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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1913
Page
1
The piece argues the Balkan conflict will push Turks from Europe and links this to anti income tax sentiments. It notes suffragettes marching toward Washington to challenge President Wilson at his inauguration, suggesting Woodrow Wilson should heed the uncertain political outlook ahead.
A newspaper writer notes the mystique around cheaper tubs and cash registers. Citing oil, tobacco, meat trusts and others, the piece argues that despite busting trusts, they still bust the consumer.
The Missouri general assembly is expected to enact good laws this session. The Democratic majority aims to hedge its acts to avoid electoral disadvantage, relying on public demand to drive adoption of laws.
The specter of physical valuation haunts railroad magnates as they press Congress to delay. It foresees a reveal of monumental graft on the public and argues valuation will spark public ownership of the nation’s commerce arteries.
The piece notes a overthrow of President Madero by grafters, a new ruling group, and reports of a revolt against the new government. It warns of potential American intervention driven by investment protection and the demand for U.S. dollars, implying U.S. influence may rise amid instability.
Senators Root of New York and Crane of Massachusetts push an offshore style national convention to unify the GOP. The piece derides current leaders as self serving, calls for retirement of tainted figures, and demands progressive leadership to restore power. It singles out Tafts, Roots, Cranes, Cannons as discredited and urges honest reform.
The article notes gasoline has advanced fully 24 percent in the last twelve months while production costs are unchanged. It argues the universal availability of gasoline from any dealer shows supply meets demand and that the price rise did not stem from competitive bidding among dealers.
The text argues that gasoline producers manipulate prices, treating fuel as a common need to fatten profits. It claims drivers, farmers, and small manufacturers pay the toll, likening current oil power to historical piracy and criticizing the concentration of control over output.
The piece argues that when Democrats are in power in Missouri they override legal limits and later legitimize those acts via constitutional amendments or new laws. It cites past conversions of funds into debt, party manipulation of elections, and a governor’s move to create a tri state election board, asserting the legislature will fix the law to validate these actions.
A federal aid debate splits priorities between interstate pleasure highways for the wealthy and practical local market roads for small towns. The joint post roads committee seeks public sentiment to guide recommendations to Congress. Readers urged to answer a printed question and send it in.
Sener Bourne of the Joint Committee on federal road aid asks readers to express views on Government appropriations for road construction. Readers are invited to mark preferred roads and funding shares among national, state, and local authorities and to return the clipping by March 16.
Long letter from Strate Superintendent to Burwell Fox explains that exams may be held at multiple points, but the county must oversee and certify numbers. It details numbering, receipts, and deadlines, notes March exams, and lists the order of subjects and times for a be public sale notice and sheriff sales in Missouri.
The State Legislature approved hospital funding amid a Farmington test of plans. A historical report notes $250 for the methine of the administration and ward improvements. A separate incident recounts a boy injured on a country road. a rector aided the scalp wound, and the boy recovered.
The Democrats in Jefferson City rely on a powerful caucus described as a steam teller that "adjusts conscience" to conditions. The system reportedly bends anti-patronage Democrats and cinches support, with Senator Buford of Reynolds units as caucus chairman guiding the operation and smoothing debate.
The piece lauds William Huggins of Graud Forks North Dakota as the grandest Progressive figure, noting his age 104 and enrollment as a student at a corn and cloves convention. It mentions Missouri poultry housing bulletins and a satirical exchange about sermons reflecting on progress and learning.
Probate Court of Washington County Missouri issues letters testamentary to someone on Louis Vache estate and letters of administration with will annexed for Dunit S. Acdares estate Heloise. claimants must file within six months to avoid barred claims. publication dated February 1963. Also an advertisement for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy promising relief for coughs and colds.
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