26 Nov 1913
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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1913
Page
1
A Kansas university professor cites puppy love and a tangle of political scandals across Missouri and nearby states. Criticism targets Civil Service rules, anti fusion laws, and rail investments while fraud cases surface in Kansas City related to Florida swamp land schemes. An old game called Gossip spreads via photographs, mirroring local political intrigue.
President Mudge of the Rock Island Railroad warns rates must rise or government ownership becomes the alternative. He concedes that under public control rates could be lower than those required by private capital. The piece argues public ownership would reduce excessive profits and ensure adequate service without creating plutocrats.
A large eastern manufacturer argued the new tariff would not cut wages due to foreign competition. Democratic papers seized on the claim to counter Republican arguments that removing protective duties would lower wages in industry. Further remarks from the manufacturer followed.
A vintage sale listing numerous fabric and clothing items with price cuts. Items like 5is2.d, Loisette fabrics, poplin, dress gingham, apron gingham, Pereale widths, tee flannelettes, calicoes all show substantial reductions from previous prices. Includes colors and sizes with bargain pricing highlighted.
A snippet from a grocery department listing coffee sugar rice soap candy and tobacco with marked reductions. Regular prices are shown and numerous items list small cent reductions per unit or package reflecting a sale advertisement. The readable items include coffee at various reduced cents, granulated sugar 20 pounds for 1.00, rice six pounds for 5 cents, and assorted toiletries and tobacco offers.
Abraham Najim of Potosi denounces tariff policy as shifting burden to workers through sped up production. He cites lead industry examples and warns of wage squeeze and political backlash in upcoming elections. The piece notes Najim’s political connections and potential White House implications.
Dent County residents protest last year’s broad tax enforcement, noting many faced sudden suits for small debts. They describe excessive mileage charges by the constable traveling from Salem to rural homes and argue the cost of suits often dwarfs the tax.
The writer argues against murder in all cases and urges self defense only as a last resort. It contrasts the sorrow of a family losing a breadwinner with the burden on a killer facing arrest and punishment, urging humanity over violence.
The Democratic press denounces Senator Reed for backing some Republican views on provisions of the currency bill and resisting pressure from the President and party leaders in hopes of amending the bill. His partisan stance alienates Republicans and prevents approval at home or in Washington.
A solemn record from Trio Lebar No A FL A M Caledonia Mo dated November 10 1915 honors Worthy Brother Win BL Ramsey who died October 28 1913. It lauds his life as a Mason and citizen and expresses sympathy to his widow and children while urging members to live righteously to ensure reunion in the Celestial Lodge Above.
A garbled OCR passage records numerous visitors and residents in a small town. Names such as Dismaarek, Mrs Win. Stuart, Frank Wray, Dr. Eaton, Hossitalin St. and several others appear amid scattered phrases about visits to Doni pouan trends, Texas trips, and local gatherings. The text is fragmented and many words unreadable, but the core shows social calls and travel notes among locals.
Obituary notes the death of Mrs. Ellen ReaLt Keal wife of O F Beal at Mineral Point Missouri on November 17 1818 age 67 7 8 born New York State April 9 1846 daughter of Ira and F H Parke moved to Wisconsin as a child married O F Beal in 1565 five children Howard Edgar G A and A O Beal a daughter Mrs P E Evens. She joined Baptist Church before marriage and lived Christ minded life.
The Beal family expresses gratitude to all who aided during illness and after the death of Mrs. O. F. Beal. They also thank for the many flowers sent, including some from Carondelet.
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