Monroe City Chautauqua lineup prompts price question
The Monroe City Chautauqua presents twelve high grade attractions over six days including Captain Hobson Jay William Hudson and George Pearson. Their topics cover the Spanish American War World War II era and Princess Pats memories. The ticket price is about 50 cents, inviting readers to decide if it is worth the cost.
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Richmond P. Hobson
Jay William Hudson
George Eustace
Pearson
Hobson
Congress
America
Naval Institute
Europe
Hudson
Department of Philosophy
University of Missouri
George Eustace Pearson
Princess Patricia's Regiment of
Canadian Light Infantry
Princess Pats
Saturday Evening Post
Pats
Fourth Liberty Loan Campaign Announces Dates
The Fourth Liberty Loan begins September 28 and closes October 19. Officials stress the loan as a test of American resolve and support for the war in Europe. J D Robey urges season ticket sales for the Monroe City Chautauqua with bank sale points and war tax figures. A note from Rex Durr reports he is in Camp Upton hospital with measles. Multiple locals attend the Missouri State Fair at Sedalia by car. Mrs. W W Tait and daughter visit Anabel. Vernon Scott returns home. Bess and Alice Barnes visit J W Greathouse near the city.
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Kcen
Europe
America
United States
J. D. Robey
Monroe City Chautauqua Co
Monroe City
Chautauqua
J. F.durr
Rex Durr
Camp Upton
Long Island
N. Y
Brooklyn
Official Count in Monroe County Shows Close Race
The Monroe County primary official tally certified by County Clerk Curtrunghe shows Dooley ahead of Scobee by four votes, Crow over Denver by 25, and Boyd over Rucker by 83. Clerks at precincts misadded totals. corrections now reflect a tight county contest and a strong November ticket featuring Whitecotton, Browning, Crow, Jones, McBride, Dooley, and Lipp.
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Monroe County
Curtrnghe
A G. Dooley
J. T. Scobee
Frank Crow
Denver
Jas. P. Boyd
Rucker
Curtright
Congress Baye
Asec
Trewiss
Brownie
BOO Cess
Scobee
Lipp
Eyoow
Grigsby
Colley
W. E. Whitecotton
J. Frank Crow
W. Frank Jones
T. W. McBride
A. G Dooley
EM. Lipp
Crow thanks Monroe and Indian Creek supporters
A post election note from J Frank Crow expressed gratitude to friends in Monroe and Indian Creek Townships for their loyalty in the recent primary. He pledged memorable future recognition and stated plans to thank them personally for their interest and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Indian Creek
J. Frank Crow
School of Instruction at L. O. C. F. hall Aug 17
Mrs. Allie White of Sikeston, vice president of the State Rebekah Assembly, will lead a School of Instruction at the L O C F hall in this city Saturday August 17. All Rebekahs are urged to attend.
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Allie White
Sikeston
Rebekah Assembly
Rebekah
Contest of Election Claims Illegal Votes Cast
Monroe County residents watch a challenge to A G Dooley's election, with a recount and accusations of illegal votes from other counties and non sworn ballots. Attorneys Hays and Alford represent the plaintiff, while Dooley declines comment. The case tests primary conduct and seeks accountability for voters and judges involved.
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A.G Dooley
Scobee
Hays & Alford
Hannibal
Dooley
Issue Mileage Books for Rail Travel
Passenger mileage books that are interchangeable and valid on any railroad go on sale next Tuesday. One book offers 1,000 coupons worth 3 cents each or one mile of travel, priced at $30 with $240 war tax. another has 500 coupons priced at $15 with $1.20 extra war tax. Each book is transferable and may be used for multiple passengers. Travelers may exchange mileage for tickets, advised to use shortest routes for best rates. Mrs. L A Kelley traveled to Sedalia to visit family and attend the State Fair. The Ladies Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church will meet Friday at 3 PM with Mrs Kidd.
Conservation of Wheat Amid War Demands and Scarce Supplies
The article notes England and France show crop gains while the United States eyes one of its largest harvests, but warns that wheat restrictions may persist into fall. Hoover may still withhold liberal wheat flour use, given war needs and export limits. Substitutes like corn and rye keep households supplied as conservation remains essential while fighting the Hun continues. Local items follow about visits, conventions, lost coat, and travel mentions.
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England
France
America
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Liberty
Cornelia Tuley
Euelah Owens
Bob and
Lucile Bell
John C. Kendrick
Chalmer Benson
Irvin Dorrell
Mrev Henry Dorst
Claude Thomas
Watson Tuley
Sedalia
W. W. Tait
Marlyn
Anabel
Bess
Alice Barnes
Columbia
J. W. Greathouse
J. J. Browning
School of Instruction
Monroe Co
Ladies Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
J. R. B. ‘Kidd
Harry Maidox
Hannibal Snd
C. E Smith
Palmyra
Evan Smith
E Smith
Chicago
Illinois
F. E. Longmire
Edward Longmire
Paul McGee
Harold
Mary Bottorff
Paul Bottorff
Beardstone Lil
Dorothy Patterson
Gladys Clark
Memphis
Miss Evelyn Jackson
Luta B. Proctor
Sturgeon Bay
Wis
Velma Pipkin
Macon
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