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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1906
Page
6
The article explains under drainage with three to four inch porous tiles at two to four feet depth to remove excess moisture. It notes benefits including warmer soil, better aeration, improved plant-food access, and easier spring farming, with slower drainage in Monroe City soils and gradual long term gains.
The article argues that tile drainage enhances clover growth, soil porosity, and moisture retention, with costs cited for four inch tiles and installation. It notes deeper drains cost more but may extend benefits, and warns farmers will adopt drainage when land values justify the investment. Monroe City is highlighted as a place to try drainage now.
A heated exchange reveals criticism of agricultural provisions and court limits. The dialogue questions the reliability of information, warns against hampering the Agriculture Secretary, and defends judiciary integrity amid lobbying language.
Government land free for homesteaders with a rare chance to claim good acreage. Entry must be in person between June 14 and 28, 1906, at Sheridan Wyoming, Billings Montana, or Miles City Montana. The only exception allows a trusted agent with power of attorney for soldiers with 20 days of war service.
Wesit any Missouri town to day says an exchange and you will fund twenty retired farmers to one business man. Monroe City is having a grand oil boom and that is a good kind of boom, no falling on account of broken boards of the pranitoid.
Garth and Faris Ejizea from the southern outskirts are spending several days with Gem City friends, enjoying local hospitality and social visits in the region.
Mrs W. B A. McNutt and her daughters Lillian and Ethel traveled to Carthage Illinois on Saturday to visit friends.
Mrs J L Lyon has just come back from a pleasant visit with her daughter Mrs George William son in Tulsa.
Mrs Spalding and Norton D visited the homefulks at Shelburne. The social call highlighted family ties and local hospitality during a quiet afternoon in the town.
A bold advertisement promotes a three month free Cosmpolitan trial for women who send name and address via coupon. It promises no cost if not continued and touts high profile contributors and a wide range of topics from politics to art, aiming to convert readers to a yearly subscription.
The John Robinson Show will include two restored reproductions of modern battleships as part of its annual street parade. Built under the direction of a former navy member, the display forms a key attraction alongside the show's costly friezes and chariots. A spectator near the pier recounts a bon voyage moment with Sam and Hiram, adding a humorous aside to the event.
Sam Porter and Hiram Brown of Methuen were rowing on the Merrimac when their boat capsized. Porter, a strong swimmer though not quick-witted, reached the shore after frenzied swimming toward the pier, while Brown, unable to swim, clung to the overturned skiff as the rescue attempt began.
The Bluff City Hannibal team managed by Boyle will face Monroe City on Sunday the 24th. A Beard and F Mertana form the locals battery, a strong pairing with likely shutout potential. Monroe City won 11 to 3 against Quincy last Sunday, while Hannibal recalls a previous attempt by ten men to steal second base.
The Civil Service Commission declares that Osler theory does not prove true in Government service and that older workers remain effective. The commission finished compiling statistics on employees over 65 under directions from President Roosevelt.
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