Cyclone visits Paris Missouri area causes damage and losses
An unwelcome cyclone struck Paris the Monroe County seat Thursday night. Buildings were unroofed including the C O F hall livery stable and smaller structures. Dooley hotel corner torn away while the two large amphitheaters at the fair grounds were destroyed. Several people injured lightly, property loss around 10000 dollars, partly insured.
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Paris
Monroe County
Cyclone
C. O F. Hall
Dooley Hotel
Fair Grounds
Card of Thanks to Friends for Assistance
Susie Corcoran thanks friends for kind assistance in the automobile contest and for the kind words.
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Susie Corcoran
Dog Tax Due to City Clerk Geo W Tompkins
The notice states dog tax is now due and must be paid immediately to Geo W Tompkins City Clerk. It lists T B Hayden as marshal with the date 6 24.
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Geo. W. Tompkins
T. B. Hayden
Grant Agency Brings Monroe City Auto Showpiece
Monroe City Auto company this week accepted the Grant agency and displayed the Grant "6" praised as modern and stylish. Mr. George of Monroe City Auto drove it home from Hannibal and endorsed it as a fine runner. Farmers in town cheer sunnier days as Sol returns and fields begin plowing with wheat being cut, though yields may be slightly below early hopes. Anderson & Fields, dry goods partners, close shop and begin a large wholesale sale as they dissolve their partnership. Mark Hawkins sells watermelons to eager buyers, with a fresh shipment promised soon. Monroe City Artificial Ice Plant runs on a shorter schedule than last year, producing 5–7 tons daily as cool conditions ease supply to consumers.
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Grant
Monroe City Auto Company
Grant Auto Company
George
Hannibal
Monroe City
Sol
Anderson & Fields
Anderson
McFarland Brothers
Missouri
Potatoes Show No Damage From Recent Rains
T. T. Ellington examined his potato patch and dug a hill on Tuesday finding several potatoes of good size and a large one weighing seventeen ounces on post office scales. Ellington says the sample may not reflect the overall crop, but indicates favorable outlook for the potato crop.
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T. T. Ellington
Elliston
Want Ads Offer Confidential Publicity at Low Cost
Classified note states reply helps save on io gocans and other publicity, emphasizing value of confidential notice through the department at very small cost.
World Births and Deaths Averages Report
The article notes global figures showing an average death rate of 674 per minute worldwide and an average of 10 births in the same period. It frames these as a broad demographic snapshot without citing specific countries or dates.
The Broken Coin Opens With Souvenir Night
Opening night Tuesday July 6 features The Broken Coin with elegant souvenirs given to attendees. The keepsakes are described as more valuable than the admission price, highlighting the special presentation.
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Elaine
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Hiram Topp
Woodson & Jackson
Carson
Hiram
Mgr Carson
Mr. Jaeger
Reed K. Noland
Meriwether & Meriwether
U. S
Noland
Anderson & S
Bebb's Jewelry Store
Victrolas
Planos
Mark C. Hawkins
Mr. Hawkins
Wood
Gem Theatre
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