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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1911
Page
4
A Greater Monroe plea argues against federal control of corporations, urging states to regulate trusts without federal judges. It promotes local labor institutions, improved water, sewerage, and electric power as steps to prosperity and better schools, libraries, and clutches.
The writer argues fines on a major firm like Standard Oil do not deter. They claim the company raises prices to recoup the fine plus interest. A penitentiary sentence for officers would halt the pilfering.
The essay argues Monroe City must attract factory investment by embracing progress. It calls for water works, sewerage, and a day electric current, leveraging strong railroad facilities to lure new factories and make the town a leading inland city in northeast Missouri. It urges citizens to advocate for modernization to secure labor-employing institutions.
Ladies' Kid and Patent Oxfords offered up to $3.50 a pair with sizes to fit all. The Missouri State Democratic Central Committee needs a member as E Y Mitchell of Springfield, Col Bill Phelps of Joplin, and Murray Carlton of St. Louis vie for the vacancy. Carlton backs the D R Francis faction, Mitchell supports Folk-Reed, and Bill Phelps leans independent. Bill Stone hints at a further move. Also, Frank Briarly, guest of Mrs. L. B. Hixson, returns to Bisbee Arizona. Monroe City hosts largest summer lawn selection at Thompson's Cash Store.
Miss Ethie Lewis opened a series of recitals at the Christian Church in Hunnevel on Saturday June 17. A smaller crowd due to bad weather enjoyed an unusually strong program featuring home talent music including piano solos by Mrs. Yancey and Miss Laura McClure and a vocal quartet. Lewis showed high order talent with a natural stage presence and engaging readings from pathetic to humorous, particularly her portrayal of a negro character. Her work displays understanding and finish, with many friends confident of future success.
Rose Walker a colored widow living five miles north of Monroe City was burned to death on Monday. Her body was found next day in her room after a fire started when she ignited her clothing while handling a pan. The Marion County Coroner ruled the death an accidental burning after an inquest.
Tuesday evening Stroud Williams and John Stacy both colored faced a fatal confrontation that left Stacy dead and Williams under arrest. Coroner to question Stacy’s death after inquest aboard the North bound train. both men had solid reputations prior. Short white silk gloves sold at Thompson's Cash for 39c. Monroe’s ball game Sunday between the Regulars and Come Backs ended 7 to 6 with the umpire fleeing in a car.
A reflective piece on the restless Missouri man who sells his land for Kansas Oklahoma and Texas ventures then longs for his old Missouri. Memory paints vivid images of fields wheat harvest elms roses and fences highlighting the deep pull of home.
The Shelbina Democrat calls for bold newspaper advocacy in favor of waterworks expansion. It urges readers and local business leaders to back the project openly, warning cowardice could jeopardize its passage. Meanwhile Missouri and Kansas Telephone Co plans to rebuild here, with 20,000 feet of new cable arriving and other enhancements.
An Illinois correspondent asks when to sow sweet clover with timothy or with clover in spring and how long it lives if cut or pastured. The answer favors spring sowing with light grain or August seeding like alfalfa, warns fall sowing with timothy risks winter kill, and notes sweet clover is a biennial but may persist if not seeded. Its value as pasture and soil builder is discussed, with emphasis on judicious use due to its bitter character and strong soil-building benefits.
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