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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1911
Page
4
A 1911 notice from Monroe City outlines plans to improve water works sewerage and electric current service. The announcement, dated Thursday June 8 1911, calls for efforts to enhance town infrastructure and livability for residents and businesses.
Fragmented text reports rising costs for construction and delayed timelines in the area. It notes existing land, joint venture plans, and residents facing affordability and readiness issues for upcoming projects.
A garbled passage discusses American defense, diversion strategy, and sea doctrine. It mentions soldiers, countries, and democratic principles, but the text is incomplete and cannot confirm a specific event or outcome.
Excerpt cites Cox sharp wit in Congress from McClure's Magazine June, noting quips about Springer and a Vermont delegation. Also lists local items: sale of a Quick Meal range, teachers to Monroe City schools, burlap fly covers sale, corn crop notes, Rev Fr Cooney and niece to Ireland trip, J R Leake and wife at Hunnewell, death of Herbert Sherry in Hunnewell, Palmyra business, Shelbyville visit, and a leprosy case in St Louis.
The Illinois Republican legislature adjourned without passing current expense appropriations. Governor calls an extraordinary session to approve the missing funds, raising questions about party discipline and fiscal oversight during the 1911 session.
Expresses gratitude for deeds of kindness and words of sympathy during illness and death of beloved companion. Acknowledges enduring memory of thoughtful acts and remembrance in the bereavement.
The piece urges every young man to resolve to save a small weekly amount from wages. It promises a growing fund for a rainy day and a sense of independence. The guidance stresses steady, disciplined saving with a concrete weekly target and gradual accumulation.
Roscoe Conkling near end of Senate career quarreled with the press gallery reporters who would flee the chamber when he spoke. He denounced that only editors and men with tapeworms could use the first person plural we in reference to themselves.
Frances and Ebey Rovse FP M phone 158 Mrs Jessie Forrest visiting her brother Dr W B A McNutt William Longmire Jr went to Mayon Monday J J Dimimitt from Shiel bina Monday Hugh Henderson of Palmyra transacted business here Monday
Hugh Saunders and Luther Fowler of Hunnewell conducted business in this city Monday while Roy McFarland did likewise in Macon on Wednesday. Misses Hattie and Maud Spalding visited Hunnewell Tuesday. Francis Longmire returned from Columbia where he had been attending the State University.
The Randolph Springs health resort in Huntsville, Missouri, now reopened with two rebuilt hotels, electric lights, water and sewerage, and other modern features. Managed by W. B. Groce of New Orleans with Maud Lindsey of Woodville assisting, the formal opening on June 18 features baseball, lawn tennis, croquet, bands, and Bell telephone connections for hotel matters.
H M Wilson of the Government Bureau of Mines urges strict enforcement of fire safety in all mining districts. He calls for fire drills and inexpensive lighting at mines, safer timber supports, clear escape routes, and fire-escape shafts to reduce the deadly toll from underground fires. He stresses timely action and the need to protect miners nationwide.
Carl Smith of St Louis, in town for business interests this week, asks if anyone has a chance to win the Team Harness set to be given away by Noland and Campbell. The notice notes local interest in the promotion.
Former Secretary of State John W. Foster testified before the New York Surrogate Court about collecting a 368000 claim against China via the State Department during the Roosevelt era. Hamlin of Missouri announced an investigation. Ward heir Georgiana Amidon, the claimant, seeks 100000 for Gen Frederick T Ward, killed in China in 1802. Allegations include improper payment from the Boxer indemnity fund and undisclosed payments to Foster and his son in law. Denby reportedly disapproved the claim. sources note potential conflicts and unexplained deductions. The item blends this national dispute with local notices on fairs, real estate, and community business.
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