Ballooning Craze Began After Many Men Lifted Off
A fragment notes that a large number of men rose into the air before the ballooning craze took hold, implying early interest and activity in aerial ventures prior to the modern boom.
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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1909
Page
1
A fragment notes that a large number of men rose into the air before the ballooning craze took hold, implying early interest and activity in aerial ventures prior to the modern boom.
The report contends that graft is not limited to corporations and politicians but also appears within Chicago's labor leadership. It highlights concerns about corrupt practices spreading through organized labor and impacting city governance.
A foreign manufacturer watches closely for a downward tariff revision in the United States, awaiting changes that could affect trade costs and market access. The stance signals patience is thin as policymakers mull concession options and impact on exports.
With the prospect of a dollar or more for new wheat, farmers are convinced this is not the time to panic or expect a calamity. They anticipate favorable market momentum and adjust plans accordingly.
The Republican party faces internal scrutiny over not lowering tariffs, risking political trouble as the Democratic party appears to tilt toward protectionism, signaling a shared concern over tariff policy and its electoral appeal.
A proposition to establish a politics chair at Missouri State University draws on Democratic figures such as Harry Hawes Ed Butler and Senator Frank Farris to supply qualified candidates. The text notes their familiarity with political work and ropes of the business.
The speaker argues the nation can sustain its population for many years or forever without frequent deep declines in finances and production. He suggests an inherent fault lies in our economic machinery causing periodic downturns.
The St. Louis Times prints sharp editorials opposing legislative meddling in railroads. The pieces gain less force when noted that editorials are controlled by Hon. R. C. Ker eus, near the top of the Frisco Line corporate roster.
The text reports that Dr. Kuhn, state hospital superintendent at St Joseph, was summoned before the board of managers for allowing cruel treatment of patients by attendants. It recalls a prior defense during his Farming ton tenure and argues the hospital would improve if Kuhn were removed.
The June 5 Literary Digest presents two maps tracing the tide against liquor traffic over fifteen years. In 1893 only three states were dry, with seven or eight under local option, while most were wet. Now only four states are fully open to liquor sale, and the dry or locally option regions predominate, suggesting a nationwide tilt toward restriction.
The Jefferson Club of St. Louis known for vicious politics has dissolved after the first honest election in years. Some say it is dead, others sleeping, but its demise follows the removal of its power to foster political crimes. The group had existed as an institution in Missouri politics, and its end signals a shift away from its dishonest influence.
The club members were not all rascals though many leaders aligned with those in rascality. They sought political power and were ready to associate with deeper misdeeds against the honest suffrage of the people.
Eminent gentlemen from the brewing industry at Atlantic City last week said the prohibition wave is on the decline and a tidal wave of booze may sweep the country. The same brewers reportedly cite a 1908-1909 beer year decline of 2,580,000 barrels, suggesting morale rather than market strength.
The Independent’s view on tariffs is challenged, arguing tariffs primarily build industrial monopolies to shield domestic producers from foreign competition. Workers become both producers and consumers as capital concentrates. immigration is drawn by better conditions under monopoly, despite debates on free migration and constitutional rights.
The piece contrasts socialist critique of private property with acceptance of wealth passage after death. It notes Rogers and Field wills sparking debate on inheritance and income taxes, predicting broader socialistic sentiment and potential congressional action. A New York Evening Post blushes about communal spaces bridging class and race lines.
Rochester voters backed school based social centers created to use school buildings for 18 hours a day, turning them into community hubs. Gov. Hughes praised the effort as democracy’s foundation, a modern return to the Little Red Schoolhouse where diverse groups meet, play, debate, and read.
Emma C. Dowd writes in Leslie's Weekly of a plant that yielded nothing fair until a rich perfume filled the room revealing a flower of purity. The verse frames two lessons that beauty may hide in ugliness and patience brings blossoms for a pure soul.
An Indianapolis lawyer who quit drinking years ago learns a German saloonkeeper who once supplied his drinks hires another sober lawyer to handle a property deal. The angry attorney demands an accounting yet exits the bar, and peers report he has not touched alcohol since, only coffee.
A collection of light, tongue in cheek lines about officeholders, marriage, and women. It notes that a bad term taints folks, ice needs a blanket in heat, marriage changes tastes, and a sharp tongued woman can mar a man’s self image. The piece ends with a playful jab at Susie on the Spot.
In a Philadelphia Times humor piece, Mr Jones saves the day when a burst water pipe floods the kitchen. He descends to the cellar, shuts off a valve with a wrench, then returns upstairs only to discover he had turned off the gas instead of the water.
A compact reflection on misjudging minds, growth of intelligence, generosity with money, and the tension between virtue and friendship. It notes how a girl’s decisive judgment can impress a suitor and suggests self-restraint in praise or interruption. It presents social quirks in concise, pointed maxims.
Denominational preachers fill the platform and condemn a political boss with fervent attack. A Presbyterian clergyman leads the critique amid a lively audience response. An opposing heckler in the rear shouts soak him, yet the speaker remains calm and redirects to the next rector. Brother Herrick of the Baptist church is slated to speak next.
The Potosi Journal and Twice-a-Week Globe-Democrat offer a yearly subscription for 1.75 dollars. Readers are invited to secure the 1909 reading matter with this price.
A vintage ad urges recognition of heart failure symptoms and promotes Dr Miles Heart Remedy to strengthen and regulate heart action. Testimonial from Mrs. M. E. Marvin of Marion Indiana claims four bottles cured her heart trouble with a money back guarantee if the first bottle does not help.
The fool's cap watermark appeared after Cromwell's execution when he ordered the crown replaced by a fool's cap on official papers. As Charles II later ascended, the cap was not replaced, so many British documents continued to bear the fool's cap watermark, shaping the term foolscap.
Instructions explain pouring boiling water into a cup and drinking it immediately while very hot. Daily schedule recommends one dose on waking, another an hour before lunch, another an hour before dinner, and two glasses at night to aid sleep. A few days of trial may be needed to achieve desired results.
A Billsville citizen recounts a discussion sparked by a schoolteacher about Horace writing poems on wine. The talk shifts to Horace Greely, then to criticism of poets wasting words on wine while the country has abundant corn. The speaker blames the government for overzealousness in northern Georgia.
The Globe Democrat advertises daily and Sunday subscription rates with various terms in St Louis. It promotes mail subscriptions including Sunday editions and a Twice-a-Week offer, urging readers to send orders or request free samples. The copy emphasizes the paper as a premier regional daily.
The Journal regular is advertised as affordable with a price point described as within reach for all readers. The notice emphasizes accessibility and broad appeal, aiming to attract a wide audience to subscribe or purchase the periodical.
A lively wedding described in a broad dialect, noting the bride’s elaborate hair, bridesmaids as angels, and guests in elegant attire. The groom is playfully described as conventional black, with humor from Sister Tug gle and bystanders reacting as the ceremony concludes.
A comic Greek word of 178 letters begins with lepado temachoselach galeo and runs 78 syllables in Lichell and Scott's dictionary. Invented by Aristophanes for rhythm in a play, it denotes a dish of fish flesh fowl and sauces. the best English rendering is simply hash.
A man involved in a traffic incident swears he was not acting as a fiend and claims steering the car to avoid a collision was possible due to prior pressures. He faces questions about the sequence of events and potential influence on the accident.
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