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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1912
Page
1
The piece satirically weighs the Missouri political scene as Roosevelt and Teddy are discussed, with references to Democratic hopes, Republican moves, and the 1912 style party tensions. It notes talk of Taft support at national level and debates over primaries and court battles.
The Star notes that party loyalty hinges on who represents the party and that no loyal Republican has yet proven irregularities or abuse by the Colonel. Until proof appears, those making such claims are urged to present evidence.
A mixed captioned item contrasts warnings and welcomes. It includes lines advising caution such as no smoking and trespasser penalties, followed by an optimistic invitation to take free samples and feather the nest. A brief anecdote from Alabama and Missouri describes Frederick at his first Sunday school, then a humorous mispronunciation. The Kansas City Star citation appears at the end.
The state supreme court rules the suit cannot be transferred to federal jurisdiction and returns it to the circuit court. The report from the Stanley committee on United States Steel Corporation seeks federal incorporation and regulation, criminal penalties for interlocking directors, and dissolution of monopolies. It targets corporate power, proposes reforms, and notes broad support across parties for measures including honest senatorial districts and employer liability laws.
Four petitions circulated to Republican township and ward committeemen and county committee officers statewide seek signatures from voters. Each petition allows fifty signatures. Signatures must be notarized to certify each signer is a qualified county voter. Petitions progress despite uncertain timing and broad distribution across districts.
A reader argues that many standup critics attack Roosevelt and the GOP but do not prove party abuse. The piece contends the party is the voters and principles, not individuals, and urges restraint until clear abuses are shown. It notes divisions during Chicago deliberations and loyalty to a presumptive nominee.
In Newton Trusty, a convict in the penitentiary, reportedly bred white rats striped with brown as a revenue venture. The pattern of striped rats surfaced after a successful sale, funding Trusty’s hopes of pardoning and plans to buy a farm in his homeland. The article combines this claim with unrelated humor and a train of consumer-advice jokes.
The notice announces Simon G. Nipper of Potosi Missouri as a candidate for Congress in Missouri's Thirteenth District, subject to Republican primary voters' decision.
William H. Evens of Breton township runs as a candidate for the office of Representative subject to the decision of Republican voters at the primary election.
POR COUNTY JUDGE P H WARD Richwoods township candidate for Judge of the County Court from the First District subject to Republican voters decision at the primary. GEO W SEABOURNE Belgrade township candidate for Judge of the County Court from the Second District subject to Republican voters decision at the primary. V EYE Harmony township candidate for Judge of the County Court from the Second District subject to Republican voters decision at the primary.
Norman F. Robinson of Potosi runs as a Republican candidate for County Treasurer pending primary voters' decision.
William A. Cooper of Potosi runs as a Republican candidate for Prosecuting Attorney in the primary, subject to voter division within the party.
Authorized notices name John Li Pa Breton township for Sheriff and Charles Queen Bellevue for Sheriff, LB Murdick Richwoods for Assessor, Henry Smith Libers for Assessor, Hyrcanus Hawkins Breton for County Surveyor, R E Hutchings Harmony for County Surveyor. Prohibition slate announced with Charles Stokes Governor, Julius Puehes Lieutenant Governor, William Guenther Secretary of State, H L Allen Auditor, A S Van Anglen Treasurer, J A Selly Attorney General, OL V Warner Railroad Commissioner, BE H M Benham Bail ing and Fingh Motorckle Supreme Judges. filing fees expected to fund campaign literature.
Southeast Missouri youth Bill Beasley caused a stir by admitting a creditor’s debt then claiming he owes nothing in a signed “habeas corpus” style statement. He publicly declared he will not pay and warned others. Local stores report the incident as a bold act and a cautionary tale about debt collection.
A respected local man speaks on living costs, provoking mount of scorn as townsfolk question his honesty. The item blends a vignette on truth and public reaction with a note about media critique and a series of brief historical curiosities and a questionable medical ad.
Erastus Johnson, a quirky figure in Wobrook-in-the-Hills, shares humorous woodworking tips with summer campers. He urges sawyers to place big sticks at the bottom or top to ease lifting, framing his guidance in folksy humor. A Mississippord town scene at a railway eating house reverses a chef’s order as a traveler lightheartedly jokes about misheard items.
Justice of the peace L F Cundiff of Farmington Missouri testifies to three years of disordered kidneys causing nightly disturbances and backache. After trying remedies he found Doan's Kidney Pills provided prompt relief and prevented future attacks. Sold nationwide by Foster-Moulton. Doan's is the recommended name.
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