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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
7
A Kansas farmerquoted milk value chaos as a cow sold for eight dollars per gallon of milk. The buyer milked five gallons in a day and a half, totaling forty one dollars, then later resold the animal at eleven dollars per gallon, highlighting the absurd method to price dairy stock.
The article notes a large growth in the classified Civil Service since Theodore Roosevelt's presidency with 72 000 more government employees placed under competitive examinations. It highlights rural free delivery expansion, notable examples of career advancement, and the role of the International Correspondence Schools in exam preparation. An ongoing exhibit at L C Saunders drug store offers textbooks, lessons, and enrollment information with a special discount for joining a new club.
The brief outlines the political rise of a Republican vice presidential nominee. At about 21, he faced opposition from the Democratic town committee of New Hartford who elected a farmer as county committeeman, sidelining him. He then switched to the Republican side, later becoming mayor of Urica at 26 by a 1800 vote margin.
Robt Howell and his wife Francia of Kirkeville are visiting relatives and friends in this city. There is always a welcome in Monroe for them.
Eighteen medals noted for Miss Belle Johnson with two firsts and one second at Moberly State Convention of Photography. Previously she collected fourteen medals at state and interstate contests, proving herself among top photographers in the region.
James H. Whitecotton of Paris canvasses Monroe friends on Monday to secure votes for himself and others. He seeks support to help Jim's bid in the Second Congressional District.
Ralph Young and Jeff Taylor of Ely agree to furnish as many frogs as they can secure for a Brook field party. Ralph wants to start shooting and shipping now while Jeff suggests waiting a bit to let the frogs fatten. Good luck, boys.
For sale notice from J D Brandmeyer listing two five month old collie pups available. Includes contact by J D Brandmeyer. June 25.
The Mercury urges Monroe county to back Cowherd after Mr Whitecotton withdraws. It praises him as a unifying Kansas City candidate who is big, clean, virile and eloquent and predicts his overwhelming nomination. Get in the band wagon.
A brief note records that shoes were shined at Streans Barber Shop, noting service completed in a local barber shop setting.
The Kansas City Post editorializes that Roosevelt may name the vice presidential candidate without Taft’s input, warning inde pendents at the convention to resist pressure. It suggests Roosevelt authored the ticket and platform, while implying Republican delegates seek self respect by not backing Roosevelt’s choices.
Notice advises advertisers to submit copy early to secure better service and positions. Late submissions Tuesday or Wednesday hinder ability to provide good display and favorable placement.
The narrative notes Whitecotton defeated by the Anti-Saloon League and J W Folk’s political decline as Democrats move against him. It also records travel and visits by Mrs Bert Bull, Mrs J W Chamberlain, Benis Noland family, Jack Lowry, Mrs Isaac McIntire, Mrs A Steiner, and Lou Boone, with plans of summer travel to Salem Oregon and Albuquerque New Mexico.
A 5 acre plot just outside the city with a six room frame house, cellar, good barn and outbuildings, ample water, and a small orchard offered for 2000 dollars for rapid sale. Contact Noor Green. Date 6 26.
A brief item notes Dr Hornback associated with Oculiat and Auriat in Hannibal Missouri. The text is fragmentary with limited identifiable details about the individuals or context.
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