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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
4
Editorial notes the Democratic party as the choice for government by the people, argues the Republican party backs trusts and monopolies, and criticizes the steel trust for defective products and deaths. It contends high tariffs please these monopolies, who profit by harming the public.
Editorial argues that railroads and large corporations deserve fair treatment and should not seek excessive demands. frames balance between regulation and corporate rights within public policy.
A sign advertises Chautauqua tickets as a promising investment. The note implies positive prospects and urges consideration of purchasing. No further details on dates prices or organizers are provided in the readable text.
A brief charge claims Republicans imposed a high tariff on America, framing the move as a partisan trigger. The terse note attributes the action to Republican allies and hints at lasting economic impact.
A concise complaint about monopolies asserting that powerful trusts continue to seize resources from the general public, highlighting ongoing economic inequity and public frustration with concentrated corporate power.
A report argues that a high tariff creates a wide gap between the wealthy few who benefit and the general public who bear higher costs, warning that protective policy risks entrenching inequality and harming consumers.
A local discussion decries high tariffs as unfair and advocates tariff reduction. Sunday afternoon a Sodality boys vs Indian Creek baseball game at Yates Park ended with 7 hits and 7 errors for each side while Sodality added 7 drops to Indian Creek’s 6. Mrs Hermon Serenick visits her family in Briver Texas as the LaPilata Republican celebrates its 16th birthday and vows continued strength.
In Paris Missouri on June 25 James Reed, a young farmer near Victor, was found dead near a corn field with body decomposed and death suspected from consumption. Relatives in Hannibal were notified and his funeral was held at Pleasant Hill cemetery. The county coroner attended.
Jefferson City Missouri June 25 14 year old John Lamorey nearly fainted from fright and sunburn while adrift on a log for twelve miles in the Osage river near the penitentiary He crawled onto the log but the current swept it downstream He called for help and was saved Vienna June 25 Count Johano von Harrech a leader in Austrian high society and husband to Princess Maria Theres of Thurno and Taxis campaigns against saluting with hats arguing the habit harms hats and spreads influenza and colds in his view.
Miss Ettie Jo of St Louis was summoned Monday night by the serious illness of her sister Mrs Jno J Rogers. Col Charles P Wonderly and daughter Mrs Leo Boggett of St Louis have been visiting their niece and cousin Mrs William Buckman. Earl Suter of Quincy and sister Miss Marie of Golden Ill arrived Sunday to visit friends T BE Willard and wife. Sam Lister of Memphis Tenn was with Monroe friends Sunday. he formerly operated at the depot.
A Jim Dandy boy has taken up residence with Charlie Fogle and welcomes his first child. Vioton Lilly celebrates the arrival of a sweet little girl at his home, the first child for the family.
In Hannibal, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Yates and companions camp near North River for a two day outing. Judge Scott issued a marriage license for Grover T Meyers and Miss Vora Fowler, who plan to wed tomorrow morning with Rev. Father Sullivan officiating. Meyers resides in the city and Fowler hails from Stoutsville. they will live here after marriage.
Mr. and Mrs. Thornton Tooley of Palmyra and IW Willis with his wife of Carrollton and M J Tooley of Palmyra attended Monroe relatives yesterday. Mrs H Delashmutt and daughter Marvel left for a two week visit with homefolks in New London Iowa. Mrs Frank Finley of Rensselaer visited en route home from St Louis. Mrs T P Clay and Mrs Mamie Maupin of Clarence arrived to visit friends H A Cunningham and family. D R Campbell was called to Hannibal by his mother’s illness, guest of daughter Mrs S M Reily.
Mrs A Lawson traveled to Palmyra on Sunday to visit relatives, continuing a pattern of family visits in the area.
Miss Kate Redd visited relatives in Palmyra Monday while W G Williamson travels in Southwest Missouri. Miss Sallie Christian visited Blg Tuesday. Miss Hattie Spalding injured her left wrist after a fall while chasing a cow. Rev Geo B E Hayes preached an anti liquor sermon at Jonesburg Methodist Church last Sunday evening.
Sewing by day or piece by experienced dress maker. Sat isfaction guaranteed. For prices address X. care of Democrat.
A notice seeks a plane rental for a three month period. Enquiries directed to the Dem OCRAT Office for details and arrangements.
During a June thunderstorm in Gloucester Massachusetts a bolt crashed into D J Wiley s house striking the bed where J Frank Clancy a boarder lay sleeping The electric shock knocked out his teeth and left him unconscious for a time Hours later he recovered consciousness and aside from losing his teeth he is reported all right
In Portsmouth Ohio June 24 William Schaefer son of a local saloon keeper refused to take the place beside Rhbetta Haley a colored girl at the High School commencement exercises in the Grand Opera house. Superintendent Hudson refused to change seating. The girl remained on the stage while Schaefer sat in the audience. His diploma will be mailed to him.
Joe Montgomery reports a hog loaded at Hunnewell pens slipped from a board, landed on its tail and broke its neck, dying instantly. The note mentions a reformer Mayor Schmita of San Francisco, a labor reform candidate turned accused crook, convicted of graft last week.
Node Green sold property on South Locust Street this Monday to Eliya Finch for $750, transferring ownership in a simple transaction.
An advertisement lists a 55.20 excursion to San Francisco and Los Angeles from June 8 to 15 and June 22 to July 5, plus 55.20 to Seattle Tacoma and Portland June 20 to July 12. A small extra charge covers all listed coast cities. Agent C. B. dQ. Bix.
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