Local Improvements and New Fronts on Main Street
A series of home and business upgrades are noted, including re roofs by Hiram Underhill and A Jaeger Sr, barn builds by Fred Hawkins and Charles Sharp, and a neat four room tenant house by Miss Nettie McElroy. Mrs Susan Gentry enhances Hawkins and Melson rooms with large plate windows. Elzea adds copper framed plate glass and dressed stone like blocks for Yowell Saddlery Co. The Elzea front will house Monroe City Democrat with a brick upper story to be painted, plus a grand press loft and skylight. The Monroe City Bank enhances offices with hard wood floors and a refined lobby. The Post-Dispatch remarks on Roosevelt Egypt policy, while the Tory Press praises him and Liberal Press criticizes his stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Proctor
Susan Gentry
Hawkins & Melson
Elzea
Monroe City Democrat
Roosevelt
England
Egypt
Post-Dispatch
Mr. Roosevelt
Mrs Cora Turner Heads for Indianapolis Sunday
Mrs. Cora Turner travels to Indianapolis Sunday to campaign for re election as Supreme Sentinel of the Court of poor. W A Patterson buys the Hanley House in St Louis from Mrs Hanley and plans to convert it into a residence. Dr W B A McNutt visits Judge Umstattd in St Louis hospital under Dr A J Moore. Editor W J Rouse leaves for Cape Girardeau to attend Missouri Press Association events.
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Cora Turner
Fordianapolis
Supreme Sentinel
The
Court of Poor
W. A. Patterson
Old Hanley House
W. B. A. McNutt
Umstattd
St. As Hospital
St. Louis
A. J. Moore
W. J. Rouse
Cape Girardeau
Missouri Press Association
Governor admits Missouri ranks high in education funding
The Clarance Courier quotes the governor saying Missouri is eighth in school children, with only six states raising more local school funds and possessing more school buildings. The piece notes Democratic responsibility for conditions, as acknowledged reluctantly by Hadley and the Globe Democrat. J. H. Robinson visits New London for business.
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State Teachers’ Association
Missouri
Clarence Courier
Democratic Party
Hadley
Globe Democrat
Conversation Reveals Regiment Cook’s Wartime Role
A short dialogue shows a Yankee visitor accusing a pensioner of killings during wartime. The pensioner confirms involvement by stating he served as the regiment’s cook, estimating about 200 or more casualties. The exchange hints at personal wartime experiences and distant conflict.
The Helping Hand Parlor Socialist Sketch
In a humorous exchange a visitor and parlor socialist discuss the 12 o'clock whistle. The socialist remarks he sympathizes with fellow workers and calls the clock more than ornamental, framing class sentiment in a light, dated burlesque tone.
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Puck
Parisian Singing Arc Draws Crowds as Store Ad Feature
A Paris shop uses a perfected singing arc lamp to advertise its wares. The lamp performs day and night outside the store, delivering a continual concert of music and vocal pitches praising items inside. A Morning remark notes an unusual event: a man passes a notably attractive woman without looking back.
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Paris
Atore
Fear of Burial Alive Spurs Will Requests
Reports that many fear being buried alive prompt unusual bequests. John Blount Price of Islington left four days after death to two surgeons $25 each for operations to revive him if alive. The Viscount Carlos Lima instructed that his body be watched until decomposition began.
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John Blount Price
Islington
Carlos Lima
Delra
Teakettle Singin’ Leads to Extra Gas Bills
A Worcester woman found rising gas bills over two months blamed on her new maid. The maid admitted she kept a kettle singing on the stove all day to feel more like work. She now works without accompaniment.
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Worcester
Mass
Cat spooked in Nuleigh, boy falls injure three times
A cat climbed and frightened people in the town of Nuleigh, North Carolina. A first boy climbed to help, fell and broke an arm. A second boy climbed and fell, breaking a leg. A third boy climbed and fell, breaking three ribs. The cat eventually came down and fled.
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Nuleigh
N. C
Boomerangs Made of Celluloid and Rubber
Boomerangs are now produced from celluloid and hard rubber. Celluloid offers waterproof lightweight durability and can be shaped into the distinctive curves and twists that give the boomerang its unique properties over cardboard.
Dreamers, Reformers and a Duchess at Salisbury
Memoirs recount a Duchess of Salisbury incident in church as a preacher spoke of the fall. Adam blames Eve and the Duchess, startled, burst out Shabby fellow Indeed, exposing a playful clash of interpretations across centuries.
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Adam
Death of Monroe Lodge Brother Proctor Lays Burden on Fraternity
Monroe City Mo June 14 1910 Worshipful Master Officers and Brethren of Monroe Lodge No 64 AF and AM submit resolutions mourning the death of James M Proctor on June 5 1910. They honor his character business skill and moral integrity while offering sympathy to his widow family and the community. A copy of resolutions to the family and city papers is requested.
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Monroe City
Monroe Lodge
A. F
A. M
James M. Proctor
Proctor
Bro
The Patients After Surgery and Visitors
At press time yesterday Mrs Cox was doing as well as could be expected though not out of danger after a surgical operation drain by Dr Williams of Quincy. H E Clark the other appendix patient was said to be getting along nicely. Roy Penn of St Louis arrived yesterday on business and pleasure.
Patchwork Education Mirrors Modern Child Shortcomings
Madrid Mundo argues the modern child lacks true power of observation amid a flood of scattered knowledge. He leads a strenuous life but cannot allocate time for careful observation and deep assimilation, warning against superficial learning.
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Madrid
Mundo
Printer's Amusing Error: Place-makers Bible Ringing In Clergy
A typographical error in a widely circulated Bible reference changes Matthew 5 9 to Blessed are the place-makers. The amusing misprint has drawn interest from readers and scholars curious about the origin and impact of the slip.
Oil Industry Employs Millions in United States
The oil business employs about 600,000 workers in the United States with 2,600,000 dependents. Daily wages total around $1,000,000, equating to roughly $300,000,000 annually across production refining shipping and petroleum product manufacturing.
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United States
Trusts, Monopolies, and a Married Philosopher
A playful dialogue contrasts a married philosopher and a bachelor. The philosopher notes that trust can lead to monopolies, explaining that a girl who trusts a man may want a monopoly on him. The exchange uses witty, flirtatious banter to explore affection and control.
To Find Happiness in Helping Others
Everyone owes a debt to the world and by keeping busy with acts that aid humanity you will find happiness for yourself and others.
Woman's Latest Conquest and Public Notices
A fragment discusses sea otter use in fashion and notes its exclusive male association due to weight and durability. It also reflects on architecture as dreams of builders, citing St Pauls and Christopher Wren, and mentions Hon. E T Fuller as prosecuting attorney of Monroe County seeking a second term with proven competency.
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la Cambra
Pase
Andes
Chillan
Whde World Magazine
St. Paul's
Christopher Wren
E. T. Fuller
Monroe County
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W J. Rouse
R. F. Hixson
Hiram Underhill
A. Jaeger Sr
Fred Hawkins
Charles Sharp
Nettie McElroy
Joseph Smith
Monroe City Bank
William T. Ragland
Prosecuting Attorney
J. T. Fuller
R County Clerk
Henry F. Woodson
M. K. Cartright
J. HW. Cromp
A. C. Deaver
J. Frank Crow
J. M. Grigsby
B. F. Vaughn
J. Weldon Hardesty
M. P. Nolen
James P. Boyd
T. Walker McBride
James T. Umstattd
T. A. McGee
W. W. Barnes
Marion County
Morris Anderson
John L. Schnitzer
L. E. Frazier
N. D. Lightner
Dorado Springs
Hir
Lambert Lane
Clinton Heald
Lakenan
Mrs
Harles Curtis
al Lewis
Palmyra
Arriv
Iss Mayme Lewis
Deneen
Lorimer
Inois
LaFollette
Interin
Wisconsin
Beveridge
Indiana
J. H. Robinson
New London
Christ
Luther
Calvin
Wesley
Knox
Anderson & Montgomery
Benj. McElroy
Rensselaer
Kansas City
Hunnewell
Monroe
Gotham
New York
Ike Sam Hill
New York Weekly
Roy Penn
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