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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1917
Page
8
A catalog of new titles from Macmillan Doran and Co. New York listing Sherlock Holmes pastiche adventures and other 1918 era novels. Notable entries include The Last Kaw and The Mystery of the Masty Arrow with brief plot hints and published prices, alongside essays on hometown development and a piece on Mrs Patterson and Miss Dorothy Woodson visiting Hannibal.
A misread clipping reports a purported Arkanseswer claiming his infant Brigadier is only two months old yet appears able to sit upright on a mare's lap. The text mixes garbled dialogue about war and early speech, reflecting a sensational nursery tale from a dubious source.
A fragmented domestic scene shows a daughter speaking with her father after a ceremony. The text hints at early marriage adjustments and concerns about housekeeping. The tone resembles a stalled dialogue from a family column or social note.
A brief note reports 10 to see Jack and a man named He Billy paying $50 to watch Tack play poker. It questions if they are close friends, while mentioning Tiv No and Cornell Widow in a fragmented local scene.
Fragmentary lines reference a male figure named Burr and a mixed sentiment of courage. The readable text hints at doubt about heroism and a claim of not being as bad as implied, but lacks clear events, dates, or organizations to anchor a full news item.
A dialogue about Mrs Flirty’s reputation features flirtatious claims and defenses. The exchange questions how scandalous her conduct truly was, suggesting she may not be as red as described and inviting doubt about sensational storytelling.
Vale Record notes Joe Schulze and Say have not allied. they are longtime friends and have reportedly allied at last, as sources weigh in on the potential friendship development and possible cooperation.
A campus quip catalog notes playful banter between students and a friend. The Yale Record and Boston Transcript quotes hint at affectionate, humorous exchanges. The scene features a girl receiving flowers and a witty remark about an amberisker, suggesting campus culture and humor.
Fragmentary dialogue notes a character admiring pictures in an art shop and attempting to imitate their style. The cautious speaker recognizes the act may be feigned or clumsy as they observe the images and reflect on imitation.
A garbled transcription mentions names like Nablwigh Miere and Kern Or with uncertain context. Phrases include one person addressing another and an exclamation about a recurring action. Details are unclear and not tied to a specific event or date.
Railroads have moved about 1 500 000 soldiers to camps and embarkation points since August 1. Of these, 500 000 embarked on overnight travel in Pullman standard and tourist sleepers. In one run 8 000 troops traveled 3 700 miles from a Western camp to an Eastern point in under a week, in sixteen sections of 12 tourist cars and 2 baggage cars. A wedding feast was held at Mae McAllister's home Saturday with Bessie Montgomery Agnes Mudd Mary Finnegan Cordie Hoar and Virgie Hoar attending. Ada Eakle of Quincy attended James Lynn's funeral Monday afternoon.
In a terse exchange Husby challenges a companion about carrying a poodle with a claw pirap remark. The dialogue hints at mockery and a sharp, humorous dynamic between the speakers.
Notice offers a farm loan at 5.5 percent for 20 years with no commission and option to pay $1000 extra on any interest date. Contact Node Green for details and location near the post office. Social notices mention Charley McClinic family returning to Selirk Kansas after a month away. Local residents Sharps and Leakes noted gathering at D S Sharp’s home with others from Emden and Hannibal.
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