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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1906
Page
6
A fragmentary collection of verses and rural humor, including lines from Frank L. Stanton about love and life, regional dialect quips, and a note that Pike Gupton and family bought three wagon loads of goods in town on Thursday.
Twenty nine states plan governor elections next fall. Several states currently have Republican governors while eleven retain Democratic leaders. The Butler County Democrats organize a Bryan Club. Miss Adelaide Lear visits Shelbina and Clarence relatives. Miss Beatrice Elliott visits relatives at Oak Dale.
Clarence Calvert building a wire fence Thursday morning stretched wires beyond their limit. The stretcher snapped back striking him on the head and causing a deep gash. Dr. Geo L Turner treated and stitched the wound.
An old story argues that residents should spend money at home to grow their town and swerve away from buying goods from distant suppliers. It cites Louisiana and Mexico examples of locals seeking outside services, including printing and shoes, and warns that outside spending harms Parker and Warner alike.
A boy digs for worms in a shady spot with no luck until an old angler offers a chunk of soap. After sprinkling soapsuds on the ground, the boy watches as worms appear by the dozen. The man explains soapsuds or weak molasses mixtures draw worms to the surface.
Mr and Mrs G W Perry of Oak Dale were shoppers in the city Saturday.
A promotional offer invites readers to receive three months of the Cosmopolitan magazine at no cost. The ad touts eminent contributors, a 240 page home magazine format, and a risk free trial with no charges if canceled after the trial. It stresses editorial quality, several famous names, and urges immediate coupon return.
A deacon named Still Shaving Thee in IShemna falls ill and follows a physician Bleue's odd advice to shave with hot water and other unnamed ingredients. Neighbors note rapid recovery after multiple shaves, with his wife reporting he is much better and still shaving regularly.
Mrs B F Smithers and children of Decatur Illinois have been guests of Mrs Smithers sister Mrs O R Emerson.
Roy Meriwether, newly qualified after State University, begins practice as a lawyer and has been appointed City Attorney. Thomas Proctor from Chicago visited homefolks and friends, while W L Cranston and Jolly Will from East St. Louis came in Friday to attend to business and reconnect with old friends.
A sharp collection of quips on dating and gender from the New York Press. It jokes that men often retreat to drink after rejected proposals while noting women’s views on social behavior and current affairs.
The Monroe City scene is praised for growth with a new hotel under construction and handsome residences, as the writer argues a former Quincy Herald letter misrepresented the city. The piece notes Monroe’s rising shipments and active work, challenging past comparisons to Shelbina and Spades.
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