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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1913
Page
1
Returns from New York City elections tilt to the fusion ticket led by Julia Parzoy Mitchell for mayor. The Democratic promise of lower living costs appears to be mocked as ineffective election rhetoric.
A historic note suggests President Wilson plans a Mexican policy and hopes it will settle at a concise two points. The piece also hints that future St Louis engineers may prioritize funding ends over mid-structure work in a proposed bridge project.
The present administration enforces a rule that no federal officer may be active in politics except for Democratic federal office holders, outlining a selective restriction on political participation by officers tied to party affiliation.
The remark argues that removing Tammany Hall in New York would raise general decency in the Empire State, suggesting political reform as a broader benefit beyond the incident.
A lurid comment on how an oxyacetylene flame could melt anything contrasts with Democrats failing to melt down the tariffs. The piece ponders fortunes and misfortune, imagines Lazarus and Job in commentary, and doubts the era had plates to settle the poor man’s dues.
The official estimate to Congress says it will take about 1.25 billion dollars to run the Democratic party next fiscal year. Republicans, in contrast, spent far less at their most extravagant moments. Democrats, described as lean and hungry, aim to seize the opportunity to leverage funding.
The miners in Colorado have been disarmed by state military forces, leaving them vulnerable to starvation by mine operators. The working people, regardless of their cause, have no ally in the military aid to their aims. The state militia stands as the employer’s weapon against the dissatisfied worker.
The House Committee on Postothess and Postroads proposes abolishing the congressional mail franking privilege as an abuse. The author argues that if enacted under the current administration it would be a good act by Democrats, noting lawmakers are paid salaries to cover postage yet the franking privilege is graft to holders. Wipe it not.
The piece critiques the income tax, noting exemptions for single under 5000 and married under 4000 annual incomes and contends the rate is too low. It argues a 33000 yearly earner pays the tax more fairly than many with smaller incomes pay the general personal property levy.
A fragmented sale page lists clothing items with steep markdowns including fees, fibers, and various garments. Items mentioned include sweaters shoes men’s heavy wear and beachwear, with noted price reductions and several color and size options. The text is garbled but signals a clearance event with broad catalog apparel discounts.
Readable items include ladies tops, coats, suits, and sport wear with sale prices. Mens suits and wool garments advertised with reduced prices. Jewelry like rings and buttons offered with marked down rates and limited stock. Local business promotes clothing and accessory discounts with visible price points.
A newspaper feature highlights the Morey Saver program with emphasis on its broad catalog of items and the promise that thousands more similar deals exist for shoppers seeking value. The write up stresses affordability and wide selection across categories.
A disputed action targets a rail line affecting Wind counties and a 20 square mile area of farmland and grazing lands. The case claims public injustice by the Seaboard and seeks relief by opening up the region for settlement with a trial set around November 15th in Viburnum, Missouri Tool County.
A fragmented text discusses thrift and prudence with maxims on saving for winter, unemployment, and small sums. It references wage earners, a journal, and a cultural mix of phrases, with a concluding caution to study The Other Fellow in competition. The passage blends personal advice with quotes and literary allusions.
Local items note H P Walton advancing a large two story concrete ware house, plus mining note of fine lead ore at Hicks diggings near Hopewell at depth of about 25 or feet. Numerous social notices follow including weddings visits and travels of residents such as James Payne and Jessie Cain marriage, Rev Finley moving to Oran, and various visits between Caledonia Irondale and surrounding towns.
The article notes a new time card on the Iron semisassast Son day with little change from prior setup. W Ramsey and family and Dr J L Batem attended the funeral of Wm B Ramsey in Belgrade last Wednesday. Judge Johnson of Middlebrook visited on business Monday. James Hunt of Belleview visits his parents this week. Mrs Lena Hannibal of Aurora Mo visits at C W Romneys home. H M Bear sold property to James Dobbins of Les terville who will run a wire stretcher factory and lumber yard on the premises. Dr Erer made a monthly visit to the Mount Vernon State Sanitarium last Saturday. Mrs War Bradley of Cherrytown is reported dangerously sick. Elmer Kemp accepted a position with the black disco department side Toye Mountain Ke. Conditions on the proposed B B and WR BR lines show improvement and grade work may commence soon. I F Frank traveled to De Soto Wednesday. Mayor Robert Rasch of Kocton visited there. A Barthana family spent Wednesday at Dee Arc visiting relatives.
Mrs Mary Shaner of sfst Louis is visiting sister Mrs BD Miller. Will Silver of Racine moves his family to Lost Creek. Lester Henry returns from Mineral Point and buys Cathie. Miss May Kelso sick with typhoid fever. Joe Kirby and Lilian Wilson visit. Meeeresewell buys hoes from Mineral Point.
Levy family updates state Mrs Maun Heary Eva and Hallie Wrote return Monday from Cader visit. J J Sheppard family visit at Bunter Hill. Heary in Mineral Point. Corb Woods visited with namefolk. Obituary notes Jennie Algire died in North Dakota September 4 1453 at home. Survived by husband John Algire four children. Father Andrew Miller brother William Miller and sisters I L Ezgera U S Eggers.
Montesunco Park near Kimmswick sold to St. Louis capitalists who plan a large osteopathic hospital and sanitarium with 200000 dollars for improvements. River Bonne Terre water changes may force users to pay. St Joseph Lead Co may stop free water to schools and employees. A Fredericktown birth brought a baby with an extra finger amputated at parental request.
The Farmington Times notes the value of state audits for county officers. Counties adopting the act recoup audit costs multiple times, with no cases of public loss or litigation due to honest misunderstanding of the law. Many offices lack uniform records, making a careful audit a sound business move.
A cash prize of 325 will be awarded at the Eleventh Annual Missouri State Corn Show to be held January 12 to 16 at the University of Missouri for the largest yield of corn grown in the state. A gold water is offered as first prize on both white and yellow corn in each of the sections.
The Missouri Ruralist offers prizes in both the young men's and boys classes for corn. A loving cup is awarded for the best single ear shown by a boy or young man. For competition rules contact T. R. Douglass, secretary, Missouri Corn Growers' Association, Columbia, Missouri.
Forbes Robertson recounts memories of William Terriss and Sir Henry Irving at the Lyceum Theatre. The tale highlights Terriss as the era’s handsomest actor and a humorous moment when Terriss accepted Irving’s offer for supper after a backstage exchange about a grill room meal.
A New York Times excerpt follows a woman who frets over her appearance in a crowded dining room. She argues the head waiter would seat her where the best dressed sit, while she and her companion are placed in an out of the way side area.
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