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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1908
Page
1
Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls in Missouri are heard urging a rallying cry to "play Ball" as a chorus rises among contenders. The scene centers on a river of interest in the nomination process with some candidates drawing louder cheers from supporters.
With wheat at a dollar and corn at 75 cents a bushel the farmer is not feeling the pinch of hard times and may grant that prosperity is sailing broadly upon him.
A statement notes there will be no repeal of the Sherman antitrust law this session of Congress. It warns that the so-called good trusts may hesitate to push measures that would harm the public if repeal had passed.
A compact note compares a farmer’s near harvest with a $8,300,000 gain credited to J W Pierpont Morgan after reorganizing the Harvester Trust. It suggests farmers should consider this outcome as their own harvest nears, regardless of its size.
The Weight brothers, experimental aviators, report a successful night flight in their aerophae. They landed safely in Sinastoup, highlighting navigation challenges over propulsion as key to safer, easier air travel.
The report notes Kuyvene V. Debs has been nominated for president on the Socialist ticket, marking his third presidential campaign alongside the mentioned reform movement Seeln m. It suggests the reform idea is growing but lacks the thematic leadership to become a dominant national force, while Socialists plan their next push after a Sing-In to cut into established politics.
The speaker questions what to do about the Philippines and suggests a swift approach: make them pay their own way. He argues against spending revenue collected in the country on territorial dependencies across the seas.
In a Missouri convention speech the Democrats claim Republicans failed to find faults in four years of audits. They accuse prior Democratic actions of misapplications and assert a constitutional amendment localized four and a half million dollars of debt. Taxpayers would pay about 250000 annually in interest, the speaker argues, showing a costly defect in state finances.
The Missouri Democratic party showed how it regards Black voters at its state convention. The drive to strip the Negro of voting rights was not adopted but postponed. For now a limited Black vote may help Democrats regain control.
The piece discusses how dominant Democrats might seek to eliminate the black vote in Missouri if their majority becomes uncertain. It notes the potential impact on local politics and questions how colored voters will respond to this maneuver as votes are enacted.
The writer denounces the Washington conservation congress for defending public resources only to serve capitalist gain. They warn that reducing public lands prompts greedy depletion and urge genuine preservation, arguing current commerce fuels reckless exploitation and political corruption threatens future welfare.
The piece discusses a mysterious stranger in Missouri influencing party dynamics as Col Wetmore faces pressure to speak. It notes Wetmore’s defeat for a Missouri Democracy seat, the old guard’s dominance, and delegates preferring Francis, with Wetmore claiming leaders did not know nominations.
Fragmentary remarks describe a tense power struggle within the Democratic Party surrounding Roosevelt era politics. References to a "mysterious stranger" and Wetavere affiliations hint at intra party maneuvering, with calls for loyalty and loyalty tests evident amid public figures and conventions. A cautionary undertone about changing loyalties and the impact on long-standing community ties appears throughout the passage.
A pasted page combines disjointed text on morality and wealth with a dense section of announcements. It lists political candidates for prosecutor, county treasurer, sheriff, assessors, judges, and justices of the peace, with names tied to townships and districts and notes about Republican primary decisions. The overall piece blends ragged prose with election notices and subscription pitches for a daily newspaper.
County Clerk of Washington County announces a primary election to be held at regular precinct stations. Voters will choose nominees for state and local offices listed in the notice. The election date is set for the Tuesday in November as required by state law.
An advertisement extols Deans Kidney Pills for backache, urinary issues, and warns of diabetes and dropsy risk. testimonial from Mrs J L Jones of Southern Park, Potosi Mo, claims relief after use. Local society items note visitors, fishing, and a humorous journalism column tease.
The Publishers declare Webster's International Dictionary is thoroughly remitted and enriched to meet harsh modern demands. They assert the work has been edited in detail corrected for broader philological accuracy and adapted for future needs. Prominent signatories vow its status as the richest authority in accuracy and reference.
Mark s wain spoke at a New York dinner about housekeepers troubles during painting season. He noted that when a painter clears the parlor carpet removes living room furniture leans ladders on the hall mantel and stacks paint cans beside the sideboard he is ready to paint the outside shutters and the back fence.
J A Osborne of the Fort Francis Times recounts Flo’s tale of extreme famine region between James Bay and Labrador. He describes wholesale murder and cannibalism among Indians and asserts cannibalism is practiced by both half breeds and full bloods.
In Brazil, knowledge of Spanish is of little use as the Portuguese language and customs are strongly valued. Brazilians may view disrespect for Portuguese traditions unfavorably, unlike in other South American regions where Spanish knowledge is common.
The Philadelphia Press notes that none of the Hrokeleighs attended the wedding and jokes about their absence versus gifts. It recalls Alec Burns, once a prize fighter and brother of Rt. Hon. John Burns, who shared boxing training with his brother and retains some ring skill.
The Cape of Good Hope government opened a forestry school at Tokal in Cape Colony to train men for government forestry service in several South African provinces. The two year course starts at the South African college during year one and continues at Tokal for year two on a long-established estate with extensive forest lands and varied trees.
An American tourist speculated the rock was being armor plated but the white patch on Gibraltar’s eastern side is a rainwater catchment. It spans 10 acres, is built of galvanized corrugated iron on piles above Catalan village, channels water through a 2000 foot tunnel to western reservoirs, with a yield of 0.460 million gallons per inch of rain.
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