27 Feb 1907
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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1907
Page
1
A terse note indicates that fears of smallpox did not prevent a visit or event reaching Jefferson City, with no further details on participants or dates.
The national wealth of the United States is stated at 107 billion dollars and a warning that Uncle John D must hurry to claim it before death.
A terse note asserts Congress has had a billion-dollar session yet characters remain missing for good roads. The remark emphasizes ongoing funding gaps and limited progress on highway projects.
A fragmented clipping presents a plea to vote for a county bond issue. It characterizes the ad as portraying the county population and urges residents to support the bond, reflecting a local campaign appeal.
Congressmen Williams and De Armond clash over who will lead the Democratic minority in the next session amid internal party maneuvering. The dispute reflects broader power struggles within the party.
Bailey argues a statesman cannot serve the people and corporations at once, despite his claim that it is nobody else’s business how he formed his views. The remark highlights tension between public duty and corporate ties in his recent stance.
It appears General Ku ropatkin is about to face real combat after being challenged to four duels by Russian officers he criticized following his victory in the Russian Japanese war.
The article notes the President’s stance on no new tariff review and warns of a renewed divide among Republicans as the party grapples with a larger base of protectionist Democrats than tariff revision Republicans, obscuring cohesive policy direction.
James J. Hill declares the American people are at a turning point with hard times looming. He implies plutocratic forces may push for recession, but argues the nation can endure if workers mobilize their energy and productive capacity to outlast cyclical adversity.
The editorial argues defeating the bond proposal would reflect poorly on Washington County voters. It urges modernization of the court building to match the community’s growth and wealth and calls on every voter to support the bond in the upcoming special election.
Some argue moving the county seat to the center would attract a railroad, but Hillsboro and Centerville show this logic fails in practice. Potosi sits near the center, yet no rail link forms. Do not vote against the bond on such untenable grounds.
The present Congress will appropriate roughly a billion dollars for varied purposes. Projects span worthy initiatives and others with mixed merit as debate continues on funding priorities.
The Washington County Missouri county court orders a public vote on issuing thirty thousand dollars in bonds to fund a new courthouse. Tax levy would rise ten cents per one hundred dollars value to cover interest and debt. Ballot: Appropriation for courthouse YES or NO. Election date to be announced with notices in Potosi Journal and Weekly Independent.
The speaker argues federal aid favors big commercial interests while neglecting farmers roads. He laments funds wasted that could boost agriculture and accuses Congress of paternalism toward trusts and corporations, urging citizens to wake up and demand their rights.
The article argues Missouri regresses by defeating the Kammener bill authorizing religious societies to solemnize marriages, with justices of the peace and ordained preachers. It contrasts Missouri laws from 1824 to 1880 and notes the ongoing Bill of Rights preserves broad religious freedom, leaving worship definitions to citizens.
The State Republican questions a statute that voids marriages solemnized by Jewish rabbis and other nontraditional clergy, noting that a colored preacher could wed in Missouri previously and asking whether lawmakers uphold the constitution or the intestate law as they face broader or narrower standards, while contrasting practices in other states.
A new naturalization law strengthens eligibility rules by ending Miner’s papers, requiring two guarantors, and two years before papers, plus identity questions. Governor Folk urges creating an State excise commissioner to enforce dramshop laws, criticizing liquor lawlessness and demanding state sovereignty over saloon interests.
The center of Manzano in Torrance county hosts a claim of America’s oldest apple orchard. Eighteen miles from Estancia, the trees exceed six feet in girth yet stay fruitful despite generations of neglect. Locals cite memories of the orchard from childhood and ties to Spanish and Pueblo histories dating about 400 years.
W T Hunter sought by the American Insurance Co of New York for coverage. The firm urges contact to discuss the policy and related details.
Mrs Eva Unocapher of Grover town Stark Co Ind claims being bed bound and near death before trying Dr King’s New Discovery. She says a four dollar trial bottle cured her cough and restored health. Sold by S Pr Thorman with a guaranteed guarantee and free trial bottle.
A promotional offer from The Republic of St. Louis and Farm Progress awards a nine color framed picture with a yearly subscription. Read details about three girls pictures, framing, refund policy, and how to order by mail. Also notes about Farm Progress and a Honey and Tar remedy and a city joke snippet.
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