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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1908
Page
1
The American fleet is now in the Pacific, having overcome imagined dangers and achieved success against the Japanese forces. The report highlights movement toward strategic objectives and signals strengthened Allied operations in the theater.
The record notes there is no evidence in the Snell will case that portrays old Col. Tom as a cheap sport. The statement counters any suggestion of denigration and emphasizes a neutral or unfocused portrayal in the proceedings.
The text portrays Bryan as admitting his own greatness without argument, choosing to drop the point rather than engage. It emphasizes a self assured stance rather than a reasoned debate on merit.
Senator Stone pledges Missouri voters a 200 percent return on their investment if re elected. He argues green goods are no longer as appealing in Missouri as they once were.
The Old Guard of the Missouri Democracy seeks to fund itself by nominating Crow herd for governor. They plan to milk the truats for the party campaign fund.
As the campaign season returns to Missouri, voters are reminded of the Cardwell investigation findings detailing the Democratic party’s confidential affairs and the described dignified sums.
A patient at the State insane asylum in Farmington died from injuries after an accidental fall in a toilet room. Officials will be questioned to determine how such dangerous conditions existed in the facility.
The writer argues Bryan leans toward Republican policies while retaining a Democratic label. It is praised that he finds GOP ideas acceptable yet suggests he should avoid adopting them so closely and acknowledge a broader reform.
The Chicago Tribune reports Taft as the first choice in 51 percent of postal replies in the paper's straw vote test for the Republican nomination. With the convention months away the margin is fragile. Hughes ranks second in strength.
The Standard Oil Co remains in dispute over the $29 million owed to the United States from fines. It intends to retain the funds until interest accrues enough to surpass the principal, as high priced lawyers deploy technical brakes to aid their clients.
The piece mocks reports that President Roosevelt seeks kingly power and names J P Morgan H H Rogers Baer J D Rockefeller as vice royalties. It says these rulers are drafting ways to discipline Roosevelt for curtailing royal power in favor of the people.
Friends of Senator Stone counter the Post-Dispatch attack, arguing the paper is biased not trustworthy on this and other issues. They state the Post has not presented credible charges against Stone and deserve fair judgment.
The article contends that allegations about the Senator’s ties to the baking powder trust campaign donations from corporations, and a directorate role in a gold mining firm are not figments. It notes critics outside the Post-Dispatch office have proven these charges, and defending him there won’t aid re election.
In De Soto the fight over a local option vote pits prohibition advocates against a Republican paper opposing it. The piece argues prohibition reduces liquor demand, notes medical authorities call alcohol a poison, and links liquor to social harm, urging prohibition as best for future generations despite revenue losses.
A reader extols the newspaper as an untiring letter writer for the town, noting it daily shares marriages births deaths and events, and keeps residents informed about accidents crops improvements and social happenings, unlike personal letters which would fade without the paper’s businesslike role.
By virtue of a special execution from the Circuit Court of Washington County Missouri the sheriff levies on the west half of the southeast quarter of section 31 township 3 5 range 1 east containing 80 acres. On Tuesday March 3, 1908 between 1 and 5 pm at the courthouse door in Potosi auction to satisfy the execution and costs. J W Collins Sheriff. February 5, 1908.
The passage states a sheriff sale set for Turnspay the Day of March at the Washington county court house in Potosi Missouri. It involves K Staininger and the S Dessau Co with an execution issued in favor of James N Whitehead as revenue collector. The property is the west half of the northeast quarter of section 30 township 49 range 2 east containing 80 acres. The sale runs between nine in the forenoon and four in the afternoon for cash to satisfy the execution and costs.
No 7 litters sale. The circuit court of Washington County Missouri orders sale of the southwest quarter of section 6 township 35 range 1 west containing 40 acres more or less. The sale is set for March 3, 1908 at the court house door in Potosi to the highest bidder for cash plus costs. J W Colkeys, Clerk. Feb 5, 1908.
No 72 Lobe Marsh term 1908 of said court state of Missouri at the relation and the use of James R Whitehead elector of the revenue of Washington County Missouri against Saphel Bernsteine Jeles.
Buckensteine and C D Smith have levied on and seized the southeast quarter of section four, township thirty seven, range one west in Missouri. On Tuesday March 2, 1808, at the courthouse door in public vendue, the property will be sold to the highest bidder to satisfy the circuit court action and costs. J W Collensi, Feb 5, 1iWis.
No 73 March term 1908 of Washington county Missouri court to James R Whitehead collector of revenue against George B M Bower Louisa Walker and George J Violand I have levied upon and seized all their right title and interest in the east half of the southwest quarter and the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter section 2 township 37 range 1 west containing 120 acres in Washington county Missouri and will sell Tuesday the 3rd day of March for cash to satisfy execution and costs J W Collins Sheriff of Washington County Missouri February 5th 1908
No 71 sheriff sale issued by the court seizes all interest of George D Williams and Alexander Blaikie in the east half of the southwest quarter of section 4 township dx range 1 west containing M acres in Hy county Missouri. Sale set for Tuesday the p day of Manon the second day of the circuit ton, with costs. D W Gollins, February 5, 1808.
Execution issued from the circuit court favors county against Godfrey C Willis Etta O Connell and Miles J Morrill trustee. Sheriff Collins levies all rights and claims to described real estate in townships 36 2 west and 24 25 24. Auction set for Tuesday March 3 at the courthouse door to the highest bidder to cover costs.
No 76 details a sheriff sale under a special term in a Missouri county court. It lists Elijah Bartlett and John F Barrow holding rights and claims to described real estate in section 2 township 31 range 2 west, including portions of the southeast northeast and related parcels.
J. W. Collins, Sheriff of Washington County, Missouri, will sell six acres of land at the court house door in Potosi on the Tuesday of March between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to satisfy an execution and costs. The sale is cash so much as may be required. February 5, 1908.
No 77 sheriff sale levies on J T Heaton all right title and claim to the east half of the northeast quarter of section 13 township 37 range 2 west containing 80 acres in ton county Missouri notice set for Tuesday March 3 with costs attached J W Collins Feb 4 1908
In Washington county Missouri the sheriff announces a partition sale by decree. On March 3 at the Potosi courthouse front door the real estate described as parts of sections 34 and 35 in township 37 range 3E will be sold to the highest bidder with terms of one fourth cash and balance in 12 months or all cash. Sold by J W Colliss sheriff. February 5.
Alberta A Chapman and husband expect sale under a court order dated December 16 1907. On March 20 1908 the sheriff will sell Lot 3 Block 7 Eaton addition Iro ndale and Lot 8 Block 1 Richard Adams addition with adjacent parcel not yet conveyed to Thomas Holland and wife. Terms: one third cash, balance in 12 months with note secured or all cash. J W Colurs Sheriff February 5 1908.
The Globe-Democrat announces subscription rates by mail including daily with and without Sunday and a Sunday combined edition. Special offer includes a twice a week issue and two years for $1.25 elsewhere in the paper. Write Globe Printing Company St. Louis MO for samples or to subscribe.
An advertisement invites readers to see an agent for fire insurance from the American Insurance Company of New York. It emphasizes coverage options and agent contact for policy details.
An Ariington hotel proprietor from Be Soto Mo testifies kidney distress eased after using Down's Kidney Pills. He bought four boxes and reports complete relief from backache and irregular secretions. Foster MIlano Co Buffalo NY sells the pills for 50 cents. remember the name.
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