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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
3
A Cape Cod man and a Londoner travel from Liverpool to the capital aboard the same train. They trade quips about fog, with the American joking about ladling fog as egg substitute and the Brit remarking on soot in coal fires. The Yankee stores his flag in his wallet as a judge arrives.
In a post office exchange on Friday morning, a leading Republican’s reply to a question about not attending Speaker Hill’s address drew a hearty laugh. He said he is tired of being whipped into line, a remark captured in Upper Circle Cossip.
Notes and quotes from readers and locals offering humorous lines and reflections. Includes Rev Charles Hartley of Sardinia praising Hyomei a medicated-air remedy and various short anecdotes about local people, places, and community updates from Hannibal and surrounding towns.
A Bachelor touches promises and etiquette in social visits. Women discuss cosmetics and table courtesy while a preacher’s grace sparks peeking at the feast. An afternoon reception with hundreds of women evokes a rushing train. Cookies and crackers in fancy boxes shape children without home baking. From Atchison Kansas Globe.
Brian Hooker quotes in Scribner's introduce a subtle maid with a flighty mind and hidden silence. Thomas Porsall of Heather relocates to the city with family. H. C. Scheetz from Palmyra visits with friends. W. H. Lilly and F. P. Kistner conduct business in Palmyra. Dr. John R. Dawson makes a business visit in the Bluff City.
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