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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
2
The Democrat from Monroe City reports city editor notes and editorial remarks by Ww. J. Rouse and J. F. Hixson. The paper is entered at the Monroe City post office as second class matter.
A 1908 Missouri political notice urges voters to participate in the upcoming primary, asserts Republicans lack influence over Democratic nominees, and stresses that Democrats who vote should support the party ticket in November. It emphasizes honesty, the golden rule, and mutual obligation to back the nominees, even if not the voter’s first choice.
The text portrays Cowherd as a people’s ally facing corporate opposition and Republican resistance. It asserts he stands for equal rights without special privileges, while Republicans and newspapers fear his strength as a Democratic candidate.
A critic argues the high tariff policy benefits gigantic trusts that dominate products and cause widespread suffering. The speaker claims Republicans defend the trusts while harming the masses, insisting the party favors wealth at the people’s expense.
A Centralia broom factory that makes 75 dozen brooms daily and employs 14 workers is proposed as a model for Monroe City. The idea could create local jobs and bring substantial revenue to the town, benefiting owners and residents alike.
The high tariff concentrates wealth in a few hands, a rock that has ruined many nations. The commentary argues this trend is pushing the country toward a similar fate as wealth becomes increasingly held by a small minority.
The passage asserts that William 5. Cowherd betrayed public interests and claims great trusts and Republicans are uniting to defeat him, reflecting partisan tensions and calls to curb his influence.
A critical note argues that newspapers portraying Ball supporters as good and Cowherd opponents as bad are misleading or ignorant and fail to reflect true public sentiment. It challenges partisan framing influencing voter views and emphasizes fair assessment.
A call urges every Democrat to vote next Tuesday for the candidates of his choice and in November for the party nominees, emphasizing voting for the Democrats preferred by each voter.
The message says Missouri Republicans would rejoice if Cowherd loses next Tuesday, viewing him as the strongest Democrat candidate the party could face.
A political exhortation urges voters to cast ballots for the Democratic ticket, claiming it serves the country, the voter, and humanity. The message emphasizes loyalty to national interests and personal duty in the electoral choice.
A political appeal urges all Missouri Democrats to vote the same way next Tuesday for the best qualified men to fill the various offices. The message emphasizes party unity and selecting capable candidates.
A political line accuses Republicans of backing trusts and monopolies while harming farmers and wage earners, framing the party as unduly aligned with capital over common labor.
A call urges Missouri Democrats to express their preference next Tuesday and, in November, to cast their vote for the party ticket nominated.
A cowherd maintains a spotless reputation with unwavering dedication to the responsibilities entrusted to him. He has never betrayed the trust placed in his hands, underscoring a strong personal ethic.
A campaign note urges voters to support John A. Knott next Tuesday, presenting the ballot as a stand for citizens’ rights. The message emphasizes democratic participation and the stakes of the upcoming local election.
Democrats will not participate in the upcoming Tuesday primary but will not abstain from the November election, signaling a strategic move in party voting plans and turnout expectations.
A report notes that imposing tariffs shifts wealth toward a small elite, increasing inequality and limiting broad economic mobility. The piece frames protectionist policy as benefiting a privileged minority at the expense of general prosperity.
The statement argues that a centralized government, favored by Republican allies, would not serve the people's interests. It cautions against consolidating power and warns of potential loss of local autonomy and individual rights.
A commentator argues the true anarchists are not the poor but the extremely rich, challenging perceptions of political disruption and power. The remark emphasizes class dynamics and the potential influence of wealth on societal order.
The statement urges voters to support William S. Cowherd as the best choice for governor, presenting him as the preferred candidate in the race. The brief note focuses on advocacy and does not provide additional context or details about opponents or platforms.
The local option wing, after Judge Evans declined their ticket, shifts to Sunday Judge W H Wallace. They rejected Cowherd and Ball, who drew ire for a sermon and church remarks, forming a provisional club and seeking signatures as they weigh their harvest.
Rev. E. M. Richmond of New London visited Paris last Friday. He campaigned for Folk four years ago and now believes Senator Stone’s re-election is certain, according to the Paris Mercury.
Local notice announces eye and ear specialist services operated by Dr Hornbeck in Hannibal Missouri. The short item lists practice focus and city location without further details.
The Carthage Democrat argues the Republican platform centers on centralized federal power, warning it threatens the republic and favors trusts. It criticizes evasive planks on enforcement of law, injunctions, and labor issues, calling the platform worthless and dangerous to democracy.
A reader laments that hundreds paid for attendance but left unhappy as speakers did not appear. The missive argues that denying others the chance to listen is discourteous and selfish, urging readers to send news items to the Democrat.
A Missouri Issues editorial calls William H. Wallace the strongest candidate to defeat Cowherd for Governor, noting his wide support among Democrats and opposition to Judge Evans. The piece also notes Ball’s declining influence and discredited backers in the Second District, with Wallace backed by U. S. Hall. A humorous Charles City report about a Merry Widow hat ends with an oil well prospecting joke.
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