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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
2
In a reflective column, readers weigh future city plans and priorities. The piece lampoons local issues from July celebrations to governance, while praising Missouri’s diverse geography and the logic of cooperative progress. It cites an interurban line between Paris and Monroe City and comments on tolerance, politics, and public behavior.
Henderson and Sons Pro Co advertises buying cream and invites sellers to post themselves at current price levels. The notice emphasizes prompt engagement and cash-based transactions for dairy creams.
Missouri towns promote monthly dollar days where each merchant offers one article for one dollar, a scheme said to boost trade. Clinton Democrat notes eastern success and midwest adoption, with advertising guidance and the aim to attract customers without altering other lines. Mayor Scott recalls barefoot youth days and the value of safety as he visits the water works dam, slipping into a stream while wading.
A silly chain of weddings and long surnames traverses Illinois Massachusetts and Missouri as letters go astray. Miss Anna Staigenskaitiskitage becomes part of a humorous postal saga drawing in Frank Bruck and William J. Pappadematrakoupoulous in Kirksville. The post office clerk struggles with pronunciation while playful notes invite longer names.
Descriptive literature advertises Judith Basin Montana as the garden spot of the northwest offering land of opportunity. A. G. Jayne and Son invite readers to call for information and brochures about the country and available land.
The largest stock of Southern or Carter white lead and mixed paint for any purpose is sold by Southern & Spalding Pharmacy. If you plan to paint a home barn or silo it will benefit you to see them. D. R. Davenport offers farm loans on best terms.
The board of aldermen adopt a resolution to pave Summer Street from Davis to Locust with concrete Tarvia surface gutter to gutter. Costs to be funded by special tax bills as provided by law. Resolution published in Monroe Democrat for three weeks. Approved June 4 1915 by Mayor James S. Scott and City Clerk Geo W Tompkins.
The District Court of the United States Northern Division Eastern District of Missouri issues notice in the matter of Reed K Noland Bankrupt. On June 18 1915 Noland was adjudged bankrupt and a first meeting of creditors is set for July 2 1915 at 10 o clock in Monroe City Missouri. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct related business. Frederick W Neeper Referee in Bankruptcy.
The Burlington promotes a Grand Circle Tour via Denver through Colorado’s scenic spots to the Pacific Coast. The itinerary includes Rocky Mountain National Park Estes Park Colorado Springs Pikes Peak Royal Gorge and Salt Lake then Los Angeles and two expositions two days at the ocean with meals and berth. Stops include San Francisco Portland Tacoma Seattle Spokane and return via Glacier or Yellowstone. Tickets on sale daily. agents offer maps literature and reservations.
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