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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
7
A Chicago News piece reflects on charity reciprocity and moral cautions. It jokes that less abuse yields more sense, notes men chase savings as time lost, and warns against relying on false assurances in marriage. It satirizes insurance, investments, and the folly of wild oats.
Fred Hanes of Hannibal received license to preach at the Hannibal district conference session held March 27. Rolla Kinsey of Palmyra and Samuel A. Fuqna of Lewistown were also licensed. The gathering in New London featured talks on the greatness of Christ and Sunday school work with leaders such as Himer Lacy and Rev. A. M. Acres addressing attendees. Delegates to the annual conference were chosen for Arch Street Church in Hannibal next August with LaBelle set as the next meeting place. Mrs. M. B. Carson and daughter Mary returned from Biloxi Miss where Mary’s health improved. others visit Perry.
The excerpt offers an urging to persevere despite gloom and slim chances. It frames resolve as bristling up and continuing forward amid perplexities and dwindling hope.
The document outlines Roosevelt's recommendations including a child labor law for the District of Columbia, modification of injunction powers, amendments to interstate commerce and anti trust laws, postal savings banks, tariff condition reviews, removal of duty on wood pulp and paper, creation of a permanent waterways commission, forest conservation legislation, and encouragement of employer employee trade agreements.
A historical paragraph warns that today’s boys become tomorrow’s adults facing diverse paths. It asks parents to observe twelve years of a boy’s influences to guide him away from crime. The piece dramatizes the risk of jail, the gallows, and varied futures based on upbringing.
Miss May Bell returns to her home in Monroe City on Saturday after years as assistant principal. The Hunnewell Graphic notes she has endeared herself to scholars and the community and hopes she will again teach in the city next year.
Proctor Vermont appoints John W. Stewart of Middlebury to the U S Senate to fill the vacancy from Senator Redfield Proc tor's death. Stewart accepts and will serve until the legislature convenes in the coming fall for the regular session.
Roger C. Sullivan leads in endorsing William Jennings Bryan for the Democratic presidential nomination as the Illinois Democratic state central committee votes 88 to 1. Springfield is set for April 24 to host the state convention to select delegates for Denver July 7. The panel authorizes county central committees to decide delegate selection methods. Sullivan, a Cook County delegate from the Seventh District, aligns with Bryan, marking a notable shift given prior opposition.
General Grant recalls a New York swindler who sold patriotism as a fraud offering legal safe info on avoiding conscription for one dollar. Crowds paid up to six hundred replies daily, and a duped claimant sued, deeming the whole affair legally patriotic. The con man replied with the line Eolist.
The Pierce City Leader condemns a Russellville leap year party where four couples obtained marriage licenses. It notes the girls asked for licenses while the men paid. The paper urges women to seek worthy partners and avoid selling themselves cheaply, warning that a true suitor will ask for hand in marriage.
William Hamilton and wife John Madden and wife William Madden attended the funeral of their nephew, infant son of Mr and Mrs D B Madden, at Haonnewell on Thursday.
Experiments by the Agricultural Experiment Station at Monroe City show cowpeas boost corn yields, with lime, bone meal, and potash providing incremental gains. Cowpeas best for nitrogen. lime experimental on wetter flats. bone meal highly valuable. potash less crucial. Complete fertilizer offers immediate but not lasting land improvement. leguminous crops and returning crops to soil favored over constant fertilizer use. Nearby social note covers a large community reception for retiring Pastor Dr I W Read hosted by Mr and Mrs P W Huston with performances and a large guest list.
On December 8 1907 G Randolph of Phelps county Missouri was arrested for hunting without a license in Putask adjoining county. His lawyers moved to quash the information claiming the law imposes no punishment for a citizen hunting across county lines. Judge Woodside sustained the motion and discharged the defendant rendering the game and fish law nearly worthless per the Chariton Courier.
The Paris Mercury urges all Monroe County residents to vote on April 5 and express their own judgment on county prohibition. It warns against coercion and emphasizes that every citizen should vote wet or dry as a free expression of the popular will.
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