Bryan Enthusiastically Receives At 7:38 Saturday Morning
Monroe City residents greet William Jennings Bryan with a 2000-strong crowd at the M E T depot as he arrives for a Missouri tour. Senator McAllister introduces him and Bryan praises Governor hopeful W S Cowherd. A bouquet is presented by Miss Arlie Schafer before coverage notes statewide support. In other news Cliff Smith of Hunnewell dies by suicide after a day of gathering with friends.
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Monroe City
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
America
Senator McAllister
Missouri
W. S. Cowherd
Mr. Cowherd
Hannibal
St. Joseph
Arlie Schafer
Cliff Smith
Hunnewell
Fish Fry Debate Sets Election Time in Cooperville
A lively fish fry is planned for the first Saturday after the national election. Democrats and Republicans will supply the fish based on the result. If Bryan wins the Republicans must fish. if Taft wins the Democrats must fish.
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Cooperville
Bryan
Taft
Brotherhood of American Yeomen Insurance Push
The Brotherhood of American Yeomen grows as a strong insurance order for men and women aged 18 to 50 at the same low rate. It offers a reserve feature appealing to business people with no increase in monthly payments and coverage for accidents and death. District Manager LeBaron, based at the Monroe Hotel, seeks members through folders and local contacts.
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U. S
LeBaron
Monroe Hotel
Will Rothwell Dead In Missouri Politician Dies At Home
Will A. Rothwell, Missouri member of the National Democratic Committee, died at his Moberly residence Sunday. Funeral sermons were preached by Rev. S. F. Taylor of St. Louis and a eulogy was delivered by J. A. Reed of Kansas City. Rothwell was regarded as one of Missouri’s ablest young men.
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Will A. Rothwell
Missouri
National Democratic Committee
Moberly
S. F. Taylor
St. Louis
J. A. Reed
Kansas City
Mr. Rothwell
Local Advice on Purchases and Cautionary Patience
A cautionary note urges readers not to howl over losses from purchases. It advises treating prior regrets as experience and emphasizes buying from this source in the future. The tone is practical and aimed at preventing further buyer remorse.
Tailoring Promise and Stock Availability Highlight Sale
Tailoring will always suit you and you will never be able to say we overcharged you. Stock is complete and now is the time to buy.
Hog injures man as sow bites thumb in farm accident
Harry A. McClintic appeared Friday afternoon with his left arm in a sling after dipping hogs. A slip during handling led to an old sow tearing the fleshy part of his thumb with her tusk, leaving a painful, nonfatal injury on the street scene.
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Harry A. McClintic
Brides Luncheon Honors Four For Wade Brides To Be
Thursday afternoon a joyous gathering took place at the home of Mrs J S Conway to honor brides to be Miss Eleanor Scott Miss Elizabeth Arnould and Miss Jessie Henderson along with their attendants at a delightful luncheon hosted by Mrs Conway and her guests.
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J. S. Conway
Eleanor Scott
Elizabeth Arnould
Jessie Henderson
Long Time Joyous Meet Of Weldon And Egan
An emotional reunion occurred in Mondamin Iowa as Mrs Mary Ann Weldon and her brother W B Egan of this city reunited after forty years The community notes the rare pleasure of their meeting George Newell aged 84 died Saturday after months of illness Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Sunday at 11 am He was a valued citizen and will be missed by friends and family.
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Mary Ann Weldon
Mondamin
Iowa
W. B. Egan
Methodist Church
Newell
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
We cordially thank friends and neighbors for kindness shown during our father’s long illness and time of death. E. B. Newell, Mrs. J. C. Johnson.
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E. B. Newell
J. C. Johnson
Lost horse near Perry with Texas tree saddle
Bay horse missing since last Saturday night in Perry. Reward offered to anyone returning the horse or locating it. Last seen near Gones and McAllister livery barn in Monroe City, Missouri. Notify the livery or return to them for payment.
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Perry
Gones & McAllister Livery Barn
Monroe City
Unterrified as a fit name for Indian Creek Democracy
The passage discusses the Indian Creek Democracy and notes likely two exceptions favoring Bill Stone. It claims the group supports democracy, but cites a shortage of Republicans to provide election judges and clerks. It mentions longtime lack of a township constable and a lack of effort to elect one.
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Indian Creek
Bill Stone
Monroe City Democrat Responds to Sharp Pardon Commentary
The Stoutsville Banner reports on Monroe City Democratic reaction to Mercury editorials about the Sharp pardon. It notes voiced concerns regarding political implications and potential voter sentiment influenced by the remarks.
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Stoutsville
Monroe City
Mercury
Banner claims effort to secure justice for Howard Sharp
The Banner says it did all possible to secure justice for Howard Sharp and questions the grounds for his pardon. It notes it cannot learn why a pardon was secured, but local chatter suggests it may cost many Folk votes at the polls.
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Howard Sharp
Death of Mrs Ora McRea Near Ely
Mrs Ora McRea about 35 died at her home near Ely on Saturday morning. Funeral services were conducted by Rev T Penn on Sunday. The remains were taken to St Louis. The death came as the family planned to leave country life for their old home in St Louis.
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Ora McRea
Ely
Rev.t. Penn
St. Louis
Birth Right and a Demo Turncoat in Vicious Politics
A Chicago vineyard owner J. Schott and his Democrat manager G. W. Davis become entwined in partisan pressure. Schott warns Davis that supporting W. J. Bryan will end Davis’s services, likening the demand to Esau selling his birthright for a meal.
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J. €. Schott
Chicago
Monroe
G. W. Davis
Mr. Davis
W. J. Bryan
Stuffed Cat Thanksgiving Game from New Idea
A vintage party game from New Idea Woman's Magazine describes Stuffed Cat. Two facing rows vie over laughter and sobriety as a leader tosses a stuffed calico cat between sides. Face up triggers laughter, back up triggers mirth, and tension shifts as players alternate between straight faces and smiles.
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New Idea Woman's Magazine
Pension fund drive alleged in Missouri pension list
A Topeka pension office allegedly compiles Missouri pension rolls to earmark five dollar payments for a Republican campaign fund. Report notes state residents drawn pensions hint at secrecy to avoid future trouble. Also mentions Hannibal visitor R. S. McClintic and Palmyra resident Ella Norris staying with Mesdames Carson and Moss.
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Topeka
Kan
Missouri
Social visits and travels across Illinois and nearby states
Miss Kate Pask of Kewanee visiting Monroe relatives. Miss Leora Welch of Quincy visiting parents B H Welch and wife. Mat Humphrey attended the Lincoln and Douglas reunion in Quincy. Clay Withers of Stillwater Oklahoma visiting cousin Mrs J H Robinson. Miss Bess Schlinger of Stoutsville visiting Miss Ida Kirby. Arthur Ely has a mess agate around his right eye from school play. J G Fuqua visiting in Callao. J E Spiker went to Bushnell to see his wife. Mrs B H Stevenson and Master Fletcher of Warren en route to Palmyra to visit friends. William York of Springfield guest of aunt S G Demaree. Mrs William Mothrow ofShelbina en route home from Rensselaer visit. Mark A Abell from Calvary Kentucky says he can’t do without the Democrat. Miss Lottie Lange of Hunnewell spent Friday with brother Bert and family. J H Grady and wife went to Quincy. Mrs Grady admitted Blessing Hospital. Edger E Thompson of Rogers & Thompson in Chicago on business.
Local Visitors And Family News Highlight Week
Dr. P. Abell and his family of Palmyra have visited Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Hagan. Miss Lucy Hampton enjoyed time with friends in Shelbina. Mrs. Bert Lange and her baby are with relatives at Hunnewell.
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Dr. P. Abell
Palmyra
F. H. Hagan
Lucy Hampton
Shelbina
Bert Lange
Babe
Hunnewell
John Jordan Returns Home From Visit to Rembrant Iowa
After a pleasing visit with friends, John Jordan has returned to his home in Rembrant Iowa. He requested the Democrat paper be sent to him. The Holy Rosary Church ladies plan a Thanksgiving bazaar at their former house.
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John Jordan
Rembrant
Iowa
Democrat
The
Ladies of the Holy Rosary Church
Oe House
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George Newell
Ars
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M. B. Carson
B. G. Moss
Walter H1
Moss
Monroe City, Mo
P.S
Hop Lilly
City of Flowers
Kate Pask
Kewanee, Nl
Leora Welch
Quincy
B. H. Welch
Mat Humphrey
Lincoln
Douglas
Clay Withers
Stillwater, Okla
Mrs. J. H. Robinson
Bess Schlinger
Ida Kirby
Arthur Ely
J. G. Fuqua
Callao
J. E. Spiker
Bushnell
B. H. Stevenson
Master Fletcher
Warren
William York
Springfield, Ill
S. G. Demaree
William Mothrow
City
Rensselaer
Calvary, Ky
Mark A. Abell
Lottie Lange
Bert
J. H. Grady
Mrs. Grady
Blessing Hospital
Edger E. Thompson
Rogers & Thompson
Hon
Perry S. Rader
Opera
Samuel L. Leak
Philadelphia
Mae Johnson
Woodland
Mrs. V. Heubsch
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