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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1908
Page
1
A compact editorial urges Missouri to act decisively in alignment with Republican goals this election season, framing the move as a prudent political investment.
The fleet has arrived at San Francisco ready for a fight or a frolic. Its engagements will all be frulicsome, however.
When Senator Stone sets out to campaign on his record he laces on his goloshes. He has clear reason for it as he presses his case in the race.
The Old Guard of Missouri Democrats seeks to rebuild fortunes by reclaiming state offices and restarting a $500 bill circulation.
Missouri voters will decide this year whether to renew the current party's rule or revert to the reform party first elected four years ago. The campaign centers on records of competence and honesty as the electorate weighs the direction of state government.
The United States government, in a recent Post Office rating, orders that all mail carrier contracts prohibit conveying liqueur while on duty. The move marks a significant official stance on the liquor question, affecting both sides of the controversy.
The county Republicans favor Lieutenant Governor John C McKinley as a potential United States senator to succeed Senator Stone. He is praised for a clean record and honorable conduct, with supporters promising active assistance if he runs.
John R Walsh a Chicago banker faces a five year term in the penitentiary after a rehearing was refused for violating federal banking laws. His defense claimed no intent to wrong doing and that his methods were common among high financiers. At seventy, the case is seen as a moral lesson on guarding society from such practices.
Governor Hughes gains momentum within the Democratic party as supporters deny claims of Wall Street influence. Critics label him a compromise candidate tied to finance interests, while defenders cite his past prosecutions of powerful life insurance executives as evidence of independence.
The piece portrays Charles Evans Hughes as willing to battle dishonesty in high finance and as having a quietly effective record as New York governor. It argues he would continue Roosevelt’s agenda as president, appealing to Republicans and warning that Wall Street prefers Bryan for political leverage over Congress.
A reading of Missouri politics discusses preserving the state primary law against Democratic efforts to repeal it, urging a practical trial before any amendments. It notes Taft’s 1908 convention prospects with historical precedents, and recounts Dr. Antoine Saugraine as the first surgeon west of the Mississippi, plus local obituaries and civic notes on Swacker and Ahman.
A Globe-Democrat quote laments that men and parties that do not trust the people will not be trusted by them, underscoring a call for respect for public opinion and democratic accountability.
Across American history mineral deposits determined town growth from Butte to Virginia City and Nevada. Butte relies on copper for 62,000 residents. Virginia City declined from 11,000 in 1880 to 2,500. Pittsburgh’s rise followed coal, petroleum, and iron, aided by natural river routes, while rail access required costly work.
Attention turns to the Kurite tree in French West Africa and adjacent eastern territory. It is not a forest tree but grows in open spaces and gardens. Its fruit is edible and the hard shell seeds contain a fatty substance used by natives as butter.
Fine weather persists as residents report visits and departures. Local people including Ramsey family and friends from Belgrade Caledonia Potosi and St Louis are mentioned with plans to move or wed. Leap year reminders and neighboring visits fill a social summary for Sunlight.
An old ad promotes Dr King's New Life Pills priced cheaply with a refund offer if unsatisfied It claims to cure headaches biliousness constipation and malaria and names F Kurman's drug store as the seller.
Miss Bertha Robinson completes successful term at Flughes school. Simonsen family returns to Indiana and praise Washington County hospitality. Dr J L Eaton of Bismarck visits town. Will Crommer of Belgrade attends to property. Sherman Rice injured two by trnyers at Leadwood. R H Ramsey and Prof Houston plant maple trees along front. Old Catholic church condemned for safety. Mrs Join Heim convalesces from illness. Paddy McCurroo Jr moves to Leadwood. Masonic lodge invited to corner stone of Potosi court house on 25th. Lynn VanLear takes position at the Company Store.
John C. Wilson and Laura A. Wilson convey lands in Washington County Missouri by deed of trust to secure a note. Wm R Taylor Jr appointed M E Rhodes as trustee. a public auction will be held February 26 1908 at the south front door of the Sett le building Pompeii to satisfy the note and costs.
Rev Istarnvird of East Raymond testifies that Becklee’s Arnica Salve has healed his old army wounds and other obstinate sores after years of use in his veterinary work. The product is sold for 25 cents in S. F. Thurman’s drug store.
The Globe-Democrat announces mail subscription prices for daily, Sunday, and Sunday combined editions. Rates include 6.00 yearly with Sunday, 3.00 for six months, and 1.50 for three months, plus daily without Sunday at 4.00 yearly. The Sunday edition costs 2.00 yearly, with a Twice a Week offer of two years for 1.95.
W. T. Hunter, an agent for German American Insurance Co. of New York, is associated with a new policy. The announcement notes his involvement in presenting the insurance offer to the client.
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