W C T U column urges temperance and kindness in the community
In a Democrat column by Ella L. Shearman, WCTU notes Monroe County efforts to promote temperance, education, and agitation. It highlights open saloon opposition, church and school support, and the need to spread printed temperance truths while urging friendly, charitable attitudes toward others. It mentions a large donation to tuberculosis relief and a hospital leaflet warning about alcohol’s hidden damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe County
Chiren
I. W. Read
Methodist Sunday School
The Good Will Habit and its Powerful Influence
The habit of holding good will shapes character and lifts the mind above petty views. A kindly attitude toward all persons has a strong, uplifting effect on moral fiber and daily conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Success Magazine
Democrats back John Walter Smith for U.S. Senate
In Annapolis March 26, Democratic members of both houses endorsed former Gov John Walter Smith to fill the unfinished term of the late William Pinckney Whyte. Smith has also been chosen for the full term starting March 4, 1909. Republican members abstained from the election per caucus rules, though one House member broke ranks and voted for Rep. William H. Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
John Walter Smith
United States
William Pinckney Whyte
Smith
House
William H. Jackson
Corn shipping across state lines sparks farm plans
William McCaleb of Bluffs Illinois ships corn from Missouri to Illinois to fatten cattle near Bluffs. He notes future cattle movement between Illinois and Missouri. A St Louis Republican chairmanship move to nullify the state primary law is condemned as a major setback. Mrs Green visits former friends. she was once a local favorite.
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William McCaleb
Bluffs
Ill
M.I Bly
City
Missouri
Illinois
Republican Central Committee
St. Louis
Republican Party of
Rolla Sharp Shooter
8. A. Green
Local Social Notes From Hannibal And Surrounding Towns
Mrs Blanche Reiley arrived with her infant to visit parents Senator and Mrs W S McClintic. C Cassady and Renry Drescher were in Quincy on Saturday. Evan Smith visited in the Gem City Saturday. Mrs W L Reid and daughter Marguerite spent Saturday with Hannibal friends. John Lemons of Palmyra visited friends Saturday. William Kliffmiller and family were with Hannibal relatives. The general store at Rensselaer changed hands Edward Cannon purchased from Roy McFarland and will lease the store and residence after April 1 to 10. McFarland moves to Hannibal to manage Monroe City Milling Co interests. Mrs Joseph Broughton of Shelbyville visited Monroe relatives. R P Gosney of LaBelle arrived Saturday to visit his sister Mrs D B Gosney.
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Blanche Reiley
Babe of
Fulton
Senator
W. 8. McClintic
Rensselaer
Edward Cannon
Roy McFarland
McFarland
Monroe City Milling Co
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Ella L. Shearman
W.C.T.U
Mra Leathe
Monroe City
Monroe City, MO
and Robert C. Lubins
Sensselear
Thomas Hulse
Alvar Ely
Chicago
Fld
THE
Wm. Jennings Bryan
Ol. Bryan
Thompson Publishing Co
C. Toketch
Fimerican
Seren
Brondeny
Percheron Stallion
Panama
American Percheron Breeders and Importers Association
C. E Moots
Normal
Tooley & Son Horse
Madden Bros
Monroe
Ely
Hassard
Jaces
King Edelen
King Mammovuth
Young Henry
Old Henry
Dewey
Black Knight
Lady Lee
Leon
Pauntain
Tom Griggs
Bob Lee
Kickapoo
Captain Dewey
C. Cassady
Renry Drescher
Quincy
Evan Smith
Gem City
W. L. Reid
Marguerite
Hannibal
John Lemons
Palmyra
William Kliffmiller
Joseph Broughton
Shelbyville
R P. Gosney
LaBelle
D. B. Gosney
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