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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1906
Page
1
A provocative charge claims Young John D Rockefeller has organized a rubber trust on Standard Oil lines. The remark asks if this stretches public patience too far and hints at tensions between big business and public sentiment.
Reporter Myer tours a large meat packing plant, observing operations and noting concerns about inspection and care. The piece highlights the throughput and potential safety or hygiene issues in such facilities.
A fragment notes a political question about how many gold bug supporters have moved to Bryan or vice versa. It hints at intra party divisions and possible realignments within the Democratic ranks during a period of monetary debate.
In discussing business ethics the author notes that public welfare should guide decisions. The piece suggests the public creates business demand and must confront the consequences of tight or risky propositions. It emphasizes accountability and mutual stakes between commerce and citizens.
In a local note the article quotes Capt Bevns of Hope arguing that a Gi A RK badge gets no consideration from remaining Democratic officials in Jefferson City. He quips that if he had entered the capitol shouting Dixieland phrases they would greet him warmly.
The piece criticizes the Democratic editor for claiming his party can curb trusts. It argues the party’s history in Missouri shows graft from the people and suggests when in power it seeks to take all it can and create a machine to sustain graft.
The piece argues that unrestrained wealth accumulation threatens democracy and urges a graduated income tax starting above a threshold. It claims this would shift government costs onto the very rich while relieving the burden on the masses, noting current taxes hit the poor hardest and the plutocracy dodges taxes.
A reader voices doubt that Bryan can unite the nation, arguing events exposing insurance scandals railroad rebates and packing-house methods have shaped opinion more than Bryan’s own efforts. The piece questions replacing Republicans with Bryanism and warns against shifting power amid ongoing reform debates.
The text argues that a president's actions are constrained by the Democratic party. It asserts that progress relies on a union of a Theodore Roosevelt style president and the Republican party to achieve desired results for the people. The emphasis is on political alignment and public expectations.
The St. Louis Mirror critiques business men for widespread crooked deals. It cites the shipping trust, insurance schemes, Pennsylvania rail bribes, baking powder and streetcar doodling, meat packer infamies, McKittrick rebate graft, and other cases. It argues business leaders corrupt politics and taint honest wealth with graft.
Prof J A White Republican candidate for State Superintendent of Schools outlines a program advocating free books and higher teacher salaries. He notes Missouri counties lacking high schools and urges county campaigns to expand access, while criticizing current average salaries of about 2400 annually. The Post-Dispatch reports the contrast with Democratic nominee H A Gass.
A G A R delegate recounts arriving May 22 at Monroe House and reporting to encampment headquarters. He receives the accrediting badge, visits the State House, and meets a courteous staffer who introduces him to Secretary of State Swanger.
W H Evens of Hopewell recounts visits to Missouri state offices in Jefferson City as a Grand Army of the Republic member. He notes cordial welcomes at some offices, cold receptions at others, and laments the lack of flags and bunting around Democratic officials. He recalls seeing flags for Republicans and contrasts with the silent tribute at the governor’s mansion and public buildings. He ends by asking why the Grand Army is overlooked and urges unity under the flag.
Announcements authorize FRED BRECKENRIDGE as County Clerk candidate. Other Republicans include N F ROBINSON for County Treasurer WM SCHULZ for Representative LOUIS A PAGE for Presiding Judge TH B PAUL for County Judge First District WILLIAM A COOPER for Prosecuting Attorney and JAMES A HENSON for Judge of Probate.
A medical ad claims Foley's Kidney Cure can cure kidney and bladder troubles if treated before it becomes untreatable. It asserts the remedy never disappoints and is available at City Drug Store.
In under two years New York issued 132.5 million in bonds, aided slightly by maturing issue payments and a sinking fund. Excluding the sinking fund, the debt on January 1 stood at 472.576 million, up from 376 million two years earlier and 279 million on January 1, 2001.
Five titles claim notable British peeresses as former actresses: May Carrington Lady de Clifford Belle Bilton Countess Clancarty Connie Guehrist Countess Orkney Rosie Boote Marchioness of Headfort and Ann Robingon Countess of Rosslyn.
Those who love the scent of violets should place ground or pounded orris root into sachets. Florentine orris is favored and may be used in linen cupboards or drawers to impart fragrance.
London Express reports 3,464 dogs received at the Home for Lost Dogs on Battersea Park Road during the last month. Total admissions for 1905 reached 26,047, slightly below the 26,187 tally for 194?
About half an hour before dinner, beat a raw egg with a little sugar and milk until light. Flavor if you like and drink. This simple remedy reportedly relieves faintness without spoiling the upcoming meal.
A quaint pair of pale blue kid slippers with eyelets and a broad ribbon bow highlight the plainest yet primmest style among slippers described. The description emphasizes charm and delicate details in a vintage tone.
A 1906 Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain Route listing offers summer tourist rates to Mexico, California, Colorado and Utah plus special Elks and educational association excursions. Details include sale dates, final limits, and round trip fares from St. Louis to destinations such as Mexico City Denver Pueblo Salt Lake Ogden and more with agents to contact.
A paid subscription promotion from the Twics a-Week Republic of St. Louis and Farm Progress offers a free 24 by 36 inch colored print titled The Departure of the Bride from the home of Washington. The image shows George Washington at his Virginia home bidding farewell, with sixteen color process, on heavy paper suitable for framing. Subscribers receive both journals for one dollar for a full year. offer may be withdrawn at any time. Send payment by money order or equivalent and mail to Subscription Department, The Republic, St. Louis, Mo.
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