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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-12
Attempted Suicide

Officers were notified late Monday
afternoon that Miss Letha Crane.
an orphan girl about fifteen years
of age and living at the home OF
Mr. and MIS-. Walter Nix, had at
tempted to take her own life. An
investigation showed that she had
swallowed the contents of a four
ounce bottle labelled Bed. Bug
Poison" aud that.snme Paris Green
was close at hand. but she evident
ly did not use it. Dr.. Roselle was
summoned, and though she was
very sick for a while. was soon out
of danger The young woman is TO
be more pitied than blamed. as she
Inexperienced more hardships than
usually come to one of her age. it is
to be hoped that matters will be
made easier for her in the future.
Palmyra Spectator.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-12
Supply for Farmers

The Missouri Division of the Food
Administration has announced that
farmers in Missouri may have mill
ed or received by exchange supply
of flour sufficient to lasC until
October 1 on the basis of eight
pounds a month for each person in
his household. This applies only to
farmers exchanging or milling their
own wheat. BY October | the Food
Administration hopes, to know def.
nitely the size of the crops and also
the foreign requirements.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-12

A six o'clock dinner was given on
the lawn of Mrs. Roy B. Meriwether
Monday afternoon in honor of her
guest, Miss Jeanette Hillman, of
New York City After the dinner
line and bunking party was en-
joyed at the Meriwether home and
all report a jolly time, as all who
we're present are a jolly bunch and
believe in having a good time. The
following were present: Gwendolyn
Gerke, Lucille Moss, Hattie Proctor.
Helen Delaney. Charlesa Eizea,
Helen Drescher, Winifred Waugh n
aud Jeanette Hillman.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-12

The U. D. Cs spent a very pleas.
ant afternoon Wednesday at the
home of Mrs. M. C. Hawkins. Mrs.
Bailey Proctor was leader and a
musical program consisting of a
vocal solo by Mrs Roy Buell.. of
VandaIia, aud instrumental solo by
Mrs. Tom Dawson were we'll render
ed Several others rendered solos
and reading which was enjoyed by
all present.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-12

Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Wilson, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Orville Wilson were
called to Hunnewell Saturday by
the death of Mrs. Orville Wilson's
father DR.. Dobson who died at his
home at that place Saturday who's
funeral was held Sunday afternoon
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-12

Robert Shelton Boyer is the name
of fine son. who arrived at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. W Boyer
at Conway, Ark, July S. Mrs.
Boyer was before her marriage
Miss Evelyn Hornbsck and is we'll
known in this city having been a
teacher in the public schools in this
city for several years.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-12

F. D Proctor, and three children
Tom. Lucia and Frances left Tues
day in their car for Sturgeon Bay
Wis, where they will spend the
summer.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-12

When U-boat sinks one OF. those
big transports like the Coxineton
there is degree of consolation in
the thought that the most of those
big fellows belong to German citi-
ZenS.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-12

Lewis Brown, of ST. Louis came
Monday for a weeks visit with rela.
tives and friends in this city.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-12

Mrs. Evan Smith went to Hanni-
bal, Wednesday to spend sever al
days the guest of her daughters
Mrs. H. B. Maddox and Mrs. Paul
MCGEE.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-12

Miss Pauline Owen. of Jackson
vile, Fla came in Monday for a
visit with her father, Marshal John
L. Owen.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-12

Mrs. S. Malonee and son Dallis.
returned home Saturday after a
several days visit in Shelbina with
her brother, W. T.Young.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-12

Miss Vivian Lee arrived home
Monday night from several weeks
visit with relatives and friends in
Tenn.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-12

Mrs. D. j. Eoey went to Jackson
vile, ILL.,, Saturday to visit her
daughter, Mrs. R, Vasey and family.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-12

A. S. Jayne & Son will insure
your grain while cutting. thrashing
and while in storage until you
sell it.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-12

Mrs. Guy Christian formerly of
this city but now of Shelbina has
been spending the past week with
her husband at Camp Dodge, Iowa
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-12

Miss Alta Berghofer, of Palmyra
spent part of the week in this city
wi, h Mrs. S. B. Thiehoff.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-12

Every hat We have will be on sale
Friday and Saturday for ST co.
McAllister & Lee
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-12

The Young Ladies Sodality of the
Catholic Church will give an ice
cream social at the South Park
Saturday evening July 20.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-12

w j. Rouse spent part of the
week in Bucklin the guest of his
sister, Mrs T. P. Middleton and
family.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-12

S. B. Thiehoff spent Monday in
st Louis with Eldred Thiehoff.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-12

Miss Mary Frances Cranston is
spending a few days at the home of
her uncle. Vim. Cranston in ST.
Louis.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-12

Ladies White Canvas Shoes $500
per pair.-Boulware's Shoe Store.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-12

About one hundred pairs of
Ladiess fine Shoes for $500 on our
bargain tables.-Boulware's Shoe
Store.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-12

Come in and look our bargain
tables over. as you will find the
greatest bargains ever offered TO you
in footwear. -Boutware's Shoe Store.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-12

Little s year old Alice Rhode s
daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. A. j.
Rhodes of near this city while at
play in the yard Wednesday after
noon fell, and broke her collar bone
and bruisiug her shoulder badly
DR.. j. N. Southern was called and
set the injured arm.
Mrs, L. Donaldson, of this city
was called to the home of j. E.
Magruder at Shelbina Tuesday to
attend upon Elmer Maeruder. who
is ill with diptheria or some similar
affection of the throat.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-12

David Proctor was a Hannibal
visitor Wednesday
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-12

Miss Minnie Bickers of Mt. Ster,
ling ILL.,, is visiting friends in this
city.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-12

Alfred Jaeger was Hannibal
visitor Tuesday
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-12
OFFICIAL STATEMENT
of the financial nditiou Of the
Citizens Bank
(Charter No. 1867 J

(Charter No. 1851
AT Monroe City, State of Missouri.
at the close of business on the 2Sth
day of June, 1918, published in the
MONROE CITY DEMOCRAT, a news.
parer printed and published at Mon
roe City, State of Missouri, on the
18th day of June, 1918.
RESOURCES
Loans and discounts I'M
doubleday good on per-
sonal or collateral Sl77,8l9 70
Overdrafts 6,42S 40
| Bonds and stocks 1881 80
Furniture and fixtures 6,473 30
Due from other banks and
bankers, subject to check IS,SO2 80
Cash items 124 III
Currency 1902 90
Specie LOB 80
Other resources as follows
Gold coin 5l2 50
Total ---
S2l9,44s rs
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in 1000 90
Surplus fund 1900 on
Undivided profits, net 1884 %
Due to banks and bankers
subject to check
| Individual deposits subject
to check los, 444 30
Time certificates of deposits 1852 96
Deman certificates of deposit l, 4S7 %
Bills pay able and re-
discounts 29,4OO 90
Total
S2l9,44 IS
STATE OF MISSOURI, l..
COUNTY OF MONROE,
We. r. L. Wilson as Vice Presi-
dent, and +. w. Schweer as Cashier
of said bank, each of us, do solemnly
swear that the above statement is true
to the best OF our knowledge and be-
lief.
r. L. WILSON, Vice Pres
E. w. SCHwEER, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me,
this 9th day of July, A. d
nineteen hundred and eighteen.
Witness my hand and no arial seal
on the date last aforesaid. (Commis.
stoned and qualified for term expir-
ing July Is, 1918.
Roy B. MERIwETHER,
| (S) Notary Public.
lCorrect-Attest:
W. b. ELLIOTT
GEO. L. HAMPTON
G.. w. HOAR
Directors.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-07-12
ANNOUNCE MENTS

~ ~ ~ ~ - ~ AVA - ~ -
The Democrat is authorized to an
nounce the following candidates for
nomination, subject to the Democratic
primary election, Tuesday, August 6,
1918.
For Congress I'd District
JAMES P BOYD
For County Representative
W. E. WHITECOTTON
For Prosecuting Attorney
j. j. BROWNING
E. T. FULLER
For Collector
j. FRANK CROW
A. c. DEAVER
G. KING LEWIS
j. SAM GWYNN
For County Clerk
Ohm H. CRUMP
NJ X OUTRIGHT
W. FRANK JONES
j N. MAGRUDER
For Circuit Clerk
7. W. MCBRIDE
County Judge-Eastern District
j. T: SCOBEE
A. G DOOLEY
For Presiding Judge Co. Court
E M. LIPP
j. M. GRIGSBY
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1918-12-26
RAT IS FRIEND OF MINERS
Workers Warned of Coming catas-
trophe When the Rodents Leave
Tunnel-Are Fed by Men.

Investigators Of mining conditions
and the peculiar dangers to which
miners are subjected recently have
taken much interest In the practice
Of Western gold miners to make pets
Of the rats which commonly infest
mines. On the mother lode OF Cali
fornia 1t has been found that the
miners invariably feed the rats and
take care Of them, believing that the
rodents are a source of protection
against accident, says Our Dumb AMI
mails. This Is due, the men say, to the
instinct of the rats, which warns them
when q tunnel Is unsafe. And when
the rats leave a tunnel 1t is almost i'm
possible to get the miners to work
there. This recalls the belief among
sailors that rats will leave q doomed
ship. The miners also have found that
rats are much more susceptible than
humans to the dangerous gases that
so often cause loss of life in the mines.
Long before the miners themselves are
affected by these gases the rats be-
come sick and show symptoms of dis
tress. So the men keep close watch
Of the rats good health.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1918-12-26
How They conversed.

An American llason officer who
knew little French and French artil.
lery officer who knew little English
had important business together dur
ing the height of the recent fighting.
Henri" said the commandant to a
young sergeant, Il have seen you talk
ing to Americans several times. Can
you speak Engllsh?"
mo, mon commandant," answered
Henri simply.
For all that, Henri and the Amerl-
can officer were soon engaged in viva
cious conversation. At Its conclusion
the commandant turned to Henri.
"But you speak English very WE'LL"
he said,
mo, mon commandment" Henri still
insisted. ave were talking In Ger
man."
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1918-12-26
GOODBYE BACKAC4E, KIDNEY
AND BLADDER TROUBLES

box of imported GOLD MEDAL Haar-
lem Oil Capsules. They are pleasant
and easy to take. Each capsule con-
tains about one dose Of five drops.
Take them just like you would any
pill. Take small swallow of water
if you want to. They dissolve in the
stomach, and the kidneys soak up the
oil like a sponge does water. They
thoroughly cleanse and wash out the
bladder and kidneys and throw off the
Inflammation which is the cause Of
the trouble. They will quickly relieve
those stiffened joints, that bnckache,
rheumatism, lumbago, sciatica, gall
stones, gravel, 'brckdust," etc. They
are an effective remedy for all dis
eases of the bladder, kidney, liver.
stomach. and allied organs. Your
druggist will cheerfully refund your
money if you are not satisfied after
few days use. Accept only the pure,
original GOLD MEDAL Harlem Oil
Capsules. None other genuine.-Adv.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1918-12-26
MADE GERMAN AIRMAN SORE
That Opponent Did Not Adhere to Or
binary Rules Of Fighting Seemed
to Him Unfair.

Set strategy doesn't always work.
But the German mind can't understand
anyone's abandoning a fixed method.
''The sorest man | have ever seen"
said an American aviator, twas Lieu
tenant Meinkopf, the star Boche flyer,
when he was nipped by Lieutenant
Avery. Meinkopf was Baron Rlchtof-
ems successor and the best flyer that
Germany had left.
when Avery tackled him, he aban-
doned all set principles of air strategy,
simply sailed in and opened fire with
out INDUCING in preliminary maneuv-
ers. He brought his man down in
about three seconds, and this was his
first Boche battle.
"When Melnkopf landed, he was
purple with rage, and as far as l could
make out his main complaint could be
translated in this fashion:
"'What kind of flying is this, any
howG Paris Stars and Stripes.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1918-12-26
CALCULATING Youth.

Margaret's uncle had taken a party
of small lchildren nuttlng, and when
they were to distribute the nuts he
told one of the boys to give each child
SGD many haidfuls. Margaret would
not accept the nuts from this boy, say
ing she wanted her uncle to give the
nuts to her. He felt little flattered
to think she would take them from
no one but himself and asked why she
felt that way. She came over to him
and whispered: "Cause, uncle, your
hands are bigger"
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1918-12-26

For centuries all over the world
GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil has af-
forded relief in thousands upon thou
sands of cases Of lame back, lumbago,
sciatica, rheumatism, gallstOnes, grav-
el and all other affections Of the kid
neys, liver, stomach, bladder and al
lied organs. 1t acts quickly. 1t does
the work. 1t cleanses your kidneys
and purifies the blood. 1t makes q
new man, a new woman, of you. 1t
frequently wards off attacks of the
dread and fatal diseases of the kid
neys. 1t often completely cures the
distressing diseases of the organs of
the body allied with the bladder and
kidneys. Bloody or cloudy urine, sed-
iment, or "brickdust" indicate an I'M
healthy condition.
Do not delay a minute II your back
aches or you are sore across the loins
or have difficulty when urinating. Go
to your druggist at once and get a
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1918-12-26
Results Count.

The Amerlcan-What happened to
your
The Tommy-To tell you the truth,
| mint quite certain. About ten min
utes ago 1 was 'avin' a tete-a-tete with
a German sapper. He was nice
lookin' boy-'ad face like a MUIR
.derer We was crawlin' on our stom-
micks, when we come face to face. He
says somethin' to me in German, an
l answers him In just as bad language"
"What happened then?'
swell. 'ates to brag; but I'm ere
an e MANUFACTURING.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1918-12-26
catarrh Cannot Be Cured

by LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is a local disease, greatly infu-
enced by constitutional conditions. HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE will cure catarrh.
1t is taken internally and acts through
the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the
System. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
is composed of some of the best tones
known. combined with some Of the best
blood purifiers. The perfect combination
Of the ingredients in HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE Is what produces such Won
derful results In catarrhal conditions.
Druggists 75c. Testimonials free.
f. ]. Cheney & Co., Props. Toledo, o.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1918-12-26
casus BelIi.

"I fear these two citizens are hav-
ing warm argument about the war"
"You are mistaken. Each is trying
TO convince the other that he has the
better furnace"
rs that anything to quarrel about?"
at wouldn't be If they had the same
make, but they haven't, and since each
one regards himself as an authority on
heat units, hostilities are liable to be-
gin at any moment. "-Blrmingham
Age-Herald.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1918-12-26
Dandruff and itching.

To restore dry, falling hair and get rid
of dandruff, rub Cutlcura Ointment
into scalp. Next morning shampoo with
Cuticura Soap and hot water. For
free samples address, "Cuticura, Dept.
X. Boston" At druggists and by mail.
Soap 25, Ointment 25 and 50.-Adv.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1918-12-26
II Didn't Work.

The miscreant stood before the
judge, charged with cruelty to his
wife. On the hope of obtaining Glenn
ency he thought he would pay his wife
cheap compliment.
"Tell you right now, judge. They
got me wrong on this cruelty stuff.
I've got some woman. She sure Is
hard to beat"
swell, you seem to have overcome
all obstacles, from her appearance,
remarked his honor. And he handed
him the limit.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1918-12-26
Sad Case.

"My wife is prone to worry"
"That's bad.
"She is inclined to fret"
'"The idea now is to pack up your
troubles in your old kit bag and smile,
smile, SMILE"
"But any thought of packing makes
her worse."-Louisvill Courier-Jour-
nal.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1918-12-26
Safe.

"They tell me old Closefist has
money to burn" said Jlnk. "Yes,"
said Wink, land never match in the
house."
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1918-12-26
A Giveaway.

Jones is boasting that he is push
ing sort of fellow"
Between the lawn mower and the
baby carriage, think he ought to
be-"
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1918-12-26
At the Table,

She (sharply)-Henry, how do you
want tongue served?
He (abstractedly)-Quiet, my dear
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1918-12-26

When a man goes in politics the chief
interest at election is to see how he
comes out
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1918-12-26
Wears Pleasant Smile.

rs this picture like your husbandT
"It's like him only when he has his
picture taken"
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1918-12-26

Washington.-Unde instructions ia
sued by Postmaster General Burleson
10 letter mail will be accepted by post
offices in the United States Tor de..y
cry to members of the American expe'
dictionary forces without a return ad-
dress on the envelope. The order was
issued at the request of the war de-
partment so that proper disposition
may be made of mail reaching France
for members of the expeditiorary
forces returned to the United Ststcs
Smithville.-A very interesting union
Thanksgiving service was held at the
Methodist church.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1918-12-26
A Supposition.

"Why did your doctor think this op-
Grafton was absolutely necessary"
II guess he needed the money"
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1918-12-26

II your eyes smart or feel scalded Ro-
man Eye Balsam applied upon going to bed
u just the thing to relieve them. Adv,
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1918-12-26
It's VARIETY.

She (coldly)-Have you family
tree?
He (enthusiastlcally-Yes, and It's
peach!
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1918-12-26

DON'T NEGLECT THAT COUGH
cold Immediately with the
procurab scHIFFMANNs
satisfactory refunded
1t makes
teaspoon when mixed at home with honey Positively
Corofm, Morphine Pleasant
children fond Druggists everywhere will refund does not
Bronchitis Whoong Cough will
absolutely in
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1918-12-26
SNAPPED Him Up.

She-You looked so sheepinsh when
you proposed.
He-And you looked so wolfish when
You accented me.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1918-12-26

To keep clean and healthy take Doctor
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They regulate
liver, bowels and stomach. Adv.
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The Yale expositor., 1918-11-28
NOTICE.!

To people living In homes where the
Spanish influenza cards have not beer
officially removed:-Children must moi
be sent to school under any circum.
stances until the home is freed Of the
disease entirely and the doctor In
charge has issued certificate to that
effect.-By Order Board of Health.
The Yale expositor., 1918-11-28
POULTRY WANTED.

am In the market for poultry Of all
kinds and will pay the highest market
prices for same. Bring In your poultry
Monday, Tuesday and "Wednesday OF
each week. Inquire at residence, OPP
posite feed barn, Yale.
IL Henry +. Dinner.
The Yale expositor., 1918-11-28
Announcement.

With the compliments of the to all readers we
ask you the question of the hourWHAT ABOUT CHRIST
MAS? The children asking it with wondering and hope
full expectations of what Santa Claus likely to bring them
The older people asking it, not much in speculation
regarding the membranes that Christmas will bring to
them, but rather inquiry to how they to pro-
vide suitable and satisfactory presents for relatives and friends
without too heavy drain upon their time and purse May
help to solve the problem and put in the way of
doing your Christmas shopping with pleasure satisfaction and
economy? Our Holiday Stock this is marvel of
beauty and elegance; its features nnmerable and
its variety almost unlimited We offering stock that
will meet the wants of everybody High priced presents, low
priced presents useful ornamental practical pretty; re-
member have the best of the kindand all kinds We Of
fer the advantage of selection that only be found in
extensive showing of rstcass Holiday Goods New novel;
ties everywhere and the latest and best of everything
the pedomnatng feature of our display for the Christmas
of 1918 We take the liberty of making suggestion
regarding the best time do your Christmas Shopping and earnest
y do AT ONCE There much lose and nothing
gain waiting Come early while the pick the choicest avoid
the crowd make selections leisure and comfort from
full and complete assortment We know that visit will convince
you that offer and better inducements in quality variety
and reasonable prices than find elsewhere We take pleas
pleasing and will do all that lies to help
just the right article at the right price that leave
store glad that and perfectly satisfied with
chases every respect We extend cordial invitation to all to
brilliant array Holiday Goods without feeling
that the slightest obligation purchase incurred Hoping
reader store early date and wishing and all
very Merry Christmas remain, Respectfully yours,