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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
4
The Mooroe City post office displays editor credits and a 7.00 per vase rate, with the item entered as second class mail. Local staff include WKOUBE as Editor jt and SWIXSON as City Editor in Mooroe City Missouri.
A 1908 note urges Monroe City residents to attend a canning factory meeting on Monday night to improve the city. It critiques Republican leadership for causing the panic and calls for accountability in funding and sources. It argues for better times and prosperity through civic effort.
Four years ago Republicans elected the Democratic candidate for Governor. This year Democrats elected the Republican candidate for Governor.
The Odd Fellows Hall at Perry will be dedicated at 2 pm with Grand Master W T Marshall and Grand Secretary J W Wilkerson in attendance. A 7 30 pm Monday meeting invites farmers and businesspeople to discuss a proposed canning factory. Also notes social visits: Thomas Shropshire and wife near Philadelphia en route to Brookfield. Miss Addah Williams of Bushnell staying with W D Barnes and wife. Miss Bush Hagan left Quincy for a stay with her mother. Watt Woodson from Stoutsville visiting Monroe friends.
A Milan Standard quote urges optimism and sociable conduct to attract followers and prosper. It warns against talking down neighbors or knocking others, advises welcoming strangers, and promotes personal popularity as a path to communal success.
Noby August Noby a 45 year old bachelor from near John Fields farm was found deceased in his barn after missing breakfast Sunday. Initially thought horse related, a physician confirmed apoplexy. He died about 5 PM. Funeral held at Bethlehem on Tuesday.
New One Les Osborne buys the L A Borden stock of harness and saddles under the opera house and is ready for business. Osborne, reared in Indian Creek, is well known in this city and counts many friends as supporters. His bow appears in another column.
A. Lewis Nash advertises coal sales in Illinois and Missouri lump coal options with a promise to beat competitors. The message urges potential buyers to call Buffum 98 for pricing before purchasing.
Mrs Leona Gentry hosted a pleasant Six Hand gathering Friday afternoon with about thirty five ladies attending and a dainty luncheon served. Mrs B H Hulse has returned to Center with her baby to introduce it to friends. The child is a Monroeie though the parents live in a nearby village. Senator W S McClintic remains seriously ill, with his daughter E P Melson of St Louis called in. William O'Daniel of Spokane is visiting family. his plans to stay are uncertain.
Henry Wilson of Spalding visits his brother F M Wilson while Dr J B B McNutt dies in Rockport Texas. Dimmitt's Jewelry promotes Bryan watches and clock repairs. Bertha Jaeger sings in the new Methodist church, and multiple visitors host Kinpeople in Nadine Monroe Brookfield Palmyra Hannibal Garnett Garnett Kansas City. Observations include watch repairs, sales, travel to Hannibal, and granitoid sidewalk work in Monroe City.
The Tribune and Herald of Columbia criticized the University Missourian for claiming the Wabash officials promised extensive depot improvements after one or two blasts of its bugle. The papers warned such toy journalism wastes time and misleads the city, insisting established newspapers carry responsibility.
Addison Vaughn suffered a deep eye injury after a broken corn stalk jabbed his left eye. Margaret Heubsch, teacher at Indian Creek school, spent last week with her family. The school activity paused due to the Mission at St Stephens.
Mrs Ella Gosney traveled to Shelbyville on Saturday to visit friends and enjoy a social gathering. Local residents reported a pleasant day with conversation and cordial meetings among neighbors.
Jno C Wood of Canton visited his daughter Mrs Laura Boulware and attended to his large interests just east of the city after coming over Saturday.
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