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Newspaper

Potosi Journal

Location

Potosi, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1902

Page

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Republican Ticket Listing Judges and Officials

Republican ticket lists Henry Lamm Moses Waygare Edward Shigree for Supreme Court Edward C Eliot for Court of Appeals J White for Superintendent of Public Instruction W S Crane long term and Barney W Frauntnal short term for Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner.

The Supreme Court Henry Lamm Moses Waygare Edward Shigree Judge Court of Appeals Edward C. Eliot W.S. Crane Barney W. Frauntnal

Democratic claims on Republican voters in this county

The editor argues Democratic success in the county rides on liquor, condemning attempts to hide this fact. It claims Roosevelt’s proven endurance against shocks shows there is no fear facing the Democracy a second time.

The Independent Roosevelt

Republicans in St Louis Debate Harmony Amid Friction

A fragment notes Republican faction disagreements in St Louis with calls for unity and harmony among Republicans across the country. The terse comment questions party cohesion and public conduct among factions.

St. Louis

County Democrats Rely on Booze and Boodle in November

A county article claims the Democratic faction feels confident for November, pinning its faith to alcohol and political favors, presenting no other virtue to win votes. The piece frames the group as relying on corralling support through dubious means rather than policy or character.

Democratic nominees condemned as sacrificial to a gang ruled slate

The passage asserts that Democratic candidates for minor county offices were presented solely to shield a small clique of four or five gangsters who seek only self preservation in political battles. It frames the ticket as a sacrificial move to protect those leaders.

Convention Slates Forced Through By Baneful Action

At the Democratic county meeting last Monday a slate was drafted and imposed on the party. The method left soreness that may drive a wave of scrutiny and demand for accountability come November.

Col Watterson Declines Run Citing Age

Col Watterson, noted Kentucky editor, says he cannot seek office for being too old to turn rascal. He frames the remark as a severe reflection on Democracy since a future run would align him with the Democratic Party.

Col. Watterson Great Kentucky

Independent presses party principle in local campaign

The Independent insists party principle remains a campaign issue while noting it won’t urge its party to abandon drinking and boodle habits. It states influence from friends nearby is secondary to the offices sought, highlighting pragmatic aims over strict principle.

Independent

Governor Dockery's Holt Speech Circulated Statewide

Democratic papers broadcast a Holt speech as a supplement to regular editions and evaded postal regulations with the same equanimity the governor showed toward truth in the speech.

Dockery Holt Democratic

Coreruption Claims Against County Republicans Cited

An Independent quotes a June issue allegation accusing Republicans of corruption driven by money and whiskey supplied by the opposing side. The passage cites party practices and questions party loyalty amid alleged incentives used to sway members.

Independent Republican Party

Ringster party to drive lobby from the state

The ringster party readies to push the lobby out of the state with Senators Farris Morton and Orchard as its driving selection. They are the triumvirate of beodlers who previously sold to corporations and blocked bills the lobby opposed. All are renominated by Democrats to aid the effort, as the lobby stays active while Democrats hold power and back Fiser Morton and Orchard.

Ringster Party Farris Morton Orchard Beodlers

Free Text Books Policy Debate by White Opponents

The passage notes Prof J A White Republican nominee for superintendent proposes free text books and Democrats rush to deny originality, claiming they thought of it earlier. It criticizes Democrats for favoring current textbook laws that primarily boost book dealers financially over practical public value.

J. A. White Superintendent of Public Instruction White

Sam Small Found Drunk While Campaigning Vermont

Reports say the evangelist Sam Small, promoting the prohibition ticket, became intoxicated during Vermont stumping and had to be led from a platform. He admitted the fault as drunkenness, noting he was candid about it unlike Governor Stone, who allegedly was also in a similar condition on a prior visit.

Sam Small Vermont Sam Stone Small

Independent attacks on Democratic alcohol influence in county

The piece challenges the Independent's denial of Democratic alcohol distribution in the county. It notes the editor previously claimed Democrats gained offices by intoxicating voters on election day and asserts a large quantity of Democratic whiskey was circulated in the northern part of the county for Sunday consumption. It accuses the editor of admitting and endorsing such influence and urges continued use of the tactic.

Independent

Independent’s shifting stance on Thirteenth district race

A reader mocks the Independent for contorting its political stance to fit opinions. The note mentions an earlier piece urging party nominations as the cure for machine influence, and hints at continued debate in the district.

Thirteenth Distri

Primary Election Turmoil Hits Potosi County

A local newspaper tone reports on Republican and Democratic tensions over a county primary. The piece notes criticisms of the party machine and references a convention tied to a recent party event.

St Louis Election Fraud Allegations Post Election

After the last vote 1000 fraudulently registered names were struck from St Louis lists. They allegedly voted for Col Ed Butler’s “Indians” for the Democratic ticket, claimed to have stolen the election. Butler now vows support, while Dockery’s board aims to restore 19 000 names, with Butler aligned to pad lists and a partisan supreme court protecting stuffed ballots.

St. Louis Col

County ticket commends clean race over booze and boodle

A Democratic nominee accusedRepublicans of corruption and alcohol influence while defending his own tactics saying he would win at any cost. The speaker asserts the candidate aims to surprise voters and notes the opponent seeks to overturn a strong Republican majority using such methods. The piece skewers alleged dirty campaigning and calls for a clean contestPage context references local county politics and broader corruption claims.

Renly

Critics dispute Missouri school fund use and debt legality

Democrats claim concerns over misapplication of state funds. Republicans argue every dollar used to pay certificates of indebtedness lacks constitutional authority. They assert converting cash assets and funding interest without legal warrant constitutes a double legal intrusion. The public seeks lawful education funding without violating the constitution.

Missouri Willie

Trusts and politics in Missouri sparks criticism

The piece criticizes William Stone and Mose Wetmore over Missouri school-book trusts and lobbying. It accuses Stone of undermining education funding, accuses Wetmore of propping tobacco trusts, and lambastes the Republican stance on trusts as hypocritical amid national politics.

Willian Dd Stone Roosevelt School-Book Trust Missouri School-Books Trust Jefferson City United States Mose Wetmore Tobacco Trust Republican

Public Auction at Carlyn Farm on September 27

The undersigned will sell the property at public auction on Saturday September 27 at Carlyn Farm. The lot includes two horses, seven head of cattle, seven head of sheep, ponies, thoroughbred saddle horse, a bay mare, household and kitchen furniture, farm tools, and various farm items oddities. Terms are cash in hand.

Carlyn Pist

Arnica Salve Cures Severe Piles and Drest Stomach Ailments

In a local medical notice a patient in Verbone, Alabama, faced severe piles and related pains. After doctors failed, Buck’s Arnica Salve reportedly cured him, claimed as the best salve for reducing pain and swelling. sold by all medicine dealers.

Suatpeus Fla. Galledge Verbone Ala Medeines

Greatest Blunders of Life in the Cregur Library

A fragmentary survey of personal regrets outlines many failed choices. Readers recall turning points from early schooling to first jobs, money missteps, and missed opportunities. The notes, attributed to Dr Foard Prate, reflect on life lessons and self improvement.

Foard Prate Nio Fe Howe

The Perfect Liver Medicine in 19th Century Ad Claims

An aged testimonial extols a liver medicine by Mrs. M. A. Jolly as perfect and meritorious for four years, asserting its ability to prevent malaria by maintaining liver health. It praises Herbine as an efficient liver regulator and directs readers to Teasdale's Drug Store in Potts, and Suiter & Co. in Richwoods for purchase.

M. A. Jolly Teasdales Drug Store Potes Suiter & Go. Richwoods

Unclear OCR fragment on athletics and meals

Fragmentary text with names and places garbled. Reads like an old sports or event snippet mentioning a person or team and a venue but many words are unreadable. Unable to determine a discrete event, date, or reliable entities from the fragment.

Scott's Emulsion Offers Growth for Weak Children

A historical ad describes child weakness and growth problems and presents Scott's Emulsion as an easy remedy. It claims the product nourishes children who fail to grow due to feeding issues, not lack of food, and invites readers to request a free sample from Bowne chemists in New York.

Scott aCet Bowne Podtcarl St New York Ind

Weather, social events, and notices from Hopewell

Hopewell hosts a Sunday meeting at Pierre with attendance by Miss Mary Myers and Miss Violet Wigner leading to a well attended ice cream party. Public shooters began on the Ist, with Lilian Al of Caledonia leading a tourney. A feature on skin care products appears with a sales pitch and local barber trade notes.

Mary Myers

Train wreck and medical claims in in cryptic notice

A damaged fragment reports a train wreck in the south yard injuring crew and a doctor and engineer. it mentions casualties and derailed cars. The text references dyspepsia remedies and a claimed medical breakthrough. Names and exact places are unclear due to OCR errors.

Hapgieield Doctor Ralston Sloovy Thie

Testimonial for Dr King’s New Discovery

An old advertisement features letters praising Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs asthma and throat and lung diseases. Settles claims of cures for various ailments including constriction and croup with a trial offer and a price of 21.00, urging readers to visit local dealers.

Ronchines Johnson Piper King

Hetts Ted in a ene Cte and

A scrambled newspaper snippet mentions Hetts Ted in a city center context with unclear details. The readable bits show potential names and a location but lack complete facts to confirm a specific event or outcome.

The Boss Worm Medicine Montone Druggist Claim

Leighton Alabama druggist Krampe reports a customer’s sick child suffering vomiting, then with one bottle of Whites Cream Vermifuge and a child’s tonic, worms were expelled. He claims it is the best worm medicine in the world.

E. I. DP Krampe Leighton Ala

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