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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1905
Page
4
The Democrat notes W J Rouse as editor and R F Hixson as city editor with a yearly subscription of one dollar. It lists Menrov City Missouri as the post office and indicates second class matter status dated Thursday December 7, 1905.
Congress met on Monday as President Roosevelt delivered his annual message. He notes Indian Territory Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona have populations as capable as Northeastern states and warns against blocking their statehood. He suggests admission would likely add Democratic representation in Congress.
Lloyd John Sharp Williams praises James T Lloyd for four years as whip calling him conservative yet loyal to the party. Williams notes his trusted, respected work in Congress and urges indorsement for the position. James T Gentry born Philadelphia 1654 died December 3 1954 funeral at First Baptist church.
Fragmentary ad lists canned tomatoes corn peas mustard sardines pink salmon steet home salmon peaches apples and price values. Mentions 40¢ price for Price's Baking Powder. Reads like a midcentury grocery sale notice with multiple items but many words garbled.
A sale listing lists 6 quart and 4 quart stew kettles, flour sifters, and muffin pans with 8 and 6 holes, wash basins in various sizes, and stamped items. It notes 10 to 18 cent goods and mentions 2 quart coffee pots and milk and pudding pans among other items.
The third month closed with unusually good attendance and few tardies. Students earning grades for the month include names across Grades 1 to 8, with several classes reporting perfect discipline and high attendance. The note urges greater parental participation in visits to classrooms and discussions with teachers or the superintendent.
Miss Kate Redd left Monday for the Future Great where she will be with friends for some time.
A new dry goodsman arrives in the city and boards at Charles B Grayson’s. A ten pounder draws attention as a dapper young man whom the girls admire. Peter Werner visited Hannibal on Tuesday.
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