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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
4
Merchants claim fair value and a money back guarantee as a big clothing store promotes price confidence. A 1907 era editorial warns against domestic despotism, arguing monopolies drain wealth and labor, urging the public to act to restore economic freedom.
Fragmentary notes claim the federal government usurps power and violates constitutional balance, asserting states retain rights under the Constitution while federal actions encroach and escalate tensions between federal authority and state sovereignty.
The speaker argues tariffs are crafted by powerful monopolies seeking higher prices for their goods, rather than reflecting the will of the general populace, implying a critique of the political economy and policy influence.
A brief note outlines several major issues facing the nation as it seeks clear, decisive answers. The text underscores the urgency for public engagement and thoughtful action on foundational questions shaping policy and daily life.
A historic note asserts that great monopolies extract tribute from the populace, signaling concern over concentrated power and economic dominance that burdens citizens.
O V Clay visited relatives in Shelbina Friday. Elva Moyers served as bridesmaid at the Hirner Breeding wedding in Hannibal last Wednesday. Mrs E Walsh of Wakasha Wisconsin visits her mother Mrs S Robertshaw and many friends. Harvey Gray sent 150 chickens to market for 7775 dollars. Laura Imogene and Agnes Bell visiting Hannibal friends. J B Sutman sold his interest in Yowell Saddlery Co to partner W Emmet Yowell. Mrs Mary Smith called to Golden Illinois by her father’s illness joined by sister Mrs T McCullen of Bogard. Pearl Ragland visited her sister in Shelbina Friday. E Boulware left for Canton to visit home folks.
The article notes using local newspaper ads to gauge town activity and which businesses thrive. It mentions Q H E Green returning from Beatrice and seeing J L Owen wheat and timothy samples, a Den piano for three months, and a Pr Nuvent involved in Monroe Chautauqua. It also reports halted coal movement in Bevier and Bert Bull traveling to Navoo due to his father’s serious illness.
A black band bag initialed B M is missing and should be returned to Monroe City Bank for a reward. The item is among a column of local notices mentioning Brookfield business leaders, fire at an electric plant, fox hound shipment, and town social updates.
William Barry a miner from Boise Idaho lies in precarious condition after a laborer stabbing affray on Wabash No 8 between Holiday and Paris at speed about forty miles an hour. Barry suffered twenty three stab wounds and head injuries before the assailant was taken off at Paris. he was brought to Hannibal and will enter Quincy hospital. Wheat and timothy crops indicate Missouri yields, with impressive height and grain counts described for regional markets.
A lively Tuesday night party at the . of &. Hall drew a crowd including Howard Lear Henry Green Clarence McNutt Monroe Anderson Joseph Spalding Charles Sullivan Virgil Johnson Shelby Sweeny Jamie Proctor R Yowell A Robertshaw L Lane and others with Misses Estelle Anderson Annie Green Cleo Patton Margaret McClintic Elizabeth Boulware Margarite Reid Jessie Maddox Delila Anderson Dee Hampton Georgia Hawkins Opal Forsythe Riva Clark Chillicothe Mo June 18. Sheriff Graver and Marshal Malone fined $10 each in Chillicothe for obscene street language during a dispute over an Industrial Home girl. In St Louis Dowell law tax on grain trades to take effect next Saturday. Monroe Chautauqua promos continue with city support and ticket drives. Public notices urge rural school graduates and June exams across Madison Paris Monroe City with exams set June 22 24 25.
A travel book ad touts The Old World and Its Ways recounting a world tour with over 200 engravings from Mr Bryan photographs. Claims the book is the greatest travel work and promises an outfit free with fifty cents cover mailing and handling from Thompson Pub Co St Louis Missouri.
The regular examination for teachers will be held in Madison on Friday and Saturday, June 21 and 22 with the same subject order as in the past. J. B Rogers, Co. Com. Cecil Garrett of Hannibal and Miss Etta Glascock of Marion County were married Wednesday evening at the bride’s home. Mrs Glascock Garrett is a cousin of Jea Fogpe and Chase.
D K Yowell and family and W Emmet Yowell and family attended the Old School Baptist basket dinner at Stoutsville Sunday. Miss Octavia Redman is spending a week with friends in the Gem City.
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