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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-21
New Fixtures.

Monroe City is TO have one of the
finest equipped and best arranged
Post Offices of any town of its size
in this part of the state. DR.. Proc
tor, the owner of the building in
formed a Democrat representative
that he had purchased an entire
new outfit of fixtures for the Post
Office and the same will be ship
ped about the 1st of April if not
sooner. The outfit will be equip.
ped with keyleSs lock boxes and in
fact will be up-to-date in every re-
spect. The cost of the fixtures will
amount to about $1,000 including a
safe and a few minor articles of fur
niture. When the new equipment
is in place it will be possible to
allow patrons access to the lobby at
all hours of the day and those rent
ing lock boxes can get their mail
without being compelled to wait for
the front door to open which they
now frequently do. Great praise
is due DR.. Proctor for his action in
placing the Monroe City post office
in the front ranks.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-21
Get Business by Advertising i'm the Democrat
Be a Booster.

Do you know there's lots O people
Settin' round in every town,
Growlin' like a broody chicken,
Knockin' every good thing down?
Don't you be that kind O cattle,
Cause they amt no use on earth
You just be booster rooster,
Crow and boost for all you're worth
If your town needs boostin, boost 'er
Don't hold back and wait to see
If some other fellows willin'
Sail right in, this country's free
No ones got mortgage on it,
It's just yonrs as much as his,
If your town is shy on boosters,
You get in the bUostin' biz.
If things just don't seem to suit you
And the world seems kinder wrong
What's the matter with a-boostin'
Just to help the thing along?
Cause if things should stop agoin'
We'd be in sorry plight;
You just keep that horn ablowin' -
Boost 'er up with all your might.
If you know some feller's failin's,
Just forget 'em, cause you know
That same feller's got some good
points,
Them's the ones you want to show
Cast your loaves out on the waters
They'll come back" s a sayin' true
Mebbe, too, they'll come back but
tered"
When some feller boosts for you
Criterion.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-21
Why We Shake Hands.

Did you ever ask yourself why
you shake hands with a person you
know? Here is the reason:
In the old days, when every man
who had any pretensions to being
a gentleman, carried a sword, it
was the custom for men when they
met, to show that they had no in
tentions of treachery, to offer each
other their weapons hands that is
the hand that would be used to
draw the sword and to withhold
the hand was usually the signal for
a fight.
So fixed did this habit become
that long after men ceased to wear
swords they still offered the weapon
hand to a friend and declined to
offer it to an enemy. To this day
when you refuse to shake hands
with a peraon it signifies that you
are at war; Among savages who
never carried swords. the practice
of shaking hands is unknown and it
affords them amusement to see
white men do it. New York Sun.
Miss Ollie Erwin of Quincy. spent
part of the week with her friend,
Mrs. Bert Whitten.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-21
Free Type Plates" and the Can
didates.

1t seems the newspapers of the
state are being flooded with re-
quests from type plate houses" to
print an unlimited amount of stuff"
booming candidates. The Shelbina
Torchlight last week referred to the
imposition in a caustic way, and
now comes the Moberly. Democrat
with this comment:
The popular way now for can
didates to get free puffS by the col
umn in country newspapers is by
the way of the plate houses. Daily
we receive letters from these houses
Offering to furnish plates free con-
tanning these long winded puffs and
are asked to run it as news upon
the same terms they offer to furn-
ish the plate that is free. Of
course the plate houses are well
paid for the plates and it is up to
them to get the newspapers to run
them free if their business is to Con
tinue along this line. This game
nsed to be in the president only
but now it is getting down close to
constable. ~
Just how the plate houses figure
out that candidate puffs are news
items is past our comprehension.
So long as plate houses can get
plates run free by the country press
it is good thing for them but
beats the newspaper out of any
chance for money from any of these
candidates" s."-Hanniba Journal
Mrs. C. A. Turnbull. of Boulder,
Colo, is visiting her sister, Mrs. VIM
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-21
PRIMARY ELECTION
Big Vote Cast-Candidates For
Mayor Tied Much Interest
Taken.

One of the most hotly contested
elections ever held in this city was
the primary, Tuesday.
For some time citizens have been
up in the air as to the result and
the tie on Mayor and the closeness
of other officers show that they
were correct,
The candidates and their friends
worked and 422 voters have plede-
ed themselves to support the Dem
ocratic ticket on April 2. Several
amusing things occurred.
The result by wards was as
follows.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-21

Last December a Good Roads
Club was organized in this city for
the purpose of organizing an eight
mile square special road district.
but on account of the legality of
the district il was decided to wait.
Later the Hannibal.St. Joseph
Cross State Highway proposition was
started and M. B. Proctor of this
city was made a member of the ex-
ecutive committee, and by the way
a more enthusiastic Good Roads
man cannot be found. A meeting
of citizens who favor good roads
was called to meet at the Council
room Monday evening and the
house was we'll filled with people
who want good roads.
Hon. S. j. Roy one of Missouris
best boosters, the Secretary of the
Hannibal Commercial Club, the
Secy.- y.-Treas. of the Hannibal and
St. Joseph Cross State Highway AS
sociation and very busy man, was
here Monday evening and explained
the plan of work and told of the
good things to be derived from
having this Highway pass through
Monroe City. At least three lines.
from the east and two leading
west from this city are. talked
One from the east being the old
gravel road from Hannibal through
Shiel, one from Hannibal through
Huntington and Hassard AMI one
through Ely and up the old Cen
terville road Then west on the
Monroe-Marion County line and one
just one mile south of the line. 1t
is quite probable that all these roads
leading to this city will be made
good, even though only one in
each direction is to be in the High
way. In fact there is to be general
wakening on the good roads ques-
ton.
The first thing to do is to proper
! ly grade the road and pledge to
make a good rock road in a certain
specified time.
All the lines coming in from the
East have organized and are ready
to meet us at the Rails County line
and it is up to our citizens and the
people to the west of US to
carry the work forward.
Quite sum of money was sub
Scribed for dirt and for rock roads
and committees on the several
roads running OUT of town were ap-
pointed as follows.
Hassard road, LaySon Tuley, W.
H. WadSwOrth Jr,, c. A. Lawson.
Sidney road Louis Bell, John R.
Fahy, D. X. Yowell.
CentervilIe-Ely road, F. D Proc
tor, Geo. Tooley, C. l. Carpenter.
North Monroe -Hunnewell road, R.
S. McClintic, W. R. P. sJackson, W.
H. Moss.
South Monroe e-Hunnewell road,
VIM. Buckman, c. C. Lewis, j. M,
Proctor Jr.
To solicit in this city, W. L. Bond.
7. M. Boulware. j. j. Rogers
All citizens should do all they
possibly can to get these good roads
for Monroe City. The present kind
are too expensive. We cannot af-
ford bad roads. Next meeting is
to be held Monday evening. Be
sure to be present.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-21
Relation of Home Merchants to
Home Travelling Men,"

llotllo lIdVGllllS MSn'
Roy B. Meriwether subject was
The Cooperation of the CONNER
cial Club and the Travelling Sales
man."
How to Preserve the Dignity of
the Travelling Man on the Road"
was handled by Rev. w. G. Alcorn.
How the Relations of Travelling
Men Can be Improved" was dis
cussed by W. G. Williamson.
Why A Travelling Man Should
Be Single" was for A. H. Donley,
Joe Spalding and Arthnr Ely.
Jasper Henderson. the baby of
the club, gave The Impression of A
Beginner on the Road"
IF. White made a talk of in
terest.
Mrs. W. W. Longmire respond ded
to the toast The Larkin Idea'' but
it must be understood that she does
not sell Larkin goods.
All these responses were enter
tanning and instructive.
All in all this was perhaps one of
the most pleasant events ever held
in our city or in any other city.
1t was good to be present on the
occasion and as an invited guest
we desire to thank the Club for a
most pleasant evening.
The following are the Monroe
City Travelling Men and the Com
panies they represent:
j. P. Patton, Simmons Hardware
Co.. st. Louis.
W. G. Williamson, Meyer-Roth
Grocery Co., and Hannibal Produce
CO..; Hannibal, -7'7@ '-
j. A. Spalding, Buck-Riner
Grocery Co., Keokuk.
M. P. ASbury, PittSburg Plate
Glass Co., ST. Louis.
P. F. White, Krenning Grocery
Co., St. Louis.
VIM. James, Hasse-Lieber Gro
Gerry Co., st. Louis.
A. S. Maddox, Monroe Cigar Co.,
Monroe City.
A. H. Donley, Bell Oil Co., St.
Louis.
W. W. Longmire, Loan Business,
Monroe City. y
j. M. Freeman, Novelty Mfg. Co.,
Louisville, Ky.
j. F. Renshaw, Huber Threshing
Machine Co., Springfield, Ohio.
Roy B. Meriwether, Loan Busi-
ness, Monroe City.
W. L. Ely, State Agent and Ad-
juster of the Insurance Co., of North
Am erica.
A. H. Ely, Special Agent Insur-
ance Co., of North America.
D. H. Stevens. State Agent and
Adjuster of the Philadelphia Under
writers.
j. S. Starrett, Meyer-Roth Gro
Gerry Co., Hannibal.
Jasper Henderson. Henderson &
Sons Produce Co.. Monroe City.
Samuel Bowers, Page Fence
Adrain. Mich.
! A. j. Dierks, Williamson Produce
Co., Quincy.
H. B. Reid, Marble Works, Mon
roe City.
E. o. Hallock. Mail Clerk.
P. M. Christian, Mail Clerk.
Roy Mcfarland, Monroe City
Mills. Monroe City.
c. M. Lasley, Dist. Manager Inter
national Life Insurance Co. ST
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-21
TRAVELLING MEN
of Monroe City Hold Banquet An
Event Long to Be RememL er-
ed A Most Pleasant
Occasion.

Monroe City has long been known
as the home of the travelling men.
There are many reasons why any
salesman travelling in Northeast
Missouri should make Monroe City
his home. We do not believe that
our citizens ever realize how much
the "Drummers" residing in Mon
roe City benefit our town. All are
boosters and optomists and live
wires they have to be to make a
living in the business. They are
always to be found progressive and
want their town to have all the
conveniences. New enterprises
look good to them and if all our
citizens were as progressive and
up.to-the-minute as are our travel
ing men Monroe City would soon be
the largest and in every respect the
greatest inland city in Missouri.
Travelling men know the good of Or
ganization and getting better ac-
quainted with other people in the
same line of business and by the
way the business men of Monroe
City could profit by getting better
acquainted. We should have a
Get-together-Meeting of all our
business men and plan an aggres-
sion campaign for business. There
are many things that demand our
attention. Let us profit by the ex-
ample of our live travelling men.
-" With the object of spending a
most pleasant evening our travelling
men planned Banquet" for last
Saturday evening and honored the
Democrat representative and his
boss with an invitation to be pres
cut. Of course we we're there. Did
we enjoy it? Certainly you do not
know our travelling men, their
wives. sisters and sweethearts or
you would not ask that question.
The event was held at the Hotel
Monroe Saturday, and early in the
evening the parlors and lobbies of
the hotel were filled with fair ladies
and gallant men. At about $50
the doors of the dining room were
opened and the banquet opened.
Menu.
Oyster Cocktail.
Clear Consomme with Cretons.
Radishes Spring Onions
Olives Sailed Almonds
Baked Red Snapper
Hollandaise Sauce
Baked Turkey hen Oyster dressing
Cranberry Sauce
New Potatoes Green Peas
TdTkeT HOUSE NOllS
Roman Punch
Asparagus Tips on Toast
New stuffed Tomatoes La Mayonaise
Brick Cream Assorted Cakes
Coffee
Bent Waters Roquefort Cheese
Cigars
Never in the history of our city
was a banquet more ably handled
and on all sides could be heard
words of praise for Mrs. Solan.
The Symphony Orchestra music
was greatly enjoyed and the thanks
of all present are due the orchestra
for the good music.
After the last item on the Menu
had been passed j. P. Patton as
Toastmaster started the flow of wit
and words of good cheer. Would
like to give the responses but
space does not permit so only give
topics Will say however that as a
ttoastmaster j. P. Patton is Ok.
Samuel Bowers topic was The
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-21
GOOD ROADS

The Cheapest Thing Missouri Can
Buy Monroe City Should Get
On the Hannibal-St. Joseph
Cross State Highway
Meeting Next Mon
day Evening
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-21

The W, c. 7. u, will meet with
Mrs Nick Griffith Tuesday afternoon
at 2:40.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-21

Mrs. C. A. Turnbull, of Boulder,
Colo, is visiting her sister, Mrs. VIM
Thackery near this city.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-21

Miss Ollie Erwin of Quincy. spent
part of the week with her friend,
Mrs. Bert Whitten.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1912-03-21

Last December Good Roads
Club was organized in this city for
the purpose of organizing an eight
mile square special road district.
but on account of the legality of
the district il was decided % wait.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-19
NEW YORK GIRL WEEDS COUNT

New York, Dec. 19.-Although it
was a very small affair." the wedding
of Miss Constance Warren, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. George Henry War
rem, to Count Guy de Lasteyrie OF
Paris, celebrated at the home of the
bride, 924 Fifth avenue, today, was a
very fashionable event.
The bride is one of the best known
young women in New York and New
port society For several years she
has been one of the chief rivals of
Miss Eleanor Sears of Boston for the
honor of being the best all-round wom-
an athlete in society. She is an ex-
pert at tennis, golf, riding, driving
and shooting. Her handling of her
imported racing car has long been the
subject of newspaper comment. The
wedding was to have been a large af-
fair, but the plans were changed after
the death of the aunt of the bride,
Mrs. Robert Goelet, in Paris few
weeks ago.
4 The groom is the eldest son of the
Marquis and Marquise de Lasteyrie
of Paris and is said to be wealthy.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-19
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
December 19.

1S62-The Confederates recaptured
Holly Springs, Miss, taking the
garrison prisoners and destroy,
ing large quantity of ammuni.
ton, commissary stores and
cotton.
1S64-President Lincoln ordered a
draft of 100000 men to make up
credit deficiencies in the pre-
vious call for troops.
1S6S-The upper house of deputies of
the North German Confedera-
ton rejected the resolution
guaranteeing immunity from ar
rest for words spoken in debate.
1904 United States supreme court
decided title to McKissick's ISL
and belongs to Nebraska, and
not to Missouri.
-Russo-Japanese war: Japanese
captured north fort on East
Keekwan Mountain, by assault,
after exploding immense mine.
1911-New York society women give
monster benefit for poor chill
drenIs Christmas fund and
baubles from five and ten-cent
stores sell for dollars.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-19
iNTERURBAN CONSTRUCTION
WORK TO BE RESUMED

An effort will be made to resume
work this afternoon on the interurban
extension to the Ursuline convent,
which was interrupted by the bad
weather of the past two weeks. 1t is
stated that with favorable weather
and no unreasonable delays in the
shipment of ties, it will be possible to
reach the convent in three weeks or
a month. The track is now laid as far
as the residence of j. e. Covey, but
the cars will not be in operation on
the extension until the line reaches
the convent, as the cars would have
to back out.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-19
WILL TACKLE RACE PROBLEM

Atlanta, Ca, Dec. 19.-The Commits
sion on Southern Race Questions,
composed of college professors chosen
from the faculties of eleven state uni
versities, met here today to begin the
first thoroughly organized sympathetic
and intelligent effort to help the ne
gro that has been undertaken in the
South since the colored man became
a citizen. This commission was or
ganized at the suggestion of DIR. James
H. billiard, president and director OF
the Anna T. Jeans Foundation.
Not only the professors, but the
students in several Southern univer-
stiles have recently manifested deep
interest in the race question, especial
ly at the University of Virginia and
at the University of Georgia. The
Phelps. Stokes Fellowships at these
two universities have stimulated the
scholarly interest of many advanced
students in sociology. Apart from the
holders of the fellowships many stu
dents have considered the question
worthp of study. Under the auspices
of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton study was begun last fall of the
negro in all of his relationqs to life
industrial, intellectual, religious, So
cial At the University of Virginia
nearly one hundred students have
been studying this question and its
many phases.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-19
MICHIGAN REPUBLICANS MEET

Detroit, Mich, Dec. 19.-Republic-
ans from all parts of the state gath
cred here today at the call of State
Chairman Alex j. Groesbeck to CON
slider plans for the benefit of the party
generally"
Practically all the republicans elect
ed to office in November on the state
and legislative tickets, together with
many county officials and other lead
ers, will attend the meeting. All the
members of the congressional delega-
ton are not expected, as they will
be in Washington.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-19
HOME ENDORSEMENT.
Hundreds Of Bryan Citizens Can Tell
You All About II.

You All About It.
Home endorsement, the public ex-
preston Of Bryan people, should be
evidence beyond dispute for every
Bryan reader. Surely the experience
OF friends and neighbors, cheerfully
given by them, will carry more weight
than the utterances of strangers re-
siding in far-away places. Read the
following:
w. F. Miller, Burleson Street. Bryan,
Texas, says: II have no reason to
change my high opinion Of Doan's Kid.
ney Pills and still recommend them.
They have proven a valuable remedy
in my case and have given satisfac-
ton in every way" Statement given
December IS, 1917
Mrs Miller was interviewed on May
%, 1908, and he said: About year
ago l used Doan's Kidney Pills, pro-
cured at Emmel's drug store. At that
time l was having pains in the back
and other symptoms Of kidney trouble.
They disposed of my trouble and ]
have had no recurrence. consider
Doan's Kidney Pills the finest remedy
In the world"
For sale by all dealers. Price soc.
Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y, sole
agents for the United States.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-19

Hardy Newtons "candy corner" is
giving a ticket to every purchaser OF
a pound of regular soc, 4Oc or SOC
candies, chocolates or bon-bons'
which admits one free to any after
noon performance of the popular
Dixie Theatre from now until New
Years.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-19
pENTIeT.
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Blast Heater

The cleaneet, the easiest to care for. Users
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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-19

The best Christmas gift for your
husband, father, brother or even your
sweetheart is half dozen pairs of
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mas box and every pair guaranteed
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drop & Co.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-12-19
Insure Your Life With
Southwestern

Life Insurance Co., Dallas, Texas
81 $50 S9s Admitted Assets December III. lsll' Wit
81 S8 S32 80 being In excess Of the legal reserve
deposited with the Commissloner Of Insurance
JOE q. REED
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temporary payments to suit convenience and purse
Guaranteed or Assessment Insurance. Do not give
your Insurance to stranger who has no Interest Il
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At Office 8 to 10 a. m
The Colorado statesman., 1912-08-24
SALVATION ARMY CHIEF DEAD.
Great Work of Gen. Booth Known
Over Entire World.

London.-General William Booth,
founder of the Salvation Army, and
one of the greatest humanitarians in
the history of civilization, is dead.
The aged lifelong enemy of sordidness,
selfishness and sin breathed his last
Tuesday night.
His last words uttered just before
consciousness passed from him, were
message of faith and hope.
Goods promises? You have a mes
sage to army and to the world?" ques-
toned Bramwell Booth, gently bending
over the bedside of the dying leader
of men.
"They are sure-yes, they are sure
If you will only believe" came in
clear, whispered tones from the lips
which could speak no more. He ex-
pired peacefully.
1t is practically certain that Bram-
well Booth, the generals son and chief
of staff, will succeed him in command
of the Salvation Army.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-08-24
PENRosE ANSWERS FLlNN.
Pennsylvania Man Explains Charges
Regarding $25,ooo Deposit.

Washington.-In a careful, deliber
ate speech in the Senate Senator Pen
rose of Pennsylvania replied to the
charges made regarding a certificate
of deposit for $4,000 sent to him by
John D. Archbold of the Standard Oil
Company in 1904
Senator Penrose admitted receiving
that sum from Archbold, but said it
was part of q contribution of $f25, 900
made by Archbold to the Republican
national campaign fund, 100000 of
which amount, he said, went to the
Republican national committee and
$4,000 to himself for use in Pennsyl-
vania.
president Roosevelt had been ad
vised of the contribution" Senator
Penrose declared. He said that later
Cornelius n. Bliss, then treasurer Of
the national committee, asked for an
other contribution of $150,000 from
Archbold and his associates interest
ed in the Standard Oil Company"
"The command was urgent, insistent
i may say imperative, and it was
represented it came direct from Pres
ident Roosevelt" declared Senator
Penrose.
William Finn, Roosevelt leader in
Pennsylvania, was scored by Penrose.
The senator charged that in 1904.
Finn offered him and Israel w. Dur
ham "$1 100000 or $2,OOO,OOO" if they
would favor his candidacy to the SEN
ate to succeed Senator Quay. Senator
Pcnrosc read what purported to be
copies of kilograms to show that Finn
asked John d. Archbold to assist him
in securing the election