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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1906
Page
6
A fragment from an early 20th century page notes a meeting at Teel Day on June 6, 1906. It mentions DpLLOO rex vean owt oMeesi Mourse Ultr in cryptic terms, with fragmented references to local figures and a possible moonlit event.
A fragmentary historical narrative recalls fate of a boy raised by Snake Indians near Green River forts Washakie and the attempted abduction. The tale describes Buckskins, archery, lasso, wrestling, willow whistles, and a chance to adopt the admiral. Bob refuses to be deputized, preserving his future command.
Through the courtesy of the Democrat this space is reserved for the W. C. T. U. It is edited by Bila L. Shearman, District Press Superintendent of the W. C. T. U. Shearman is responsible for all statements. Our Watchwords: Organize, Educate, Agitate, Total abstinence, Prohibition. One standard of morals for men and women. The education of public sentiment for right.
Dec 19 Peace Day and Dec 23 Crusade Day announced. Loyal Temperance Legion at Methodist church after the Junior League. Aim to educate boys and girls in scientific, ethical instruction for temperance work. Mrs Mary H. Hunt led the program for 27 years. Mrs Edith S. Davis to continue. The push includes health laws, abstinence, and moral education with 4000 curfew towns noted. Earl of Carlisle cited for converting to abstinence by closing public houses.
Remaining unclaimed to post office Monroe City Mo on Dec 1006 T E Hawking Mess Michell Walter Buel John C Gosling Mrs J J Johnson Mrs Bill Piney Mr Ben Moore Mrs A R Moss C Wubrey Mr Frank Neville Miss Mabte Bell Andey Gillaspy.
After an absence of several months as Koleh of the grip, C. & Robertshaw took a ten days lay off to visit his family and to enjoy the society of their friends. Al Arnold of Chicago was with Monroe friends Saturday. Agents mistakes do not occur when you buy monuments from Reid & Shearman, as they do not employ an agent. Shop South of News office.
Miss Grace Vazier of Palmg ray has been spending several days with her friends Misses Bess and Lillian Marshall.
Mrs D Hugh Stevens went to Bluff City Saturday to visit her sister Mrs J M Boulware. D K Yowell was a business visitor in Macon Monday.
Macon Missouri inmates sign a Thanksgiving letter to Governor Folk titled Why We Are Thankful. Written by George O'Brien, the note mocks sensational coverage of rich men, then lists banal comforts behind bars and disputes with society. The piece ends with a witty remark on the multiplication table.
Mrs. Ella Eddy reports her niece Miss Alice Clark a Howard Seminary student in West Bridge Water Massachusetts is among several young ladies homesick this season. The note ends with a remark that there is no place like home especially if that home is in Missouri.
An old advertisement list includes claims for Smiths Sure Kidney Cure priced at 50 cents with a refund offer if no benefit. Also features a string of curious classified lines: a piano for sale, furnished apartments, room requests, lost collie Jim, a widow seeking washing, a pianoforte sale, and odd job notices.
The piece notes a smoky scene and public fear, with a slow schedule causing tired rolling stock. It recalls an incident where six rabbits and a cow wandered onto the track as passengers slept, while the author hints at vision time and a potentially fatal shock for the public.
The young gentlemen of the South Side wound up the grid iron season with a 10 to 5 victory over the North Side on Thursday afternoon.
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