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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1918
Page
1
The piece attacks noisy critics of patriotism while praising quiet resolve. It notes Henry Ford's acceptance of the Democratic Senate nomination in Michigan after presidential urging and recalls his peace efforts. It urges loyalty and a strong army to defeat the Kaiser.
A distorted discussion cites a St Louis reference alleging nine dollars wasted in needless experimentation for every dollar of effective wartime preparation. The claim centers on the airplane program and suggests the public bears high costs while efficiency remains uncertain, hinting at broader waste in war spending.
Amid war strain the government accumulates power beyond public control. Senator Johnson of California demanded an explanation in Congress for General Leonard Wood’s retirement, arguing this shows how far the administration has usurped authority and how little Congress or people are informed. The piece laments drift toward executive dominance and the eroding of popular welfare.
Editorial argues that war unity does not justify nonpartisanship and attacks Democratic moves to capture offices. It condemns one party rule, defending Republican principles as essential to loyalty and American freedom while urging voters to oppose the party in power and keep Democrats out. The piece asserts enduring party faith under any conditions is vital for victory and freedom.
A stark critique argues that citizens waste scarce resources and labor by consuming goods and services needed by the government. The author likens everyday choices to hindering soldiers, urging prudent spending to preserve supply lines and labor for national needs.
Gov Gardner calls district selective service boards to meet in Jefferson City on June 20 to adopt uniform rules for investigations of deferred classifications and to implement the work or fight order. Crowder ordered the investigation after finding some districts in Missouri had less than 15 percent of registrants placed in class 1.
The State of Missouri Washington County circuit court in vacation issues an order of publication in a suit by Araminta D. Beals against John M. Hughes and others to determine title to seventy acres described as part of section 27 and surrounding parcels. The petition asserts Beals owns fee simple to the land and that defendants hold adverse interests. defendants not residents are to be served by publication. A four week publication is ordered in the Potosi Journal with a return date ahead of the August term for the case to proceed.
In the Chowan Court of Washington County Missouri 1935 a probate notice lists heirs and devisees in a complex inheritance. Names include Leroy Huptarager Kee Plavitt Martha Dewaliti and James TH Mowtray among others with references to real and personal property and potential survivors. The document preserves a lengthy roster of heirs executors and beneficiaries connected to a will and estates.
In Washington County Missouri a court order requires heirs and unknown defendants to respond to a land title action. The plaintiffs allege title derived from Lucisa Boded, declare the deed void, and seek to quiet title to a parcel described by quarter sections and townships. publication is ordered in the Potus Journal for 30 days before the next term, with hearing set for August 4, 1914.
An 19th century Indianapolis News item describes the eligibility debate among Johnson County farmers. Outsiders face scrutiny as locals discuss two routes to join the farming group, either by proving merit or through social influence, with warnings about how admission may affect reputations and opportunities.
W A Cooper and Irene Cooper conveyed property to a trustee by deed of trust dated March 1417 and recorded in Washington County Missouri. The description covers Lots 1 2 5 and the east half of lot 4 in Shuet 6 Lnee's addition in Potosi. The sale, conducted by M B Mud es as trustee, occurred at the front door of the city hall, Potosi, to a purchaser named seni.
Vague line of letters and quoted phrases describe a local beer mention and unclear references. The readable text lacks concrete actions names dates places or organizations to identify a clear event. Further context is needed to form a factual summary with proper entities.
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