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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
2
A heartfelt verse from Silas Gorman Jenkins of Arlington Maryland expresses deep affection for a sweetheart. The speaker shares possessions and vows lifelong devotion while hinting at his sweetheart's name with a single letter, inviting curiosity yet keeping the name private.
A brusk editor Abernethy provokes a mother to expose her tongue while examining her ill daughter. The piece pivots to a Grand Magazine note about a southern town editor fearing life, with a misread word about a hostess luncheon. Gainesville Texas reports a blizzard with freezing temperatures, fruit damage fears, and sleet and hail.
Mrs J N Sparling and sister Rosa Mae Smith were among Hansard friends Saturday at a social event.
The Macon Times-Democrat notes Hobson will be tempted by bribes in his first session amid a GOP governor and senator, night riders, and prohibition, describing Kentucky as upside down. The Boonville Advertiser echoes the sentiment on state politics.
The Huntsville Herald reports financier E. H Harriman is doing well after purchasing the stock of the Georgia Central railroad for three million dollars. This move signals continued expansion by the wealthy magnate in the rail industry during the period.
A brief fragment notes the Cape Girardeau Democrat discussing a question presented as self-decided. The exact context and figures are unclear from the OCR fragment.
The New York Tribune recalls a joke credited to Senator Platt during a Manhattan Beach visit. A Western millionaire’s daughter asks what political economy is and the senator replies that it is the art of never buying more votes than you actually need.
A collection of editorials and opinions criticizing self interest and hypocrisy. It includes jabs at a lazy man, notes on top ambitions, and social roles. The quotes reference Chicago News, Joseph W Folk, and Missouri politics with remarks on honesty, Sabbath law, and campaigns amid a hostile rhetorical landscape.
A Bennett of opinions mockingly notes the court’s decision on women’s status. In contrast, Farmington Times complains Republicans fail the “full dinner pail” claim amid unemployment in cities nationwide. Bates County Democrat mocks a House chaplain’s proclaims while Boonville Advertiser sees Jefferson City cleric silenced with no political dates.
Notice of a sheriff's sale on the real estate of H L Yager in Monroe County Missouri to satisfy three Transcript Executions from March 18 1908. Judgments totals 8252 50 8182 46 and 9155 50 with sale at the courthouse front door in Parle between 9am and 5pm. Property described as part of the SE quarter of the NE quarter Section 11 Township 55 Range 11 West totaling about 4 acres. Sale conducted by Sheriff J M Nolen with Meriwether Meriwether attorneys for the plaintiffs.
Mary E Mellon named executrix after letters testamentary granted May 11 1906 by Monroe County Missouri Probate Court. Creditors must file claims within one year for allowance or be barred. two year limit from publication to avoid forever barred. Notices dated April 2 1908.
From the Platte City Landmark note that vast numbers of obscene postal cards bought or sent by people fail to reach recipients as postal officials burn those deemed too vulgar to mail.
Lawrence Chieftain notes the Vermont senator died in his seventy sixth year. He was the richest senator and head of the marble trust with wealth around 60 million dollars, largely from tariffs on marble. Boonville Advertiser adds Senator Stone writes to constituents and pays his own postage and freight.
Dr A W Miles offers treatment for diseases of the eye ear nose and throat and fits glasses. Office located in rooms formerly occupied by Dr Brown. Committed to comprehensive eye care in the community with available eyewear services.
New York April 3 Open work hosiery for women is designated lace lingerie by the board of United States general appraisers via a western importer petition. They argued such items are hosiery and should incur lower duties. The board upheld the importer’s contention. A separate note from LaGrange Todicator jokes about Missouri hens funding the Panama Canal.
A tug entered a Georgia town with its shipping tag missing. The station agent presented the matter to a justice to establish ownership. The court adjourned the case for twenty four hours to study the claimants’ appearance and submissions.
Judge A. HB. Robins of St. Louis addressed the local option question before a fairly well filled audience at the opera house Thursday night.
An old Monroe boy now serving as a mail clerk travels from Chicago to Quincy, greeting Monroe friends who were glad to see him.
Mra A S Maddox traveled to Oak Dale on Saturday to visit relatives.
Miss Nola McNamara is visiting relatives in Ely. The trip highlights family connections and a brief stay in the city.
W. T. Rutledge dentist offers tooth saving specialty in Redman block above Variety Store with telephone 66.
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