17 Feb 1909
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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1909
Page
1
A letter urges Missouri lawmakers to restore the game law and pass a law making deadly weapon carry a penal offense. It argues Congress should regulate interstate liquor sales, but warns against federal licenses in states with prohibition. The writer supports states enforcing liquor laws and preserving dual government rights.
A Modern Woodmen Lodge of Colonia notes opposition to a Fraternal Congress plan to cap minimum premiums for fraternal life insurance. The document argues for cautious regulation without stifling elder organizations and cites English practice, warning against rapid growth by new societies that threaten older orders.
Collier's Weekly links Jefferson and Roosevelt to expansion and Democratic power. It credits Jefferson as father of westward expansion shaping fur trade routes and the Oregon country, while noting Roosevelt as a later force shaping the party and national fate. The piece contrasts their sagacity and lasting influence on policy and leadership.
Pressure on Congress to protect prohibition states from liquor traffic crosses state lines. Express companies supply jugs cases and barrels to private individuals. Georgia Alabama and Mississippi continue to enforce prohibition despite interstate commerce challenges.
A reminiscence recalls a 1890 St Louis Exposition painting titled Return of the Conquerors showing a vast mounted column led by Caesar Frederick the Great Napoleon Wellington and Washington. The writer contrasts this martial canvas with modern peace efforts at The Hague where warlike weapons are absent yet the world confronts relentless plagues and social conflicts.
The Missouri unit led by General and Mrs. Brown and Miss Bean camps on an Ozark hill in Lawrence county opposite Mt. Vernon. Recruiting stations invite enlistment as the army trains for victory, with sunlit air and birdsong as its chief weapons. In other news, Doan's Kidney Pills are advertised with a testimonial from Mrs. Andrew Williams of Potosi. A separate notice outlines a mortgage default, with Sheriff Lawrence W. Casey listing a public sale of Lot 56, Jones addition, Potosi, on March 4, 1909 to satisfy debt, cash terms.
The Atlantic Monthly notes New York houses about 1,400 people from 20 nationalities and a Jewish population of 800,000 mainly from Russia. Boston follows as a major Irish city with more native-born Irish than Dublin, while Pittsburg is praised as another tower of Babel with a notable Servian presence.
A renowned opera conductor joined an English friend’s coaching party bound for Stratford-on-Avon. He showed warm interest in Shakespearean sites while companions teased him with Italian lines about Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet. The moment reveals his memory and rapport with the town’s literary legacy.
Under an order dated February 6 19c9 Washington County Missouri accedes to a sheriff sale of Lots 10 11 12 in block 17 Mineral Point as security for a seven hundred thirty five dollar loan later 812 18 due. The mortgage dated May 5 1306 secures payment from Hattie Molloy and R H Molloy with Philip Rush and F M Boas as securities. Sale at front steps of the courthouse Potosi Oregon? on March 4 1609 between 9 am and 5 pm cash only.
A mortgage sale notice dated February 6 15909 issued from the office of the county court clerk in Washington County Missouri. The action is for the benefit of Washington County for the use of School Township 36 Range 1 East against Ford as principal and Louis F Dinping and Edward T Eversole as securities.
No 22. Sheriff sale by special execution from the Circuit Court of Washington County Missouri to satisfy a judgment in favor of James R Whitehead against George Lushey and Saul Bernstine. Property description West 4 of SW 4 of section 3 township 37 range 1 W containing 30 acres. Sale at the Potosi court house door March 2 1909 between 9 am and 5 pm for cash to highest bidder.
No 23 in the Marcel term the court of Missouri relates to James Whitehead as collector and against Clara Lensteine and unknown heirs of John Hornsey deceased levying upon and seizing all rights to the southeast quarter NW 4 of section 4 township 37 range 1 east containing 40 acres in the county and state and scheduling a public sale at the courthouse door on Tuesday March 2 at five o clock in the afternoon for the required property or portion thereof
A terse court bidding note states that the highest bidder, paying cash in hand, will satisfy the execution and costs. The fragment indicates a sale process with cash payment required to cover obligations, leaving no further details on buyer or property.
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