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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1918
Page
1
The piece notes the Colonel's possible eye on the 1920 nomination, cites the Kaiser disfavoring American fighting spirit, and mentions German boats off the eastern coast reinforcing resolve to end German militarism.
The writer decries Democratic fiscal policy as wasteful in wartime and claims a rift with the party over loyalty and executive power. It argues voters should judge candidates by deeds, not partisan slogans, and criticizes Democrats for ceding policy to the president.
A fragment notes the Red Cross appeal for funds as a noble effort. It praises the American public for supporting the campaign and reports the 100 million fund drive largely over subscribed with hearty goodwill.
Araminta Beals files in Washington County Missouri a petition to quiet title to about seventy acres in section 27 southeastern quarter, with Mill Creek drainage, excepting fourteen acres. Defendants Hughes and others are nonresidents. court order to publish and notify them to plead. The petition seeks a fee simple title and a judgment adverse to all claims, with publication in the Potosa Journal. The record includes a lengthy obituary for Araminta Beals.
Waslington County teachers annual meeting is deferred from July 11 12 13 to July 80 1st and Aug 1st. The change aims to align with August exams on 2nd 2nd and offers three days training for those taking the exam. Certificates issued at end of August exam. Red Cross and school work included. Attendance at Normal school earns one credit. Yurwell Fox County Superintendent of Schools states experts will train teachers in organization and community work.
The National Council of Defense calls for a county agricultural agent in each U S county with salary funded by the program. Requirements include forming a 300 member Farn borean with 1.00 membership fee each and county monthly installments to reach 1000.00. Several Missouri counties already organized or requested, and farmers are asked to respond with interest and contact details for campaign setup.
A historical reflection argues that road networks enabled mobile warfare and that good roads are vital in national emergencies. It notes bread substitutes rising in price and calls for government action to curb substitute costs affecting meat and grain during shortages.
The article notes McAdoo’s stance after raising passenger rates by about 20 percent and freight by 22 percent. It characterizes his dismissal of the railroad presidents as a rebuke for demanding only 15 percent freight raises and no passenger rate increase, portraying his contempt as evident.
A Missouri grocery was robbed of five sacks of wheat one Sunday night and five sacks of cornmeal the next night. The grocer said the burglar, upon learning the 50 50 rule, became conscience stricken and waited to comply with the Food Administration rule requiring one pound of other cereals with every pound of wheat.
Notice by County Clerk of Washington County announcing a primary election on August first 1918 to nominate candidates for multiple local and state offices including U S Senator Missouri district, judge positions, superintendent, representatives, sheriffs and various township constables and committeemen. Reading lists precincts and polling places with official seal and signature of A Smith county clerk.
Trustee M Br Rmudes will sell the described Lot and West half of Lot 6 in Block 8 Dean's addition Mtosi, Washington County Missouri, at public auction. Sale to satisfy a note secured by deed of trust dated March 10, 17, recorded in Washington County Missouri. Sale date Saturday Jonesh 1PLs at the courthouse door Mtosi city. Subject to prior deed of trust recorded in Book K at page IM.
President declares National War Savings Day for June. Governor Gardner and Missouri mayors urge every Missourian to pledge purchases of War Savings Stamps from June 23 to 28. Missouri aims for 450 million in pledges, with 271.6 million already subscribed. Local committees plan June 8 meetings at schools halls courthouses and theaters to mobilize communities and speeches by Four Minute Men. Nebraska’s one day plan inspires nationwide push to canvass every man woman and child.
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