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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1908
Page
8
Agricultural notes urge varied feeds for sows and chicks, care for horses and trees, and caution on fairs. Observations include milk and bran for nursing sows, oats for pigs, hay and silos, and rules for hydration, rest, and disease prevention. Also notes Texas Farmers Union ventures and moral guidance for state fairs.
E Walker and J G Wade traveled Tuesday on a business rip to Moline and Rock Island and Burlington Iowa. Miss Bibe Huebsch journeyed to Stamrock Texas Tuesday to visit a sister.
Misses Rohy and Garnett are visiting their uncle T M Byland at Clarence. If you want a listing that will please you, have it done at the Democrat office.
Mrs Lillian Christian of Hannibal, visiting kinswoman Mrs Mary Joach, has decided to reside in the city with her daughter Mrs BR S McClintic following her husband’s recent death. Mrs Lay is described as a gracious citizen and suitable for any home.
Mrs Ernest Buckman of Brookfield came down Tuesday to visit her friend Mrs BE Griffith.
The successor to Dr Jesee at Missouri State University is Dr A Ross Bill of Cornell University, noted as the youngest to head any state institution. The report emphasizes Bill's nomination and anticipated leadership role.
Mrs Cephas Herring of Malcolm Til arrives at Monroe City Hospital for an appendicitis operation to be performed by Dr Hull.
Norvin Yates left Tuesday for St Louis to reenter school, accompanied by his brother Thomas as far as Hannibal. J Woodward of Hannibal was in town Tuesday with friends.
C A Ceartess and daughter Miss Hattie of Warren were in Quincy for a Tuesday visit.
W A Sullivan was carried to the hospital Sunday evening after a heart trouble and congestion. He and his wife went to the hospital where he remained. That night and the following day the outlook was against him, but Tuesday afternoon there was a slight improvement and at press time it was hoped he would recover.
Mrs Jacob Schmanter died yesterday morning after a brief illness. The funeral will be held today. She was a Roman Catholic. Peace be to her soul.
Rufe Christian received a substantial inheritance of 160 acres of land valued between 5000 and 6000 dollars from Jason Barnett. The incident notes a long backstory of their association and underscores the land’s monetary worth in the transfer.
Mrs W H Sears of Clarence arrived yesterday to visit her friend Mrs Mary Hord.
Misses Ruth and Lotta Me Atee of Hunnewell spent Monday with Monroe friends, sharing time and greetings in the small town gathering.
Two women discuss motor cars and fear, one woman wonders what people would think seeing a pair of trousers walking down the street with no man to them, a witty Parnell sentiment.
The state committee decided this week that Missouri would support Taft at the 1908 convention, aligning with party leaders and the postmasters' influence as observed by the Dunkin Democrat.
A Palmyra Spectator quip notes that a man who rises in church to condemn sin often spends the rest of the week proving the claim. The remark highlights perceived hypocrisy between public moralizing and private behavior in weekly life.
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