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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
2
A humorous verse from the Detroit Free Press contrasts a sick man’s demands with a wife’s caregiving burden. It paints him as childish and clingy while praising a spouse’s patience during illness, noting the extra strain on her time and energy.
A farmer’s verse urges timely spring work from planting potatoes and corn to lima beans in hot beds. It compares fixing fence to darning stockings, noting the need to act before weeds grow and to plan ahead for feed supplies amid changing conditions.
The piece urges steady daily spring tasks such as lawn cleaning shrub trimming and whitewashing to improve a home and neighborhood. It then shares a New York baked beans recipe using white beans soaked with baking soda, seasoned with salt pepper sugar and butter, baked three hours in a moderate oven, and served with pork chops plated separately.
A Motherly Democrat scolds reporters for low parts of papers. She urges editors to avoid sensationalism and exploitation of mourning. She cautions against adding death notices with poetry, pushing charitable acts before prayer, and giving trivial fillers.
Fine Horses owner Walter McParland of the Ocean Wave district and Chas James of Hannibal visited the city Thursday. They inspected Dr. Maddox s string of Gloster horses with the aim of breeding the best saddle horses.
W B Arnold travels to St Louis on Thursday to pick up a carload or two of feeding cattle described as nice by local sources.
Senator Warner faced criticism for urging Congress to erase a 61,500 loss to the St. Louis sub-treasury. The Boonville Advertiser notes Missouri’s population at about 8.5 million and asserts the state’s natural resources and intellect rank high, praising its stature.
The note describes Hetty Green renowned as the wealthiest woman, living in a flat with a monthly rent of 19, cooking herself, and issuing sharp reprimands, reflecting her practical independence and frugal habits.
The St. Louis Times speculates that if Congressman Jim Lloyd proves his graft charges of 70 million dollars in the railway mail service, he may not need to return home to tend to personal fence repairs in Missouri.
Missouri railroad officials state that 10,000 employees in the state have been dismissed from service. The Richmond Conservator questions whether prosperity has returned. The Glasgow Missourian urges Judges Evans and Wallace to resign before campaigning for governor, asserting that holding one office while seeking another is in bad taste.
Republican disruption in Iowa widens as factional fights intensify midst tariff disputes. Democrats unite for likely victory in Iowa this year. Reports cite fraud allegations in the patent office under a reform administration. Senator Haugen accuses the wire trust of plundering farmers as tariff debates persist. Judge Wallace campaigns on Sunday while criticizing others for Sunday observances. Judge Evans issues a harsh opinion of Evans.
Editorials from Boonville and Bates County Democrat debate the Folk platform and Evans as a candidate. The Boonville Advertiser calls Evans no good while the Bates County Democrat questions anti saloon leader A G Robinson about Republican candidates and leading questions of the day.
Qualified voters in Monroe City School district Missouri are notified of the annual election to be held at the same time and place as municipal officers. Two directors will be elected for three years to fill vacancies of R Manning Walker and James B Scott. A vote on County School Supervision will also be held. Board order dated March 19, 1908.
The annual City election for Monroe City Missouri will be held Tuesday April 7 1908. Officers to be chosen include Mayor Marshal Police Judge Collector and Aldermen from each ward. Voting places listed with ward specific judges. Acting Mayor of Monroe City March 26 1908.
Witty observations from the Atchison Globe about gender roles and marriage. The piece contrasts prudent and impractical ambitions, notes how money ideas reveal a wife’s restraint, and ends with sharp lines about perception and manners in daily life.
L. A. Martin of Chillicothe visited the city to survey the field and gain supporters as a potential successor to Congressman W. W. Rucker in the Second District.
A brief notice promotes printing services at the Democraty office promising quality work for customers. It emphasizes satisfaction and convenience for those seeking printed materials.
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