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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1908
Page
7
New York reports indicate the Teddy bear craze is dying out as stores closed Tuesday night. Toy departments were mostly clear except for remaining Teddy bears while other animals like dogs, elephants, monkeys and rabbits sold earlier in the season remain scarce on shelves. Dealers say last season they could not keep up, this year bears linger as a glut develops.
The piece traces a century of mobility from luxury horse drawn wagons to ubiquitous automobiles. It notes how even funeral processions now feature rare modern wagons, while top buggies become common and the wealthy ride in cars. It laments rising costs and shifting values in a rapidly accelerating age.
The Madison town board licensed two pool tables last week, drawing sharp rebuke from the Times which says the move fails the approval of the better class of citizens. The paper argues the action follows a theory that the vital room would disrupt "crap shooting," a popular diversion.
A terse editorial remark extols a low bred woman who stays home to care for children and avoids meddling in neighbors business. The writer laments dwindling examples but notes some remain, suggesting their continued presence would improve society.
Women’s clubs of Monroe City present three petitions to the town board demanding chickens be restrained from running at large amid last summer’s agitation. The item cites local concerns and seeks enforcement action.
A circuit judge stated in a recent signing of a divorce decree that a woman's fondness for dry goods and a man's for wet goods is the most prolific source of domestic difficulties.
The text argues that well written and displayed advertising in local papers reaches every family in the county, unlike circulars which end up in the wastebasket. It emphasizes the superior reach and effectiveness of newspapers for advertising in a community market.
A reader admonishes that listening to rich men recall happiness in poverty evokes anger and envy. The speaker argues such reminiscences justify redistributive anger and hints at reclaiming wealth to restore perceived happiness for the less fortunate.
The Quip cy Herald quotes the Bloomington Bulletin praising a merry Christmas not for finance but for farming in fertile land. It extols soil six feet thick and rich as Rockefeller with no remembered crop failures among the populace.
Mrs Martin Pike was called to Hunnewell Friday by the sudden death of her brother James Leake. She was accompanied by her son Oscar and W B Spalding.
Spirit of the State Press mocks President as a Democrat while critics depict Joans and bills in varied tones. The Milan Democrat notes November debt decline and higher bank currency while the Boonville and Bocoville papers shed light on capsule opinions and the Cortelyou Morgan dynamic.
A literary fragment featuring phrases on time love and change. The voice mentions Katrina's Sun-Dial, flowers dying, new days and new ways, pass by, love staying, and contrasts slow, swift, long, and short times for those who wait fear grieve rejoice. Attributed to Harry Van Dyke.
R T Carrico deputy grand master from Hannibal Washington will install Monroe City Lodge No 268 officers this evening. At Thursday’s meeting the lodge funded a handsome new parapet railing and reported a steady rise in membership with promising prospects for the new year.
Roosevelt denies any analogy between the Cleveland 1893 bond issue and Roosevelt's. Boorville Adver tiser notes Taft's trousers ripped in Russia causing a delay for his guest of honor status, calling it an international ac cident. Henry Co. Democrat cites Nodaway County surpassing New England states in corn production.
Jefferson City Tribune quotes House Democratic leader John Sharp Williams blaming the panic on anticipation of Democratic success. He urges Republicans to admit this could cause or has ever caused panic in the country.
The St Joseph Observer notes mixed views on Judge William H. Wallace of Kansas City as a reformer. It warns that even good men can be seen as a nuisance when reform is mocked, referencing Tillman’s remarks on Roosevelt and financial policy. Some express holiday spirits.
Farmers & Merchants Bank Monroe City Missouri announces its annual election of nine directors to serve the ensuing year. Polls open from 9 am to 12 o'clock noon on Monday January 13, 1908 at the bank. W R P Jackson Carbier notes the newspaper’s 69th year with growth and influence.
The Paris Mercury marked its seventieth birthday with a Brookfield Gazette sentiment praising its enduring usefulness and grace rather than decay. The remark contrasts frail humanity with the paper's long service.
The Queen City Leader quotes a GOP brother attributing the fall from 6.50 to 3.75 to fault of others, using a vivid metaphor of a hoarse frog and prosperity. The piece frames a political framing of market decline with sharp critique.
A'frey Buckman of Lakenan is visiting his sister Mrs Loren Yates during a reported stay in the area.
Miss Mae McAllister enjoyed a turkey dinner Thursday with her friends Abell Boarman and his wife.
Thomas Elzea of Palmyrs tends to his farm interests south of town, continuing agricultural duties in the local area.
Reginald Vanderbilt recalled a Newport dinner remarking that college athletics can be carried too far. He recounted a Princeton or Yale athlete in 1899 who trained for hockey and grew pale and weak. The coach blamed excessive studying and warned to stop.
Senator W. S. McClintic traveled from Kansas City to Higginsville on Thursday to review the interests and welfare of the Confederate Home. He met local officials and inspected arrangements affecting the residents and future operations of the institution.
Miss Mary Mathews of Cao ton Illinois visited Wednesday night with her friend Miss Bess DeLashmutt during a social call.
Dr Agnes McNeil of Shelbyville arrived Wednesday to visit former friends, marking a brief social reunion in town.
A compilation of curious notes and measurements on topics from animal speeds and brainy quirks to musical notes and consumer trivia. Items mention rhinoceroses, larks, ostriches, butterflies, Blenheim Palace, butter scents, and the speed of overhead and submarine cables.
Will Cranston of the National Stock Yards, East St. Louis, Illinois, arrived Wednesday night to look after stock interests and visit relatives. He is welcomed by a large circle of friends who are always glad to see him.
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