This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
1
The piece discusses the fate of the Jefferson City race, noting opposition to reappointing the rascals next fall and the risk of Ball losing support if the Old Guard errs in the primary. It contrasts modern Democratic gains with past limits, showing a farmer able to sell a horse, donate $100 to Bryan, and save £50, instead of needing three horses in earlier times.
Bryan asserts farmers can contribute $100 each to the campaign fund, countering a charge that the country suffers a dull mood under Republican rule. His remark targets the same source's criticism while framing farmers as financially able to support the effort.
The text states Mr Taft has been notified of his domination and will be informed of his election. It notes his pledge to implement President Roosevelt's reform policies in business, signaling pressure on trusts and corporations who may label him insane or anarchist.
The author recounts ordering a gasoline engine attachment from a St. Louis supplier and waiting a week without delivery. A prompt reply cited high demand for gasoline engines and auto parts, saying factories cannot keep up with orders, challenging claims of mass unemployment.
The government suit against Standard Oil, initially fined 29 million dollars, saw the appellate court set the verdict aside and order a new trial on a technicality. The columnist questions court complaisance toward the wealthy defendant and predicts the case will drag on and likely be dropped.
The article argues that using split-log road drags after rain and wide tires on stiff or loamy soil can convert most country roads into thoroughfares. Wide tires reduce maintenance, needing only a spring scrape, while narrow tires can ruin clay-sand surfaces by trapping water.
A sheriff sale announces the forced sale of Southeast Missouri Barytes Company property in Washington County Missouri. The listing details five tracts totaling about 713.87 acres plus related fixtures and conveyances, including Simon Casey Ross and Claphin Boyer tracts, with city of Potosi auction set for August 25, 1908. The sale is to satisfy two general executions in favor of John B. Wilkes and is subject to prior liens and judgments.
The Belgrade Missouri event offers dinner refreshments brass band and public speakers. Premiums listed for best mule and horse entries across ages types and teams plus cattle calves hogs and driving categories. Show begins at noon with impartial judges and fair treatment.
Authorized to announce Marion E Rhodes of Potosi for Representative and numerous others including S G Nipper Norman F Robinson G F Patterson Firmin Robinson Phil Evens J T Maxwell Henry L Smith Chas G Smith and Geo W Seabourne for County offices Justice of the Peace and County Judge positions. All subject to Republican primary decisions.
The docket lists final and annual settlements due from executors, administrators, guardians, and curators for the August term beginning Monday August 10, 1908. Entries name Patrick Murphy, Morgan J. Casey, A. I. Phares, N. Hawkins, Norman R. White, John Long, William Conzleman, Edward T. Eversole, Frank R. Eversole, Ruth Eversole, Mary Thebeau, Samuel M. Carter, William T. Hunter, Jessie L. Eaton, Charles E. Summers, John J. Parkins, James A. Shields, M. E. Rhodes, John W. Berryman, with dates Aug 11 12 and various minor settlements. certification by Judge James A. Henson.
By virtue of a special execution issued from the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Washington County Missouri the August term 1905. The levy seizes the east half of the lot located in section eighteen township thirty five range three east containing eighty acres and belonging to unknown heirs of Elizabeth Cox and unknown heirs of James J Wyatt and Barney Krewingtan. The sale is conducted for the State of Missouri at the relation and to the use of James R White head Collector of the Revenue of Washington County Missouri.
Tuesday the 5th day of August 1008 the court house door in Washington County will hold a public vendue to satisfy an execution and costs. Sheriff John W. Collins will conduct the sale between nine o'clock and two o'clock in the afternoon, for cash in hand to the highest bidder.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Washington County Missouri issues an execution returnable at the August term 1804 against George H M Bower Louie Walker and George J Violand. Seized real estate includes East half of the southwest quarter and southwest quarter of the southwest quarter section 25 township 37 range 1 west totaling 120 acres in Missouri. Sale at the courthouse door in Potosi to the highest bidder for cash on the day fixed.
By virtue of a court writ the unknown heirs of Thomas Rassnuth and William A Goforth are charged with a foreclosure of their claim to the west half of the northeast quarter of section three township thirty five range one east containing thirty nine and thirteen hundredths acres all in Washington County Missouri. The sale will be at the courthouse door in Potosi on August twenty fifth 1908 between 9 and 5 for cash to satisfy the execution and costs. J V Columa Sheriff Washington County Mo.
Suburban newspaper mention with subscription offer reading as a short fragmented line about subscribing for one dollar. Limited readable facts emphasize price and period style without clear event or name details.
Fragmented OCR notes describe gold fields in Lapland around the Ivalo River. Several operations exist, with depths reaching hundreds of feet and multiple companies, including a United States founded entity, weighing ore and tracking potential yields. The text cites regional activity and authorities managing mining rights amid historical Finnish governance.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.