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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1906
Page
4
Roosevelt should catch the brush and place them where they belong. No town prospers unless citizens patronize home institutions. Can Monroe City be built by favoring foreign institutions over home ones? Foreign institutions do not build Monroe City. home institutions do. Every citizen should support local enterprises to see more jobs and investment locally.
The passage complains that local people are favoring foreign institutions over home ones and warns that neglect could lead to streets overrun by grass, signaling decline in Monroe City.
Citizens express a preference for Monroe City owned institutions over outsiders. They argue local owners work for the town’s welfare, while outside owners care only for profit, potentially harming Monroe City and its residents.
Since 1806 supporters have backed Bryan, viewing him as the strongest defender of people’s rights and hoping he becomes president, while Folk faces attempts to discredit him amid public backing.
A historical passage decries great trusts as indifferent to fines for lawbreaking. It asserts they quick repay fines with interest and demand the public shoulder the losses. The piece calls for prison imprisonment and revocation of their franchise.
A letter argues that Republicans should confront Democratic charges about 11 million pounds of state funds. If the charges are false the writers urge GOP leaders to declare honesty and inform the people.
The Government Bonds of the city will meet the Cherokee Indians of the earth for a daytime and evening doubleheader on July 7. The Cherokees boast their own electric light system enabling night play, signaling an unusual late game attraction.
An old tale recounts a trip through Manitoba ending near Brandon. A narrator asks the landlord for Brandon’s distance, only to be diverted by a boastful innkeeper offering “the best brandy.” A limping patron snatches at the bar, half in jest, adding to the farcical encounter.
A local column laments the abundance of dogs in Monroe City arguing many are worthless and should be buried. It notes daily reports of dogs attacking people and a case of a mad dog killed this summer in the southeast part of town, urging stronger action to protect residents.
A town article suggests a drastic plan to curb a nuisance by taxing dogs heavily and carrying out a wholesale killing of worthless dogs. The proposal argues many dogs are of no use and cause annoyance, proposing drastic action as a remedy.
A city audience enjoyed a strong home talent program at the Opera House Monday night. Performers included Misses Bertha Jaever Eleonor Scott Ruby Porsyth Iola Harwood Mayme Hallock Margaret Reid Lillian Ely and Cecil Porsythe, many trained by the New England Conservatory of Music and St Louis tutors. The concert showcased high professional levels and left absent listeners missing a notable entertainment opportunity.
A Virginia farmer explains a psychological moment to his son with a rural anecdote. He compares it to the sudden failure of a clothesline that drops laundry into mud, illustrating a moment when urgent business at the barn becomes paramount.
In Chillicothe Missouri two of four girls who escaped from the State Industrial Home for Girls remain at large after a breakout during a march from the grounds to the Missouri cottage. Twelve girls initially broke ranks. four escaped, two were recaptured. Officials blamed a circus across the street for provoking the disturbance, which the home protested as likely to cause trouble based on past incidents.
Missouri papers argue whether Mrs Aggie Myers a condemned Kansas City murderer should face hanging like a man. Some call it disgrace to hang a woman while others insist law knows no sex and she must suffer the death penalty. Myers sentence was set for next Sunday with a reprieve to Sept 8 granted by Gov Folk.
Thirty five hundred horses sold under a cryer rate, Col Youell of Missouri guiding the high-dollar sale. Mr Church of Buffum Telephone Co advances ten year contracts with potential rate hikes to 2.00 for business and 125 for residences. A Missouri farmer recalls a harness order from Chicago and laments local advertising neglect while Chicago keeps him posted. Republican League jubilee notes founders of 1856 repudiating protective tariffs and warns against tariffs creating trusts.
Col W T Youell expresses strong satisfaction with a visit to Billings Montana noting he quickly immersed himself in a local horse sale within twenty four hours of arrival.
The Washington Post quotes Filthy Lucre as an intense Republican and active politician since 1904. A St. Louis Republic cartoon ridicules government net catch for violators, praising small fish while big ones escape, paralleling views on Rockefeller and Campbell.
The text argues goats face diseases but disputes tuberculosis in goats, urging use of goat milk and development of better dairy breeds. It notes about two million goats in the country and a physician’s claim that twenty million goats are needed to supply milk for babies.
The ameer implements progressive policy in Cabul including appointing women doctors and expanding electrical power at his gun factory. The moves reflect modernization aims within the state apparatus and industry.
C E Huggins has moved to Brookfield to start his own business, bringing his notable family and a reputation as a pleasant gentleman and first class workman. Neighbors wish him success and refer to the friendships he has built in the city.
Don't miss the Pro Inventory safe sale at Anderson and Grayson Mercantile Co. Everything discounted from Saturday June 30 through Saturday July 14. Local merchants urge buyers to take advantage of reduced prices on shelves, tools, and hardware.
Miss Opal Amie of Hannibal ends her Warren summer school and takes six little goblins home. Mrs R O Cranston and Master Bob stay with Canton relatives during the closure.
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