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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1902
Page
1
The speaker urges voters to elect no more Democrats to county offices and invites Republicans to seek clarity on the school fund question by examining a constitutional amendment to be submitted to veterans next fall defining the status of indebtedness certificates.
The remark accuses Democrats of failing to illuminate the school fund issue before Republicans began criticizing its management. It portrays the fund as a long hidden matter within the party.
Bro.oke of the Ironton Register notes that the Cardwell case shows a party organized to fight monopoly cannot safely draw funds from monopolized sources. He argues the case reveals studied hypocrisy in the Democratic party’s claimed fight against monopolistic corporations.
The piece argues Republicans resist tariff meddling and Democrats cannot unite on policy. It claims tariff laws will favor reciprocal trade with nonproducing countries and accuses the Democrats of pursuing free trade while opposing protection. It frames the dispute as a clash over trusts and national prosperity.
The article describes Cardwell’s Kansas City speech stirring Missouri Democrats, the ensuing disruption across the party, and how figures like Cook and Stephens, along with others, depict party corruption in a libel suit Cardwell filed against the Republic.
Missouri remains the sole state where party machine leaders were convicted over lobby ties. Testimony shows state party committee chiefs pledged majority legislative action before elections to raise campaign funds, likened to pawnshop cash for three balls, with all pledges redeemed except one.
The piece argues that party responsibility for Missouri legislation is fixed only when the elected majority acts with a clear mandate. It accuses Democratic leaders of accepting corporate money to sway policy, challenging claims of minority responsibility and forewarning of upcoming chairmen meetings in St. Louis to demand accountability.
The report notes the appearance of Santa Claus Brown in Kansas City on the same day Jim Seibert was arrested as a witness. The visit was said to be lucky for Seibert as it spared him from being compelled to reveal unpleasant information about the Democratic party.
The Kansas City Independent reports widespread anger in the Democratic Party over prior conduct and treachery revelations. It notes James Monroe Seibert ruined by the exposure, with Democratic campaigns dumped on him and Dockery withdrawing support, while Sam B. Cook faces pressure to quit.
A Missouri station tests winter protection for fruit trees. Light colored coatings reduce heat absorption. whitewash sprays with skim milk and salt protect buds and extend blooming. Four fall and winter sprayings cost about 10 cents per tree. protection raised bud survival from 20 to 80 percent.
Satisfied users praise Foley's Honey and Tar as a splendid cold and lung remedy. The product is available for sale through all dealers.
Advertising copy urges readers of the Globe-Democrat to subscribe for extensive World Fair preparation news. Declares the St Louis paper pre-eminent, with wide circulation across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and worldwide English readers. Encourages subscription in this issue.
Informants note Banner Salve’s claim to cure ulcers sores tetter eczema and piles and question if any cases fail to respond. They invite returns and refunds if it does not cure, with the offer to refund money and mention the product is for sale by all dealers.
Mr W C League son of Mr and Mrs Wm League was born in Washington County Missouri March 29 1874 and died near Levy of typhoid fever December 28 aged 27 years 9 months and 29 days He married Belle Coleman November 20 1808 He was a faithful member of the M E Church North and endured illness with great patience Surviving are his wife his parents two sisters a brother and three stepdaughters His remains were buried at Shirley Rev J Sitton officiating Sympathy to the bereaved from A Friend.
Public health ad promoting Scott's Emulsion as a remedy for child malnutrition. Claims it helps weak children grow eat sleep and play. Mentions Scott and Bowne at 409 Pearl Street New York and bottle price.
Arch Casteel and H. K. Holland Jr. hunted on Jones hill near Ironton when a large wild cat charged. Castell fired and missed as the animal approached, then Holland struck it with his rib as a club, killing the 65 pound cat after it nearly tore Castell's coat. The Ironton Register reports the dramatic encounter.
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