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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15
Consider the Consumer.

Washington advices are to the
effect that the Senate committee in
charge of the matter has reported
favorably on the bill advancing the
price of wheat from $500, the pre-.
sent Government maximum, to 81
SO. in the interest of the farmer.
1t is about time to say word for
the consumer. The great labor
movement sweeping the country
has it's deepest origin in the neces-
sity of higher wages to meet the
increased cost of living. But there
is an enormous population which is
not benefited by the victories of
unionism or the great profits of big
business. Those in this strata pay
the bills for everything in the long
run, and they will be hardest hit
by the advance in wheat
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15
A Growing Army.

The latest of the weekly reports
from the War Department bristles
with facts about American activity
in France. No one can read it with
out gaining the impression that
while American participation in the
war is still small compared with
that of France and England. it is
growing by leaps and bounds, and
is already of great magnitude as
compared with American armies in
other wars.
1t is not improbable that at this
time there are as many Americans
within gunshot of an enemy as
there were on either side in many
important battles of the Civil War
Americans are now at the front
on four different sectors, with their
principal field in the sector north of
Toul Along that line the War De-
, partment reports concentration
of enemy troops and great enemy
activity. Apparently, Gen. Perish
ings men are not far away from
their first big fight.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15
ABOUT THE CHURCHES
Interesting items About the
Different Denominations.

The revival meetings in progress
at the First Baptist Church conduct
ed by Rev. j. c. Cook, the pastor
and Rev. j. H. Hubbard. of Palmyra
has resulted in much interest and
II additions to the church up to
this writing. The ordinance of bap
tism will be performed on Satur-
day evening and the meetings will
close with the Sunday evening serv.
ices The meetings have had the
cooperation of the other protestant
churches of the town and have
awakened quite an interest in the
cause.
METHODIST
Regular services as follows:
Sunday School at $50 a. m.
Preaching at 10:45 a. m.
Senior League at $50 p. m.
Preaching at 7:30 p. IN.
Prayer meeting every Wednes-
day evening at 1880.
H. C. Bolen, Pastor.
Rev. j. A. Mumpower will preach
at the Methodist church at 10:45 a.
m. Sunday.
GRACE BAPTIST
Sunday School 9:4S. Prayer
meeting 7:30 Wednesday evening.
Preaching a. IL o'clock Sunday
morning and 7:30 p. m. by DR..
Ransom Harry of LAGRANGE. You
are cordially invited.
PRESBYTERIAN
Preaching Sunday at II m.
Sunday School at 9:45 a. IN. Chris
tan Eudeavor at $50 D m. Prayer
meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p m
No preaching service Sunday even
ing on account of revival meetin
at the First Baptist Church.
L R. Sparks, Pastor.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letters
of administration on the estate of
Helen G. Greenwell, deceased, were
granted to the undersigned on the 4th
day OF February, 1918, by the Probate
Court OF Monroe County, Missouri.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them for allowance to the administra-
tor within six months after date Of
said letters or they may be precluded
from any benefit OF said estate, and If
such claims be not exhibited within
one year from date OF this publica-
tion they shall be forever barred,
Dated this 4th day of February,
1918.
PHILIP G. MARI, Admr.
Attest; PENN BRACE, Probate Judge.
lst insertion Feb. 8, 1918.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15
Notice..

Notice to all subscribers of the
Farmers & Merchants Telephone
Co. We just learned from reliable
source that the Southwestern Bell
Tel. Co.. have been going 10 our
rural subscribers and telling them
that the only way they can get
long distance service was to 60 on
their board.
We don't believe it was necessary
for a man to come from ST. Louis
to tell our subscribers that they had
long distance service we knew it
and that is the reason We 6 ed CON-
plant with the public service com
mission of Mo The gentleman
from ST. Louis here, told me last
night they could give US connection
at Lakenan or Palmyra. If they
can what is the reason they can't
at Monroe City. The case is now
in the hands of the Public service
commission of Mo-, who will decide
it. We urge all our subscribers to
be loyal to their home Co, you owe
it to your self. Patronlze home
institution keep your money at
home. We want all our subscribers
TO know the exact situation. The
case is now in the hands Of the Pub
lie service commission of Mo. to
decide
H. j. Riley. Manager.
Mrs. W. S. HarwooG spent We'd
neSday in Hannibal.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15
Notice of School Election.

Notice is hereby given to the quail
flied voters Of Monroe City School
District, Monroe County, Missouri,
that the annual school election of
said district will be held at the same
time and place as the city election
on Tuesday, April 2. 1918, for the
purpose of electing two directors
for term of three years TO fill the
vacancies of the expired terms of
A. S. Jayne and NJ. c Hawkins.
H. J. Kent, Clerk.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15

Mail service was delayed Sunday
on the Katy on account of a wreck
near Stoutsville. Six coal cars were
thrown into a ditch. THURSDAY
night the spreading of rail near
Evansville caused a freight train
week but only a small damage to
the train or track was done.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15

Those from this city that attend.
ed the funeral of Lucille Saunders
of Lakenan were: Misses Frances
Yates, Hattie Jewell, Alma Van
Marter, Rose Lsnnam, Gladys Cough
Anna May Yates, Mrs. Lee Pierceall
and Mrs. John Yates, Lee Pierceall
and Emmett Robey.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15

The Jackson building occupied
for the past several months by
Anderson & Mudd. we understand is
to be occupied by the new auto
mobile firm of Graham & Kincaid
as a Garage and sales room. This
is certainly a fine location for the
business.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15

Mrs Virginia Vanlandingham and
son Guy. of near Warren passed
through this city Monday enroute
TO Moberly to make their future
home
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15

DR.. W. d. Pipkin reports the ar
rival of a ten pound daughter at
the home of MIR and Mrs. Lawrence
Gordon. ofEly. on Tuesday March IL.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15

Miss Ethel McNutt who is attend
ing the University at Columbia visit
ed Saturday and Sunday with her
parents. DR. W, B. A. McNutt and
wife.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15
ROOming House.

The Commercial House is open
now for roomers and light house,
keeping. Prices reasonable.
as Mrs. Mary Griffin.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15

Mr.. Ridgeway, of the Southwest
ern (BelD Telephone Company was
looking after the interests of the
company in this city Thursday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15

Hon. P. Boyd was here yes
terday on his way to Dalton
where he delivered an address on
OddfelloWship last evening.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15

A splendid picture-"God's Coun-
try and the Woman"-at Gem The
atre matinee and night, Saturday
March Is.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15

In a class alone is Gods Country
and the Woman" to be shown at
Gem Theatre. Saturday, March 16
matinee and night
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15

Mr.. and Mrs j. P. Edgar, of Rolla
are visiting their daughter, Mrs. J.
R. B. Kidd, of this city.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15

Robert Terrell and. J. Buckm an
of St. Louis are spending a few da US
at the home of C. A. Jones.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15

Lost-On the streets of Monroe
City Monday night of last week, a
black velvet hand bag, Return to
Mrs. c A. holland.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15

Miss Easter Grimm spent few
days in Hannibal first of the week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15

John Shearman of Detroit Michi-
gan is visiting relatives and friends
in this citv.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15

For Sale-A good family and
work mare. Bred to Jack.-Sterling
Hays at Green's old stand.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15

Don't fail to see US about work
shoes. We have the kind you are
looking for.
A. A. Nelson D. G. Co.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15

Mrs. Dave Tompkins visited
friends in Hunnewell Tuesday and
Wednesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15

Let US save you from Soc to $1.50
on that pair of work shoes.-A. A.
Nelson D. G, Co.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15

Mrs j. 7. Moreland of Columbia,
spent the week. end in this city with
friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15

Mrs L L Lane and Misses LYDIA
and Elma Lane were Hannibal
visitors Saturday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15

Mrs. Homer Harrison and chill
dren have been visiting in Hume
well.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15

Misses Gladys Lear and Katie
White spent Wednesday in Hume
well
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15

Mrs. R B Buell. and Miss Wayne
Lewis were Quincy visitors Wednes-
day.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15
ADS
POULTRY AND EGGS

FOR SALE-Eggs from choice line
bred Barred Plymouth Rocks, Thomp-
strain. Guaranteed hatch. E. E.
Evans. at Wade & Dawson's.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15
FINANCIAL

TO LOAN-Several hundred dollars
of home money to loan. See Node
Green.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15

EGGS-For Sale, White Plymouth
Rock eggs for hatching; finest flock
in the state; range raised, heavy bone
stock; fertility guaranteed: $40 per
100: can make prompt delivery
Pine Grove Poultry Farm, Monroe
City, Mo-, w. S. Woodson, Mgr.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15

Mrs R A Fitzpatrick and littl e
daughter went to Hannibal Mon
day.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15

Mrs. Mike Cocoran spent severa
days in Hannibal this week
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15
PERSONAL POINTERS
Items of Interest About Your
Neishbors and Friends.

Miss Monica Lee spent Friday in
Quincy.
Hunter Anderson spent Tuesday
in Hannibal.
( Mrs. S. B Thiehoff spent the wee k
end in St. Louis.
c. c. Lewis made a business trip
to Lakenan Friday
Mr. and Mrs. W. L Ely are visit
ing in Mexico this week.
! Mrs. J. B. Hagan went to Quincy
Friday for a few days visit.
Mrs. Tom Burditt went to Han
nibal Tuesday for several days
II Mre Mike Gnnnron onont couorol
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15

WANTED-Will buy good oil stock.
State lowest price, dividends, if
any, etc. Address, VIM. Harris, Ho-
tel Ketchum, Tulsa, Okla.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15
MISCELLANEOUS

FOR SALE-I. H. c. gasoline engi ne
Oh. p. Second hand, but in good
condition and will sell cheap.
& Wilson, Monroe City.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-03-15

WANTED-All your cleaning, press
ing and repair work. Satisfactio I
guaranteed. L. L Lane, Tailor.
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The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-06-20
Woman Dies Suddenly

Mrs. Clark Beeson, aged AZ years
died quite suddenly Monday morn
ing at her home on Richardson street
extension. She arose to build a fire
to get breakfast but felt so badly
her husband performed the work
while his wife went back to bed.
When Mr.. Beeson called her there
was no response and going to the
bed he found her dead. Surviving
are husband and four children. Fun
eral services over the remains were
held from the residence Tuesday af
ternoon at 8 o'clock, conducted by
Rev, O. L. Ruth of the Holiness
church. Interment followed in Oak
wood cemetery.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-06-20
BACK TO THE SCENES OF GIRL
HOOD

Mrs. Mamie Bowman and son
Coke, Mt. and Mrs. Lindsay, son-in.
law and daughter respectively, and
Oscar Bowman, grandson, all of the
Brown Summit neighborhood. visit
ed the families of w. L. Smith and
w. L. Stamey, relatives, Sunday
June 9th, coming through the coun-
try in Mr.. Bowman's Piedmont car.
Mrs. Bowman was raised near here
and for a number of years lived in
High Point While here the old
Bowman farm five miles south of
the city, was visited for the first
time in many years. Old Trinity
was also visited. The last time Mrs.
Bowman was there was in the year
1859, just 81 years ago. and she
was at that time bride. She re-
members very we'll the text of the
sermon, There's SomeoneKnocking
at the Door. She had just left the
p lrental home and the sermon made
her feel quite sad and lonely Mrs. |
bowman is an aunt of Mrs. W. L.
Stamey and w. L. Smith of this city |
and sisler of Mrs. Roach of Reds
vile. The time here was div ided
the two families which with
the trip to old places in the country.
proved to be very enjoyable to all.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-06-20

Sever negro.selectmen were en-
trained yesterday. The white incre-
ment for June will follow next week.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-06-20
Shoes on the Tables for Less

Table No II odad ;+h 7 l;o. 81 Nn,
Shoes Oxforde and P,,rons IT. ILL ~ 100
binatio colors: worth ND TO IS na;r. m enec;a1
Table No. with hundreds of pairs of Ladies
Oxfords' Pumps and high Shoes, white and black,
h no 81 1.a;4e 7hoes and Oxf0rds e0lors
we have so1d ali se.so 49, 81 ~ - on l
out at once we have marked them onlv So aa
Mems and Boys Summer Low Shoes
we nave tIe"'enoous stocks or men and boys fine
low snoes f0r summer wear any size and color you
want IN the best leather
81 values; going out of business price $3.9S
30 values; gong out OF business price 1898
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-06-20
Ladies' Fine Shirtwaists

Handsome Crepe de Chine and Georgette Waists
in assorted styles, sizes and colors.
Georgette Crepe Waists ............ 1928
Wolfe and Lawn Waists ......... 49c to CSC
Ladies' and Misses Hosiery
Fancy and plain Silk Hose of excellent quality.
$50 and $l.75 Values .:.............. CSC
&c CCot1on lose 19c
Corset Covers
Silk Corset Covers ................. 49c
Organdy Corset Covers ................ Csc
Ladies' Serge Dresses
Pretty Serge Dresses, Silk Popln Dresses, etc,
in all the newest colors.
$S.5O Values NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1898
~~'O'oo Vaues '.......'. p7'7o
Skirts Skirts
Extra pretty display of fine skirts in several differ
ent materials; $50 values ............ $4.95
Serge Skirts
HANDSOME new patterns large assortment of sizes,
S. to 81 values reduced to 80. $2.9S and 1898
Wash Skirts
White and fancy colors, excellent values, sale
at only 69c to .$1"4S
Children's Bingham Dresses
29c to S0c
Children's Fancy Wolfe Dresses
$1.29 to SLAB
Children's White Lawn and Wolfe
Dresses
4oc to $1.Io
Mems Fancy Silk Hose
1oc Values reduced to ................'' ~ ~
Sue Values reduced to ................. 59C
35c Values reduced to .................. zoc
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-03-29

Franklin K. Lane, secretary of the Interior, has called a meeting of the governors of the different states to assemble at Washington on April 8, for a conference to decide whether to discourage the teaching of the Ger man language in the public schools, as well as to taboo the use of Prusian customs by the people.
 The concensus of opinion seems to favor the proposition, though one who speaks advisedly, contends that the best method of combating the Huns is to learn their language and famliarize the people with Prussian customs. There is an element of reason in the latter proposition. If the people are familiar with the cus- toms and practices of the Teutonic peoples it is easier to check the spread of the German propaganda in the United States. The German tongue is so completely unfamiliar to the aver age American that it is not even nee essary to secure private room to carry on a plot in most any town where the German population is not large. All that is necessary is to speak the German language, and the average American will not understand even though the plot is matched in front of his face.
 But the feeling against the German government is perhaps too bitter now to talk of such course, and it is now too late to inaugurate such step, but had the German tongue been taught to all the people, and all had been familiar with Prussian customs at the outbreak of the war, doubtless many a German plot would have died a. borning.
 The conference will doubtless taboo the teaching of German in the public schools, and considering the stage of hostilities, it is perhaps we'll that 1t should. But when peace is restored is time enough to give the subject of familiarizing our people with German customs and the German language,
 The war will not wipe Germany off the map. Those people will still be a part of the world, and as such will continue to be part of the business and social life of every nation, with whom the peoples of the other nations will come in business and social con- tacN
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-03-29

Are you ready for cleanup day Monday? Get your overalls ready and make your prem ises clean. Some have stated that certain COW pens and horse lots in Clifton will need more than day. A reader complained to the Copper Era about a nuisance of this kind that is unabated in Hills Addition He stated that during rainy weather that enough flies breed in that COW lot to carry sufficient germs to in- 4oculate the entire German army Unfortun- atey the flies from this lot don t range in that direction. Another nuisance that is permitted in Clifton is the running at large of burros. Those who have no fences com plain of this dereliction.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-03-29
Start Buying Them. at Your Post
 office Today

the bonds of the first and second loan will be taken up and supplanted by the new 1-2 is sue.
 The war is being drawn nearer and near CT home as our boys are being sent lover there'' and as others being sent to train ing camps for preparation in future battles. The necessity for home support of the war, our soldiers and the allied countries we believe is becoming more and more appreciated That this war will be won by the allies is as the sunshine in Arizona, but the time of the final victory cannot be- even guessed at. The victory will come sooner if our people prompt ly and efficiently respond to every call of the government. This war cannot be carried on without money and this money must come from the people who must lend their savings to gov ernment who must to be able to lend
 The securities offered by the government carry higher rate of interest than banks have been paying for time deposits so that the investment is thus made a specially desir- able one.
 In the two previous loans Greenlee county has done its full duty; there is every reason why our people should do better this time, be- cause of a more clear conception of an impend- ing, absolute necessity.
 Let one doubt that the God of Israel still reigns above and that the justness of the all doubt of final and glorious victory.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-03-29
MoRENc1 DOES HERSELF PROUD.

All Greenlee county has the best of req sons to toss bunch of the most fragrant roses at Morenci for the grand success of the re- cent thrift drive just closed in that city With less than half of Clifton's American popula- tion she has corraJled nice bunch of coin for Uncle Sam. Left Clifton by several laps But there reason. System was used, and the enterprise was headed by live wires. The drive discloses the gratifying intelligence that thrift securities were sold to the amount of $57, ,721 .54. Of this amount $54 1O786 was cash receipts for the securities, while orders were taken for $3613 6s additional The or ders are practically the same as cash, as large majority will be converted into cash But emitting the orders the cash sales are stupen- duous, and as gratifying they are large. Considering everything Morenci is perhaps the banner town of the nation in the sale of thrift securities, and Clifton sincerely congratulates her twin sister in this movement, and is proud of the relationship.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-03-29

Those who win or lose at gambling hereafter in New York will be requir. ed to contribute to the fund for the poor not less than five times the value of their winnings or losses, ac' cording to the John Doe proceedings now under way in that city. One man who lost $1O,0OO in few minutes. has sent his check for like sum to the district attorney. It is estimated that many thousands of dollars will be collected through these proceedings.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-03-29
TO DISCOURAGE TEACHING OF GERMAN.

There is considerable discussion in the different states of the Union in regard to the discontinuance of the teaching of the German language in the public schools of the country.
 For the purpose of arriving at some