Monroe City Chautauqua Aug 25 to Sep 1Band Concerts Praised
Aug 25 to Sep 1 brings open air band concerts in Monroe City with townsfolk strolling the square. Citizens recall social chatter, romance and neighborhood life as the Democrat plans to showcase local advantages. Other items note loafers on a Burlington line and playful exchanges about watermelons and barber shop sign jokes.
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Monroe City Chautauqua
Lttle
Katie
The
Democrat
Missouri
Monroe City
Bowling Green
Louisiana Press Journal
City Notice Warns Against Alley Rubbish Dumping
The city ordinance prohibits throwing rubbish in alleys and streets. Citizens are warned the law will be strictly enforced. Also note no swimming or fishing in fair ground ponds and trespassing is barred. boys urged to stay out during the period noted.
Roads to Conway and Proctor Lumber Yards
A short note lists routes to Conway and Proctor lumber yards. The item reads like a local directions update for travelers or workers navigating to the two supplier sites.
Farmers Items and Market Report from National Stock Yards
Farmers items feature egg sales from B P Rock and Hattie Wilson, plus Indian Runner Duck eggs. Market section notes liberal cattle receipts, top loads at $9.50, hogs $7.80, and lambs $8.75, with various price ranges for cows and ewes. Reports spring conditions, loan offers, and a July 4 celebration at the Northeast Missouri park in Center.
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C M Berry
Callaway County
Gun Man At Burlington Depot Arrest After Clash
A Negro at Burlington depot forced entry into the office with a revolver but was captured by night watchman Adam Graves after a struggle. Palmer and Taylor were arrested, with Palmer later bond returned at $300. The item includes local notes on Fourth of July events in Center and various local ads and notices.
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Burlington
Dye
Adam Graves
Graves
Palmer
Taylor
Esquire Spalding
Circuit Court
Fate and Meeting in Life and Death Poem Reflections
Poem about fate two strangers crossing paths across seas and time ending in unsated longing. Then a tribute praising the horse’s role in human history and virtue. Also brief society notes: Mrs. A. Grimm, Sr. visits daughter Mrs. Archie Little at Brookfield. Center plans a big celebration.
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Mrs. A. Grimm, Sr
Mrs
Archie Little
Brookfield
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Macon Times-Democrat
Conway & Proc
Tor Lumber Yards
Conway & Proctor Lumber Co
B. P
Hattie Wilson
Woodson & Fennewald L. A. Com. Co
National Stock Yards
Ill
Market Report
J. H. Grady
Spalding Springs
Young
EPCOS
Tomas
Reginald Ragland
Judge Ragland
Paris
Mercury
A. Jaeder Jr
Lillian Delaney
Monroe
Mrs. O'Brien
Leatner
Center
Edw. Redd
Memphis
J. S. Conway
Hannibal
A. Jaeger Jr's
Hdw
A. Jaeger Jr
Miss Belle Johnson
Susan Marr Spalding
Hugo Krause
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