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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1907
Page
1
In twelve months from now speculation questions if a UK figure or other Republican can win the presidency. A passerby says noise isn’t persuasive. Young America remains skeptical as Independence Day approaches.
The government is set to award contracts for two 810,000,000 battleships. If Japan attempts to outpace the navy, they would need to put their entire country in pawn.
Liquor dealers associations urge sober men to strictly follow the laws regulating the liquor traffic as the public moves toward direct control of the industry.
The Standard Oil Company fears a possible 5,000,000 baht fine in cases brought in federal court at Chiesco. The threat of such a penalty could drive up oil prices if the fine is imposed.
John Temple Graves, a noted Georgia Democrat, argues Roosevelt is the sole viable 1908 presidential candidate. He claims Roosevelt is sought after by nearly all Republicans and a large portion of Democrats, and urges a unanimous backing.
Express companies announce a 200 percent dividend on their capital stock, real and watered, a practice the writer notes is often evident as customers routinely pay express rates. The piece also discusses why many enterprises avoid declaring any dividends at all.
Congressman M. R. Smith has traveled to Boise Idaho to study the Haywood murder trunk. He has already formed a likely verdict driven more by his anxiety to retain labor votes than by case features.
The excerpt presents Mr. Bryan defining a Democrat as one aligned with the Democratic party. It argues he can adopt Republican principles to gain favor and access to political advantage, suggesting pragmatic shifts over steadfast principles.
The St Louis Republic claims the robber tariff spawns revolutions where it blocks cheap exports to the United States. It cites French wine growers who say the American tax ruins their livelihoods and demand relief measures from their government. The paper argues free trade would avert unrest and mocks the wine producers’ hunger complaints.
A Missouri Insane Asylum No 2 superintendent who was ousted was later officially vindicated by the same investigation. The outcome may be accepted as it stands.
The piece decries repeated official investigations used to vindicate officials who resign for appearances. It condemns the practice as a standing joke about civic governance and calls for an end to this pattern, urging integrity over political expediency.
A clipped cable discusses free trade friction with Britain losing market share to Germany. It cites displaced British workers aiding Germany, German-made goods dominating London shops, and cheaper German hardware and cutlery flooding markets. Former Prime Minister Balfour favors protective tariffs to curb distress in labor and trade.
The piece reflects on Alaska as the United States first external addition and argues ongoing expansion into global influence. It frames the Wheat region and Canadian Northwest settlement as peaceful conquest and cites a Carroll era projection of future possessions and power, with skeptical notes on gender and weather influencing poetry.
Forty years ago today the United States and Russia finalized the treaty that brought Alaska under U S sovereignty in exchange for 7 200 000. The piece notes Alaska's vast untapped wealth and historical skepticism, contrasting Seward's bargain with past opposition and the potential for future development.
The London Graphic notes a French doctor’s discovery that four of five Paris tram tickets might transmit illness, and asks whether London tickets should undergo similar testing. It argues the risk of tickets is minor compared to other daily handlings and mocks overhyped health warnings in crowded transit.
Collier's contemplates the rapid rise of technology from the early toylike autos to a $70 million US industry and one car per fifty people. It reflects on pioneers like Edison and Bell, noting the vast expansion of communication and transportation and the belief that the impossible becomes possible.
A compact guide lists suggested items for different figures. Clergymen receive cloth footwear and apparel while travelers get rubber gear. Explorers are advised on Arctics gear and a white kid of Cauessian descent is noted with a color.
A nostalgic piece depicts a country editor’s routine between press days. Subscribers prepay and advertisers seek space while the editor enjoys a nearly automatic workflow. The author jokes that if press day could be erased the editor’s joy would be complete.
A collection of aphorisms stressing honesty and practical thinking. It warns that near misses fail, favors must be remembered, and confidence wanes in cons. It cautions against dwelling in the past and suggests that fools may answer questions wiser men avoid.
Sealed proposals are invited at the County Treasurer's office in Potosi Missouri until 2 pm on July 7 1907 for purchase of all or part of 330 bonds to finance a courthouse. Bonds dated Sept 34 1907 mature in 20 years, redeemable after five years, interest 5 percent semi annual. Denominations 105 and 100. Proposals must meet face value and include a 3 percent certified check. Bids may be rejected.
In Washington County Missouri Circuit Court Jennie Hubbard seeks divorce from John Hubbard. The plaintiff alleges the husband left with Anna Kazan on July 17, 1900 and provided no support since, noting he is a non resident and cannot be served locally. The order directs publication for four weeks in Potost Journal and sets an August term with appearance required by the deadline.
An exhortation to not rush reactions to weather, urging adaptation of work and crops to conditions with a positive, pragmatic mindset. The Pacific Transcript excerpt notes skepticism toward merchants urging patronage while secretly ordering their own job printing, casting doubt on reciprocity and confidence in humanity.
In Piedmont Banner remarks the editor rebuts claims of non authorship with a sharp mockery. He jokes editors seek dramatic help from various trades when tackling hard stories, noting doctors carpenters and lawyers too could offer tips for complex cases and billing.
W Compton visited De Soto to appear before the medical pension examining board. Mrs. S J Patterson is very ill with little prospect of improvement. John Devine and Wile moved to the Shiton farm on Bates Creek. Wheat harvest will begin there this week as grain looks fine.
G W Cloyd a Plunk merchant recounts a four year old narrow escape after a knife incident. The doctor wanted amputation but he declined and used Bucklis Araiva Salve which cured the wound at home before going to Thurman’s origyist.
Until June 1907 the Twice-A-Week Republic of St. Louis Missouri offers subscriptions at three years for one dollar. The ad urges renewals and new signups, noting this remarkable price for the semiweekly paper and encouraging neighbors to subscribe.
Mrs Andrew White and children came back home late last week after visiting relatives in Herculaneum Bonne Terre and St Louis. They were accompanied to St Louis by Mr and Mrs W I White of Herculaneau.
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