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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
7
The column edited by Ella L. Shearman defends prohibition and moral standards, cites a District of Columbia fire department rule requiring sobriety for temporary firemen, notes temperance literacy efforts, and mentions memorial services for Mrs Hoffman with praise for Missouri W C T U leaders like Mrs Alice Blackburn and other activists.
Michael C. Padden and his team of water slobs claim an eight inch pipe leads to 1,000 Sing Sing prison cells and that the prison has been stealing city water for years. He asserts theft may total about $10 annually and vows to present evidence to Gov. Hughes for action.
An April New Idea piece urges laughs and songs to lift gloom and defy trouble. It champions optimistic thoughts, brave endurance, and helping others as paths to a lighter heart and future hope.
Roosevelt’s race death by his own action draws little weight with relatives. He is not yet a grandpa and the noted appendicitis operation appears successful.
Editor Zoellner in Perryville Sun mocks the notion that a Republican president means roast beef pork sausage and two dollars a day for workers while noting the foreigner pays the tariff tax has fallen into pale realms of indisposition.
The Ozark Democrat notes that subscribers who beat publishers out of years of subscriptions become lifelong enemies. It laments publishers marking names off lists and charging to profit and loss, while the debtor supposedly forgets nothing.
Taylor Pitzer of Louisiana, a longtime friend of Monroe, visits the city for an annual stay. The well regarded figure travels from Louisiana and maintains ties with local residents during his traditional trip.
A humorous meditation on marriage versus bachelor life. The speaker weighs remaining single and disappointing several women for a time against marrying and disappointing one for life. The quip reflects early 20th century dating norms in a satirical tone.
A soup house will be opened at West Seneca today following yesterday's town board meeting and citizen discussion. The Buffalo Express notes the event amid debates on prosperity and protectionist tariffs. The Evening Times critiques the stand-patters for doubting such a project in a supposedly thriving period.
Executrix STSAN F. PIERCEALL is appointed for the estate of John D. Pierceall in Monroe County Missouri. Claimants must file for allowance within one year of the letters dated February 28 1004 or be barred. two years from this publication to avoid forever barred. This 12th day of March 1908.
Sunshine and March winds drove dusty conditions into stores on Thursday afternoon. Merchants face a choice to endure the season or install sprinkling to protect goods and keep shoppers content, with earlier action reducing damage and improving customer mood.
Mrs Bettie Maddox aged about 68 from near Palmyra was in the city Saturday. She had visited her mother Mrs America Tipton aged 92 near Stoutsville. Tipton is feeble and Maddox will soon return to care for her until the end.
A Wall Street Journal quote argues legislation cannot make a bad man good or a weak man strong or a foolish man wise. It states laws should provide enough to secure order and equal opportunity, then stop to avoid harm.
The commentary argues Republicans have controlled state affairs for over three years with no mention of falsified records under Democratic administration. It recalls a campaign slogan about transparency, noting an audit found books balanced to a cent, while critics resist acknowledgment, as the Spectator notes.
Washington DC March 12 eighteen republican senators must submit their claims for re election to legislatures chosen this year. Most will succeed themselves or be succeeded by other republicans, to all present likelihood. It is said that not in many years have so many senators had serious opposition in their own party to their return.
The Brookfield Gazette notes Missouri grows corn as well as mules, referencing a large crop movement loaded into many wagons and livestock figures, stressing statewide agricultural production and public information.
Farmers visit Bates town riding road drags rather than wagons as canopied cushioned-seat drags emerge, signaling a shift in rural transport tastes.
Dr A W Miles known as Quincy chooses Monroe to establish the Queen of the Prairies as a medical practitioner. He secures the Dr A W Ely residence on Davis Street and expects a warm reception in local social and religious circles as he begins his practice.
A Hannibal Journal editorial argues against the stock market headline claiming prosperity has returned. It cites unemployment figures for New York City 185000 Chicago 75000 St Louis 80000 and estimates the national unemployed at over 500000 as evidence of ongoing economic distress.
Enoch Griffith injured his right foot while lifting shingles. He stepped on a board that bore a ten penny nail, causing the painful wound and ongoing trouble.
Mrs W J Krause and her son drove from Hannibal to visit sisters Mrs John Cleary and Miss Tudie Swinkey. The trip produced memorable moments as Masters Krause and Cleary enjoyed their time.
Jackson Mississippi March 11 Constitutional prohibition was defeated in the senate yesterday by a vote of 21 ayes to 19 pays. The defeat of the measure was not expected.
Jobn Jayne, a Quincy school student, has spent several days at home as he reports not feeling well. John notes the illness and absence from class.
D. K. Yowell of Carthage Illinois exchanges his residence with Dr. Worley and receives $1,000 in the deal.
Monroe resident Miss Sadie Hagar, described as one of the town’s nicest girls, begins the millinery season at Batesville Arkansas, attracting local shoppers and signaling new arrivals for the season.
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