Democrats Hold Edge to Bolster Republican Majority
The remarks indicate Democrats expect to maintain strength for the next year, suggesting a path to a reliable Republican majority once votes are tallied.
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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1908
Page
1
Democratic panic over Roosevelt not easing farm prices
The quote notes that Democratic allies applaud Roosevelt while stressing that wheat and corn prices have not fallen to 35 cents and 15 cents respectively. It argues that such price targets are incidental to ongoing Democratic panics and political maneuvering.
Lawson Plans Third Party With Roosevelt For President
Tom Lawson proposes a new political party with Theodore Roosevelt as President and Minnesota Governor Johnson as Vice President to fight Wall Street thieves. He pledges to fund the ticket with his entire fortune, claimed as 19 million from Wall Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Lawson
Rvoosevelt
Governor Johnson
Minnesota
Wall Street
Lawson
Paducah saloonmen mob parade banners against liquor banners
In Paducah Kentucky saloon men mobbed a parade featuring a brass band and banners advertising four brands of whiskey. One banner flaunted liquor traffic amid strong prohibition sentiment in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paducah
Missing Democratic rhetoric in the Roosevelt era critique
The author observes a lack of Democratic arguments in current papers as financial troubles rise. They warn that campaign speeches praising Roosevelt’s policies as Democratic principles may be shelved, and even the money theory loses clarity, forcing Democrats to adjust their messaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Banker Loot Case Rouses Debate on Crime and Punishment
The piece contrasts bank robbery with embezzlement by bank presidents and notes the John R. Walsh trial in Chicago federal court for looting banks to fund his ventures. It highlights a $100,000 legal fee claim, implying the financier’s willingness to pay for an escape, signaling shifting attitudes toward banker culpability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Walsh
Chicago
Overproduction Debate Reaches Back to Supply and Demand
The piece argues that fear of overproduction in mine, factory, and farm products is misplaced as consumers now have less access to goods. It notes more people are hungry and inadequately clothed, asserting there is no overproduction of life’s necessaries while disparity in distribution persists. It critiques specific operations within the broader economic system.
Tank Analogy Shows Socialist Water Supply Ownership
A passage explains how private capital controls production and the water supply, cycling periods of scarcity and excess. It compares this to a tank where workers fill the tank, receive a portion, while capital retains most. A socialist writer argues people owning the tank would secure constant access with less labor.
Democrats Began It in Campaign Financing History
The piece argues Democrats started big money in presidential campaigns, citing 1856 and 1876 as early examples. It notes Republicans later echoed similar practices, including fundraising in pivotal states, and references figures like Horace Greeley, James Pike, and August Belmont in discussing the long-running money race in U S politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Inquirer
Fillmoreans
Buchanters
Democratic Fund
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New York
Auguat Belmont
Wall Street
Rothschilds
Belmonts
Perry
Buchanan
John W. Forney
Democratic State Committee of
Tilden
Tesu
Campaign finance and reform in early campaigns
Lestie’s Weekly criticizes large political donations by Democrats and Republicans, noting Barnum and Hanna and Cortelyou as examples. It argues money is necessary for campaigns but should be condemned beyond legitimate expenses and highlights new laws prohibiting corporate contributions to elections to curb abuses in 1908 and future campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lestie
Pay Your Bills in a Panic Time
The Outlook argues panic widens fear and urges prompt debt payment to protect stores, suppliers, and workers. It condemns hoarding and delay, noting debt discharge is delayed only when people act, not misfortune. The piece cautions that keeping money idle hurts essential services.
America Seventy Years Ago Reconstruction of an 1831 Nation
A reflective look at early 19th century America when slavery held land tools and laborers faced slow agricultural progress. It recalls how enterprise was scarce, reformers faced persecution, and early innovations like iron plows, railroads, telegraphs, sewing machines, and coal sales met hostile reactions. The passage contrasts a free people with restrictive practices shaping a hesitant republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Philadelphia
Primitive era vision of America in 'There was no West' excerpt
An exhibit from Every body's Magazine paints a sweeping, satirical view of preindustrial America. It contrasts rudimentary tech with future dreams, noting no telegraph, no Morse invention, no steel plow, and crude petroleum commerce while listing widespread economic and regional limitations across many states. The piece hints at a missing West and unrealized national growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse
John Deere
Howe
Iowa
Chicago
West
Middle West
Minnesota
Dakotas
Nebraskan
Colorado
Kansans
Washington
Nevada
Idaho
Montana
New Mexico
Oregon
Utah
Arizona
Wyoming
Oklahoma
Texas
X Magazine
A Pleasant Forecast for 1908 Predictions by York Forecaster
A York Pennsylvania forecast for 1908 predicts immense turmoil. It describes nationwide strife, famines, earthquakes, drying rivers, dying sea life, and a boiling sea. It also warns of Boston sinking and New York burning, with banks failing and money hoarding. Roosevelt supposedly ends corrupt money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A York
Boston
New York
Roosevelt
Treasury
Pointed Paragraphs from a Chicago News Clip
A reflective column presents aphorisms on love money youth and households. It notes platonic love as fire and playful jabs at married life debt remembrances homesickness and parental discipline with a satirical tone. The piece closes by dubbing the honeymoon phase and a man’s realization about his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan
Chicago News
Freezing Without Ice Device Described In Detail
A description outlines an expensive cooling device costing under a dollar to manufacture. It comprises a double-wall tin vessel holding five gallons or more with a hollow space about an inch wide between inner and outer walls surrounding the cold chamber. The passage ends before finishing the mechanism.
Rapid freezing by carbonic acid expansion device
A Consular Reports description explains a vessel with a surrounding chamber and a cross-armed tube where carbonic acid expands rapidly to chill the contents. Water freezes in about 60 seconds, allowing fast cooling of meats fruits bottled drinks and wines. Intended for hotels restaurants hospitals and households.
Insurance Notice Infringes On New York Firm Case
W T Hunter of the German American Insurance Co of New York is referenced for an insurance matter. The notice directs contact with the insurer for details or settlement related to a policy or claim. The item presents as a public or business notice from a historical newspaper page segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.T. Hunter
Testimony Praises Doan's Kidney Pills in Potosi
W B Compton of northern Potosi Missouri recounts a backache near the kidneys and painful urine. He bought Doan's Kidney Pills at City Drug Store and says symptoms vanished, leaving his back in fine shape. Doan's sold nationwide by Wooster Milburn Co. Price 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Potosi
W. B. Compton
Duan
City
Wooster-Milburn Co
Bullaloo
New York
United States
Doans
Lake Mo
Sale of Mineral Point estate in probate court order
In Washington County Missouri 1907 probate records note Administrator W T Hunter seeks sale of Sarah A Lake estate real estate Lot 4 Block 15 Mineral Point to pay debts. Court orders notice to interested parties and publication in Potosi Journal for four weeks before February term. James A Henson judge verifies record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Missouri
Washington
Said County
Sarah A. Lake
W. T. Hunter
Sarah A. Leahy
Mineral Point
Otosi Jourisl
James A. Henson
Judee
Potosi
Probate
No Presents by Request in Betrothal Notice Tone
A lighthearted观察 on wedding notices asking no presents or flowers. The piece applauds couples who defy social pressure, praising their courage in avoiding gratuitous gifts and clutter for their future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Press
Salton Sea Expected to Empty Within Eight Years
The Salton Sea, formed by a faulty irrigation canal headgate and now an inland ocean, will gradually dry as it has few outlets. One expert predicts the basin could be arid in about eight years due to evaporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado River
Great
Salton Sink
Salton Sea
Large Assortment of Keys in Maine Offices
The largest and most interesting collection of keys in Maine is housed in the office of Superintendent of Public Buildings Francis Keefe in Augusta. Thousands of keys fill glass cases, ranging from tiny mailbox keys to four inch elevator keys, spanning every size and description.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Francis Keefe
Augusta
A Word for the Dandies and Their Fine Clothes
The Journal critiques dandies of the day as constrained by fashion, praising neatness and perfect fit over flamboyant attire. It recalls Ladysmith veterans, Stendhal, and historic figures who faced death with self-respect, likening noble conduct to gallant gentlemen in adversity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Cambridge
Ladysmith
Stendhal
Century Magazine
Made His Bluff Strong At Newport Stable
Charles H. Wilson, superintendent of Alfred G. Vanderbilt's stables, described a discharged groom as a bluff. He claimed to know horses while failing to distinguish basics, likening him to a counterfeit blacksmith who blunders over simple tasks. The anecdote highlights overconfidence and incompetence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Wilson
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Newport
Electric Ditters Promised Relief for Various Ailments
David Parker of Tayette No Y reports no more benefit from Electric Ditters than other medicines after years of stomach trouble and high costs. He claims they would not justify $500 for the relief they purportedly provided. The advertorial testimonial emphasizes cures for female weaknesses, back pain, and kidney issues, attributed to SoF. Pauruan, a druggist, as endorser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Parker
Tayette
Sof
Pauruan
Bucklen Arnica Salve Sold At Local Drugstore
An old advertisement praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for pain relief from sores burns and wounds. It mentions JG Jenkin of Chapel Hill and Thannan's drug store as local sellers and notes the salve acts quickly to aid healing. The overall tone reflects a period prayers and endorsements for medicinal products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JG. Jenkin
Chapel Hill
S. FL ‘Thannan
Farm Progress subscription offer for American farmer interests
Agricultural paper Farm Progress promotes a three year subscription with 30 seats for a single tree as a gift. The ad claims the magazine aids the home and industry, presenting a fruit illustration called Natural Fruits. Address subscriptions to Farm Progress, 31 Louis, Me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agny Rulbura
Peper
America
Omer
Ches
Aeders Co Farm Progress
Louis
Wealth of Queen Louise of Denmeran and Denmark
A fragmentary report notes Queen Louise of Denmeran as extremely wealthy and inheriting a large estate from her father. It mentions royal heiresses and young Danish royalty, with a broken reference to a 1894 wedding celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
Denmeran
Uae
Naterlands
Denmark
Prospects improve for Channel tunnel project
A historical note reports renewed interest in a tunnel under the English Channel. The initiative has repeatedly failed in past decades, though supporters again see potential despite previous setbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Channel
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