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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
4
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The Democrat announces candidates J. T. Wooden and George R Jackson for the upcoming primary on August 4, 2008, urging that the people, not the trusts, should rule.
The piece argues trusts grew under Republican protection and asserts a tariff reform to favor the people. It states democracy seeks equal rights for all and rejects special privileges for any group.
The message calls for vigilance against trust rule and urges voters to elect Bryan as president with a Democratic Congress to support his agenda.
A historical note argues Congress must reform before the people can reasonably anticipate tariff revision in the interest of the masses. The line frames governance as prerequisite to tariff debate and public welfare.
The Commoner notes a double standard where a worker who violates an injunction goes to jail while the packing trust that breaks an injunction only raises prices. It argues Roosevelt has no right beyond that of any citizen to trample the Constitution and stresses the people should uphold it.
The passage argues that Republican promises to revise the tariff after the election are mere votesmanship. It contends that if they truly aimed to aid the masses, tariff reforms would be enacted now rather than postponed for political gain.
Voters who favor high tariffs and trust in trusted leadership see William Jennings Bryan as the best fit for the Democratic nomination at Denver. They argue the people’s confidence in his honor integrity and statesmanship makes him the strongest candidate Democracy could name.
Mrs. I. P. Logan of Palmyra visited her sister Mrs. Hamilton Byrd on Tuesday. Mrs. Byrd has not been well for some time.
William Thackery and S went to Quincy on Monday to buy fixtures and stock for a first class restaurant to be opened by young Mr Thackery in the room opposite the Democrat office. Thackery is an experienced restaurant man.
John H. Finks learns of brother George W. Finks death in Mexico Missouri and burial at Long Branch. Emma C. Brown widow settles Probate Court debts, Quin cy woman pays 2000 insurance to Modern Woodman. Parish sermon in Bannival marked Odd Fellows anniversary. Jacksonville visitor J D Melson family arrival. William Gottman family relocates to a new North Border cottage.
Dr John R Dawson was called to Palmyra on Friday afternoon for professional business. The notice notes his involvement in a local matter and indicates a formal appointment or consultation occurred. The item presents a routine professional call without further context.
Advert announces Spring 1908 Woolens with wide variety of weaves and styles. It promises attractive designs and new colorings at popular prices, inviting customers to see the line of goods for the season.
Shines shoes at Streans Barber Shop. Mr and Mrs J N Bricker of Bushnell visit son M N Bricker and family. Miss Stella Carrico elected to teach Yager school next year. Turner Art Exhibit at Miss Belle Johnson Studio May 21 22 for schools benefit. Ralph Dickinson to Hardinsville Lil for barber work. H L McWilliams Kirksville High School principal spent weekend with Clarence Smith. Frank Bower attended funeral in Canton. Charlie Lee formerly of this city visiting Poplar Bluff. James L Lyon Burlington Ry Depot Agents meeting at Brookfield. Geo Stillion of Palmyra with Monroe friends. W B Hays Quincy visitor.
Advertises horse buyers in Monroe City for May 9 seeking fat well broke horses of all sizes. Mentions Pierceall Drescher delivering several wagons for J B Anderson Gones McAllister and Dimmitt, including a piano wagon. Reports Ralph Young injured repairing a telephone line near Emerson. Names several local residents visiting St Louis and Pittsburg.
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