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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1917
Page
1
A fragmentary editorial voice criticizes Wilsons wartime policies and the Democratic Partys handling of the war. It questions funding the Liberty Loan, accuses administration of pressuring allies, and cites remarks by Congressman Manson on Englands manpower while recalling a St Louis post office employee fired for disloyalty.
A clipped narration satirizes government push for liberty loan bonds. It critiques wartime spending and steel magnate influence, naming J. P. Morgan and the Steel Trust as central figures. The piece presents a skeptical tone about mobilization for war with provocative questions about private power vs public need.
The piece argues that speculative traders set prices lower than market demand by betting on how far wheat would fall when the new crop arrived. It notes farmers rarely sold at five dollars, mostly under two pounds, and claims war or crop failure cannot mute speculative pressure. It condemns centralized wealth and monopolized necessities that force consumers to pay.
The administration press and supporters like Gilson Gardner press for a third term for President Wilson. Rumors fuel a prolonged effort to prolong Wilson’s tenure, while critics warn against a third presidential term despite backing from political allies. The National Republican notes the tension in Washington over a possible second or third term.
The Missouri State Board of Agriculture, on advice from State Veterinarian Dr I Luckey, adopted rules to control stock hogs moved by freight within the state or shipped for feeding. Hogs must be immune or vaccinated and held 14 days before entry as stockers. the rule also covers in-state freight movements. The board reported 77 outbreaks and warned that uncontrolled hog cholera could cause up to five million dollars in losses across Missouri.
An editorial argues that education should focus on substituting right for wrong rather than merely warning against wrong. It asserts that all people instinctively pursue better things and that instilling right conduct dissolves wrong like light dispels darkness.
Washington reports outline American food policy to aid Allied and neutral Europe. Herbert Hoover and Emile Level describe grain needs from North America, urging conservation and vegetable substitutions to meet bread supply, with provisional purchases and price controls discussed.
A fragmentur text describes a five year old battner? A war context with Marines in Europe. The piece claims young soldiers face limits and dignity, with vague references to uniforms and reluctance to fight. The tone resembles a wartime column debating morale and propriety amid conflict.
A garbled report describes an event in Chicago where an individual bought an engagement ring and spent money amid police activity. Cleared weight and police sisters are mentioned, but details are obscured, leaving the core incident uncertain and unresolved.
Mrs H Herieeteer of this town recommends Cardui as a tonic for nervousness and fatigue. She reports lasting relief after taking Cardui and urges others with similar ailments to try it.
The readable fragments describe wartime news, church activities, and political tension with scattered names and places. It references Portin, Hiramet, and misreads of events, hinting at civic concerns and public sentiment amid disruption.
Fragmentary OCR notes report Poorfarm sale to Motthcarry team for several years. Vague references imply a local government or property transfer with unclear dates. The readable portions mention community property and possible post sale arrangements.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses a teacher observing students and introspection about mistakes. References to debates, intelligence, and social figures appear in garbled form with no clear events, dates, or locations. The readable content centers on a teacher’s remark about better to reflect on mistakes than declare certainty.
A fragmented account discusses a proposed anesthetic to be used in cats and dogs. It mentions institutional oversight, potential foreign substances, and safety concerns raised by researchers and regulatory bodies. The piece notes public debate, medical ethics, and mentions a broader context of animal cruelty prevention efforts.
Fragmentary OCR describes a cormorant linked to Pesetica art and mentions Saturn, divers, and owl references. unclear details reference fishermen, boats, and a place at Wiltstoning and Grees Street with vague notes about a written baptism-related matter.
A damaged OCR text fragment mentions a yearly event and local activity. It references people, a location, and a practice, but the exact details are unclear. The readable parts hint at a community page with casual notices and a narrative about involvement and expectations.
A distorted note describes a chaotic scene at Besab Bay where a crowd gathers near the sea. The text mentions a violent fall, a crevasse, and a need to restrain a person while a verbaage about restraint and punishment appears. The language is garbled and unclear.
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