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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-23

A real newspaper must be some
thing like the apostle had in mind
when he said, BE all things to all
men," The reporter may not be
personally a champion of card par
ties, base ball, dances, or other
amusements, yet they must be re-
corded, neither is he necessarily a
church member because he men
tons the good work of reyiTalS,
favors all reforms, advocates moral
ity and the prohibition of the liquor
traffic, but prints all things of all
kinds of news. Personal quarrels,
scandals, or ordinary DRINKS are not
as a rule, be scattered broadcast as
Milan Standard.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-23

City officers at Centralia resigned
following a series of attacks through
the newspapers of that place. 1t
seems that a lot of knockers who
little understood what they were
writing about, had published a Sc
ries of articles criticising the official
acts of the officers. The latter,
feeling that adverse criticism was
poor recompense for hard work and
time taken from their business,
decided to vacate their offices 1t
now is realized that the very thing
for which the officers were CRITICS.
ed proved to be for that towns
good. Since waterworks were in
stalled the insurance companies re-
rated the town and the saving to
those insuring, upon the basis of
last years insurance, will pay the
interest on the waterWorkS bonds.
The citizen say they will, at the
coming city election. vindicate the
officers by re-electing every one
without opposition Perry Enter
prise
The rumOr that Miss Mackev See
spent over 500 Of her own money
in the contest is without fOunda-
ton. She did very efficient work
bringing in about 10 new Subscrib-
ers with subscriptions paid from
one to ten years, and in addition
she did well in collecting from old
subscribers. Her work was so good
that she has been continued on the
soliciting force for the Democrat.
Miss Mabel Bush, after a visit
with relatives and friends here, re-
turned TO her home near Hannibal,
Tuesday.
ChaS. Smith and mother were in
Hannibal Friday.
W. s Woodson was in Unionville
attending to business, Friday
!" W. Mitchell of Shelbyville,
Was yeeing after business here Fri,
day.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs
Clarence Leake on Monday.
The P. E. O.'s meet with Mrs
! Walter Williamson Saturday.
! Mrs. Dora Hallock was a Hanni-
bal visitor Friday.
T. E Kratz completed a nice job
Of carpenter work at Vandalia last
week.
W. P. Hays and John Hardy are
on jury duty at New London this
week
Chas. SChafer was in Hannibal
Monday.
0. F. Paris left Saturday night fol
Iowa for an indefinate stay
Clay Underhill went to Kansas
City, on business, yesterday.
Bulk garden seed at the Economy
Store
1t pays to get that Monument o
H. B. Reid. You pay no commits
sion to agents.
Seats for the recital will be on
sale Friday morning at Anderson 6
Mudd's. Price Csc.
Don't forget to 90 to the opera
house Friday night.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-23

The supreme court of the United
States refused to consider the
appeal of the Globe-Democrat, of St.
Louis, in the libel suit of Sam B.
Cook against that paper. 1t will be
remembered that Cook obtained a
verdict of $4,000 against the Globe
Democrat in the lower courts. The
Globe-Democrat carried it to the
highest court of the land with the
above result. According to this, it
seems rather expensive to- lie on a
fellow. However, the .Globe-Demo.
Gratis loss in this case may be Mis-
SOuFi'S gain :, -.
News from the seat of war in
Mexico is very meager and conflict
ing Some reports say that the,
rebellion will 60 into history within
a fortnight, while other reports are
to the effect that the United States
is to recognize the belligerency of
the insurgents in a few days, which
Of course would prolong the rebel
lion indefinitely. This last story is
probably without much foundation,
at least it looks rather unreasonable
under the circumstances.
The bill appropriating $4,000 fer
a monument to Missouri soldiers
killed at the battle of Vicksburg,
Miss, was passed by the senate in
the last hours of the session.
Last Saturday the members Of
the Missouri state senate, presented
the president of the senate, Mr..
Gmelick, with a silver chest; the
president pro TEN, Mr.. McAllister,
a gold watch and Secretary Nc
Clintic, a diamond ring.
Prof. f. M. Sipple returned from
Bucklm Tuesday, and reports his
fathers condition somewhat i'm
proved.
Short Time Loans, j. F. Smith
Attorney at Law.
Monmouth, Ill.,, had a Jail delivery
Sunday night. Two prisoners
charged with bank robbery escaped
from Jail by aid of parties on the
outside.
Water work and a sewerage
system would be the best invest
ment for property owners of Mon
roc City. Just take your pencil and
figure it out. 1t certainly is a plain
proposition.
Harry NathansOn, a salesman,
was killed in the big fire on North
Main street in Hannibal, Saturday
night.
Chattel Mortgage Loans. j. F.
Smith, Attorney at Law.
Emmett Vowel is remodeling his
residence which will add greatly to
its appearance both in neatness
and architecture.
DR.. D. A. Vowel, who has sold
. his veterinary practice at Boards,
town and willlocate permanently in
this city, is the proprietor Of the
new store, and E. L. McCaulley is
pharmacist. Mr.. McCaulley has haC
many years experience in the bus
mess here and knows the wants O
the local trade well.-Virginia CIll)
Gazette.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-23

James Campbell of Reeds, Ky,
was visiting his brother John in
this city Saturday and Sunday.
The writer remembers Jimmie as a
small boy struggling to obtain an
education and is glad to know that
he has made good and is respect
ed citizen in his community.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-23

Mrs. W. E. RevIs will give a recit-
al at the opera house Friday night
under the auspices of the Christian
EndeaVOT.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-23

The senate passed the bill apprC-
priating $4,000 for a bronze monu-
ment to Gen. Sterling Price to be
located at Keytesville.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-23

Frank Simms Of Athens, Ohio, is
here on a visit to his cousin, j. F,
Smith. Mr.. Simms thinks Missouri
is a great state. He will probably
visit relatives in Colorado before re-
turning home.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-23

Please don't cut the tops out of
YOUR trees. 1t Injuries the tree and
suoil the looks of it.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-23
The Soldiers Health,

AhS SOiOlSl
In these alleged "maneuvers" of
10000 United States troops in all
panoply of war on the Mexican
border there ought to be a splendid
chance to test the efficiency of the
one branch of the service upon
which falls the responsibility for
the life and health of the entire
force medical corps of the army
and navy.
T. In relation to the sanitary work
of the army officers on the Isthmus
of Panama 1t has been said that
even if the canal should fall COM
mercially it will still justify the
cost in building it by demonstr&t-
ing that the white man can live and
work in the tropics and maintain
his health at as high point as hex
can doing the same work in tenn
perate zone
| A much simpler situation exits
OH the Mexican border than in
Panama, and yet this is the season
of malaria aud malarial fevers in
all that region. If the medical corps
can bring these 10000 unacclimat-
/ ed men through the crucial period
of exposure to serious risks men
who live in tents without floors and
OLen without water or sewer con-
nections the cost of the "manuvers
will have been justified at least in
part
In most wars disease has killed
more men than bullets have The
Japanese in their war with Russia
put into practice the Lessons they
learned from our costly experience
in the Spanish War. THERE'S no
reason why we should not in turn
profit by the experience of the
japanese. Boston Globe.
Washington dispatches indicate
that the bill through which the APP
prevail of the Democratic House
will be given to the reciprocity
agreement will contain provisions
encouraging the negotiation of SINH
lar treaties with other countries. OF
course, this point will be Incorporate
ed in an added section of the bill,
no change being made in the sec
tionS putting into effect the agree
ment so far as Canada is concerned.
The Democratic programme calling
for the prompt passage of the bill
without change in the terms offered
the Dominion was well conceived
and it ought to be and undoubted-
ly will be adhered to- Republic
have for sale at bargain j. |.
Case 12-inch Gang pillow; 16-inch
Sulky pillow; l l2-inch wa ling pillow;
cornplanter with checkrow attach
ment, All up to date, no better
made. Fully guaranteed.
! j. B. BristoW. 4-6.
Frank Simms Of Athens, Ohio, is
here ON q visit To his nonoin LIE
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-23

The Cobb building, a three Story
brick structure on Main ST., Han
nibaI. was burned Saturday night,
causing a loss of several thousand
dollars.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-23

J. S. Elzea made a business trip
to Hannibal Tuesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-23

Have you bought your ticket for
the recital Friday night?
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-23

Who said Glove Factory? Come
on with any legitimate enterprise
that helps Monroe City.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-23

Don't fail to see our line of wall
paper. L. M. Wood
Charley Smith went to Brook
field. Tuesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-23

j. M. Sparks one of Santa Fe's
live merchants, was here Wednes-
daY,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-23

Misses Kate Henderson and Lena
Evans and Wallace Bond were Shell,
bina visitors, Sunday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-23

The Democrat is certainly a good
advertising medium since there has
been many hundred new subscrib-
ers added to its subscription list.
We solicit the patronage of adver-
tisers. Our terms are reasonable.
c. A. Lawson transacted business
in Quincy Tuesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-23

The anti-treating bill which pass
ed the lower house of the Missouri
legislature was killed iii the senate.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-23

Guy Leeper, who has been a
student at the Chillicothe CONNER
cial College, and who stopped here
to visit his brother, A, B. Leeper,
several days, left for his home in
Morrellville, III , Monday morning.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-23

Henry S. Pike who has made his
home in Kentucky for some time is
visiting relatives and friends in
Monroe and vicinity.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-23

W. G. Barger shipped in 76 head
of cattle last week. These cattle 90
on feed at once and are an extra
nice bunch of feeders.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-23
Card of Thanks

l take this method of thanking
those Who so tenderly assist d in
caring for my mother, Mrs. Nj. J.
Rohr, during her last sickness.
Words fail to express my gratitude
to you. =. M. ROE1R.
Prof. E vi. Sipyle was called to
Bucklin Monday on account # the
serious illness of his father.
Hon. j. H. WhitecottOn of Mo-
herly, transacted business here Sat-
urday.
Now let US all pull together for
the best fair Monroe City ever had.
Monroe City wants an ak handle
factory.
La Belle has had a $4,000 fire.
Judge MeriWether is attending
circuit court at New London.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-23

Henderson & Son did a big bus
ines, Monday. Among their trans
actions that day was to receive an
entire car load of eggs.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-23
La Belle has had a $4,000 fire.
/ Judge Meriwether is attending
circuit court at New London.

The tree trimmer is abroad n
town and it is to be hoped that the
trees will be cut with at least some
degree of judgement, Many trees
are ruined by people who have no
idea of how a tree should be treat
ed
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-23

l have for sale at a bargain j. |.
Case 12-inch Gang pillow; 16-inch
Sulky pillow; 12-inch wa ling pillow;
1 cornplanter with checkrow attach
ment, All up to date, no better
made. Fully guaranteed.
j. B. BristoW. 4-6,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-23
Finds Sister by Accident.

Los Angeles, Cal, March 20
Henry McGinn, a mining man of
Searchli6ht, New, registered at a
Los Angeles hotel last night and a
short time later had Unexpectedly
discovered sister whom he had
not seen or heard from for seven
teen years.
McGinn repaired to the telephone
booth to call up n friend. He gave
the desired number to the operator
and was turning away when she
asked his name He told her it
was McGinn.
why, that's my name, too" said
tbs operator.
After further conversation dis
closed that both had come from
Wisconsin, the young woman said:
Il had a brother named Henry
who left home at Neenah, Wis.
seventeen years ago. l haven't
seen him since"
Well my names Henry" eagerly
replied McGinn. Are you Roster"
She was; and SO brother and sis
ter found each other.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-23

Now let US all pull together for
the best fair Monroe City ever had.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1911-03-23

Monroe City wants an ak handle
factory.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-05-18
THE FIRST AsToR.
A Daring and Resourcefui Operator In
the Fur Trade.

A Daring and Resouroefui Operator In
the Fur Trade.
John Jacob Astor was born in the III.
tie village of Waldorf, In Germany, ia
1868. just MS France Mt tho close os
the Seven Years war was ced:ng
Canada to England. He sailed to oar
side of the Atlantic in 1883. when
George III. in the treaty OF Paris wal,
acknowledging our independence and
when the merchants Of Montreal wero
establishing tho Northv company.
He became fur dcdief. gradually
gained control Of the trade south of
Lakes Huron and Superior. except
that which was in the hands of the
Machlnaw company, and won repu-
tatiop as a daring and resourceful op-
orator. which made his name known
In Montreal. St Louis, London and
Canton.
Hc had dozen vessels aflont, repre-
scnting capital Of $1,000 600, carry
irg furs to England and China in
1900, and at the time that the pur-
chase of Louisiana in 1903 pushed our
boundary to the Rocky mountains he
was the wenlthiest and most success
ful merchant in the United Stntes.-
North American Review.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-05-18
Tho Man Of Leisure.

Most Of our rich men work very hard
not always because they want to, but
In many instances because they have
to. The husbandry of big estate in
itself may be task for the whole of
the time and thought. not Of one man,
but of several. AS a general thing 1t
Is fair to say that our only man Of
leisure is tho tramp The social pariah,
the mutineer agninst the rule of work,
is the only one who can be sure of q
care free, sybaritic existence. and even
he lives in constunt danger of rock salt
from the farmers gun OF the onslaught
Of the watchdog around the corner rs
the hobo knocks Mt the kitchen door
or pauses at the water trough to drink
The poor tramp is certainly more
frequent social phenomenon than the
rich one.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-05-18
Tho Earl and tho Anoler.

One of the earls of Mimic had a
kindly nature. One day lIawick an
gler was throwing his line on the river
near Mimic when tall gentleman
came up to him and inquired what
kind of sport he was having. The
fisher replied that it was not very
good and that he could do better II
he We're at the other side of the water,
adding, "Pll gle ye sixpence If yen
carry me across" The bargain was
struck. and the gentleman, getting the
angler on his back, carried him through
the water to the other side. True to
his promise. the angler produced the
sixpence. which he profrered to the
stranger, who. however, smiled and
remarked. "Givc it to the first beggar
YOU meet and tell him 1t Is a present
from the Earl of MintO."
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-05-18
Man and a Wifa

The primary impulse of all creatures
Is possession. 1t is this that causes a
chicken to tear around the yard with
IL piece of meat in its mouth and all
the other chickens after It, OF course
1T cannot possibly eat the meat. 1t
hasn't time, but the instinct Of pos
session makes it grab and keep It, The
same is noticeable among beasts. They
Ike to get great piece of meat in
their mouths and then growl. 1t is
this instinct in man which provokes
him to matrimony. He wants some
thing to guard and growl over So
he seeks n hollow tree. cave or a
house and wife.-Puck.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-05-18
Butchcrs and London otreets.

The butchers shop is not Il pleasant
spectacle today. But what must have
been It's condition in the middle ages
The names given to some OF the by
ways OF %rwgntc street afford some In
dication: Sinking lane. st. Nicholas
Shambles and BIowbladder street.
''i'herc was IL Butchers bridge on the
Thames side near Baynards CASTLE
writes III. II. Whcatley. Ito which the
offaI was brought from Ncwgate street
through the streets and lanes of the
city, by which 'gricvous corruption and
filth have been generated The evil,
III fact. was so great that royal order
was issued in 1860 for the removal of
butchers BRIDGE London Chronicle.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-05-18
May Festival.

The Treble Clef will give
their May Festival May "a at
the Christian church. The
proceeds of this concert will go
to help swell the piano fund for
the new library. Arrangements
have been made with Mr.. Way
for a piano and it will be used
at this concert. This will be a
home'ike entertainment in a
homelike church which has
been so kindly offered to us.
The Clef wishes to extend their
hearty thanks to the board of
the M. E. church for their kind
offer of their church, but the
Clef accepted the first offer
from the Christian church.
The Clef extends their thanks
to both churches for their kind
ly off and hopes to see them
all at the homelike May Festi-
val.
Beside the singing of Eduar-
do Narzo's "Indian Summer" a
contatta, there will be a prelude
consisting of duets, violin solos,
alto and soprano solos, readings
and a piano solo which will
make a very fine entertainment
for 25 and Is cents.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-05-18
INITIATING THE CUB.
Stunts che New Boys In Some eanses
Have to Facs.


Have to Facs.
Now, when a tyro goes to work in q
machine shop he Is sent to the tool
room for q left handed monkey wrench.
A foundry wag will send the new hoy
In search OF "corc holes" A printers
devil is sent to the typefounders with
Il wheelbarrow for q hair space. Hu.
mortsts in certain Kansas City banks
have revised code, says the Times
of that city.
Here are six things the beginner
probably will be required to scek-at
drug stores, in stationery shops, even
Mt the county courthouse, where ono
trustful youth went the other day to
inquire diligently for a speed ball' to
assist him In his work:
There ia the "speed ball." then, and
there is the "check stretcher." pre-
sumably used to Increase the size OF
checks that do not conform to the FL
ing cases: the Discount board" sup
posed to be checkered In manner to
facilitate the handling of discounted
paper: the clearing house key" in
search for which half n day easily may
be consumed, and for the red and
black lines that lie artistically on the
fair pages what could be more appro-
pirate than striped ink" and lest the
ink becomes too thick should not an
link strainer" be procured2
Ask the new. boy.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-05-18
Weather-crop Bulletin

Des MOines, Iowa.
For the week ending May Is,
1911.
The weather during the past
week was ideal for field work
and the growth of vegetation.
The first three days were ex-
cessively warm with the tenn
perature above 80 degrees in
many localities, but the latter
part of the week was moderate
ly cool and pleasant. The rain
fall was light during the six
working days, but copious to
heavy showers occurred in
many localities on Saturday
night and Sunday, especially
over the central, southern and
eastern sections. Rapid prog
ress was made in planting corn,
and that work will be practical
ly finished before the goth.
Much of the early planted corn
is up, but it is yet too early to
determine what the stand will
be, although the few reports
received indicate that it will be
good. Grass and small grains
have improved during the
week, and are generally in good
condition, but need more rain
to keep up normal growth, es-
pecially in eastern and north
ern counties where the rainfall
has been light. Fruit trees of
all kinds are now in full and
and profuse bloom in the north
ern part of the state and show
no signs of injury by the frcs's,
early in the month.
Geo. M. Chapel,
Section Director.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-05-18
AMERICA vEsPuccI.
She Asked Congress For citizenship
and "a Corner of Land"

She Asked Congress For Citizenship
and "a Corner of Land"
A decided sensation was created mt
Washington during the Van Huren ad-
mlnistration by the appearance there
of handsome and we'll dressed Italian
woman who called herself America YES
pucci and claimed descent from the
navigator who gave his name TO the
continent. EX-rresdent Adams and
Daniel Webster became her especial
friends, and she soon was welcome
guest in the best society. In n few
weeks nfter her arrival she presented n
petition to congress asking first, to be
admitted to the rights of citizenship
and. secondly, to be given "n corner of
land" ont of the public domain of the
country which bore the namo of her
incestor. An adverse report, which
soon was made, is one OF tho curiosi-
ties of congressional literature. 1t eu-
logized the petitioner as "a young. dig
niiicd and graceful lady with II mind of
he highest intellectual culture and q
heart beating with all our own enthu-
siasm In the cause of American and
human liberty" The reasons why the
prayer of the petitioner could not be
granted were given, but she was com
mchded to the generosity Of the Amer
feun people.
The name of America, our countrys
name, should be honored, respected and
cherished In the interesting exile from
whose ancestor we derive the great
and glorious title"
Later 1t was discovered that the wo.
man was an ilhpostor,-"p perley's Rem
lniscences."
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-05-18
Value Of Farm Earnings.


Washington, D. G, May 14.--
The value of wealth produced
I'M farms Of the United States,
! ! 1910, was $8,826, 900, 900, as
Estimated by the Department
OF fAgriculture, in a statement
ilss issued. This is an inc, ease
1f $lO4 900 600. Texas, with
her 100000 acres of cotton,
,vre ,ted from Illinois the honor
-sf being the first state in the
nited States in value of prin-
pal crops, which aggregated
@, 10000.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1911-05-18
First Newspaper Ad.


The first newspaper advertise.
ment, published in America, ap-
peared on May 1st, 1704, in the
first newspaper ever printed in
this country, the "News Letter,
of Boston," The ad read as fol-
lows:
"Lost, on the 10 of April last,
off Mr.. Shippen's Wharf in Ros-
ton, Two Iron Anvils. weighing
between 100 and l40 pounds
each. Whoever has taken them
up, and will bring or give true
intelligence of them to John
Cambel, Postmaster, shall have
a sufficient reward"
The cost of advertising was
announced to be cat Reasonable
Rate. from Twelve Pence to
Five Shillings, and not to ex-
ceed."