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Newspaper

Potosi Journal

Location

Potosi, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1908

Page

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Republican Ticket Players for State and Local Offices

The slate lists Taft and Sherman for national posts with Hadley for governor and Gmeli ch as lieutenant governor. It includes Swanger Tolerton Maring Fulkerson Wilder Cox Reynolds Elvins Rhodes Paul Seabourne Nipper Casey Smith Robinson Hawkins McFadden among others as state and local officials in the ticket.

William H. Taft James S. Sherman Herbert 8. Hadley Jacob F. Gmelich John E. Swanger Jesse A. Tolerton Wilbur F. Maring Frank B. Fulkerson William W. Wilder Judge Supreme Court Argus Cox Judge Court of Appeals George D. Reynolds

Flying machines need a soft landing spot to succeed

A historical note argues that aircraft progress hinges on providing a gentle touchdown area, suggesting without such landing solutions flight technology cannot reach lasting success.

Vermont election as straw on Democratic camel ahead of November

A Vermont result last week is viewed as a first blow in a sequence of events that could weaken Democrats ahead of the November elections. The comment frames the outcome as a warning sign for the party.

Vermont

Democratic rule in the south excludes public views

The piece claims the Democratic party dominates the south yet denies most residents the right to express opinions on governance, portraying widespread political exclusion.

Democ ratic pledge against ballot box inspection

In their zeal for ballot purity the Democrats push for closed St Louis ballot boxes. The drive reflects a long standing stance favoring secrecy in the ballot process and inspection avoidance.

St. Louis

Pacific Fleet Tests Japs Fear in Far Seas

Editorial observation notes the American task force roaming the Pacific causing anxiety among Japanese observers and imagines a more serious confrontation if the fleet neared their shores.

Pacific

Question of Democratic aims cited in political critique

A commentator claims the central aim for Democrats is winning votes to gain and retain public office for a term, not advancing policies that benefit the broad electorate. The passage frames partisan strategy as primarily electoral rather than policy driven.

Ghost vote shadows St Louis polling trends

In a St Louis political note the author suggests Democrats may rely on an elusive "ghost" vote to round up deceased or unavailable voters. The piece casts doubt on the integrity of the election process and hints at manipulation by party operatives.

St. Louis

Rich Boston Woman Escapes Duty on Art Wares

Bryan contends the rich avoid tariffs while a Boston woman recently faced duties totaling a few hundred thousand dollars on art wares. Her stance contrasts with Bryan's views.

Bryan Boston Mr. Bryans

Democratic farmers urged to fund Bryan campaign

Democratic farmers lag in giving $100 for Mr. Bryan’s campaign fund. He hints recleaned clover seed could serve as a substitute, a suggestion that reflects the paper’s rustic business tone and elicits a touch of sympathy for Mr. Bryan.

Mr. Bryan Mr. B

Deficit Critique Highlights Missouri Treasury Shortfall

The piece accuses Democratic editors of ignoring a Missouri treasury deficit of about one and a half million while attacking national shortfalls. It argues the Missouri deficit is proportionally larger and urges party editors to scrutinize their own financial conduct first.

Missouri

Whirlwind campaigning fades as voters reflect

The piece argues the public is not apathetic but changing political habits. Voters now stay home, read newspapers, and decide thoughtfully before voting, with many leaning toward the Republican ticket after calm consideration. It critiques loud stump speeches and brass bands as outdated mass appeal.

Democratic papers unite for zinc and lead tariff

In southwest Missouri mining districts almost all Democratic newspapers endorse a protective tariff on zinc and lead, arguing it sustains the mining industry. They frame tariff theory as impractical when weighed against business interests and note Southern Democrats favor protection for cotton, yet push free trade when others pay.

Missouri South

Text Book Controversy Discussion Between Hadley and Gass

The article reviews a clash over the Text Book Law focusing on section 13 and the word within. It agrees with Attorney General Hadley that the limiting word does not set aside contracts and notes no penalties for teachers or directors using non adopted books. The exchange argues the law could be enforced without penalizing educators.

Epitor Journal Rhodes Gass Text Book Commission Hadley Bia House of Cards

Text book law divides trust in Missouri education

The article discusses opinions on the texts adopted by county text book commissions and potential penalties for using non adopted books. It cites Professor B Fox, praises the law for stabilizing selections for five years, and questions about enforcement and good faith, alongside a broader critique of Missouri political corruption and election fraud allegations reported by the Globe-Democrat.

Text Book Commission Brine Fox Prof. B. Fox

Stopping the Holler A Missouri primary fraud question

The piece argues ballot box stuffing as a form of holler and questions a Missouri primary. It notes Democratic plurality concerns, rural county voting patterns, and growing grand jury evidence of fraud while linking rhetoric to organized theft of elections. It emphasizes public outcry as a nuisance and a challenge to honesty.

Missouri

Missouri Zinc and the Tariff Debate

An editorial from the St. Louis Times argues Missouri mining districts face a tariff struggle as zinc prices slump due to overseas competition. It contends a tariff could protect local workers and support the economy, while criticizing Democratic promises as unlikely to aid miners and mine owners. Republican voices are seen pushing protection as the solution.

Missouri United States St. Louis Times Ind

Strassburg Plan to Insure Workmen Against Idleness

American consular reports detail Strassburg Germanys scheme to reduce unemployment by offering an extra 50 percent allowance on contributions from local industrial societies. About 85 percent of workers belonged to 20 societies. twelve received the benefit while eight were refused for being prosperous. The city faced a payment of 452 marks in 1H.

Strassburg Germany

Unemployed in Strassburg Benefit Plan Expands

Industrial societies paid 1904 to members for insurance. The city’s share covered half of paid-out sums, but many idle workers did not qualify due to residency under a year or failure to report at the employment bureau. The plan aims to cover more workers, easing unemployment, with Germany-wide interest and praise from the St Joseph Gazette.

Strassburg Germany St. Joseph

Big Snake Loose From Showman In Crawford County

A 180 pound 16 foot yellowish spotted teleos snake escaped from a Dry Fork showman. Seen in southern Crawford near old Dillard last week, leaving logs like tracks in a cornfield on Huzzah. It moved slowly due to its size and the creature was previously held with morphine. Later sighting reported near Bixby in Iron county by a tie-maker, per the Steelville Mirror.

Dry Fork Crawford County Old Dillard Huzzah Whitegon Liberty Bixby Iron Counry Steelville Mirror

Missouri State Fair Eight Annual Exhibition Dates Given

The Missouri State Fair Sedalia announces the eighth annual exhibition from October 3 to 9. Citizens are urged to mark the dates, attend with friends, and inspect livestock exhibits, the big horse show, and machinery displays to learn Missouri progress and bring back useful ideas.

Sedalia Missouri

Annuity for a Dog Named Wildfire II in Will

Arthur Taylor Newbold of the Springs Bury Eng leaves an estate near 50000 pounds and provides 130 pounds annual annuity for the greyhound Wildfire II. Trustees must not dispose of the dog by sale gift or destruction and must personally ensure he is well kept housed fed and cared for until natural death.

Arthur Taylor Newbold the Springs Bury Eng

Global match production and consumption figures

The article notes that civilized nations burn 2,000,000 matches each minute across 24 hours, while Americans use about 700,000,000,000 annually. It mentions a vast Pacific coast match plant covering 240 acres with 22 miles of railroad supplying machines with a daily drift of sugar pine and yellow pine logs.

Pacific Coast

Grace Seattie Donates 200000 to Fight White Plague

Mrs Grace Seattie reputed Missouri's richest woman gave $200000 to a St Louis society battling consumption. This remains the largest single gift to the fund for prevention or relief of the white plague in the nation.

Grace Seattie Missouri St Louis

Rain and crops news from Rock Springs region

A rain eased the dry spell in Rock Springs but farmers still need more moisture for plowing and late corn suffered from the dry month. Local visits include Jno Compton of Latty meeting Jno Northeast. Orrie Kimberlin planned to buy 100 head of calves. Church services at Cousenville with baskets. more neighbors attended from Renault and Brazil.

Rock Springs Jno Compton Latty Firmin Wilson Orrie Kimberlin Anthonies Mill Clurc Cousenville Schvool House Fourebe A

Journal subscription appeal and local notices in Peoria

Local item shows subscription drive for the Journal at $1.00 per year and brief notes on residents illness. It reports a fatal mining accident near Leadwood and mentions community sadness. Also notes farmers preparing to sow wheat and updates on several residents including Joe Kirkpatrick and Alfred Horton.

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