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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
3
In a letter to Democratic voters WW Rucker defends his two year terms and integrity while urging continued support. He says he cannot meet voters in person due to Congress in session, asserts no impeachment risk, and thanks supporters for their confidence as he pledges to keep presenting a faithful record.
Lawrence Hagar returned Thursday from a months stay with his grandmother east of the city. He voiced a firm readiness to go to war for his country if called, saying he would oppose anyone pressing the nation into conflict.
A father greets a professor with praise for his son who supposedly studied algebra all year. The professor corrects the misimpression noting the student was exposed to algebra but did not take it. A humorous exchange highlights a pun on study and exposure.
Johnny hands a note from his mother to the teacher about breathing with a diaphragm. She argues that poorer families face constraints as a father earns $1.51 daily for five children. The note mocks the shift from “diagram” to “diaphragm” as a literacy mishap and social comment.
In Springfield on June 6 1916 Fred B Gardner Democratic candidate for Governor warned against opposing the will of Missouri voters and pledged to enforce laws enacted. He argued for the initiative referendum and said he would defend the people's choice on state issues including state wide prohibition if elected, urging support from Democrats and vowing to uphold the Constitution.
The Board of Aldermen approves curb and guttering on Vine Street from Winter Street to Main Street with exceptions for adjacent lanes and B&Q Rail right of way, funding to be drawn from general city funds billed to property owners via tax bills. The plan includes laying curbing and guttering and establishing the street line, with execution by contractors and notice to property owners. Adopted June 20, 1916 and published in the Monroe City Democrat Weekly.
A Missouri gubernatorial candidate pledges rigid enforcement of mandatory prohibition laws and criticizes the Anti Saloon League effort to block referendums. He asserts support for constitutional protections and vows to uphold party principles at upcoming conventions.
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