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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
5
The document notes the Monroe City Missouri postoffice as second class matter with a dated line for Thursday July 16, 1908, indicating an archival newspaper filing and publication status.
Announcements list candidates for Representative, Sheriff, Judge, Treasurer, Surveyor, Prosecuting Attorney, Public Administrator, and other posts. Campaign notes attack Republicans for wasting funds and praise Bryan and Kern. Calls for a humane platform and limits on corporate donations to campaign funds.
The speaker argues that Bryan's election and a Democratic Congress empower the people to end trust domination and rebalance justice. He claims currently favored segments plunder the public, while Republicans owe allegiance to big interests due to laws granting special privileges.
A 19th century budget comparison notes that U S government spending during 1862 to 1865 was 3,394,830,931 dollars. It contrasts with 1906 to 1909 under Roosevelt, claiming total expenditures plus appropriations reached 83,428,805,371 dollars, a surplus of 33,978,440 more than the Civil War four years.
The text notes that from 1906 to 1909 Republican per capita military appropriations total SK.90 for army navy and fortifications, contrasting with Cleveland era spending of $3.90 per person for four years, arguing against continuing burdens of militarism.
The piece argues fines on big corporations merely premium lawlessness as prices rise to cover penalties. It urges independence from trusts, contrasts Democracy and Republicanism, praises Bryan and Kern, and notes local social visits and travel to the Lake region. It references Senator Stone and party loyalties amid political maneuvering.
The convention greeted Bryan with the greatest ovation for a political leader as the platform received masses support. The Missouri delegation performed strongly. William Jennings Bryan was nominated for president on the first ballot and John W. Kern of Indiana for vice president on the first ballot. The platform urged voters to study and compare with the Republican platform.
A pretty boy arrives at Cy Young’s home while a strikingly pretty girl is found at Howard Tooley’s. Roy Burditt expresses supreme happiness over the arrival of a boy at his home.
Judge W. W. Rucker, the efficient congressman from the district, was seen mingling with friends Friday. He is praised for hard work, consistent voting, and fighting for honest legislation. Citizens are urged to re elect Judge Rucker for continued representation.
Promises a good game as Paris flunks, with the Monroe Merchants ball team arranging a Friday afternoon clash at Rogers Park at 3:30. Fans urged to attend with spouse or sweetheart.
David A. Ball, Democratic candidate for governor, will speak in this city next Thursday and is expected to draw a good hearing.
The 10th annual Modern Woodmen of America picnic in Warren will be held Thursday August 27. A big time is promised for all attendees.
Anderson & Montgomery notes from Columbus Ohio July 14 state national prohibition convention will open with no attempt to endorse the Anti-Saloon League. National chairman Charles R. Jones says delegates will not introduce such a resolution, signaling convention sentiment against it.
Badly Injured Henry Wagner suffers facial wounds after a colt accident while hitching his horse. Dr. Turner repaired the cuts with stitches. Ed Cannon reports a child in typhoid illness. various residents of Monroe and nearby towns are listed visiting, traveling, or ill, including Miss Jennie Seymour, Miss Elizabeth Geerze, and Miss Katherine Redd. The Democrat offers job printing services.
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