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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
1
The piece argues that rich interests demand non interference in affairs and compares them to a highwayman. It notes Bailey's Texas primary victory as a signal to Senator Stone of Missouri. It suggests many men oppose punishment fitting the offense.
The investigation of the harvester trust shows J P Morgan earned $3.2 million for organizing the trust while lawyers took $600,000. The piece argues the farmers bore the cost, equating $3.3 million to vast wheat production and a day’s labor for millions, tying to concerns about socialism.
The piece criticizes a proposed one hundred million dollar Union Pacific bond issue, arguing lack of public safeguards and insider gain risks. It contrasts Roosevelt's call for corporate control with Congress’ inaction and condemns unrestrained corporate finance. It also surveys Missouri political history, faulting Democratic corruption and praising Republican reforms and Taft alignment.
A retrospective look at Missouri state government over the last four years examines how elected officials have managed public affairs and the administration of the people’s aid, highlighting policy shifts, fiscal choices, and arising controversies within the administration.
In De Soto on the seventh, Thirteenth Congressional District Republicans chose M. E. Rhodes of Washington County and Joseph C. Caldwell of Bollinger County as National Convention delegates with Charles Gay of Iron County and Garry Yount of Carter County as alternates. A resolution instructing delegates for Taft was defeated and the group issued a campaign pledge praising Roosevelt era leadership and national government strength.
A critical essay argues that heavy whisky consumption keeps workers enslaved and undermines health and judgment. It links drink to poverty, agitation, and passive acceptance of poor conditions, urging workers to read more literature while exposing capitalist interests that profit from saloons and cheap liquor.
A La Porte Indiana brief offers a farm tip about adding life stone lime to stock tanks to prevent green scum. The measure is described as harmless, wholesome, and effective, with guidance to refresh the dose as lime loses strength and slime begins to form, ensuring clean water and reduced labor.
The passage ponders who enjoys beauty without owning land who absorbs the best of world and gives the best to others who has sturdy health and a love of nature who can access art science and literature who stores large liberally and faces misfortune with cheer who values good name and plain living rich thought constitute true riches.
The Interstate Commerce Commission found that freight cars on 14 western railroads averaged 20 miles per day in 1906, down from 21 miles in 1900, a 6.4 percent drop over six years. The report highlights delays in livestock transport and a public concern over car shortages and efficiency.
A California woman claims the luckiest day of her life was buying Ducklin's Arnica Salve for 25 cents at Thurman's drug store. She says it cured a persistent itching pile condition that resisted other treatments and was relieved by the product.
The Globe Democrat of St. Louis touts its supremacy in the western market and offers various subscription rates for daily, Sunday, and combined editions. A special twice weekly offer promises two years for $1.25, with details and ordering directed to the Globe Printing Company.
Mr. E. templey, barge owner and president of multiple firms in Bike County, touts Dr Ring's New Discovery. The garbled account describes reaching a spot and mentions various entities, though key facts and outcomes remain unclear.
We are authorized to announce Co. W Yount Harmony township for Sheriff. J T Maxwell Belgrade for Assessor. Henry L Smith Liberty township for Assessor. Chas G Smith Belgrade for County Judge 2d District. L S Payne for Judge of the County Court second district. Geo W Seabourne Belgrade township for County Judge? general primary. O F Heal Mineral Point for Judge first district. Thomas Day and K E Hutchings Harmony township for Justice of the Peace subject to Republican voters.
County court records approve bonds for road overseers Alexis Ramsey Jane Baker William Lore George Reals John Paul William Todd George Gwens A F Dickey and appoint several replacements and resignations. The report covers road fund allocations school bond approvals and enforcement actions including a dog tax and foreclosure of a mortgage. includes juror lists and miscellaneous court orders.
In the matter of petition of Atex Thebean and others, damages awarded by jury amounting to 117.50. Tax levies discussed. poll tax set at 2 shillings and 6 pence. land entries and homestead notices referenced. Notice to Jacob Yount of Aden to provide proof of residence and homestead entry details before Probate Court in Potusti on May 19. Witnesses listed. Register N. Vaniosuen.
Notice from the Land Office at Springfield announces Andrew L. Jottuson of Ada Wisconsin must prove title to property at a probate court hearing. The notice specifies deadlines and location details with names and dates, including judge and parties involved.
A fragmented clipping discusses health issues and a family at Hanes Society with references to kidney trouble, medications, and insurance matters. It mentions a person named Petar, a Kinjaew pie, and an unnamed correspondent describing medical and financial concerns tied to a local store, insurance company, and a reunion note.
The famed Paganini viola, once preserved in a glass case for 28 years, has been discovered again. Experts believe the instrument will endure for many more years and may be proven authentic by the Conservatoire’s leading pupils, including notable masters of violin.
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