16 Nov 1921
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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1921
Page
1
A late 1919 era editorial reflects on Democratic gains in New York and nationwide. It argues Republicans retain voter confidence against Wilsonism, warns against abandoning national independence, and honors Leonidas and a World War I veteran, linking patriotism to martial sacrifice and criticising wartime economics like wheat prices.
A looming shortage of sauer kraut prompts worry across markets and households as producers scramble to meet demand. Government and industry officials discuss supply guarantees and potential price impacts amid growing consumer concern.
The piece argues America’s form of government sets a global example and questions whether humanitarian demands or the interests of powerful groups will guide the international conference on arms limitation at Washington. It notes advance opinions from nation representatives and suggests interests dominate the discussion.
The Wilkow administration faces criticism over sale proceeds of Liberty Bonds and foreign loan transfers. Treasury officials are examining collateral security and tax implications as nations repay debts, while discussions touch on China, its nationalism, and the need to maintain territorial integrity amid international pressures.
A fragmentary note discusses the Democratic Party's rebuilding efforts and the long road ahead. It highlights cautious optimism about a comeback while acknowledging substantial challenges and ongoing organizational work.
The piece notes Missouri plans a soldiers bonus of 15 40.00 dollars as Republicans push the measure while Democrats in the Solid South respond with opposition and favorable positions.
A historic statement asserts that giving women equal political voice to men is the first major step toward world peace. It argues that women’s influence can curb aggression and promote diplomacy on a global scale.
Investigation shows half of every dollar spent by the consumer for farm products goes for services after the product leaves the farm. Service today comes high and raises consumer costs.
A fragmented view notes that numerous societies and organizations continually push propaganda into country newspapers for publicity and publication at the paper’s expense. The king figure is described as growing, with a flood of informal messages reaching the office from diverse sources. It argues people value the country newspaper as a powerful form of public opinion.
The Missenai Public Service Commission begins broader public service, previously serving only carrier corporations upon request. It has refused railroads’ fare increases and required streetcar fares in St. Louis to revert by July 1, marking a tentative expansion then.
A political statement extols the republic’s firm ground and advancing role among nations. It emphasizes responsible citizenship and the limited power of excitable or mischievous elements, asserting the people remain steady against upheaval and corruption.
A Birmingham ordinance requires owners of moving or transferring vehicles to report all movements to police. The measure aims to curb evasion and protect tax and rental controls, with penalties for false reports. Police expect better tracking of transfers and drivers, aiding enforcement citywide.
A farmer lured youths into a room using melons and a revolver in a grambling robbery attempt. He bound them and forced them to eat melons while a contest to remove evidence played out at the scene. Police later recovered pieces of the plan and the contrived diversions.
A man named Jona Robera, using a lariat, lassoed a moving truck and was dragged for several feet until the vehicle stopped. He suffered fatal head injuries. emergency crews and ambulances arrived at the scene.
The scene centers on a gathering at Atwater and Keefer’s home where Patty, with friends Henry and Herbert, directs a porch conversation and playful schemes. Guests flirt with rules of Truth and confessing questions as they navigate social expectations and subtle tensions among the group.
A fragmented satirical passage portrays people moving along a street and signaling to others at intervals. The garbled text mentions outsiders and a river or stream setting, with unclear names and actions.
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