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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
1
Jefferson county and the city of DeSoto favor liquor over temperance while praising Roosevelt’s Chicago ovation as louder than four years of anti Roosevelt propaganda from supporters.
The Globe-Democrat urges anti-injunctionists to go to Denver and stop trying to influence the Republicans. It notes the paper favors tariff revision and suggests Denver would provide congenial company for its stance.
A comparison shows Japan taxing 20 percent of per capita income, England 9 percent, France 12 percent, Germany 8 percent, and the United States just 3 percent. The note says the billion dollar scandal does not significantly affect American wealth after all.
The piece argues boozing and gambling are linked evils and critiques policymakers for restricting personal liberty to gamble while not addressing other private weaknesses. It emphasizes inconsistency in moral legislation and urges balanced enforcement of vice controls.
The piece argues that both Republican and Democratic platforms push for immediate tariff revision after the election, leading to business stagnation. It predicts manufacturers may concede lower duties at the expense of profits, but the cost will fall on labor wages, dampening prospects for an early industrial revival.
The Taft and Sherman ticket is deemed capable of countering Democratic plans, with a stable platform reflecting balanced progress. The piece argues Republicans keep pace with changing times without radical upheaval, praising Taft as a well balanced, experienced leader.
The Manses express faith in the practical presidency of Taft. They believe if the President deems Mr Taft capable of carrying on his work and shows earnest solicitude, the people will trust Taft as the President does and elect him accordingly.
A Chicago Republican convention report notes gallery ovations for Roosevelt and Lafollette show reform sentiment among the masses. Delegates on the floor are described as conservative, while the public demand for order and honest leadership signals reform has staying power, with Roosevelt seen as best equipped to carry on current policies.
The 1907 total outlay on alcoholic drinks across the United States reached 1 466 584 327 dollars. The American Grocer of New York condemns the waste as higher per capita than school support, exports values, and public debt. cites huge indirect costs and social misery. notes states seek to ban the saloon as a major public issue.
A customer report from near Potosi Missouri claims Downey Kidney Pills relieved a long standing back and loins pain after a single box. The testimonial notes quick improvement and lasting relief. Sold by local dealers with Foster Milburn Co as U S sales agents. Remember the name Deaos and take Q0 ubber.
Insurance firm notice references American Insurance Co of New York and biw bartive insurance context. Reader can infer an internal company reference or legal notice. No concrete dates, actions, or outcomes are available in readable text.
Notice of primary election to be held at regular polling places in Washington County Missouri. Polls open 7 a.m. to sunset on the first Tuesday in August 1900 for nominating candidates for state district county and township offices for the November general election. The list shows candidate names post office addresses offices and party designations as filed with the Secretary of State.
A list of individuals announced as candidates for various local offices including Representative Prosecuting Attorney County Treasurer Sheriff Assessor County Judge Justice of the Peace and related districts, all subject to Republican primary election decisions. Names include Marion E Rhodes S G Nipper Norman F Robinson G Patterson Lawrence W Casey W Yount Firmin Robinson Phil C Evens J T Maxwell Henry L Smith Charles G Smith Geo W Seabourne Thos H B Paul Jeremiah Postlewait O F Neal and KK Hutchings with jurisdictions in Belgrade Union Harmony Mineral Point and Concord townships.
The document certifies a true list of candidates for Constable in Belgrade and Harmony Townships, with post office addresses, offices, represented parties, and polling hours. County Clerk Joan O. Losa seals and signs the certification at Potosi, dated June.
Order of publication records in Washington County Circuit Court. The filing lists parties including James K. White and Scranton Mialag Smelting Company, with references to Missouri law and the summer term. The text is garbled but indicates a legal action and publication requirement.
The Missouri court orders publication in Potosi Journal as Scranton Mining and Smelting Co faces tax and lien actions for 1906 on multiple tracts in sections 12 13 24 7 18 17 14 20 30 and 5 with an itemized tax bill totaling 29 31 10 dollars. The defendants must answer by the next term beginning June 25 1908 or risk judgment by default.
United States District Judge Pollock of Topeka was summoned to St. Louis to conduct a hearing in the suit for a receiver for the Angelio Lawl and Lumber Company, tied to a deal between North Americas Investment Company and Colonial Securities Company of St Louis. The Sadders Mutual necessitous merger involved Lesingion, Kentucky.
A partisan letter argues Ex Gov Francis was outraged by selection as a national convention delegate. It notes Francis gave the state’s largest citizen contribution to defeat Bryan in 1896, while Col Wetmore also gave a top sum to oppose Bryan. The writer claims Wetmore remained Bryan’s loyal ally and accuses Francis of opposing Bryan’s platform, alleging a push to influence the convention.
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