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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1902
Page
2
A persistent boy shovels snow for Mrs Maxwell who first refuses pay but rewards him with a dollar. He spots her lost diamond brooch. Mrs Maxwell promises a reward but he declines. She then offers a store job. a recommendation leads to a long, trusted career as Mr Wells’ right-hand man and adviser.
A collage of quotations from newspapers including the St Louis Post-Dispatch and New York Mail and Express. It critiques political corruption and labor issues while arguing the value of local newspapers for towns and individuals. The Jefferson City Tribune passage extols newspapers as vital community institutions and potential wealth creators from local reporting.
The article argues the dinner pail voter in eastern and northern districts shapes this year’s congressional races. It notes past pacification under prosperity promises, then cites economic strain from overproduction, peace, trusts, and labor unrest. It highlights wage data, family needs, and rising distrust of campaigns that fed excessive expectations.
The Atlanta Constitution notes warnings to trusts that supporting the coming fall campaign will demand higher cash outlays to carry the country. The empty dinner pail figure seems poised to mobilize as political tensions rise ahead of November.
An excerpt discusses Senator Patterson questioning Gen. MacArthur over an alleged order for a Filipino massacre. The exchange about hanging a “yellow dog” is analyzed as implying bias against certain races. The piece, from the Boston Herald, also advertises Maple City Self-Washing Soap as the cheapest effective soap on the market.
The Bilge Water column in the Shelbina Democrat accuses Monroe County residents of mob action over the Abe Witherup hanging. The writer defends Monroe City Democrats and urges justice over rumor, ending with a note from Pertle Springs Missouri dated June 24 1902 about State Masonic Celebration excursion tickets sold June 23 24 with round trip fare and return limit June 26.
A garbled tale recounts Dan S Sharp avoiding city trips, a stop in Future Great where a detective detained him with friend S Davis. It mentions past episodes in Hannibal with his wife and a Chicago incident. The piece then touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to restore liver function, with a price of 2 cents and free samples at Woolfs Amatatid's drug store.
Local ad urges farmers to bring eggs and butter to Sharp and Donley to secure the highest market price available. It touts competitive rates and quick weighing, highlighting the shop as a trusted outlet for producers seeking maximum returns.
J L Lyon, depot agent, was soaked by Sid Landcraft of Quincy last week after Sid sent a white bulldog puppy named Bob. Lyon questioned the gift, declaring it too small and of little use, while Sid reportedly meant the dog as a bodyguard.
Werner the tailor operates a shop focused on garment pressing cleaning and tailoring services. Located as a local provider offering alterations and wardrobe upkeep for residents and professionals.
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