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Newspaper

Potosi Journal

Location

Potosi, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1908

Page

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Republican Mass Meeting in Washington County Missouri

A mass meeting of Republican voters in Washington County Missouri is called to convene in Potosi at noon on Wednesday February 19 1905 to elect six delegates and six alternates to the Republican State Convention in St Louis on February 27 1908 and seventeen delegates to a Congressional Convention in De Soto on May 7 1908 The Republican County Central Committee meets at the Prosecuting Attorney's office Potosi at 10 a m on February 19 1908 for important business W T Hunter Chairman Jas A Surevos Secretary

Washington County Missouri Potosi St. Louis de Soto Republican County Central Committee

Rich man’s panic still distant for the poor

A historical remark notes that the rich man’s panic remains distant for the poor, highlighting economic divide and social impact without sensational detail. The comment underscores how financial distress affects everyday life and policy considerations despite broader trends.

Remembering Democratic Tariff Reform Advice

The note recalls a past moment when Democratic guidance shaped tariff reform discussions. It reflects on the value of party input in policy decisions and the impact of those recommendations on fiscal strategy.

Republican Party Best Driver of Government Reins

The speaker asserts that regardless of scale the Republican party stands as the foremost force guiding the government. The claim emphasizes party leadership quality and historical driving role.

Republican Party

Earn It for Himself The World Owes Opportunity

A succinct quotation urging society to provide opportunity for every person willing to work, asserting that while the world owes no one a living, individuals ready to earn it deserve access to chances that enable their success.

Bryan Runs Self Financed Campaign Despite Opposition

The passage notes Bryan plans to fund his campaign personally, opposing corporate contributions and indicating a self financed effort. It portrays him as avoiding corporate money and relying on his own funds.

Bryan

Justice Comes By Blood in Breathitt County Judge’s Death

The Kentucky case recounts Judge Hargis of Breathitt County dying at the hands of his own son as retribution for alleged killings or instigation. The text suggests fate delivering justice beyond the reach of law.

Hargis Breathitt County Kentucky

Globe Democrat and Republic suspend country paper exchanges

The St Louis Globe Democrat and Republic show strain from the financial stringency by cutting expenses and suspending exchanges with country papers, reflecting wider cost-saving measures.

St. Louis Globe Democrat Republic

Governor Hughes Defends Tariff as Labor Prize

Governor Hughes argues the tariff safeguards American labor and a high standard of living not matched abroad, insisting any tariff legislation must not disturb this principle and portraying himself as a steadfast Republican resisting pressure from selfish interests seeking revisions.

Hughes

County Republicans urged free delegation to district convention

The Republicans of this county should not send an instructed delegation to the district convention that will select delegates to the national convention. A free delegation could avoid odium from being dominated by federal office-holders for selfish interests.

Voter shift blamed for loss of integrity in Missouri

The passage laments replacing efficient Republicans with Democrats, arguing government officers have erased constitutional safeguards against self incrimination, and warns against the 500 bills amid concerns over sanctimony and corruption.

Missouri

Rise of Socialistic and Prohibition Questions in Elections

The two major parties face new factors unseen before a presidential vote. Socialistic and prohibition issues gain prominence as the political landscape shifts. The late rapid spread of these movements challenges traditional voter expectations and party strategies.

Republican Democratic

Propaganda could swing states as minor parties gain power

Propaganda may elevate political forecasters as Socialists or Prohibitionists hold balance of power in closely divided states. A fusion with leading parties could decide the presidential election. Both movements are now living issues of notable prominence despite attempts to label them fanatical.

Brewers Spur Backing for Beer Over Prohibition

A local argument favors limiting only hard liquor to aid brewers while asking how this would impact public welfare. The essay cites Dr. Herman Popert of Hamburg noting Germany drinks four times its army navy budget and questions the societal cost of alcohol. It suggests Munich reflects this beer culture.

Herman Popert Hamburg Germany Munich

Dry Victory Sparks Debate In Missouri Town

In a Missouri town a local option vote produced a dry outcome by a slim margin. The St. Louis Times challenges the social rule and the statutory law that bars 49 residents from a behavior favored by 51 others. The piece questions fairness if the boot were on the other foot, arguing majority rule should prevail by preponderance.

Missouri St. Louis Times

Stew Trust Profits Reach 1907 Record Figures

The 1907 Stew Trust books show net profits near 160 million on the credit side. Andy Carnegie likely earned enough to fund many libraries and still aid his family’s needs this year. Fears rise that dividends will shrink unless layoffs and wage cuts occur, harming workers who create profits.

Stew Trust Andy Carnegie Steel Trust

Criticism of modern wet vess els boosts public ire

A magazine writer with vague subject knowledge drew notice by questioning naval efficiency. Daily papers spread his strictures widely, unfairly casting odium on warship builders and equip­pers. The technical journal urged caution, noting it never speaks without evidence.

Ceas

Scientific American challenged on Navy comparisons

The article argues Scientific American fails to fairly critique U S naval power and asserts our ships compare favorably with foreign vessels. It contends alleged defects are imagined and calls for broader media coverage of the rebuttal.

Scientific American United States’ Navy

Public sale notice of real estate in Washington County

By special execution from the Circuit Court of Washington County Missouri in favor of James R Whitehead against George H Bush the sheriff will sell the west half of the southeast quarter of section 21 township 3 range 1 east containing 80 acres at the courthouse door Potosi on March 30 1908 between 9am and 5pm for cash to satisfy execution and costs J W Collins sheriff February 5 1908

Washington County Missouri Said County State of James R. Whitehead Kk. E. Staininger Dessau Co Court House Potosi Washington Joan W. Collins Misuri Circuit Court Maggie A. Gilson Wasington J. W. CouLurss Missour Said J. W. CoLurs George Eb. M. Bower Louisa Walker George J. Vieland Towit Manon J. W. Colllins State of Missouri George D. Williams Alexander Blaikie Lowit J. W. Cousins Godfrey C. Willis Etta O'Connell Miles J. Morrill Miles J. Moerrill J. W. Couns James BR. Whitehead J. Heaton J.T. Heaton Lownship 37 Sherif

Soerife's Sale at March Term in Washington County

At the March term 148 in Missouri court, the west half of the northeast quarter of section 30 township 40 range 2 east, 80 acres, was seized for a court sale. On March 1 at 6 pm at the Potosi courthouse door, Joan W. Collins will offer the property to satisfy an execution and costs. Feb. 5, 1908.

Sheriff Sale Notice of Washington County Missouri

No 71 sheriff sale notices the levy on Finis E Lack and Maggie A Gilson of the southwest quarter of section 6 township etc in Washington County Missouri. The sale is set for March 3 1908 at the courthouse door in Potosi to satisfy the execution issued in favor of James R Whitehead collector.

Sheriff’s Sale No 72 in Missouri Court

No 72 Sheriff s Sale docket notes the Lee Circuit Court of Washing ton County Missouri to proceed in March 1908 to sell the real estate of Samuel Hernsteine Jules Buckensteine and C D Listthof. The property is described as the northeast quarter of section 4 township Abby seven range one west containing [illegible] acres all in Missouri. The sale date is set for Tuesday the Day of March, 1908.

Sheriff's Sale in Washington County Missouri

No. 73. Sheriff s Sale directed to satisfy the state of Missouri against George B M Bower Louisa Walker and George J Vieland with the east half of the southwest quarter and southwest quarter of the southwest quarter section two township 37 range 1 west totaling 120 acres. Sale set for Tuesday in March between the hours specified for cash to satisfy execution and costs. J W Collins Feb 6 108.

Sheriff Sale No 74 Potosi MO real estate auction

No 74 sheriff sale in Potosi Missouri against George D Williams and Alexander Blaikie. Property described as east half of southwest quarter of section 4 township 3s range 1 west containing 80 acres in Washington County Missouri. Sale set for Tuesday the 30th day of March at the courthouse, with costs and notices to be provided by J W Cousins.

Sheriff's Sale Notice In Missouri Land Auction

No. 75 sheriff s sale. In 1908 court order, against Godfrey C Willis Etta O Connell and Miles J Morrill trustee. Levied on 160 acres in township 36 range 2 west in Missouri. Sale scheduled Tuesday March 14 1908 at second day of circuit public vendue. J W Couns February 5.

SHERIFF SALE NOTICE FOR MISSOURI PROPERTY

No 76. sheriff sale directed in favor of Elijah Bartlett and Jane F Barrow for the east part of the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter and east part of the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 1 township 37 range 2 west in Missouri. On Tuesday in March between 9 AM and 5 PM at the courthouse door in Potosi Washington County, sell the described real estate at public vendue for cash.

Circuit Court Washington County Missouri State of Missouri James R. Whitehead Elijah Bartlett Jane F. Barrow Joan F. Barrow Said Manon Potosi Washingtod Highbert

Corallins Sheriff Ends Washington County Proceedings

J W Corallins sheriff of Washington County Missouri closes out the execution and costs process as directed by county authorities.

Sheriff Sale Notices From Washington County Missouri

Two sheriff sale notices list actions in Washington County Missouri with multiple parcels. One case involves James Br. Whitehead agent and J Heaton with property described as east half of northeast quarter in section LT township 37 range 2 west. The other case, from circuit court, names William F Burton Mary E Self and Thomas B Self versus Martha Huddleston Sarah Campbell Levi Burton and James Burton with sale of portions of sections 34 and 35 in township 37 range 3 east totaling about 202.60 acres with terms 25 percent cash and balance in 12 months or all cash.

Washington County Missouri William F. Burton Mary E. Self Thomas B. Self

Sheriff Sale in Partitions Irondale and Land Lot 7

The sheriff will sell March 3 1908 between 9 and noon at the Washington county courthouse. Properties include Lot 3 Block 7 Eaton's addition Irondale, Lot 8 Block 1 Richard Adams addition Lional, and part of Lot 7 Block 1 Richard Adams addition not conveyed to Thomas Holland. Terms: one third cash, balance in 12 months with interest or all cash. J W Cous Sheriff. February 3 1908.

Samuel L. Thompson Josephine Miler Jennie Robinson Cornelia Holland Lydia Payne Joseph Thompson Henry Thompson Court House Potosi Washington County Missouri Said County Said Washington State of Eaton Irondale Recorder’s Office Richard Adams Liondale Recorder of Deeds Thomas Holland J. W. Couis

Ramsey Deed Of Trust Transfer Of Missouri Real Estate

TM S Ramsey and Isabel Ramsey by deed of trust dated October 1 convey to the undersigned trustee the described real estate in Washington County Missouri comprising two and 89 100 acres with all improvements and appurtenances, as recorded in Book M page 465 in the county recorder's office.

S. Ramsey Isabel Ramsey Washington County Missouri Washingt

Public auction notice of mortgage sale in Missouri

W T Kunten trustee announces sale of described real estate in Washington County Missouri on a Saturday in February 1908 to satisfy a note secured by deed of trust. Sale at the south front door of the Settle building in Potosi between 9 am and 5 pm with cash to the highest bidder.

P. T. Ramsey John P. Ramsey Washington County Missouri U. S. Ramsey Fes Settle Building Potosi Washington W. T. Kunten Potosi, Mo

Pointed Paragraphs on Secrets and Social Snobbery

A miscellaneous voice comments on secrets, power dynamics, and social mores. It contrasts sneaky behavior with blunt honesty and notes how wealth attracts aid while poverty endures. The piece compares a tuned violin to a faulty piano, and ponders whether men should lie to please wives.

Substituting Mistakes of Their Own

A Chicago News quote notes that some women find their husbands surprisingly correct in advice while many men merely talk and presume how things should be done. The remark highlights gendered perceptions of competence and execution in domestic matters.

Chicago News

Dean's Kidney Pills Prove Quick Relief for Backache

A testimonial from St Temple of Debato Mo cites dramatic relief from backache and kidney distress after using Dean's Kidney Pills. The letter claims regular kidney secretions improved, months of pain ended, and urges customers to ask at local stores. Sold by Foster-Milburn Co. New York at 29 cents.

Dean St. Temple Debato Matism Aouil Caliat Tie City Lory Solic Foster-Milbuen Co Bull New York Duaus

Costs for Future Warships Rise Beyond Tonnage Limits

The article notes no fixed tonnage cap for future warships, stressing cost as a decisive factor. It recalls 83,000,000 as once extravagant, then highlights Colorado and West Virginia type armored cruisers and 20,000-ton battleships costing at least 10,000,000. Four proposed battleships for this session are projected at about 9,500,000 each, excluding guns engines and equipment.

West Virginia Waric Ae

Also Mentioned on This Page

Republican Mass Meeting Soerife Gheriff's Sale Lee Samuel Herosteine Julies Buckensteine C. D. Smith Samuel Hernsteine Jules Buckensteine C. D. Listthof Lownship S$ Sale J. W. Corallins Martha Ellen Huddleston Sarah Ann Campbell Levi E. Burton James M. Burton Sadh St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railroad Alberta A. Chapman Chapman BANK Rotosi D. Smith KE. M. Bust I. B. Headler B. B.A Smith Asst Board OF Directors, Co T. S. White G. Higginbotham L. W. Casey E. M. Bust Casey & Guyton The Missouri State Normal School Cape Girardeau, Mo Leming Hall Albert Hall Dearmont Puesipet Cape Girardeau, Mv S. Looper
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