Monroe City set for modern water sewer and power upgrade
Greater Monroe reports progress on city improvements led by Burns McDonnell and engineer H F E Scheark. Main sewers and water mains advance, reservoir dam near finish, pump house foundations underway, light plant expansions, and a 24 hour electric service planned. Local farms and roads touted as boosts while a boosting campaign is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe City
Burns & McDonnell
H. F E. Scheark
Pringle Construction Co
Four Beautiful Flights by Andrew Houpert at the Fair
Andrew Houpert performed four remarkable flights at the fair last week one on each Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Friday The aviator maintains his reputation as a leading flyer The machine attracted much attention and many had not seen it before Fair officials and citizens praised Mr Houpert and manager R Pease for their conduct and the overall display
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Andrew Houpert
Houpert
R. Pease
Mr. Houpert
Church notices and service schedule in Hannibal district
Presiding Elder calls a Hannibal District pastors and district stewards meeting in Hannibal with Rev J H Hubbard and T A Wilson representing Monroe City church. Details cover Endowment of Central College, Sunday School times, preaching at 10:45 and 7:30, prayer and choir sessions, Junior and Senior Leagues, and Bible School. Protracted meetings set for Oct 14 with Evangelist Dr Richardson. All invited. Sam P Gott, Pastor. Don’t Hold Eggs notice from Henderson & Sons Produce Co offering egg valuation and candling.
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H. D. Thompson
Hannibal
J. H. Hubbard
T. A. Wilson
Monroe City
Rev. Hubbard
Arch Street
Central College
John H. Hubbard
Richardson
Synodical
Bible School
Woman's Missionary Society
Hume
Nana Hume
Sam P. Gott
Henderson & Sons Produce Co
Monroe City High School to stage six winter mental feasts
Monroe City High School plans six big winter entertainments including The Symphony Orchestra, The Price Concert Co, Thelma Rose Artist Co, Josephine H Dominick, Robert C. Bowman, and lecturer Robert L. Kemple. Season tickets are priced at $1.00 with the first show on Oct 11. Also notes about local fair races and a mis-shipped Chautauqua tent at Burlington depot. Portrays local civic events and community notices with several named individuals and groups.
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Monroe City High School
Monroe City
Symphony Orchestra
Robert L. Kemple
The
Price Concert Co
Thelma Rose
Josephine H Dominick
Robert C. Bowman
Greater Monroe prospects spur drive for united Commercial Club
Boost for Monroe urges citizens to form a broad Commercial Club to advance a Greater Monroe. Emphasizes 24 hour electric service and water works progress, a Burlington rail link to Kansas City, and farm town unity. Reports on a new Madden district school by C A Lawson and local visits by Miss Lena Donley and Miss Bettie Durban.
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Monroe City
Monroe
Burlington
Kansas City
C. A. Lawson
Madden
Lawson
Good Roads and Road-Building Funding Debate
A discussion argues that American roads lag due to rural taxpayers bearing most costs while urban users benefit. It urges federal state and local governments to share road funding, cites England’s laws, and calls readers to advocate for law changes. Also notes sale of Logan County land and whiskey barrels, plus Alice Hays visiting.
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America
Monroe
England
Macauly
Congress
Logan Co
Oklahoma
Joseph J. Schott
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Democrat and Merchants
Greater
Jonathan
F. K. Gentry
Methodist
Juvenile Missionary Society
Methodist Church
Blanche Jarman
Presbyterian
Christian
First Baptist
Mayor Henman
Wild Lady
Joe Morris
Elsie van
John Morris
Altar
Elata B
Gray Silk
S. B. Theihoff
Roy Meriwether
Roy
C. A. Larson
Agnes Larson
Caroline Larson
Bucklin
St. Louis
Miss Larson
Speepy Bess
Queen Gratton
Manco
Guy
Nancy Pass Me
Harry Yowell
Charlie
IV Price
Silver Gratton
I Star
Rene Jr
Boost Monroe
Lena Donley
Rev. W. P. Wynn
Alice Hays
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