 township 1 west, before the Receiver at Benton Moon on a Saturday in Marek LEV, with witnesses to establish residency and cultivation. Names listed include lawyers, D. Mifteest, HR Poatt, and Sani teiliien of Courtois, Maw GeenGr.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions several proper names and places such as Hawn Dr Kite and Stannich with vague references to deaths and dealers. Limited readable facts prevent a clear event. preserves named individuals and locations with an unclear timeline.
Public notice lists the claimant seeking to file final proof of residence and cultivation of lands in Cour tois Me. Witnesses named include Win IT Pyatt Newmin FL Roviesen Bila Beers and Wo T Yount. Register Georga Strew. REV Carlisle Fe Martisgl LB Waverly Texas. A testimonial advert promotes Ballardys Hosxhound Syrup for throat or lung troubles with price details.
The following settler has fled notice of his intention to prove his claim before the Land Office at Ironton Missouri on a Saturday in March. Witnesses to prove residence and cultivation include James Gillam Norman F. Robinson Maries Jarvis and Edward Pyatt in Courtois Missouri.
Notice to the public announcing a wagon shop and blacksmith partnership led by Mr WW C Guyton. They promise first-class wagon and wood work, using the best material, selling wagons at St Louis prices and inviting patronage.
A mother recalls anxious hours when children suffer croup and endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as the safest, most effective remedy. The medicine, free of opiates or poisons, is widely sold by dealers in Potosi.
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