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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
4
A political column argues for adopting the Torrens system to replace current land transfer laws. It criticizes present measures as unsatisfactory and costly, warns of instability from panic, and endorses democratic ideals that prioritize people over money and promote equal rights.
The Denerim announces candidates for multiple offices in Monroe and Marion Counties subject to the Pomocracle Primary on August 4. Listed are nominees for Representative JP, Collector, Junige, Circuit Clerk, Presiding Judge, Probate Judge, Prosecuting Attorney, County Clerk and other district posts with full names including T. Walker McBride Jno Smock and M. Curtright among others.
The piece argues Democrats should send men who can do most for the people. Missouri is praised for its strong delegation with five strong members, led by William W. Rucker of the second district, to maintain influence for Missouri interests in Congress.
The text argues that special privileges given by the ruling party required payment by the masses comprising Republicans Progressives Prohibitionists Socialists and Democrats who make up the public.
Opinion advocates adopting the Torrens system in Missouri to provide owners with a guaranteed title and a solid guarantee of land transfers. The piece argues the reform would stabilize property rights and simplify titles statewide.
Under Republican rule the great trusts and monopolies were greatly favored.
The Democrat Leader recounts the inauguration of Rev. Dr. Paul H. Linn as Central College president at Fayette. It lauds Linn for intelligence, experience, and energy, predicting a greater Central with 500 students and noting his bond with Missouri youth. Also mentions travel, prior work, and Stevenson’s death.
A hearing will be held at Quincy on July 16 before an examiner for the Interstate Commerce Commission regarding freight rates. Several brief local notices mention visits, funerals, and shop offerings.
Miss Nina Greeves of Lewiston Montana married A E Wilson of Monroe City by Judge Thomas L Anderson in his office parlor on Broadway. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert O Greeves, recently moved from Ralls county to Montana. Groom is a Monroe City engineer, twenty, steady and industrious. They returned to Monroe City to start housekeeping. Federation of Women's Clubs in convention at Chicago endorsed Woman's Suffrage.
A skating party on a frozen river plunges one rider into a hole in the ice, his head severed yet his body below travels fast while fate makes the pieces meet, leaving him with a severe cold. Missouri origin of a Farm Clean-Up Day gains broad support from Governor Major and clubs, aiming for a rural holiday next year to clean up homes and schools.
Store advertises wall paper at the best price in town urging customers not to forget the place. The note emphasizes affordability and location.
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