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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1901
Page
4
The text critiques tariffs, democracy, and liberty, arguing for a revenue tariff favoring ordinary people while condemning imperial holdings in the Philippines, Porto Rico, and Cuba. It warns that the McKinley administration and Republicans trample the Declaration of Independence principles and predicts a swing toward Democracy in Missouri and national politics.
A reader argues for fairer laws and criticizes Congress for Tariff policy that he says forces one man to surrender his earnings to another, calling current tariffs immoral and harmful.
A public appeal urges residents to push harder for city growth and regional development. The speaker calls for tapping natural resources and expanding labor employment institutions to accelerate progress in Monroe City and surrounding areas.
G B Kelly who has been editor of the Monitor since 1873 has disposed of his interests in the paper to Rolla Rothwell. The Democrat extends greeting to Mr Rothwell and wishes both success in their endeavors.
City Council met in regular session with Mayor absent and Alderman Boulware presiding. Minutes approved. Several claims approved including J A Wickman night watch, Caspar and Pieau tank, windmills, and bonds. Chief Wilson urged purchasing a new tire engine. committee formed to study feasibility. Also notes on sidewalk work and local social visits appear. a light humor aside ends the item.
A remark from Clarence Courier suggests there may never be another local option election in Shelby County as political tensions rise and drought concerns are noted. The quote hints at strong opinions within a party about county beverages policy and social conditions.
The Jinglers club of eight young ladies with eight companions and chaperones Mes dames J.S. Scott M. EB No land and D. J. Ebey left yesterday morning for the farm of J Porter Bush to spend the day picnic ing.
A quotation stresses fair dealing over underhand tactics as the path to lasting success in business. It argues that treating customers honestly and delivering value builds confidence, while deceitful methods may yield short gains but lead to ruin.
Geo W Little and his sister Miss Leticia from near Centre shopped with merchants yesterday and called at this office during their city visit. He remains open for engagements while in town.
A local plea warns residents to pay the St. Jude cemetery assessment to preserve the city of the dead, urging immediate payment over other concerns. The item references prior fire damage at Rev. T Gallaher’s property near Rensselaer and multiple attempts to settle railroad damages. It notes public lashings as an undesirable but observed practice in Monroe City and Paris, citing a 17 year old punished spuriously.
Mrs Fiefield nee Umstattd died in Hannibal Friday. She belonged to Eureka Hive No 1 L O T M. Members attended a brief service led by Rev L Howard. Nine members accompanied the body to the city Sunday with eight acting as pallbearers. Rev J A Wails officiated at M BE South at 2 pm Sunday. Remains interred in family lot at St Judes.
The Philadelphia Inquirer questions who provided the full cannibal expedition details printed by a German newspaper. It doubts the victims or cannibals could offer a credible narrative and asks for a solution to this journalism puzzle.
Rains improve outlook for a large corn crop in the region while cherries ripen. A local merchant faces a deadly self harm incident via a slow route. Miss Ruth McAtee, noted Hoonewell resident, visited the city Thursday.
The Browning Leader Record promotes advertising in all sizes to boost business and town image. A Palmyra trip is recounted with questionable excuses about a bride, while Neal’s story about hound pups returns humor. SHARP & DONLEY offer high prices for butter and eggs.
Dr Dulangy from Emden was in the city on a business visit yesterday while Mrs Daniel Seward of Clapper is reported very ill.
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