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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1902
Page
3
In the circuit court the case D. D Melson versus L. J Patterson ruled for the defendant. The matter stirred considerable discussion in the city with Maj Bristow and Ragland representing the prosecution and McClintic and Goodson for the defense.
Holiday excursion fares offered by the Wabash for trips to Western Passenger Association territory and nearby points within 200 miles. Tickets valid December 24 25 and January 1 with return by January 2. Information from local agents or William Daniels of Vandalia.
The article describes skirt cuts marked by austere simplicity and shaping that adds fullness. It notes mudistes labor over gowns with horizontal tucks and trims, balancing beauty and utility. Plain cloths remain in use, with plum and blue tones and white or green as fashionable options.
Shannon Shanon, an elderly resident of Marion County, died at his home. Funeral services were held with J. Boone and wife and Davie Clark of Biv attending. Remains were prepared for interment.
A quirky proposal from Missouri mocks young Americans emigrating to Arventine South America. It cites a staged marriage age, then outlines monthly taxes: 85 for ages 0 to 45, 10 for 35 to 50, 220 for 50 to 75, and 30 per month for other brackets.
A wrecking train plowed through Yellow Creek bridge on Saturday night, killing three men and seriously injuring seven others. The pile driver at the bridge overturned last Saturday, causing six serious injuries and two more possibly fatal.
The remains of Miss Belle Keach who died after an operation at the Baptist Sanitarium St Louis were taken to New London and will go on to Salem for interment. Miss Keach had many warm friends in this city.
Bailey McNutt returns from Boston where he mentors at Harvard University. Acme Food is advertised for sale at Hayden’s Livery Barn with a guarantee noted.
An 19th century advertisement promises Smith's Sure Kidney Cure cures for kidney and urinary ailments including dropsy Bright Disease catareh gravel albumen and albuminous deposits with back and bladder pain and leg swellings. It claims complete cure and lists prices 50 cents and 1 041 sold by J J Pitepatwtele.
In a town shop a shopper asks the price of socks. The saleswoman answers twenty-five cents a pair. The customer demands a pair, emphasizing cash, and grumbles about the loud shout.
The New York Press quotes a few sardonic lines about marriage and relationships. It jokes that a wife brings trouble, mushrooms on toast mask potpie, friendship fades with wealth disparity, and that major life moments scare a man. The piece showcases witty, dated humor on domestic life.
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