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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
4
A brief postal notice from Mooroe City Missouri indicating a $1.00 pre-WRA entry fee and classification as second class matter at the local post office. The fragment outlines the mailing context but lacks broader event details or dates, limiting fuller civic or historical implications.
The Kansas City Journal criticizes the Missouri Senate for being abused by the governor and others while the House passes all bills. It laments the House's tactic of unfixing bills after the Senate fixes them, trapping the Senate into killing bills to defend the state.
Paris hosts the State Convention of P E O with a 25 member Monroe delegation and many travelers en route from various points. Local notables attend, including Rev Fr J Conolly with Rev Fr M Collins in Shelbina and Thomas Lightbody of Ely on business. Details note community notices and a broader column mix.
Scientists note that craving sweets and appetite for Bigoho rarely coexist in one person. They caution that not liking candy does not prove temperance, but if candy is liked then it is unlikely alcohol is also preferred, according to the Confectioners' Union.
Nellie apologizes for the action of the new baby elster, saying you ee she hasn't got any sense yet. Her mother objects and Nellie suggests Julie has sense, but it isn’t working con p.
Yates and Hagan advertise a new line of neckwear and hose and invite customers to visit their store. They tout a $1.00 calfskin work glove as the town’s best value and note various local visitors in brief society items. George Losson and wife of Baylis Til are guests of Edward Daumon and wife, with Blanche Jarman visiting Quincy relatives.
A playful scene unfolds as a teacher tests children's abilities on opening day. Mary repeatedly claims she can undress herself prompting a bedside cloakroom punishment, while other kids boast skills like sharpening pencils and throwing balls. Doctor visits confirm all are well except Mary jokes about her tongue.
The Memorial Day parade lines grow thinner with fewer last year participants. More graves remain than living survivors and memories of the Civil War fade from speakers. The Quincy Herald urges honoring the living as well as the dead.
The message thanks friends and acquaintances for sympathy after a loved one was fatally injured and passed away. It notes gratitude for kindness and support and asks why names may not appear in the Farmers & Merchants Telephone Directory. It urges readers to use F M phones as a home company with dependable service.
Monroe District Court members are asked to attend the meeting at Odd Fellows hall next Monday evening with work in the Degrees. Supper will be served after the meeting. E P Epperson State Deputy will be present.
Mrs Thomas M. Boulware and daughter Miss Mary Byrd visit Hannibal for several days. Yates & Hagan offer hats for warm weather. E E Kratz returns to Seattle after visiting son E H Kratz. Mrs J Starrett guests of Stoutsville friends. Poultry sprayers 50 cents by L M Wood. John Demaree and wife visit Mrs Demaree's sister in Woodland. L M Wood and E A Peterson promote sealants. Mrs Charles Donovan visits Hunnewell. Evan Smith markets cement foundations. Mrs Samuel Christian visiting daughter Mrs A Grimm in Louisiana. Miss Eleanor Baker of Ft Worth Texas visits grandparents J M Proctor and wife. Walter Dimmitt and family visit Shelbi nn relatives. Cement curbs and gutter by Evan.
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