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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1902
Page
3
A discussion from Dr. Marden in May Success emphasizing that credit rests on character reliability and business aptitude, not just wealth. It argues that humble, hardworking individuals who start small prove themselves, while heirs with no business sense rarely gain credit. Credit men recognize genuine potential in prospective buyers.
The piece rails at political rhetoric with an Oklahoma choice and a North Carolina target while lampooning election behavior. It includes a Georgia prison note about hanging and contrasts northern and southern lynching etiquette, plus references to Roosevelt and a preacher’s audience. The tone is caustic and period specific, reflecting racial bias of the era.
Boys are urged to act quickly to gain eight new subscribers or secure advance payments from old subscribers in exchange for a serviceable watch. The note promises other propositions soon and notes a short processing time. It asks for responses from those seeking money and mentions SHamp & Dontey as the parties.
A fragmented report discusses miniature horses and a theory about their size and breeding near a der. The text hints at race implications and horse conditions but remains unclear on concrete facts or names.
A Rhode Island breeder recounts discovering a longexisting horse race on a hot mountainous plateau near the island of Hayti. He details capturing and transporting the animals to his home farm, with accompanying photographs promising strong interest for horsemen and enthusiasts in Leslie's May issue.
The Rough Rider Teddy Freddy orders Freddy the swimmer to stop talking much and wear a gag. Gen Funston will deliver no more after dinner talks about the Philippines. An ad promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to relieve digestive complaints with sale notes by Wood & Mstatta.
Herschel Foley attempted to start a fire using a stove coal oil and match. The blaze burned his left hand badly as he poured more oil and fled, saving his mustache.
A fragmentary testimonial from a Alabama parent praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children. The writer claims their baby boy recovered without loss of health advantages others lacked, and notes siblings’ improved condition after use. The misspelled text tracks a home remedy sales pitch and local availability.
The Monroe City Democrat quotes the Moulton Iowa Sun lauding a city election victory by the “moral element” over the Owl Club and denouncing Republican Appanoose County as corrupt. It reflects partisan critique of morality in Iowa politics and a call for future county election unity to clean up the county. A spelling match by local church groups at the opera house is noted as a community event.
A local recruitment appeal seeks one thousand new subscribers to the Monroe City Democrat at a rate of one dollar each, aimed at expanding readership and support for the paper. The notice emphasizes strong community ties and continued coverage.
New York and Niagara Falls routes listed with connections to Detroit Toledo Omaha Council Bluffs St. Paul and surrounding points. Chair Cars Buffett Sleeping Cars Kansas City Moberly New York Detroit Des Moines St Paul Omaha St Louis to Chicago Buffalo New York and Boston. Compartment Sleeping Car St Louis Kan City. Dining Cars St Louis to the East. Elegant equipment and fast time. C S Crane General Passenger Agent St Louis.
During March and April one-way settlers rates to the Northwest are reduced. The Burlington-North Pacific Express offers through trains from Louis, Kansas City, St. Jose, Lincoln, Neb to the northwest region. California excursions run weekly via Denver, Salt Lake City. For details ask WM. Fitzgerald, general agent, St. Louis, Mo. Howard and others listed.
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