Republican Mass Meeting in Washington County Missouri
A Republican mass meeting is called for Potosi to elect six delegates and six alternates to the State Convention in St Louis on February 27 1908 and to select seventeen delegates to the Congression Convention in De Soto on May 7 1908. County Central Committee members should meet at the Prosecuting Attorney's office Potosi at 4 o clock on July 29 1908 for important business. W T Hunter chairman Jas A Shields secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Missouri
Potosi
St. Louis
de Soto
Republican County Central Committees
Imeet
W. T. Hunter
Jas. A. Shields
Money Panic Ends but Aftereffects Linger
The financial scare has passed, yet its impacts remain evident across markets. Analysts note lingering volatility, cautious investment behavior, and renewed scrutiny of lenders as households adjust spending and savings plans in the wake of the episode.
Evelyn Thaw Competes With Own Dave Francis For Photo Count
Evelyn Thaw trails opponent Own Dave Francis in press pictures as both vie for more newspaper coverage. The race centers on who keeps hitting the pages more often.
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Evelyn Thaw
Dave” Francis Close
Young Rockefeller Turns Advice Into Loan Motto
A playful line quips that young John D Rockefeller should never give money away but loan it with approved security, noting he is a chip off the old block in a light, period-voice aside.
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John D. Rockefeller
John
Reformed Saloon Phrase Aims to Stem Anti Saloon Wave
The term reformed saloon is described as a new label used to curb anti saloon sentiment, though the only saloon earning the claim is the one shut down entirely.
Folk enters race to succeed Senator Stone
Governor Folk declares candidacy to succeed Senator Stone. Stone responds with a wink and a grin, asserting he can beat Folk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folk
Senator Stone
Sociology Professors Push Progressive Views in Study
The text notes that sociology professors in many colleges are advancing progressive or socialist views in their latest study perspectives. It argues deeper exploration helps fair consideration by readers open to this approach.
That Brilliant Statesman Bryan Noted In Debate
A contemporary calls William Jennings Bryan a brilliant statesman yet doubts his performance in Congress and questions his later opportunities to serve the people, noting his efforts to seize such chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. J. Bryan
Bryan
Congress
Hughes of New York Seen as Roosevelt Policy Follower
Governor Hughes indicates willingness to accept the presidential nomination and would pursue Rooseveltian policies with vigor if elected. The speaker notes Hughes has shown a duty to the people over party politics, drawing a parallel to Roosevelt’s stance and urging readers to watch Hughes closely.
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Hughes
New York
Roosevelt
Reform and social state in the modern era
A fragment discusses remedies for social ills, arguing against socialism that would bar capable individuals from rising to positions of competence. The author contrasts proposed remedies with limitations on brains and energy. Our contemporary critic contends for solutions that empower initiative.
Meaning of socialism and personal competency
The passage argues socialism guarantees every person the right to develop abilities from birth. It contends talent should benefit all society, not for individual profit, contrasting with present vast fortunes and bread lines. It stresses the sanctity of personality and the social need to address widespread inequality.
Taft as Strong Presidential Candidate on Tariff Debate
Secretary Taft is a strong presidential candidate whose tariff stance could unify Republicans but risks aiding Democrat calls for tariff reform. The piece argues Democrats miscast trusts and predicts Taft’s tariff shifts may blur party principles and hurt Republican cohesion. It contends Taft is among Republicans swayed by Democratic critiques.
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Taft
United States
Dony
Hughes Position in National Convention Backed by Moderation
Gov. Hughes participates as a candidate with a calm, disciplined approach. He emphasizes serious responsibility over ego, seeks united support for the best ticket, and rejects factional controversy or self-serving influence while promising to express full principles and issues when ready.
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Gov. Hughes
Tle
Hughes
National Convention and fair nomination process urged
The passage urges wise judgment by the people's representatives at the National Convention, allows equal sincerity among candidates, and calls for a calm fair stand from all aspirants. It stresses harmony, disinterested conduct, tempered ambition, and zeal for the party's good regardless of individual outcomes. Globe-Democrat.
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God
Haehes
Globe-Democrat
What a Woman can Do for Her Town
A 19th century urges women in small towns to beautify yards streets and schools as a civic duty. It promotes clubs traveling libraries plant introductions and improved home upkeep to foster social moral and ethical benefits, urging action and public engagement.
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Piace
Ste Educational Department
An Offensive Monopoly in Public Service Gripes
A Detroit News excerpt condemns a corporation with 25 million invested and 125 million capitalization for extracting an unfair rate of return via monopolistic power. It argues dividends of about 20 percent annually prove the abuse is independent of which company or owners, highlighting exploitation as the core complaint.
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Pullman Car Company
Detroit News
Wowan
Adam
Eve
Chicago News
Washington County Circuit Court Publication Notice
Order of publication from Missouri Washington County Circuit Court directed to Lo Maren Perm Jr and others. Case involves James R. Whitehead as Revenue Collector of Washington County. Plaintiffs name Robert R Marino. Defendants listed include D F Eicheo and Iseorgiana Crossman. Court actions concern vacation and related proceedings in Lo Maren term.
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State of Missouri
County of
Washington
Washington County
Lo Maren
Lo Maren Perm, Jr
James R. Whitehead
Mareh Teri
Washinton County
March Terni
Old Washington county tax suit notices in Potosi journal
The Circuit Court of Washington County Missouri issues notices of tax lien suits against unnamed defendants for back taxes due years 1902 1905 1904 and 1908 on described properties including east half of northeast quarter section 35 township 4 range 3 and west half of lot 1 northeast quarter section 2 township 00 range 1 E. Plaintiffs seek court action to enforce tax liens with dates for appearance and default consequences set.
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Che
Obera M. Marvin
Ba FL Eielsen
Treotziana Crossman
State of Missouri Plaints
Ceguob
Thas Bale
Missouri
Mange
Batate
Petehysnue
Omar
Berm
Potwst Journal
Washington
Jos. Cresswell
Paknowth
Elizabeth Cox
Dames J. Wynatt
Kearney
Hrewington
SF Nipper
Saul Muzabeth Cox
Ors J. Weawood
Barney Drewinetog
Ssid
Ramre
Ann
Potust
Potosi
State of Missouri
Jos Cress Well
Circuit Court
County of Washington
I. Joseph
Cresswell
Po- Losi
Jos, Cresswell
Nipper
Wircuit
Thontis Kassrutt
Llis
Plargtellos
Brotest
Jos
Joseph Cresswell
The Horizon and the Man
The piece reflects on how people see the world differently, with eyes fixed on varied horizons. Some view grandeur, others focus on daily tasks. some seek duty with steady resolve, while others drift toward weariness or distraction as life unfolds.
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Dolhus
Cambia
iMo
Herald
Pointed Paragraphs By Chicago News
A satirical anthology of maxims on gender, honesty, and human folly. It notes women’s influence, men’s salaries, and the limits of advice with pithy, ironic observations drawn from everyday life.
Washington County Circuit Court Case Summary
In Washington County court, March Term, State of Missouri, James R. Whitehead petitioner seeks actions against unknown heirs of Thomas Bassnutt and William A. Joferth, both deceased, listing unknown heirs as defendants in a probate like matter.
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Thomas Bassnutt
William A.joferth
Memory Struggle Delays Boston Post Office Money Order
A German woman at a Boston Post Office money order window halted a line by forgetting the addressee of her Christmas money to her sailor son abroad. The clerk asked for the destination, and she could not recall the town or ship’s port, saying she did not bring the letter and cannot remember the place name.
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Boston
Zale
Fragmented dialogue in Brooklyn Life clipping
A garbled exchange shows two clerks and a woman interpreting sounds as a car horn message. The woman fills in the name Hongkong and pays, with a sigh of relief, as Brooklyn Life presents the quirky scene.
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China
Hongkong
Brooklyn
Deans Kidney Pills Promoted As Remedy
A vintage advertisement extols Deans Kidney Pills for kidney ailments including backache urinary disorders and fatigue. It cites customer testimonial from W J Wilkinson near Potosi Missouri praising relief after using the pills bought at a Dry Drug Store and distributed by Foster Milburn Co Hullala New York as US agents. Remember the name Deans.
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Brigitt
W. J. Wilkinsoo
Potosi
Kearney
Phan
Etoe
Foster-Milburns
Hullala
New York
United States
Deans
Unclear medical andInsurance notes from Kayette area
Fragmented text references David Parker of Kayette N EL, medical troubles and leper payment issues, mentions of doctors, a Tomat weak asses, a Lerative and body tulder, and an insurance agent W T Hunter for German American Insurance Co of New York.
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David Parker
Kayette
N.el
Guassetech Vy
Tiarman
Dragwis
W.T. Hunter
German- American Insurance Co
New York
East Bound verre and local notes from Crawford County
Miss Carrie Ha ings hosted Miss My Huntt Samue day night. Mr Thompsos McMullen returned after weeks in Crawford County. Ina Olive Ird and Mone ple Todd recovered from mie lea. A tire at Bonne Teer caused minor damage. No 7 shaft may start soon to boost work. Mrs Laurie Potiga hosted Miew Tna's LPriday and Earl Seager recovered from msw els. Dr King’s New Life Pills and household cleaners pitched as cures.
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Carrie Ha
Huntt
Thompsos McMullen
Crawford
Ina Olive Ird
Moneple Todd
Bonne Teer
Randell
Fron
Todd Natlae
Laurie Potiga Wan
Tna
Earl Seager
Pines
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A. D
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Pisielil
I. B. Headler
B. B. Smith
Co. D. Smuttt
Pres't
KE. M. Bust
Pres’t
Co. D. Smith
T.S. White
P.G Higginbotham
L. W. Casey
E. M. Bust
Casey & Guyton
Potosi, Missourt
Fibnersto
The
Missouri State Normal School
Cape Girardeau, Mo
School of Music
Trav
Picesipier
Cape Gisele
Sanol
Sanol Med. CO
Toledo, Ohio
Polosi
Mae Ducklen
J. G Jeckin
Chapel All
S. FL ‘Thurman's Drug Store
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King
Eeotle Cleansera
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