12 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1902
Page
1
The text questions whether Democrats can resist demands for a “dignified” campaign fund from corporations, noting no surface evidence of selling the next legislature to business yet detecting a likely underlying willingness to do so.
The Hill boro Democrat discusses how state funds for the school debt are financed through taxation and questions how national funds might offset state costs. A friend of the paper notes shifting the fund to U.S. bonds would cut required state taxes, with current revenue at 259000 annually and potential national support saving 112500 if 45 percent were covered by the federal government.
The Farmington Herald notes a decade of Republican gains in St Francois County from 1892 to 1900 with Bryan and McKinley totals, predicting a near future GOP overthrow of Democrats. Similar losses surface in Washington and Southeast Missouri, challenging the party's long control. The paper cites labor-driven in-migration from mining as a factor, while opposing factions blame internal fights.
Youths in Missouri align with progress and results over old party loyalties. They feel national advancement matters more than ancestral party ties and reject Democratic obstruction as unappealing. Their political convictions grow from a desire for an irrepressible American spirit in governance.
The Globe-Democrat reports on bond cancellations tied to certificates of indebtedness. It argues that state bonds canceled do not fully offset issued certificates, citing incomplete recordkeeping, lingering outstanding amounts, and past practices under Republican control.
Hon. B B Cahoon of Fredericktown replies to the Farmington News in a brief letter. He addresses agricultural topics and local farm interests, offering views on farming policy and community concerns.
The paper quotes strong support for Moses Winark as a Republican candidate for one of Missouri's three Supreme Court seats this year. It lauds his rise from a self-educated youth to a respected legal mind and leader of the bar, urging like-minded delegates to back his candidacy at the state convention. It argues the election would balance the court and denounces Democratic corruption while urging a statewide ticket aligned with reform.
Mr WoW Baker of Plainview Nebraska writes that his wife, after over fifteen years of illness and many doctors, was saved by Foley's Honey and Tar. He thanks the product for restoring health and urges others to try it, noting progress beyond ten years with ongoing use.
The column advertises a 200 page almanac and medical remedies from Ward and Works Publishing, urging readers to send 0 cents for a copy. It mentions vaccines, cures, and a stock of remedies. A Farmington accident reports Moses fell 16 feet, skull fracture, death. A Madison County rural free mail route will be established, saving an estimated 400 dollars annually. Poplar Bluff plant fire leads to rebuilding plans for a larger facility.
B Piare, owner of land near Cales Missouri, has bought 200 Angora goats to graze on the property. The animals were housed in Ol Mewien.
An advertisement for Scott's Emulsion promotes its reputation to nourish strengthen and build up the body to combat a hard cough and fortify the system. It urges use when run down or emaciated and notes availability from all druggists with Ta Browne Chemin New York.
A head end collision between two fremit trains near Wovan injured engineers J. J Crump and A. W. Kelker and damaged rolling stock. Mothers recommend Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs, noting it contains no opiates. sales advised by dealers. Henry Deets, a Blacksmith at Steel-Vibe, reports nail shortages for horses.
A garbled historical column promotes tonic claims and cures for liver and kidney ills, with testimonials and a death notice for James White. It mentions Foley’s Honey and Tar as cough medicine, a fatal fire related incident, a resignation at the Missouri division, and a saved child by Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung ailments.
A vivid croup warning precedes a testimonial from Mrs. L. P. Cordier of Mannington Hy praising Foley's Honey and Tar for instant relief and life saving effect on her three year old daughter. The ad urges refusing substitutes and notes the product is for sale by all dealers.
Advertising copy asserts bulk coffee varies from lot to lot while sealed Lion Coffee packages ensure uniform flavor and strength. It emphasizes freshness and absolute purity, countering complaints about differences from previously bought batches.
The August term County Court of Washington County Missouri orders sale on March 41st 1902. Lands parcels 1 2 3 4 5 9 14 15 16 in section 14 township 37 range lowest are offered at forty acre lots. payment over twelve months with thirty five percent down and interest. sale takes place at courthouse door in Potosi under sheriff J F Hilganinoma? February 5 1902.
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