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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
8
President-elect Wilson in Atlantic City at the American Road congress argues for government-supported national road facilities. He says roads bind the nation, connect thoughts, and boost farmers access to markets, urging expansion of government roles in infrastructure and shared knowledge to strengthen prosperity.
The letter criticizes public highway spending and argues for the country dirt road drag to keep earth roads solid in dry and slushy conditions. It warns about slow returns when roads turn to mudholes and urges prudent, weather-aware drag use funded by the community or pay. It also notes local farm activity, wheat markets, and several brief social notices.
A long commentary argues a coming agricultural revolution to save land value and social wealth. It urges growing more grass and roughage, reducing corn acreage, silos, leases of five years, and year round livestock to consume crop byproducts. It stresses shifts in farming ideals and capital, with quotes from Lincoln and Confucius.
A Ray county farmer east of Excelsior Springs sends for Sears Roebuck to aid a wagon stuck in a ditch after a horse balks. A neighbor suggests contacting Sears Roebuck to send help, leaving their customer in a stew and cussing. The Cemetery upkeep drags on with slow dues, while Z C Proctor of Chicago visits relatives here.
The Smallwood family thanks those who offered kindness and condolences during the passing of Bertha Smallwood our daughter and sister. Your thoughtful deeds are gratefully remembered by N. B. Smallwood and family.
Fourth of July notices say shops will close at noon Saturday July 4 and open late Friday night to allow shaved patrons to prepare. J W Strean and Son and W B VanMarter issue the notice. Last Friday evening Miss Bessie Montgomery graduated at Goetze Conservatory of Music in Moberly on violin and is described as a brilliant performer. Montgomery and Miss Bernadetta ODaniels attended exercises at Moberly Friday evening. The Fourth will be celebrated at Paris and Shelbina.
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