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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1911
Page
1
A tongue in cheek line notes that anything with a string hanging from it is treated as a bomb today. It mocks former allies facing a lean year after prior fat years, implying a harsh shift in posturing and expectations.
The Sugar Trust stock remains attractive to its investors despite a 75 percent watering of shares. The analogy notes sugared water is sweet to those who hold the stock, implying continued demand and perceived value among insiders.
Roosevelt resists the Republican presidential nomination next year while Taft is favored to win the party’s nomination and may face additional consequences or challenges beyond the race.
A historical note suggests ongoing inquiries into public abuses and scandals, with limited impact on reform. The text hints that incarceration might aid purification of conditions, signaling a desire for stronger punitive measures.
A weather clerk acts to undermine the bakers trust by producing a breath to cut the corn crop, prompting questions about the use and purpose of the plan and the broader impact on bread supply.
A St. Louis woman seeks a divorce from her husband arguing it costs $3,000 to support him. The court has never considered spousal support costs alone as grounds for divorce, and the same rule should apply in reverse.
A brief opinion noting that Canadian reciprocity will help American consumers about as much as Senator Stones free coal bill did years ago, which failed to lower coal prices or curb the Trust. The piece adds that Stone has since said little about free trade in coal.
One of the first moves of the new government in Mexico is to take the railroads out of the hands of the Scientificos. Up here in the United States we have not progressed that far yet. Our Scientificos in the railroad business have too soft a thing, they run the government.
The report quotes John D. Rockefeller asking to be permitted to come home like an ordinary man. The remark contrasts with his habit of acquiring extraordinary wealth, suggesting he should shed the mindset tied to vast fortunes.
The Farmington Republican polled about 80 voters on the capital re building bond next August. Of those questioned 56 opposed the $3,500,000 bond and 34 supported it. Heaviest taxpayers largely favored the bond while smaller taxpayers opposed it.
Friends of Hon. Joseph W Folk confront Missouri Old Guard schemes aimed at rerouting support from Folk to Champ Clark for the 1912 Democratic presidential nomination. The dispute stems from a broken pledge to back Folk in the national convention after a prior senatorial bid.
The text notes Edward Butler, St Louis political boss, driven from power by reformists. It marks the end of “Indian” rule and the rise of what’s called decent politics, framing the Bourbon Democracy’s hatred of Polk for integrity and fear of losing influence. It warns Missouri may withhold Polk’s support at the national convention next year.
The piece argues for regulating big monopolies like Standard Oil to keep prices level, citing labor and consumer benefits. It contrasts private monopoly profits with government‑supervised limits, noting past success in railroad regulation and rejecting fears of socialism. The author urges moving beyond conservatism to adopt level pricing.
The Secretary of State Roach and Attorney General Major have backed down on their attempted gerrymander of the state into senatorial districts and a new gerrymander will be submitted to voters as an initiative at the next election. The Republican State Committee will prepare and submit the measure.
The piece condemns a redistricting bill via initiative and attacks Roach and Major for blocking by the Governor. It cites a failed gerrymander that would have given Democrats 24 Senate seats to Republicans 10. It predicts Democratic leaders will face public opinion backlash.
State Auditor and Attorney General oppose paying an alleged waterways expert over 300 for salary and expenses without official approval. Critics say the Commission never authorized duties, and a 7000 appropriation was misused. The piece notes Democratic leaders allegedly forced a veto and questions the merit of the employment, contrasting with the board’s Republican members and prominent citizens. It frames the issue as part of broader political corruption and contrasts it with progress driven by technology and exploration in marine travel.
The article contrasts modern Atlantic liners under construction with legendary tales, noting an 80,000 horsepower vessel underway and a WSU length craft. It recalls the Savannah voyage of 1825 and 26 days crossing, and highlights how progress in steamship power and speed eclipses ancient myths. The piece ends by contrasting Aladdin's riches with amber treasures.
Kingston Mercury editor faults those who bemoan prices while overspending on luxuries. The piece mocks critics who cut church giving and subscriptions yet splurge on booze, cigars, and amusements, urging frugality and prudence amid rising costs. Get your Job Printing at the Journal Office, The best, the cheapest.
The article traces the harsh fate of infants in ancient societies. It notes widespread exposure in Egypt Greece and Rome and the harsh preference against girl children. It credits Christianity with ending the practice by elevating the sacred status of infants.
A Atlanta man who had been blind fifteen years suddenly regained sight after an operation. He was astonished by motor cars and other novelties, but most surprised by women’s strange costumes, thinking they were exotic animals. The Chattanooga News notes similar reactions occur among others who regain sight.
In Washington county Missouri the plaintiff John M Munro sues unknown heirs of William Hudspeth James Midgett and John D Hudspeth for lands in section thirty two township thirty six north range one west. The petition alleges unknown heirs and grantees derive title via deeds and entries dated 1853 1856 with patents not recorded, seeking determination of interest in the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter and northeast quarter of the southwest quarter.
The petition asks the court to determine title to the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter and northeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 32, township 30, range 1 west, containing about eighty acres. It names unknown heirs of John D. Hudspeth and seeks a decree declaring the plaintiff owner in fee simple, barring all claims, with publication notice in the Potosi Journal for four weeks. The case proceeds at the next term in Votosi, Missouri, on August 28, 1911. Also notes a public health blurb praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for whooping cough.
In Washington County Missouri Annie McCurry sues Henry McCurry for divorce at the August term. The petition alleges the defendant is a non resident and cannot be served within the state. The court orders notification by publication to inform him of the suit to dissolve their marriage, noting the defendant left his usual residence on April 6 1908 and has not been seen since.
The petition states the plaintiff now resides in Washington and Missouri for over a year prior to filing. Henry McCurry must appear at the next term in Potosi to answer by August 4, 1911, or judgment by default. Publication of this order will be in the Potosi Journal for four weeks.
The passage extols nature's merriment as lightning, wind, thunder, snow, waves, and rivers engage in playful activity. Buds sprout while fields appear to smile, portraying a lively, personified landscape through vivid seasonal imagery.
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