27 Nov 1901
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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1901
Page
1
The governor issued a grand invitation to the Globe-Democrat to review his books but did not specify that the documents would first be experted. This raises questions about the process and transparency of the inquiry.
The quote argues that converting tax into a school fund certificate debt imposes a burden on the people without consent, asserting that such certificates represent an unconstitutional tax and should be rejected as beyond constitutional authority.
The initial meeting of the Republican Editors of Missouri at St Joseph last Friday and Saturday was to flatter the pride of originators of the movement. The convention enrolled 118 editors as members and drew harmony and enthusiasm. The editors indicate that Missouri campaign issues for 1902 are defined and lie along state lines.
A Missouri letter urges Democrats to reject corruption and support fair election reforms. It calls for bi partisan book reviews and investigations into legislative deals with corporations, criticizes redistricting that favors Democrats, and urges the Republican Party to contest electoral outcomes to prevent disenfranchisement. The piece echoes St Louis Star's call for integrity and state economic protection.
The Missouri Legislature rearranged congressional districts at the last session in defiance of federal redistricting law. It claims to have followed the apportionment rules yet created noncontiguous, scattered districts by moving counties and territories.
The Missouri Burbon press debates school fund certificates of indebtedness and argues the practice is unique to Missouri. It asserts states issue gratuitous certificates funded by school money, not cash loans, and claims nearly two million dollars have been diverted from school funds since 1883 without bond cancellations.
America's Greatest Humorist headline grants the St Louis Post-Dispatch the rights to its Sunday paper crown. Mr Dooley aka P Dunne will deliver his witty discourses through the Sunday Post-Dispatch, establishing a new humor feature for readers.
Ane exchange proclaims the biggest trust on earth has been found in a country newspaper trust. They trust everybody and face flak for trusting the trusted, then are busted for trusting.
A New York to St Louis Star special reports talks toward forming a Federal Lead Company to consolidate a dozen properties including Guggenheimer tied Federal Lead and Union Lead and Oil. Capital around 10 million, papers under New Jersey law, January market launch, Amer ican Smelting to act as selling agent. Also notes health status of Rev Hicks denying death and praising his Almanac and Word and Works journal. includes a kidney remedy testimonial for Foley's Kidney Cure.
A satirical parade of election woes condemns ballot practices and auditing limits. It mocks judges, sinking funds, and the rush to assemble figures while attacking transparency. The piece questions who truly keeps the books and warns against trusting expert figures over revealed truth.
Mrs. T Biddleman of Parshallville Michigan suffered salt rheum on her hands for thirteen years and consulted several doctors without relief. After two applications of Banner Salve her hands improved noticeably.
Round About Us notes that the Des Arc post office was destroyed by fire Friday night Nov 9. it also reports local deaths in St Francois and Farmington, a drowning suicide near Brush Creek, ore discovery in Jefferson County, a fatal headache, new Southeast papers, a head end freight collision near Glen Allen, stave mills near Berryman, Piedmont fire damage to several businesses, and assorted local items.
An old advertisement explains that thinness from overwork or under digestion can be helped by Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil. It promises to balance the body, a warning that you cannot live on the product alone, and notes a free sample offer with price details 60 cents and 1 dollar.
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