09 Feb 1916
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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1916
Page
1
The piece notes Cea Rosch gaining steam for the Democratic governor nomination, aided by party machine influence. It also comments on President Wilson backing a tariff revision board, hinting at dissatisfaction with his tariff plan and signaling a push on preparedness to shift focus from administration missteps.
After Kaan concedes to most U S demands over the Lusitania sinking Germany balks at allowing enemy ships carrying war supplies from the United States to pass freely on the seas.
The piece argues a large portion of young men desert or fail to re enlist, blaming officer snobbishness and petty tyranny. It claims authority figures harshly belittle enlistees, contributing to persistent manpower shortages in the army and navy.
A Piedmont Banner reader argues against elevating the president’s power over Congress in war decisions. The letter notes the U.S. Constitution assigns war declaration to Congress and demands separation of presidential authority from kingly rule while acknowledging President Wilson’s intelligence and aim for peace.
The article notes President Wilson speaking during a swing around the circle, warning that relations with foreign powers are delicate and the next twenty four hours could change things. It suggests he implied the United States might become involved in a great war at any moment.
The piece rails at foreign policy pressures with reference to Germany Japan and Mexico and pivots to a fiscal critique of Wilson era spending. It warns that defense buildup would push national outlays toward two billion plus by 1921 and calls for careful choice in leadership. It also skewers local politicians Major Roach Barker Croy and Painter as power seekers and hints at unlikely ambitions.
County officials and citizens should harmonize on road work ideas while considering practical experience over theory. Do not place bridges or culverts at odds with natural stream flow and flood behavior. Favor higher ground for highways and rely on local knowledge over figures. KK. E. Huminas, County Surveyor. Also notes Democrats in Missouri seek a new deal as dissatisfaction grows with officeholders.
Fragmented lines discuss large sums like 1500 and 1900 dollars and a total near 6450 dollars. The text questions perquisites and interest implications while noting attempts to settle amounts. It references unclear arithmetic and hypothetical deals without clear context or entities.
Fragmentary quotation extols national unity and selfless devotion, urging perpetual devotion to the country. It invokes presidents, citizens, and the common good while praising equality of opportunity, welfare, and progress as guiding ideals for all generations.
The Post Office Department plans experimental mail delivery by air using ACTO planes. Routes include Missouri and Illinois segments with a Perugge Maine start, crossing rivers to Golden Envie and Brussels Alabama, then looping via Beechville and back. The aim is faster service and readiness of aviators for government operations.
Missouri experiment station tests show yolk color shifts with feed. Hens on yellow corn rich in xanthophyll laid pale yellow yolks while those with added xanthophyll produced rich orange yolks, suggesting pigment influences yolk and fat coloration.
A long-ago era of bold criminals is recalled as the silk-hatted rogue is said to be extinct. Modern petty thieves drift through aloosely organized underworld, using quick lifts and disguises, while police claim old methods and major bands have faded from Manhattan streets.
The article reflects on changing life aims and the pain of unfulfilled plans. It cites faith, resilience, and the unpredictability of fortune, noting that even faithful workers face hinderances beyond control. It suggests accepting divine will and continuing with determination amid loss and disruption.
A reflective editorial argues thrift over ostentation, praising frugal living as dignified and simple. It underscores saving earnings for quiet, lasting value, contrasting it with wasteful spending and imagined wants. The piece links frugality to modesty, industry, and steady happiness.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a French physician promoting a disinfectant, claimed to be the best treatment for infected wounds amid wartime needs. Mentions sterilising substances, bacteria battles, and vague references to chemical agents and strengthening effects.
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