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Newspaper
Monroe City Democrat
Location
Monroe City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
5
A Democratic appeal urges organizing clubs nationwide and reading Governor Cowherd's speech. It attacks Republican tariffs, labor coercion, and trusts, promoting Taft as worsening conditions and Bryan as pro prosperity for all. The piece criticizes Missouri Republican rule and claims Democrats nominate stronger, cleaner men.
The piece argues that wealth and power control justice, claiming Roosevelt failed to jail rich criminals while insisting Bryan’s election could curb oligarchy. It contends that if the moneyed class can manage prosperity or hardship, Bryan's victory becomes a remedy and test of leadership.
It is by making better Clothing not cheap er that we are able to hold and constantly increase our patronage. Wear clothes of character and individuality, made in good taste and style, and at a slightly higher cost. Every garment we make is the best in material, pattern and finish.
Conway the Tailor blasts Republicans and big corporations in a political tirade claiming Democratic schools must be separate and accusing Republicans of aiding trusts. He argues money and monopoly power flow to a few, urging votes for the Republican ticket to protect mass unjust gains and preserve control.
It pleases now it will be stronger next month and keep growing stronger day by day until the people rise up and destroy it The text warns that if allowed to continue the chains of slavery will become unbearable under Republican policies The remedy urged is to vote and work for the Democratic ticket highlighting money power and oligarchy as the central issue
Rev Fr John Lyons of St ane hosted at Fr Cooney's on Thursday and Friday. St Stephens church children made first communion at 9 am Sunday with a class including Lara Hays Margaret Riechoff Helen Pike and others. Mrs Mat Mudd family moved to Monroe last Friday and Mrs R P Mudd celebrated her 59th birthday with friends. Street crossing concerns near North Main Court and Third Street. Main and Second crossings also rough and narrow. Advertisement for Dimmitt pianos noting savings and direct factory sourcing. Mrs C P Bell and children visited Shelbyville friends Sunday.
A Sunday morning wedding for William Smallwood and Charlotta Cummings was conducted by Rev. Hawkins at Second Baptist church. Nearby notices: Mrs. A Grimm and daughter Easter with Palmyra friends. Mrs. Cora Turner hosted visiting kin. regional visitors from Hepler and Shelbina. Political note mentions J W Folk boosting for Senate amid Bryan opposition. Elmer Young of Palmyra visited aunt Mrs. C A Lawson. Dr W C Sprinkle visited Lakenan with daughter Carrie.
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