27 Feb 1901
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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1901
Page
1
The Missouri House voted down the proposition to reduce passenger fares and expressed no likelihood the Legislature will act to hurt corporations in any way.
The Democratic Legislature in Missouri faces criticism for potential partisan redistricting. Opponents argue no fairness or justice would guide a map that would grant Republicans the representation they deserve in Congress.
The piece argues that Missouri Democrats cling to partisan laws to gain power, claiming these measures harm governance and ultimately rebound on the party they favor, urging fair-minded voters to act.
A Missouri House bill would lower official ballot publication costs to 100 dollars per paper. The Independent urges widespread salary cuts for public officials, noting a Democratic ally in the courthouse already drawing a fat salary and hinting the editor plans to keep a post after March 4.
The Independent questions a county court move to inspect pauper conditions, while the court explains the trip was required by taxpayers to overhaul poor relief. Judges Boyer Cole and Wilkinson faced scrutiny as budget concerns and a two year pattern of county aid came under review during a two week session.
The passage argues the raid was instigated by parties seeking to discredit the Republican administration and win back power on the county court bench. It claims the Court savings from the judges’ actions would total 700 to 900 dollars yearly, justifying the expense.
A correspondence from Boston dated January 26 1901 corrects a magazine view on Washington county Missouri minerals. It outlines that disseminated lead deposits known in St Francois county near Bonne Terre Flat River and Doo Run may not extend to Washington county. It notes drilling limits and variances in limestone formations, cites Prof Clark and Wm Bulock Clark, and suggests systematic prospecting could reveal profitable lead and barytes resources despite uncertain distribution.
John Young of Salem Missouri sued two tramps who had stolen an overcoat from Salem and followed them to Irondale where he captured them and brought them back. They received ten days in jail.
Cuts wounds burns sprains and bruises heal quickly with Ballard's Snow Liniment 25 cents. See for sale by F. X. Teasdale.
Advertisement extols SCOTIUS EMULSION as a dominant product with millions in sales yearly. It credits ingredients cod liver oil and hypophosphites for strong growth in children, health in anaemic girls, and lung restoration in early consumption cases. Ends with price line and druggist reference.
Crawford County prosecuting attorney A. OU Farrow died at his Steelville residence on the night of February 16. The notice promotes Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment as a cure for piles, claiming success and listing prices 50c for bottles and 75c for tubes, sold by F. X. Teasdale.
A small farm eight miles south of Potosi comprising 46 acres in cultivation. It features a good house, some orchard, and a good spring, located between two lead mines. Priced at 2600. Apply this office.
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