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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1915
Page
1
The ship purchase bill appears dead while railroads press lawmakers in Jeff City for a stand-out. They say they have not had a square meal for several years. Regardless of enacted laws, the legislature is expected to spend all available funds for the next two years.
England sees protests over rising food prices, described as a bud swelling toward the tower of peace, signaling potential broader social sentiment and demand for stability.
Frisco Frank Farris says he is working conscientiously for good legislation during the present session of the Legislature. He remains a vocal figure in debates and pushes for reforms he endorses.
The Beef Trust is fined $125,000 in Missouri with a warning to either pay or leave the state. The outcome could raise meat prices or remove supply, affecting consumers nationwide.
Gov Major and his small staff aim to draw 10 000 dollars from the state treasury for a special train trip to the San Francisco Exposition. The general public would cover costs themselves and travel in tourist sleeping cars if they go.
Franklin County auditors report officials withheld unauthorized fees totaling 2300 dollars with the County Clerk bearing the largest discrepancy at 1492.86 dollars. Officials say they are prepared to remit the funds once court orders the payment.
The Russians are kept as a buffer to delay German forces while England regroups a new army for the spring offensive. France struggles to push German lines on the western front, with no major advances reported. The outcome hinges on England's forthcoming actions in the next several months.
Washington County ranks high in average wheat per acre compared with other sections of the state. The area’s tillable soil proves highly suitable for wheat, and local farming methods appear correct. Two years of weather have made wheat the sole dependable crop, warning that a drought could force wheat to become the community’s main or sole crop.
The piece laments British seizure of American ships and cargoes, plus use of the American flag to shield merchant vessels from German submarines. It notes Washington’s restrained protests and questions whether the current regime has time to insist on clearer boundaries. The tone critiques neutrality patience amid wartime tensions.
The speaker argues that demanding strict observance of neutrality would imply readiness to back it with force, a comparison to a grasshopper facing autumn frosts. He predicts the nation will stay out of war yet endure great hardship as a result of the ongoing pressures.
The piece argues Missouri voters misread statewide prohibition through a jumble of issues on the ballot. It warns liquor interests use the referendum as cover, urging dry advocates not to upset the public vote and to seek restraint rather than sweeping reform.
The Salem Republican calls the Postoffice Department's employment bureau a Democratic fool ishness. It argues farmers have no need for city jobless men and warns against inexperienced labor harming farm operations. The piece labels federal efforts as a humbug and questions Republican strategies to prevent starvation.
A Globe-Democrat mention flags L. W. Kelly of Potosi as a promising choice for Missouri State Auditor. The piece notes Kelly’s long-running party loyalty, business success, tenure as Moberly postmaster, and leadership roles with the Commercial Club and a local artificial ice company, while contrasting GOP economy calls with Democratic spending claims.
St Louis Times argues the Supreme Court ruling requires firms fined 125000 to pay promptly or be ousted from Missouri. It questions impact on beef prices, noting companies can easily cover the fines and urging vigilant enforcement to ensure laws are obeyed.
The Department of Commerce notes unprecedented deposits in savings banks, suggesting a potential claim that the public is broadly prosperous. The Buffalo Express questions this interpretation and asks if the people are truly enjoying such prosperity.
The Rochester Herald notes that the dainty white silk shawl is returning for evening wear, now labeled a Chinese shawl. The piece reflects a belief that fashion trends are moving toward a saner, more familiar style.
The weekly newspaper is praised as vital to the town and county, defending against evil schemes and rallying citizens to progress. It argues for public support and recognition of the editor and paper as community bulwarks amid changing times. Exchanges urge backing for local press.
A church society president overhears a bass printer in a composing room utter a violent tirade urging murder and desecration. The crude outburst targets Billy Bryan and a parade of sensational, lurid acts including a Parisian actress and a soiled lamplight of vice. The text unsettles the woman witness and her children.
A Missouri legislature recounts a lively session with ample humor over the educational bill. A child new to the circus jokes about prayer meetings, prompting a wider remark that a visit to the legislature ruins any desire for circuses.
A tribute recalling Mark Twain as a self made American man of courage and humor. He rose from a sailor boy to world famous writer and moral observer who mocked sham and celebrated humanity. Twain, through Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn, links boys of all nations with honesty and warmth, as St Nicholas Magazine notes.
The Hun gary rock salt mines yield vast blocks like marble and ship to mills for grinding. Underground passages form wide corridors and a ballroom chamber near the Roumanian border hosts gatherings with colorfully veined walls and onyx hues. Read the Journal, $1.00.
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