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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1899
Page
1
A dated political remark questions the Democratic party on campaign promises after recent elections, noting dissatisfaction with unfulfilled commitments while acknowledging supporters’ comfort in the results.
A dubious patent medicine named Betasism claims to cure every disease but the ad urges readers not to take it, suggesting it offers no real benefit and may be a harmless placebo or harmful placebo.
A Farsenmas is said to have solved aerial travel, yet the main challenge remains safe alighting. The report emphasizes that while flight problems may be solved, landing safety continues to hinder practical air journeys.
A brief remark noting the absence of Goebelism in Northern Republican states, contrasted with its perceived necessity to keep the South solid for the Democrats. The line highlights party tensions and regional political dynamics without detailing events or individuals.
Our school directors serve with out pay and the lack of compensation should not deter good citizens from serving as road supervisors when under the new road laws they are appointed.
The shooting star of politics, W. J. Bryan, dims as friction from general prosperity swirls around him. The piece portrays Bryan as a fading force amid shifting economic optimism and shifting public attention.
The Bryanites accuse the Republicans of shutting down factories, and they do not credit the party for starting up factories that were closed during Cleveland's last term.
The speaker argues there is no absolute industrial monopoly in the country aside from the government postal service. He notes that large trusts face competition today just as smaller producers did in the past, suggesting competitive pressures persist across markets.
The Bryanites resist Uncle Sam acquiring an island where polygamy endures yet accept Mormon Roberts with a large brood of wives taking a seat in Congress. The piece notes Democrats’ fickle consistency, implying a sharp partisan stance without overt condemnation.
The piece mocks the Democratic charge that Republicans won Kentucky by fraud as ludicrous given the many election officials and clerks described as Democratic. It argues it would be remarkable if Republicans carried the state by fraud with Democrats in key positions.
Practical Democratic politicians like Senator Daniels of Virginia and Senator Morgan of Alabama get no party encouragement from the election results yet Brysnite editors dream of their favored demagogue in the Presidential chair after 1901.
The St Louis Republic claims it was compelled to publish exposes to thwart a scheme to place the city fire department under the Republican machine and urges broader publicity on the plan to make the police department an arm of the Jefferson Club.
A critical look at a large transfer from the state school fund, $4,250,000, moved into the general revenue fund while issuing interest bearing certificates to the school fund. Readers question why county school funds, kept for schooling, earn 6 percent from private loans while the state’s handling of its school funds differs.
One main reason for the Democrats to keep Missouri under control is to stop Republicans from examining the state books at Jefferson City. If those records are opened, taxpayers might learn how money collected over the last thirty years under Bourbon rule has been spent.
Washington reports the Treasury Secretary announced redemption of 225,000,00 in government 4 and 5 percent bonds at current rates if holders prefer cash over bonds due in 1904 and 1907. The move aligns with Republican aims to reduce national debt and showcases fiscal strength of the McKinley administration amid recent military and naval spending.
Professor Worcester summarizes the Philippines commission experience arguing prevention of war through talks with insurgents, notes Aguinaldo’s failed demand for Spanish arms, and asserts a Filipino republic would lead to anarchy. He backs Merritt’s refusal, cites law and order as eventual goals, and praises administration wisdom with no regret.
A farmer, aligned with Cleveland era policies, supported Tariff Reform after being enticed by optimistic portrayals of vast prosperity. The passage notes how vivid imagery influenced his political preference during that period.
A farmer recalls the failed 1890s tariff debate as prosperity faded and local mills closed. A townsman mocks his attempt to sell garden truck locally, prompting the farmer to recognize the value of a near market for farm products and wage-earner prosperity.
Vice President Garrett A. Hobart died at 8 30 a m Tuesday at his Patterson New Jersey home after a long illness. The passing removes the sitting second in line to the presidency.
The article cites Prof. W. C. Latta estimating $500,000,000 annual losses from bad roads, noting 300,000 miles of highways in poor condition. It argues highway improvement would yield profits and widespread indirect benefits, labeling it vital work.
Items of interest report Cunningham & Hamil store in DeSoto burgled on Nov 13 with about 60 in stolen goods. Iron Mountain rail conflict noted with trainmen, Dent County sheriff shoots a suspect in Salem, serious neck wound. Mining talk and Pilot Knob property viewed by Big Muddy Coal & Iron officials. Farmington Times records a man injured by a blast at Shannon tract, possibly losing sight. A stolen mare from Levi Hopkins Steelville on Nov 14 leads to a recovery reward. A consignment scheme from Vine land returns a dollar from families who kept boxes. A fatal family quarrel near Brunet at T P Fitz sawmill. Kit Wright fatally struck Frank Barker after dispute involving Wright’s wife.
Southeast Missouri settled the asylum location with Farmington chosen over Fredericktown and Arcadia Valley. The site covers about 326 acres valued around $20,000 plus a $6,500 cash bonus. State funds total $150,000. the plan anticipates housing 200 to 400 patients with wings added as needed.
The Rev IAL RE Hicks Almanac for 1900 offers substantial content on storms astronomy and meteorology printed in color on fine paper with about 196 pages and nearly 200 engravings. It is offered at 25 cents a copy or included as a premium with Word and Works subscriptions at 100 a year. The Word and Works Pub Co based in St Louis notes Hicks withdraws storm and weather forecasts from free almanacs after twenty years of free labor.
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