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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
2
The Democrat newspaper credits W.J. Rouse as editor and R. F. Hixson as city editor. It notes annual subscription terms at one dollar and confirms second class mail status in Mooroe City, Missouri.
Reported figures from the Missouri election show Folk carried 75 counties and Stone 39 as Bryan led in several Democratic strongholds. The dispatch notes Folk’s claims were disputed and highlights party dynamics, with sentiment on trusts and prosperity across press outlets.
A garbled notice from the Bowling Green Times reports Jeff McCune of Spencerburg shipping something by HMf aweslord. The text offers little clarity on the event or its consequences and leaves readers uncertain about a democratic synotype.
A minister influenced by a sermon on smoking vows to quit after admitting he received a hundred cigars as a gift. He says he has smoked one and will return home to burn the rest, while another minister vows to accompany him to rescue the ninety and nine. Omaha Bee.
The Stonewall Jackson residence in Lexington, once home of the famed Confederate general, has been converted into a hospital for Confederate veterans. The massive stone and brick structure retains its historic exterior and now draws many visitors as a memorial to the leader.
A Hartford Courant note links the fading reputation of New York horse shows to the rise of the automobile. It observes how the once popular spectacle loses favor as cars gain prominence, with critics noting the social scene around stables and rides. The item also includes an advertisement promising coal savings and urging price comparison via a phone number.
Hyomei is advertised as a self cure for catarrh bronchitis asthma hay fever coughs colds grip and croup. The ad touts inhaler use with a few drops for instant relief and claims the antiseptic air reaches nose and throat while killing germs and reducing inflammation. Testimonials claim strong relief and a druggist sells complete outfit for one dollar.
To make room for spring implements I will offer what wagons I have for 30 days at liberal discount. J Kendrick Hassard Mo. Prof Maurice Vaughn of the Perry schools visited his parents Addison Vaughn and wife over Thanksgiving.
Monroe County Missouri sheriff announces a public sale by partition to settle Robt Madd et al. The parcel includes 100 acres in Township 55 Range 8, described as parts of sections 10 15 27 with metes and bounds. Sale set for Friday December 18 1908 at the court house in Paris Missouri between 9 am and 5 pm. Nolin Sheriff Monroe County Missouri.
A publisher advertises a postpaid Popular Music Roll offering 20 pages of sheet music for piano or organ. Send three or more performer names and twenty five cents and receive Rud Knauer's Flight of the Butterflies Manila March and The Girl I've Seen among the selections. Indianapolis based.
Wabash offers a seven ninety round trip from Hannibal to the International Live Stock Exposition. Tickets go on sale November 29, 30 and December 1, 2, 7 and 8. Return limit is December 12.
Omaha offers $10.50 round trip from Hannibal to the National Corn Exposition from December 9 to 19. Tickets go on sale December 7 through 12. Return by December 22.
Homeseeker Tickets are offered on the first and third Tuesday of each month at unusually low rates for round trips from Hannibal to destinations in the West and South. Through sleepers run between Hannibal and Chicago Detroit Buffalo and New York City. Rates routes and times are provided by the railway information service.
The U D C s will hold a Christmas sale and auction on Saturday afternoon and evening at the Olney Music Co room. They will offer many fancy articles and items suitable for Sunday dinners.
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