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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
4
On June 1 1911 citizens foresee prosperity from water works sewerage and all day electric power in Monroe City. They caution that gains for merchants may draw money from farmers and laborers, and argue Americans pay more for American goods than abroad.
A short political contrast argues that greater prosperity for all is the goal of Democracy while accusing Republicans of favoring prosperity for the few at the expense of the many.
A political analysis argues that Democratic support for bank guarantees threatens safe local banks by driving deposits into Postal Banks. It claims Republican shifts toward postal savings would pull funds from circulation, creating nationwide congestion in New York banks. The piece likens financial consolidation to a harmful bodily congestion and urges support for bank guarantees.
The text argues President Taft should commend his decision not to grant pardons to Charles W. Morse of New York and John R. Walsh of Chicago, two prominent bankers imprisoned for fraud. It asserts there is no reason to pardon these rich bankers who betrayed the trust of their clients.
The piece argues the rich must face penalties for misusing depositors funds and that poverty excuses theft. It then urges rebuilding Missouri roads with rock surfaces, proposing a $500,000 twenty-year bond plan for Monroe County. The author claims the bond approach creates jobs, stimulates business, and is cheaper than the current system while roads improve before the loan is repaid.
A Boston lawyer near marriage chatted with a fellow lawyer who married last year. They exchange greetings and jokes about expenses after marriage. The veteran notes he spends less now because he has no funds to spend. Mrs W B Hays and her baby visited relatives and returned to Hannibal. Best Leather Fly Nets and Covers supplied by Yowell Saddlery Co.
Trade Secretary Bread-Making F L Burke of Kansas City disparages the bread mother used to make in a Missouri Master Bakers' meeting. The piece extols homemade bread as superior and suggests machine-made bread could never replicate its quality, noting advancing bakery methods may eventually reveal trade secrets. The piece appears in the Republic.
Jerome H. Remick & Co reports multiple hit songs with one writer. Jer ome Weniich, a young composer, delivers four popular tunes including We're Kept the Golden Rule. The lyric emphasizes moral philosophy and heartwarming sentiment, likening the world rising as songs gain fame. Chorus recalls playground memories and the Golden Rule theme.
London May 25 England and Wales total population 36 075 260 an increase of 10 91 in ten years Greater London 7 252 963 with 2 486 080 more than Greater New York 1910 figures subject to minor corrections A Groom house and three lots in Monroe City offered at a bargain Carl F Smith care Democrat tf
Randolph V. Sullivan born November 4 1834 in Mason Co Kentucky moved to Missouri in 1855 with family settled near Sharpsburg later in Monroe City engaged in dry goods for 35 years admired by many died after eighteen months of illness May 22 his faith guided him to a joyful Christian end leaving wife Rachel Zerelda Boulware and children William A Sullivan Annie Kate L Evans and Charles M Sullivan as a beloved father and upright businessman with a fearless view of death and strong Grace.
Uncle Nick Riddle traveled to Quincy on Monday to perform carpenter work expected to take several days to finish.
County graduation program lists speakers including Rev Lotus Aspey and Dr James S., with music selections, recitation and declamation contests, essay and medal presentations, and dismissal. Includes schedule from 10:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. with names of participants and events. Separately notes ongoing unrest in Mexico and slow path to peace under the Madero administration.
Notice warns delinquent taxpayers to pay after July 1 or their taxes will be turned over to township constables at added cost. A. C. Deaver urges prompt payment to avoid extra charges and fees. Also notes Harry McNutt visiting. praises his teaching at Rolla State School of Mines and future geology work in the state.
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