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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1921
Page
2
Governor Hyde issued a proclamation submitting a proposed constitutional amendment to authorize issuing 15 million dollars in bonds for a soldier bonus to voters at a special election scheduled for August 2. The measure includes residency and service window requirements and sets a monthly payment rate to eligible soldiers.
Missouri Governor Arthur M. Hyde proposes a special session to pass a referendum amendment or restrict petition circulation, favoring consolidation of the public welfare, pure food and hotel inspection offices, and the county unit school plan. He calls for revising judicial districts, road funding, tax reforms, and broader state governance powers.
The article surveys Philadelphia as cradle of American independence and a magnet for visitors. It traces Independence Hall’s history from its 18th century creation to modern restoration, notes the Liberty Bell’s role in signaling key events, and recalls moments when the bell tolled for presidents and founders. It emphasizes Philadelphia as the symbolic heart of Revolutionary memory and civic heritage.
On September 21 1777 Philadelphia faced Howe and the British advance while Washington fought at Brandywine. Tense crowds heard distant guns as the Liberty Bell was moved toward Allentown for safety, guarded by an escort despite a breakdown and British threat.
The article recounts a visit by the Marquis de Lafayette to a South Carolina area around Fort, with details of a home called Prospect and a guest chamber, while noting a Philadelphia newspaper report from July 8, 1778, on Congress declaring independence and a later presidential reprimand concerning Admiral Sims. It blends Revolutionary era reminiscence with 20th century diplomatic commentary.
A summary of proposed state measures covering city paving regulations, consolidation of prosecuting offices for large cities, jury selection amendments for cities over 300000, tax cap changes in Kansas City and Jackson County, charter rights for Kansas City, Lincoln University governance, and voter qualification amendments. The proposals aim to adjust municipal powers and electoral rules with emphasis on urban areas and constitutional alignment.
Carl F. Bicker of Caruthersville, a banker, will be named by Gov. Mydeon to chair the new biparti can board of managers for state electrosynary Institutions. The law creates local boards for four state asylums and prior warden Henry Andreae is named as a member of the new commission along with others. The chair will receive a salary of 6000 per year and the board will oversee operations at Nevada Marinall Mount Vernon and Faltee.
Admiral William S. Sims, president of the Naval War College, Newport, was publicly reprimanded by Secretary of the Navy Denby for a speech at a London luncheon on June 7. The reprimand will be published in general orders and read across the fleet. Sims told reporters at the White House he received what he deserved, saying I spilled the beans.
Auction at Havelock Nebraska lists Elebk Motor Works sold for 110 dollars to Wo Feryuset of Lincoln. Sale subject to court approval with decision due June 28. Plant cost reported at 4000 dollars.
London reports the dirigible balloon 1.38, renamed 7 M2, completed its test flight after being purchased by the United States government. The failure or success details are sparse but the airship's progress is noted with official interest.
A Philadelphia reader cites relief from long standing female distress after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports severe weakness, unable to do housework, illness for a year and a half, recovery after seven months of the remedy, and endorsement urging others to try the product. The ad touts the compound as a trusted female health aid used for over forty years.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses a mother and Sunday school teaching about Adam and Eve. It mentions a silent woman and unclear dialogue, with disrupted phrases and illegible names, preventing coherent reconstruction of events or characters.
Vintage skincare ad claims Cuticura improves complexion through a five minute wash with Cuticura Soap. It touts relief for rough hands, itching, and redness, promising gentle results for poor complexions and irritated skin.
Fragmentary OCR text lacks coherent events or identifiable entities. no clear people, places, dates, or organizations to summarize into a factual news item.
The fragmentary text hints at a dramatic scene with wind and fervent exclamations. Names, places, or clear events are unreadable, leaving only urgent, battle-like sound impressions and scattered phrases.
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