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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1907
Page
1
A statement asserts that the Democratic party has a presidential contender who can be beaten in the upcoming race. It emphasizes strategic opportunity rather than providing supporting details or context.
A sharp note on scammers of today, where confidence men try bold, noisy plays to trap victims. The piece contrasts flashy boasts with the reality of small-time gold-brick schemes failing to fool the public in modern times.
The Panama canal commission called for bids to supply one thousand chairs, half of which are to be rockers. The remark notes this helps explain slow dirt work in the canal ditch.
Col. Watterson asserts only herd times and 40 cent wheat can defeat the Republican party in 4908. He recalls 40 cent wheat as the factor that toppled the Democratic party in 186. The remarks reflect partisan economic argument and historical framing.
The passage notes that after a regular session spent more than available, the upcoming special session is increasing costs by about 2900 daily, highlighting mounting state expenses as the legislature plans.
Kansas breweries press into Missouri as the legislature shows resolve on anti liquor laws. The piece comments that Missouri already faces booze troubles and questions the Kansas immigration amid regulatory tensions.
A columnist argues that when workers earn over a dollar fifty a day the plutocracy fears prosperity leads to socialism and anarchy. The piece critiques the ruling elites who claim danger in rising wages while possessing vast wealth.
Attorney General Hadley says abuses by corporations will end only with a law putting offending heads in the penitentiary like criminals. Many share this view and expect public sentiment to crystallize into legislation within a year or two.
Reported in several large railroad firms, a poll of employees seeks to measure whether Roosevelt’s popularity is rising, stagnant, or declining. Critics say the move signals corporate desires to assess how much money is needed to defeat Roosevelt or any pro‑People candidate, amid a looming rival fundraising push.
The article notes Roosevelt’s stance that union members are subject to laws like any citizen. It cites Mayer and Haywood, accused of murdering Governor Steunenburg during a strike, stressing they have not been tried and deserve equal justice. The piece underscores the president’s public expression of this view.
The Journal defends honest labor uplift while condemning murder and criticizing political use of unions. It argues unions, including those in the Moyer Haywood case, are not sacred and urges freedom from despotism by organized capital or organized labor, stressing fair critique over partisan protection.
A prominent railroad announces in public press its need for technically trained young men to fill subordinate roles on engineering staff. It offers wages enabling comfortable living and potential advancement for apt applicants from technical schools, with duties including rodmen and chainmen and other basic instrumental work. The note reflects rising industrial demand as railroads expand motive power and seek scientifically trained supervision across operation and maintenance.
In the Lufkin Texas Trib scene a single traveler moves along byways and dells seeking shelter and rest without burden, listening to farmers speak hopeful words to their mule and recalling the old saying that all things come to him who walks as he carries his bottle.
A wedding send-off ends with the mother left alone amid guests, as she recalls sacrifices for her daughters and contemplates land dreams and a future for independent homes. The piece notes shifts in land value, rural opportunity, and a doctor’s burns remedy, plus curiosities on geology and watchmaking pace.
Probate Court of Washington County Missouri sets May 1907 term to hear settlements due from executors administrators guardians and curators. Listing includes Ada Southall and Pr. W. Goodykoontz executors. Albert and Arthur Gloried. Chas A Stocking. W H Norwine. Ambrosia Pharis guardian. Sarah L Amooett. W S Northeatt. John Compton guardian. Patrick Murphy executor. W T Hunter guardian. Ada Lee Dill. Wm K Ramsey. Andrew F Casey. Cyntha Fardy. Rudolph Jacschke. Lizzie F Garr. Lizzie Wallen. Mary J Waugh. with certification by James A Henson.
A product titled honey laxative is described as mildly laxative and guaranteed to expel cold from the system. It is sold in a yellow package at City Drag Store.
In a compact natural history note, the author contrasts animal adaptations for snow conditions. Woodchucks hibernate, woodmice store food, moose gain stilts, while the snowshoe rabbit, the Wabisso of Hiawatha, glides over snow like a swimmer, skimming the surface regardless of depth. Ernest Thompson Seton cited.
A garbled passage offers aphorisms on profit from others folly and love’s safety. It mocks Ming atocks and ground floor crowds while noting cannery owners saying I cannot. It hints at new women and men and a dog shedding joy amid misfortunes.
Read a testimonial from Mia Eva Uneaples of Grover town Stark Co praising Jerry Br Kings New Discovery for curing a severe cough. The piece notes the discovery was guaranteed by S F Thurman Druggist with trial bottles offered and priced at one dollar.
A reader from Mageolia lod recalls a six year personal lesson and claims he began taxing Dr King s New Life Pills with growing success. The advertisement promises universal appeal and guarantees availability at S F Taurman s druggist society location.
The administrator of the estate of Auguste P. K. Jieschke will make final settlement of accounts at the next Probate Court term in Washington County Missouri. The session will be held at Potosi on May 13 1907 Rupotrs Jarscugn.
Thirty years or more ago a newspaper article avoided naming the accused while warning a man to stop abusing his wife or face community action. Readers flooded the office insisting neighbors lied, and the map for the story never appeared. Last week a note about a man skipping church to fish provoked similar consternation from locals.
The late general assembly asks voters to approve a constitutional amendment altering tax apportionment. It would shift state revenue from railroads and telecommunication companies to fund state expenses, with counties relying on their taxpayers for funds. Currently counties prorate taxes to the state and the state remits a proportional amount to counties for corporations.
Sealed proposals will be received by the County Court of Washington County at the May term until noon on May 6, 1907, for the depository of county funds for two years. Bids must state the highest interest rate paid on daily balances and be accompanied by a certified check of not less than half the county revenue of the preceding year. The court may reject any bids. bid validity subject to statutory provisions. The clerk is John O. Loxe.
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