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Monroe City Democrat

Location

Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1910

Page

4

Monroe City Post Office notices second class matter

The Tak Democrat reports that Hems DP Op reRreak entered the post office at Monroe City Missouri as a second class matter.

Monroe City

Missouri election results show Republicans win state offices

On November 8 Missouri voters cast 675 541 votes for major parties, 20 133 fewer than two years prior. Official totals on December 1 show Democrats carried few statewide races, while Republicans won several key offices including Supreme Judge long term and State Superintendent, with margins of 3 165 and 2 240 respectively.

Missouri Long —Gantt Brown Timmons Kennish

Poem About Father’s Barn Prompts Publisher’s Chagrin

A writer tells a publisher she has penned a poem on My Father’s Barn, provoking a sharp response. Missouri dominates the University of Missouri agriculture contest standings at Chicago’s livestock exposition, sweeping five students onto the top ten honor list. Col. Moses C. Wetmore, a Democratic committeeman, is fatally injured in a Broadway incident. G R McCulloch of Springdale visits John and wife in Illinois.

Univer of Missouri Chicago Missouri Chicago Record-Herald

Is This Hole in the Game Law Hunters Question

Edgerton Journal reports Grundy county men were arrested for hunting on land without owner consent. Trial shows the new game law omits the old Section 2302, so the men were discharged. Trespass penalties still apply to trespass by the offender, not the state.

Edgerton Journal Grundy County Columbia Statesman

Suit To Dissolve Sugar Trust In New York

A bill in equity to dissolve the American Sugar Refining company, dubbed the sugar trust, was filed in the U S circuit court for the Southern district of New York by United States District Attorney Wise. A perpetual injunction is sought blocking dividends and stockholders from exercising privileges and restraining trade. Defendants include Franklin Sugar Refining, Spreckels Sugar Refining, Western Sugar Refining, California Sugar Refining, and individuals Frazier Havemeyer Niese Mott the Spaldings?

New York American Sugar Refining Company Sugar Trust United States Circuit Court For Southern District of New York United States Wise Franklin Sugar Refining Company Spreckles Sugar Refining Company Western Sugar Refining Company California Sugar Refining Company George H. Frazier Horace Havemeyer H. E. Niese Henry C. Mott Adolph B J. D. Spreckles F. D. Mollenhauser Robert B. Hawley

Democrats to Contest in Missouri election disputes

The Democratic State Committee adopted resolutions urging contests for four state offices including Supreme judgeships and contests in three St. Louis congressional districts led by Richard Bartholdi. They also urged contests for State Senate and lower legislative seats in St. Louis City and County, after reviewing alleged fraudulent tactics. Proviso says funds must be pledged to cover contest costs. Mrs John McGlesson returns home to Louisiana after visiting Monroe friends.

Democratic State Committee Southern Hotel St. Louis Richard Bartholdi Senate St. Louis County

Why His Friends Laugh

A clever youth in a town gains attention by wearing a stickpin with its point protruding and explains he does so to provoke questions. He recounts an episode on a car where an old man noted the pin and he joked he keeps it that way to attract attention, a ruse that amuses his circle.

Tres

Ants Nest Under Glass Novelty For Home Study

A London novelty called the Lub bock formicarium is a portable ants nest in a ten inch square frame with a glass cover. It includes ants and small insects, with or without a queen, and comes with management directions. designed for long term use and educational value for children and researchers.

London Lubbock

French pension bill includes women in plan after years of struggle

The pension measure in France, after four years of legislative effort, grants pension rights to wage earning women and men. Women pay six francs yearly, men nine, and minors 4% francs. Pensions start at 65 or after 30 years’ service. Employers and the state must contribute equally to the fund, and all state employees retire on pension after a set period.

Sweeping School Floors Across Cities

Chicago schools wash floors only three times yearly while Boston schools skip washing due to cracks exposing dirt. Both employ dampened sawdust with formaldehyde to save time and money, a practice raising health concerns about germ containment.

Chicago Boston

Foreign bodies in the eye care and first aid guidance

Instructions on removing foreign bodies from the eye and when to seek a specialist. Practical steps include avoiding rubbing the eye, allowing tears to wash out particles, and using blunt tools to remove debris from lower or upper eyelids. Warns against removing embedded steel or emery with needles or knives. Notes and local social items follow.

H. H. Hartung M. D National

Barnard students oppose woman dean with song chorus

A Barnard College note reveals discontent with having a woman dean as students chant Dont get a lady dean for us, indicating ongoing tension over female leadership in girls colleges. The remark reflects broader attitudes toward women in academic administration.

Barnard

An Old Crosspatch Cartoon Caption Exchange

A brief caption exchange notes that the photographer considers the negative very good while the client complains the whole of her face hurts yet. The exchange reflects a humorous vanity moment from Meggendorfer Blatter's publication.

Meggendorfer

Euchre Night Proves Social and Financial Hit at Holy Rosary

The Ladies Avers Society of Holy Rosary Church hosted a euchre evening last Wednesday. Prizes went to A Hamilton Ist main, Mrs O Daniel Ist ladies, Aldo Losson Istgents, and Victor Spalding 2nd sent. Norbit Yates and Develin Yates won the boobies. An after-event dance with the firepiece Orchestra followed, drawing wide participation. Proceeds totaled about 62 dollars.

Holy Rosary Church Jamilton O'Daniel Aldo Losson

Just Stood Pat and a Burglar Tale

A Camden man awoke to his wife’s claim a burglar was in the house and urged a downstairs chase. He refused, joking that while the chase proceeds he’ll search her clothing. The couple quarreled over fear and practicality in a humorous domestic anecdote. Dr. Thomas Proctor from Hannibal toured the area and predicted Hannibal’s population climbing toward 50,000 due to booster activity.

Camden Papa Wifey St. Paul Thomas Proctor Hannibal Hannibal Club

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