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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1914
Page
1
The piece discusses party rotation, prospects of Republican gains in Missouri, unrest in Mexico, and local notes about lead production in St Francois and Washington counties. It notes doubts about Washington County’s lead status and hints at broader political tensions.
Democrats vet Republican appointees as they prepare to strengthen civil service rules to guard against a potential GOP victory in 1916. Civil service reform gains momentum as the party seeks durable rules.
Washington reports indicate Treasury income will miss expectations by 21 million dollars due to income tax law. The piece argues wealthy financiers evade taxes while smaller earners face tighter scrutiny, asserting fortunes will not be taxed proportionally as long as they wield power.
A thinker argues that Prohibition is not an immediate liberty loss but a long step toward despotism. The piece questions where majority rule should stop restricting individual liberty in alcohol use and compares restraint of liquor with limits on drugs and pistols. It asserts society’s claims outweigh individual rights when the majority acts for the greatest good.
A circular from Simmons Hardware of St Louis dated June 9 argues that U S business is very dull May records show poor trade and uncertainty. The letter urges readers to lobby Congress to shut down and let business recover, comparing public office to hired farm labor and criticizing tariff policy and Democrats.
Two German neighbors clashed over a dog incident when the cross dog attacked a man. A pitchfork was used, leading to a heated exchange as one man shouted about the weapon used and the other retorted about the dog’s behavior.
A series of listings announces William H. Evens for Representative and several County Court, Clerk, Collector, Circuit Clerk, Prosecuting Attorney, and other local offices. Each candidate runs subject to Republican primary decisions, naming George W. Seabourne, Patrick H. Ward, W. B. Compton, I. V. Eye, George Noonan, Louis A. Page, George Carr, David Jarvis, J. Houston, William A. Cooper, Par ke M. Banta, and William Schulz.
Order of publication in a divorce action states defendant Charlie Flint is non resident. Plaintiff George C Flint seeks a decree of divorce on abandonment grounds and restoration of all unmarried rights. Publication four weeks in Potosi Journal. appearance required by next August term. Witness Jos. Cresswell.
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