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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
5
Local items report on births in Sikeston and various residents visiting, plus a notice that Monroe County will vote on April 8 on prohibition. The Democrat invites signed short articles discussing the issue with limited space and no personal attacks.
The DEMOCRAT urges all overdue readers to settle accounts in advance to continue receiving the paper. It warns that unsatisfied delinquents will have their names cut off before April 1. The notice promises to maintain quality for paying subscribers and invites new renewals.
Letters testamentary granted to SUSAN F. PIERCEALL on February 28, 1908 by the Probate Court of Monroe County Missouri. Claimants must exhibit within one year for allowance or be barred from estate benefits. two years to sue. Dated March 5, 1908. Additionally notices about drug stock movement to Salem Til and local business advice from the Palmyra Spectator.
A critic questions the temperance movement, arguing prohibition risks absolutes, erodes individual liberty, and clashes with Christian teaching. The writer contends prohibition could become excessive state control, likening it to class law, and warns it may foster deceit and degrade human dignity.
A letter by P. F. Cooney argues prohibition harms by forcing change rather than persuading. It warns against overreach and emphasizes temperance, charity, and respect for free will. The writer cites Christ about temperance and urges guiding the addicted toward amendment for mutual reward.
Mart Ely, recently in town, bought the Er. Boul ware farm near Perry some time ago and has since purchased about half a car load of implements and six sets of harness. He selected the D K Yowell Saddlery Co. for the harness because it was good and cheap.
Reverend Clyde W. Gow of the Elsberry Methodist Church waived preliminary examination on charges tied to the death of Miss Elizabeth Geason. The body part sent to St. Louis for expert testing reportedly yielded favorable evidence for the minister.
Editor Milton Fuller argues Missouri mules, not the Republican party, fueled prosperity during the decade. He cites three wars increasing demand for American foodstuffs and goods, claims Senator Warner backed a loss cover bill for 61000 stolen from St Louis, and notes Aikens and a Pat Dyer relative faced indictments and acquittals. Local social notes list Mrs. J N McWilliams, Frank Thomas, J W White, Ennis Tooley, Ed Cannon and A K Rutledge with relatives in Shelbyville.
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