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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1919
Page
1
A collage of constitutional phrases and patriotic references appears, including the Declaration of Independence and Washingtons Farewell Address. The text mentions the Constitution, Monroe Doctrine, and a notion of American citizenship, interwoven with garbled lines about a banner and legislative meetings.
A garbled OCR style piece discusses whether Americans remain united or split, naming figures and vague policies. It references a president, costs of machinery, and public debate over economic and political direction with scattered mentions of taxes and national aims.
The article argues against government control of essential services, criticizing Wilson era public utilities and the postal service. It cites Representative Godwin's calls to purge what he calls the political machine within federal offices, arguing democracy requires efficient public works rather than partisan manipulation. The piece portrays enduring distrust of government ownership and warns of political misuse of public enterprises.
Congressman M E Rhodes announces help for enlisted veterans to claim extra mileage pay under a new act. Veterans discharged from army or navy may receive payments per mile to their home or muster station, previously limited to 30 cents per mile. Rhodes offers assistance in preparing service details and discharge records for claims.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to describe a chaotic scene with garbled names and numbers. It seems to reference a meeting, dates in March, and various human names but is largely unreadable and nonsensical. No clear event, person, or organization can be reliably identified.
The readable fragments mention a Centrewrt Party and preparations on the second day. Names and places are garbled, but the context suggests informal scheduling and social gathering notes. No clear event details or participants are reliably identifiable.
A fragmented account highlights Miss Kearney, a renowned lecturer and author, performing on the vaudeville and stage circuit with a strong emphasis on drama and world travel. It notes her hammer and aerial acts, her return from Europe after wartime work, and her participation in a summer program with a notable lineup led by Pelle Kearney.
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