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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
6
The column edited by Ella L Shearman outlines W C T U principles and efforts for national and local campaigns. It notes the Denver convention venue and dates, references Georgia prohibition impacts, and describes the National Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s preparations and call for public contributions to support a Democratic Congress.
Mail carrier J. O. Ensor on R. F. D. No. 8 recalls Walter Hagan stepping from his home and loading a sack into the mail wagon, ordering him to take it home. At home Ensor found half of a large country ham, described as sweet and juicy like the famous hams common in stories.
Miss Georgia Saunders of Lakenan is hosted by friend Miss Carrie Sprinkle. The note mentions a shoe repair service at the Second Hand Store offering half soles with satisfaction guaranteed and low prices.
The opera house in Monron City suffers from neglected details that disappoint patrons. Ventilation has been largely absent for two years with two blocked roof vents and a suffocatingly hot auditorium. Footlights are replaced by two large stove like lamps, increasing heat and discomfort for a crowded audience.
David E Stage, former Tipton resident, traveled to a Missouri cemetery to mark the grave of his first wife, laid to rest in Jackson cemetery at Sharpsburg long ago. He arranged a modest headstone and has spent the past week pursuing this long overdue tribute to a loved one.
Nodaway Atchison and De Kalb counties endorse Stone for senator. Northwest Missouri shows strong Stone support as Judging by endorsements across several counties, Stone looks set for re nomination. Clyde Reed, Camden Point bank robber, shifts stance noting jail no longer suits him before Hadley heads to New Mexico if defeated.
A Kansas Republican leader questions party support if the president favored Booker T. Washington. The note suggests political loyalty could shift with the president’s preference, and cites editorials from Gallatin Democrat and Slater Rustler. A caution about matrimonial ads in newspapers and a commentary on ad fraud is included. Local social notes mention visits and travel across Bluff City, Camp Point, and Palmyra.
Quote from William Jennings Bryan defending strict constructionism and the division of powers. He argues the federal government must fulfill delegated duties while states retain reserved powers, condemning predatory corporations exploiting the boundary for impunity and seeking shelter from punishment.
The message urged Pierce City residents to face past acts with resolve to wear their clouds inside out. It encourages cheer and bravery, noting that cheerful soldiers inspire others and urging acceptance or clever making the best of what one has without complaint.
Mrs. Sarah Jackson visited Perry on Saturday to see her son J B Jackson while having her shoes shined at Streans Barber Shop.
Mrs Roy McFarland and her two children traveled to St Louis on Saturday to visit friends, sharing a brief family outing.
A forum suggests using ten cent concentrated lye in rat runs to burn their moist feet and make them emigrate. The method, credited as more effective than traps or poison, targets rats and mice by application twice yearly in moist underfloor areas.
John Green reports a queer silver coin brought from abroad by William Hunerwadel. The medallion depicts a rearing horse with Georgius IV UO Brit tann ET Honor Rex XXEF Marr around the edge. Reverse shows 116 Gute Graschen 1828 Feines with Bruosvicensis ET Lunebur gensis Dux. milled edge unfamiliar unlike American or English coins.
Miss Anna Boulware hosted a Saturday luncheon in honor of Adelaide Lear, the bride-to-be, entertaining several kindred spirits at noon. The social gathering highlighted upcoming nuptials and the circle of friends joining in celebration.
Virgil Shearman spent four months in northwest Texas, mostly Amarillo, then returned home saying he liked Texas but chose to go back to Missouri.
A Sunday ball game at Christian's park between the Hannibal Shamrocks and Monroe Sodality evolved from a 2-2 tie after seven innings to a 5-9 score in favor of the Sodality. The visiting team consisted of many fine young men.
Lambert Buckman and Miss Lida Algair of Lakenan have been with Monroe relatives and friends for a social visit.
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