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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1900
Page
8
A literary and debating society has been organized at Salisbury. The new organization aims to foster discussion and writing talents among students and local residents, with meetings to be announced.
John Dixon land sale at Paris next Wednesday in partition with good title and bargains. Farm near Indian Creek post office near school to be sold in tracts to suit location. Also mortgage money offers and shoe accounts unsettled notices. Jim Shivers cd. jailed in Paris jail until mid March with costs to townsfolk. Jim confessed to stealing $2.75 from a man of color.
After surveying the country without finding the desired gift, shoppers are urged to visit B. O. Wood's for a suitable Christmas present.
Local shop catalogs Xmas sales featuring carrom boards at $3.50, dolls from 40c to 45c, albums at $2.39 and 99c, neck tie sets, glove selections, handkerchiefs and rose bowls. Millinery to close with hats at 2.50 and 3.50, men’s mocha gloves $1, linen towels 6 50, and assorted candies advertised as the lowest prices in town.
The Eagle Flour Exchange at Hannibal Eagley Flour, Bvan, Shipstuff and Feed operates wholesale and retail at John L. Evans’ new location on North Main Street one door south of J. B. Anderson's. The Democrat notes many owe payments and mentions prize awards. Cham berlain's Pain Balm touted for back and chest pains with prompt relief. available from B. O. Wood and Ranoy & Saunders.
Whitfield & Co. Chicago and B O Wood Saunders promote Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for la gripe, claiming it relieves cold symptoms and counteracts pneumonia risk. The ad cites extensive use among tens of thousands and urges purchase through local druggists.
A. Boulware & Son warns debtors to pay promptly or face legal action. Williamsons and Bulls advertise festive show windows with a Santa Claus display. Mrs. M. B. Carson travels to St Louis with family for a holiday visit. Burlingtion Route offers cheap holiday excursion rates within 200 miles with limited sale dates through New Year.
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