Hadhey backs two cent passenger rate profits say figures
Attorney General Hadhey again asserts the two cent passenger rate proves profitable for the railroads, supplying figures to support the claim.
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Hadhey
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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1908
Page
1
Liquor Men to Leave Politics Soon Said in Papers
A reader notes remarks that liquor men are stepping back from political life. the claim is met with disbelief and suggests they will quit selling alcohol in the near future.
Patchwork Breeches in Our Own Party
The remark criticizes Democratic rhetoric focusing on Republican dissent while neglecting self corrective actions within their own ranks. It implies internal party failures and calls for addressing own party divisions rather than attacking others.
State school fund question said settled in Missouri
The St. Louis Republic notes the state school fund issue is considered settled while a Missouri taxpayer questions the finality as he reviews his annual tax receipt. The piece suggests doubts remain about the adequacy of funding and the burden on residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Missouri
Elastic currency legislation concerns voiced
The writer warns that proposed elastic currency laws this winter could hand control to the money trust. They caution elasticity can fail quickly if mismanaged, stressing caution about rapid changes that might empower financial elites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Money Trust
Bread Lines and Luxuries Spark Debate on Socialism
In New York City thousands queue daily for bread while charity hands out loaves, and elsewhere a woman spends one hundred thousand dollars on a single ball. The scene prompts questions about what in our social state fuels socialist growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Bryan's fortune and public earnings described
The passage notes William Jennings Bryan as a perpetual presidential candidate whose fortune reached six figures. It states he earns about $50,000 annually from lectures and possibly more from his newspaper, Commoner, placing him in a class with prominent figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
Demagogic bill and labor votes taint praise for Smith
The Journal criticizes Congressman M. R. Smith for proposing a bill to block evidence in prosecutions of labor unrest, arguing it masks a anti labor aim. It labels Smith’s approach as excessive zeal to secure the labor vote and calls for his resignation if he cannot defend all constituents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Smith
Congress
Smith
Roosevelt eulogium hints at Bryan wing in Democratic politics
An Independent tribute to President Roosevelt in last week’s issue is read with current lines showing how the Bryan wing of the Democratic party would pursue a return to power. The piece accuses Bryan of raiding party principles just as in 1896 to gain control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent
Roosevelt
Bryan
Democratic Party
Bryan Democrata
Roosevelt Influence Shapes 1908 GOP Outlook
The piece argues Bryan shifts party lines to gain traction with Roosevelt supporters while Republicans must not abandon Roosevelt’s legacy. It asserts Missouri Democrats lean toward Bryan yet caution against Democratic governance, claiming Roosevelt’s spirit guides the Republican Party more than any single leader.
Tales Told By Thumbs
A humorous antiquated piece contrasts a flexible thumb with a stiff rhumb describing personalities. The flexible thumb person is adaptable generous sentimental and improvident while the stiff rhumb owner is practical economical stubborn and exacting.
A Prodding Person’s Cunning Gains and Limits
A saying notes a person with keen influence can accumulate wealth by urging action. The stiff thumb lacks the same earning power and ease, yet what he acquires he tends to preserve, unlike a more limber rival who earns more but loses more.
Quip Filled Phrases and a Missouri Tax Case
A collection of humorous lines about manners and misstatements is followed by a legal notice in Missouri. The filing concerns back taxes for years and nonresident defendants. The court orders publication in Potosi Journal and sets dates for appearance and response.
Reformers claim taste shift hurts beer sales across nations
A Chicago News columnist laments growing aesthetic tastes that curb beer culture in the North as English and German drinkers drift from Gothic roots. He predicts liquor laws and new social norms will reduce saloon vulgarity and decline beer consumption across generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Curtis
Chicago News
Weather tips cost US $1.5 million yearly
The piece notes that Uncle Sam spends about one and a half million dollars annually for weather information and that estimates by an insurance firm once suggested weather warnings save the public around $30 million yearly. It compares this outlay to Europe's total annual weather spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Europe
Weather Bureau
United States
Embezzlement and Fraud Totals Across 1907 Reported
The records of embezzlement forgery and defaulting show a large total for 1907 still lower than 1906 the peak since 1894. The year’s total reaches 10 424 820 with banks and trust companies suffering 4 988 605 in losses public officials comparatively honest having 787 366 diverted.
Public Notice in Washington County Circuit Court Dated 1907
Order of publication states Missouri Washington County Circuit Court to March Term 1908 and relates to James R. Whitehead Collector of Revenue as plaintiff. Proceedings reference vacation of December 23 1907 and March Term 1908. Case concerns state and county revenue matters with legal action initiated by the collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Missouri
Washington
Washington County
James R. Whitehead
Washinton County
A.D
Circuit Court of Washington Co
James NL Whitehead
Washington County Missouri tax suit over back taxes
In Washington County circuit court Missouri plaintiff James Bo Whitehead seeks to enforce state tax liens for back taxes for 1902 through 1905 on real estate described as the east half of the northeast quarter section 15 township 35 range east and the west half of the lot described in Petitions filed in vacation. Defendants, nonresidents, are to be notified by publication in Potosi Journal with terms of March and dates for appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tovetti
B. Pocdeo
Potost
Sal Perm
Potos Journal
Washitngteen
Elizabeth Cus
James J. Wyatt
Darney Drewington
Nipper
Circuit Court
Otter
Ezabeth Cox
Jan. d. Wyatt
Barney Grewington
Plaintif
Missouri
State of
Tange
Potosi
Washington
State of Missouri
Jos Cresswell
County of Washington
Joseph Cresswell
Jos
Cress Well
Unknown heirs of Thomas Bass nutt case in Missouri court
In vacation December 6 in the circuit court of Washington County Missouri during March Term 1908 the unknown heirs of Thomas Bass nutt, deceased, are named. The document cites the unknown heirs of the late Bass nutt in a probate or civil action within the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bassnutt
Washington County Circuit Court notices in 1907 adverse suits
Amended petition filed by James Nipper for the State of Missouri to collect back taxes for 1904 and 1905 on part of the east half of the northwest quarter section 14 township 33 range 1 east in Washington County. Unknown heirs of John Morrison named for publication, with next term set for March 2, 1908, to answer or plead. Publication ordered in the Potosi Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Marrison
Nipper
Circuit Court
John Morrison
Missouri
State of
Potosi
Insid County
Washington
State of Missouri
Jos
Cresswell
Joseph Cresswell
Estate of Sarah A. Lake probate in Washington County
In the Probate Court of Washington County during November Term 1907 W T Hunter as administrator of the estate of Sarah A Lake deceased presents to the court the following proceedings among others. The filing continues with the administrator offering documents related to the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Missouri
Washington
Said County
Sarah A. Lake
W. T. Hunter
Doan’s Kidney Pills End Kidney Suffering Evidence Potosi Testimony
An old advertisement extols Doan’s Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney ailments claiming relief for backache and urinary issues. A Potosi Missouri resident testifies the product freed her mother from kidney troubles, with references to City Drug Store and Foster Milburn Co as US agents. The notice warns against disclosure of telegram contents under imperial telegraph rules with decapitation penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Potosi
Mra
W.S. Peckett
Luiey
Foster-Milburo Co
Buffalo
New York
Deans
Ake
Local Patent Remedy Ad Claims Bold Cures
A faded 19th century advertisement proclaims Electric Pinter hay as a cure for stomach trouble and other ailments. David Parker of tayette XN credits the product with remarkable relief after years of failing medicines. The copy touts quick results and immense value, urging readers to invest in the purported treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Get
Ysgurg
David Parker
Tayette
Fire insurance notice by W T Tlynter and Jenkins Chapel Hill
A fragmentary ad notes W T Tlynter of New York reinsuring fire risk for a German American agency and a blessing about Bucklee's Arnica Save. It claims swift healing for sores burns and cuts and mentions Johns Thurman’s drug store in Chapel Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklee
Jenkins
Chapel Hil
S. F. Thurman
Honor Due to the Shakers
A fragmented historical piece praising Shaker views on gender equality in domestic, business, social, and religious life. It portrays Avi Lee as ahead of her time, highlighting female spiritual leadership and the concept of divine motherhood within a cooperative moral framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avi Lee
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