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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
6
The article argues home city coverage should drive the Evening Sentinel’s makeup. It stresses reporting close to readers, such as mayor, doctor, pastor or neighbor news, over distant national items, with occasional national highlights. It notes reader interest centers on local happenings and personal stakes.
A persuasively stark meditation on worry by Orison Swett Marden why it robs sleep health and happiness and ruins lives from cradle to grave It argues worry enslaves even in wedding funerals and banquets and has driven many to vice and mediocrity yet people cling to it as a familiar friend.
A Scotch farmer visits a dentist who pitches painless gas for tooth extraction. The farmer plans to count his silver before sleeping, joking about paying later. The tale, from Pick-Me-Up, contrasts somber safety notes about opera houses with Roosevelt’s youth near a carpet factory.
A humor essay advising men on what makes a wife lucky in marriage. It contrasts qualities of a good husband with negative traits and stresses honesty, courtesy, and mutual respect. The piece dwells on appearance, temper, in laws, and lasting affection, urging men to be genuine partners.
An essay contrasts modern display ads with older styles, urging three or four lines designed to attract attention. It cites a sample want ad seeking a capable stenographer with ad industry savvy and interior substance over superficial appearance. Compensation stated as a living wage and savings bank pay.
A campaign spellbinder ends his speech and warmly shakes a listener's hand. The man says he attends every meeting and will hear every speech until the campaign ends, even if it kills him, on a bet.
Mrs William Musgrove visits friends at Hurdland while Miss Anna Nolen stays with her grandparents in Lakensa.
The Washington Star argues that farmers gain more than crop yields by embracing government agricultural science. Progress through federal advice broadens a farmer’s outlook and improves overall farm management, making the American farmer a more progressive and informed national citizen.
Edith Laughlin of the city married James D Hill of Lebanon Missouri last night at 8 o clock at the home of Mr and Mrs John A Heller 1117 North Eighth street Rev Clyde Darsie officiated with a small gathering. The couple left for St Louis and will reside near Lebanon. The bride, formerly from the groom area, is the daughter of former post master W W Laughlin.
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