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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03

A family reunion was held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Evan Smith
Christmas day. All their children
and members of their family being
present but one that being their
SOD. Charles E. Smith and wife OF
Palm, ra. Those present were: Mr.
and Mrs Harry B. Maddox. of Han
nibal, Fred Smith of St. Louis and
friend, Miss Maggie Gloss of Hanni'
bal. Mr.. and Mrs. Paul MCGEE and
little son of Hannibal and Mis-:
Margaret Smith
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03
Cheerful Outlook

Anyone looking for a New Years
resolution that promises to be easy
TO keep and useful may bind him.
self to maintain cheerful attitude
in the face of such difficulties as
may be encountered in the year
just beginning.
There is no occasion for making
a long face over the outlook in these
United States in 1919. There are
in the two Americas and in Asia,
to say nothing about Africa. rather
more than 1,0O0,0O0.000 whose abil-
ity to produce, buy and sell has
hardly been touched by the war
and this country is in better stu
alton to do business with them than
it ever was before. The country
has abundant capital, it is stronger
on the sea than it has been before
in half century, while food aud
raw materials are abundant both
for home use and export
Central Europe is in chaos, it II
true, but Great Britain and the col
onies, France, Italy and the neutra
countries are still strong, while thei1
needs are immense. Replacement
due to the wars destruction will b.
enormous and this country has tn
goods.
There are many things at HON
which must be met with careful
foresight. but what is there to VOL
,ry about? The great home marke
is intact and there is work to b
done everywhere. So far as dome:
tic affairs are concerned. the cour
try is likely TO be as much in nee
of labor this year as it ever was, e1
-cept. perhaps, at the crest of wa
activity. With the shortage
labor due to the cessation of imm
grafton, there is no danger of exteI
.sive unemployment on account I
the rehabilitation
Finally. the patriotism which b
came so evident at the call of WI
is not going to die. Americans 10,
their country and are proud of the
country. The spector Of Bolshevis
which few alarmists are trying
raise is a phantasm merely 1t b
no reality.-St Louis Republic.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03

Mr.. and Mrs E r. Moss and two
children after a several weeks visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Len
Gosney of near this city, left Satur-
day for their home in Goodwin,
Ark Enroute home they will visit
a few days in Woodland and St
Louis.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03

Sergt. Angus Powers son of Mr..
Mrs George Powers of this city is
the first boy to arrive home from
overseas. He came 10 Sunday
night from Des Moines. la. Seret.
Angus Powers landed in Hoboken.
N. j. December 10. being returned
from England where he had been
stationed with the 72nd Aero Squa-
dron.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03

W. C. Morse after weeks visit
here with friends went to Clinton,
III, for visit with relatives, He
expects to meet his son, Willis at
that place, The latter has been in
the Navy for several months and is
now stationed at Great Lakes.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03
Youths Companion

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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03

The fifth annual stag party was
given by W. S, Woodson New Yea rs
eve at his home on l22 Stodda I'd
ave. Between forty and fifty were
present. The evening was spent in
cards and music.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03

Miss Mae Johnson returned home
Tuesday night after several weeks
visit with her sister. Mrs E. L. Luke
of Coin, la Her morher Mrs. Anna
johnson will stay two week longer.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03

Ed M. Jayne came in Sunday
from the Great Lakes Naval Train
ing Station having been honorably
discharged from the Naval Station
there.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03
Water and Light

We are sending out notices to de-
linquents and if the accounts are
not settled by January IS, 1919,
the superintendent is authorized to
discontinue without further notice.
Pay at the Farmers 81 Merchants
Bank.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03

Dispatches say that ex' Kaiser Bill
preached sermon Christmas Day.
We have our opinion of any serm on
he might preach. and you may have
the same privilege. so far as we are
concerned.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03

The Woman's Missionary Society
of the Grace Baptist church will
meet Friday afternoon at ESQ
o'clock at the home Of Mrs. Charli e
Evans.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03

w. B VanMarter and son, Ernest
went to Kansas City. Monday. Mr..
VanMarter and family expect to
make that city their home in the
near future.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03

General Pershing's report of
American army activities is story
of successes. The boys did every
thing they were told to do and went
everywhere they were told to 60.
No army could do more.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03

MIR. and Mrs E W. Schweer and
son. Billy returned Sunday from
Windsor where they spent the
Christmas holidays. Mrs. Schweer
and son had been visiting at that
place for several weeks
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03

Mr.. and Mrs. c Z. Smith of Pal
myra were guests at the home OF
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs Evan
Smith from Saturday until Sunday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03

MIR. and Mrs. W. l. Lonemire NOV
ed into their new home on Cath.
crime Street Friday. Mr.. Longtime
just purchased this property from
]. C. Kincaid, better known as the
o. R. Emerson property.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03

Mrs. Hal Gartner returned to her
home in Kansas City Saturday after
a visit with her mother. and sister
Mrs. j. L. Lyon and Miss Louise.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03
City Taxes

Must be paid on or before Janu.
airy 10, 1919 and if not paid by that
date one per cent interest will be
added. Pay at Farmers & Mer-
chants Bank.
w. NJ. Patterson. d. C.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03

N. Ameens made a business trip
to Chicago and ST. Louis the first Of
the week in the interest of a new
enterprise to be opened in Monroe
City in the early spring
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03

Eldred Thiehoff after spending
the Christmas vacation with home
folks returned to his school in st.
Louis Sunday night
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03

Mrs Laura BoulWare returned
home this week after several
weeks stay with her daughter, Mrs
Roy Buell. who had been very ~
with InfluenZa.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03

Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. jacob and
children. of St Louis, went to Pal.
rmyrat Friday after Q visit here with
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Pierceall.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03

F. X. Elliott, of Strother was a
Monroe City visitor Monday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03

Miss Eliza F. Rouse returned
home Tuesday from Bucklin after a
short visit with her sister. Mrs. +
p. Middleton and family.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03

Mr.. and Mrs. W. W. Longmire
spent Monday in Hannibal.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03

Thornton w. Marshall of Denver,
Colo, is visiting at the home of his
sister, Mrs D. H. Stevens and moth
er. Mrs. Ellen Marshall.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03

Mr.. and Mrs. E E. DeLashmutt
went to Burlington, Iowa Monday
for a visit with their son, George
DeLashmutt and family.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03

Mr. Louie Kelley Of GAINESVILLE
was a. guest of his brother. L A.
Kelley and family several days last
week. Mr. Kelley will leave after
New Years for the state Of Flori-
da to spend the winter
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03

Mrs Mary E Sharp went to St.
Louis. Saturday for a several weeks
visit with her daughter, Mrs L. j,
Stockwell and family.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03
Sheep or Dogs?

In all probability the directors OF
the Missouri Farmers Assn will
ask the Legislature this winter to-
pass real dog law for the protec-
ton of sheep and other live stock
The matter has been submitted to
a referendum vote of the more than
10000 farmers who belong to the
over 1000 school house Farm Clubs
and on the result of this vote will
depend the action of the directors
of the State Assn 10 the mean
time. the leaders prophesy that a
heavy majority of the members
will favor such law. 1t is not the
desire of the men at the head Of the
head of the Missouri Farmers
Assn to exterminate the dog. On
the contrary, their only desire is to
levy a state tax of from $l50 to
So so on all dogs-believing that no
fair minded man will object to pay
ing such tax on a dog of any
value and yet that such tax will
automatically drive out of existence
thousands of worthless ours which
are doing so much to hold back the
sheep industry and which. from.
time out of mind. have done more
than their share to spread the
germs of hog cholera.
A concensus of opinion favors a
law which will put the matter OF
listing the dogs in the hands of the
County Assessor In this way, the
: statement about the dog or dogs
will become a part of the regular
= tax payers oath. Then when the
dog owner pays the tax at the
i County seat, he will receive a
: license tag-and this tag will pro-
It tect his dog for the period Of one
q year. The above of course refers
e merely to the listing and identified
q ton of good dogs" For years the
II politicians of Missouri have been
IS gun shy" on this questionable
d average one of them fearing that
{, there were enough dog fellers" to
&c elect or defeat him for future pub
~ lie office. And just so long as tht
e serious minded and progressive
90 farmers Of Missouri don't convincs
IL them that there are two sides q
"a this matter. just as long they vii
OF keep on lodging The directors o
v the State Assn desire that ever.
DR. farmer who is interested in thi
matter write to the Association
headquarters in Columbia, at once
In short, when the politicians com
mence to trim" and side step.
70. the directors hope to be able L
ID present not less than $4,000 letter
I'D from stalwart farmers who inca
~ business" on this dog question.
I'D The legislature which convene
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03

The legislature which convenes
on Jany 9th will be asked TO increase
official salaries. Jefferson Citv is
crowded with men who are draw
ing salaries from the state without
doing anything to earn those salaries.
OF course all these men will ask a
raise. Why not make general
cleaning up and abolish about half
the useless offices? Every man
who has paid his taxes this year
had found them increased over last
year. The reason is it is taking
more aud more every year TO satisfy
the demands on the state treasury
of those who think the state exists
for the sole purpose of furnishing
them with a living Marion Co.
Herald.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed M. Abel were
called to Shelbina Saturday to at
tend the funeral of Mrs. Abelrs
sister, Mrs. Bonney.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03

Miss Irene Hamilton of Clarence
is visiting her friend Miss Opal
Vaughn.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03

Mrs. Lena Vaughn Monday sold
her interest in the Vaughn & Utter
back Flour and Feed Mill to j. D
Utterback.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03

Miss Lulu Tedford of Clarence
has been a recent guest of Mr.. and
Mrs ". E Albright in this city.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03

Miss Velma Pipkin spent from
Friday until Sunday with relatives
in Macon.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03

Mr.. and Mrs Everette Tuley spent
from Saturday until Sunday with
Mr.. Tuley's mother in Macon.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03

Mrs. R. j Bradley after visit
here with relatives returned to
Quincy Monday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-03
Mr.. and Mrs W S. Woodson were
Hannibal visitors Monday. :.

Mr.. and Mrs W S. Woodson were
Hannibal visitors Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. W. Longmire
spent Monday in Hannibal.
F. X. Elliott, of Strother was a
Monroe City visitor Monday.
Miss Irene Hamilton of Clarence
is visiting her friend Miss Opal
Vaughn.
Miss velma Pipkin spent from |
Friday until Sunday with relatives
in Macon.
Mrs R. j Bradley after a visit
here with relatives returned to
Quincy Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everette Tuley spent
from Saturday until Sunday with
Mr.. Tuley's mother in Macon.
Miss Lulu Tedford of Clarence
has been a recent guest of Mr.. and
Mrs ". E Albright in this city.
Mrs. Lena Vaughn Monday sold
her interest in the Vaughn & Utter.
back Flour and Feed Mill to j. D.
Utterback.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed M. Abel were
called to Shelbina Saturday to at
tend the funeral of Mrs. Abelrs
sister, Mrs. Bonney.
Mrs Mary E Sharp went to St.
Louis, Saturday for a several weeks
visit with her daughter, Mrs L. j,
1 Stockwell and family.
Thornton w. Marshall of Denver
Colo, is visiting at the home of his
sister, Mrs D. H, Stevens and moth
er, Mrs. Ellen Marshall.
i Mr.. and Mrs. E E, DeLashmutt
went to Burlington. Iowa Monday
| for a visit with their son, George
DeLashmutt and family.
Miss Eliza F. Rouse returned
home Tuesday from Bucklin after ;
: short visit with her sister. Mrs I
, P. Middleton and family.
Mr. and Mrs G. w. jacob an
! children, of St Louis, went to Pal
, myrae Friday after Q visit here wit
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Pierceall.
Mrs. Hal Gartner returned to he
home in Kansas City Saturday afte
i, - .,;a;t ,,;tb hor rnnther ond ciSte
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-12
NASH SIX FIRST
Car to Be Used in Canton, China

An interesting story comes from the Pacific Motor company of Hongkong China.
 A Nash Six has just been purchased rom this firm by high official of the Chinese government for use in Canton, China. It will be the first motor car used in this famous old Chinese city of 1,250,000 people.
 In the entire Canton district there Is only one road which would serve Tor motoring, and it is but three miles in length All hauling and delivering is done by coolies, who are glad to work for from 5 to 10 cents a day. Thousands of these coolies swarm ev- anywhere, carrying loads of every conceivable kind. There are no streets as we know them, in Canton, but in stead, narrow alleys between the build ings twisting in and out in an end less maize.
 Outside the walls of the city itself there are huge burying grounds, which are carefully kept in order by the na- tives. The native Chinese worships his ancestors and it would be looked upon sacreligious to disturb any of these thousands of graves, which en- tirely surround the city for the pur- pose of road building. Then, too, the wealthy, or well-to- do class, in Canton is very small. and they can well afford to hire their hauling and delivering done by the capable and easily satis- fled coolie.
 This condition, however does not exist in the treaty ports of Hongkong Shanghai, Tienstin and Hankow, where the large European and American col onies have built up modern sections for themselves and have created a demand for every modern convenience.
 The far east is rapidly deyeloninp p into good market not only for pas senger cars, but for trucks and com mercial cars well. Two Nash Quads have recently been purchased by the Chinese government for service at the kiangnan arsenal. These orders were placed after visit to the plant at kenosha, Wis. by the Chinese govern ment commission. Two delegations from Japan have also recently made a visit to the big Nash factory. There are several Nash Sizes at Penang and Singapore in the Straits settlements, as we'll as three Nash trucks, and Java in Quad trucks for government work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-12
GUARANTEE BACKS
 NEW BUICK PRICES
Revised Schedule Stands for 1919, Says Don Drennen
 of Birmingham Motor

Don Drennon. president of the Bir- mingham Motor company, is certain that a purchaser of a Buick car between now and the end of the 1919 season is not running any chance that the price will be subject to further change during that nc>so6.
 T nave just received letter rom the home office,' said MT. Drennen, contain ing the revised price schedule effective January l, 1919 covering the various Buick models during theremainder of the season. Four models have been reduced in price and the other two remain un- touched.
 This prompt action on the part of the company shows that it has been able to clear the situation up sooner than any, body expected, and l for one am de- lighted with the announcement so early in the season
 Its war orders which have been de- manding the major part of its energies, have been completed and the announce ment of the present prices is evidence that the Buick Motor company now has a measure of the situation and sufficient material is in sight that will permit lay ing out a definite building schedule.
 Orders for Buick cars are piling up on us very fast and I feel reasonably sure that we shall be able to take care of the greater part of them within req sonable time"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-12
DEALERS PRAISE
 NEW LIBERTY CARS
Recent Models Will Build Up Repu- tation for Quality" Says Pr0mi-
 nent Distributor

It is common knowledge among perienced automobile men that the opinion of dealers reflects the senti- ment of the public. Each dealer is the focusing point in his community for comment on his car, and so he is a nat ural interpreter of public feeling con cerning the product of the manufac- turer he represents
 This being true it cannot be doubted that the new models recently brought out by the Liberty Motor Car company are scoring a tremendous welcome, since dealers all over the country arc lavish in their good words about these cars.
 Of the Liberty sedan this is particu- larly true Its ingenious design which permits the car to serve with twofold usefulness, as it may be used for either limousine or sedan by simply raising or lowering a plate glass divider in the back of the front seat, seems to have captured the good opinion of motorists everywhere and they have already bought as many of these cars as the company has been able to produce up to this time
 ing this car may be summed up in the words of John B. Wallace, president of the Wallace Motor Car company, Newark, N. J., who says: When I walked into our showroom and saw for the first time the new Liberty sedan l had a really enjoyable thrill, such as 1 have not experienced in years. To say that the body lines, finish, trim mings. hardware and general air of goodness conform in their entirety to my ideas of what real Liberty sedan should look like is expressine if mild . ". We want to congratulate the com pany on this finished product Work of this character will always insure your permanence in the motor car in dustry and build up for you the last ing reputation of uualitY''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-12
THE BIRMINGHAM AGEHERALD, SUNDAY, JANUARY 12 1919

go tearing along with an Amreican bluejacket at the wheel and allied of fcers in the tonneau.
 AS an illustration of he popularity of the Cadillac here. at this base there is a French admiral who rates a very well known foreign car. but the ire quency with which this car is not available for immediate use is re- markable. l am beginning to be sus- picious of his motives. as he imme- diately calls for a Cadillac and you can see him drive through, his face wreathed in smiles.
 ''The Cadillacs stationed al this base are on watch 24 hours a day. seven days a week. 1t is really quite amusing to note the frequency with which tie Cadillac is pressed into service by the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-12

letter says the officers enthusiast over the cars performance goes up in leaps and bounds when they get a glimpse of the engine. He writes his brother al White Plains. N T., as follows.
 One of the greatest joys in this, as well as in the other countries of our allies through which it has been my good fortune to travel. is the very fa- miliar and homelike sound of the Ca- dillac horn
 Tn all the places where Americans are stationed you will find one or more of the old stand-bys. all dolled up either in battleship gray or olive drao, according to the branch of service 10 which they belong, navy or army.
 'They are in use everywhere. and it lis not an uncommon sight to see a 57
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-12

foreign officers. and I say in all sim cerity that the Cadillac is making q name for itself here just as it has 50 ovsr.ehrii1 rgiy done in the states.
 If after seeing so many of them pcrroriu such splendid service over here I could only talk to some of those at home who may be held up on the delivery of their cars. l am cont- dent that those who are the loudest graumblers could be only too willing to sacrifice the cars in order to help along such cause as ours,
 T might add that I noticed 10.753 miles on the speedometer of one of the cars a this base. and the enlisted man who drives 1t tells me that three of his original shoes are still on the car. He is getting better than 10 miles to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-12

To be possessed of a head of heavy, beautiful hair: soft, lustrous, fluffy wayy and free from dandruff is merely a matter of using little Danderine]
 It is easy and inexpensive to have nice, soft hair and lots of it. Just get Q small bottle of Knowlton's Danderine now--it costs but few cents-all drug stores recommend it-apply a little as directed and within ten minutes there will be an appearance of abundance. freshness, fluffiness and an 'ncompar- able gloss and lustre, and try as you will you can not find a ace of dan druff or falling hair; but your real sur. prise will be after about two weeks use. when you will see new hair-ftne and downy at first---yes-but really new Lr-i---pr-uting cut all over your scalp -Danderine is. we believe. the only sure hair grower, destroyer Of dandruff and cure for itchy scalp. and it never fails to stop falling hair at once
 If you want to prove how pretty and soft your hair really is, moisten a cloth with little Danderine and carefully draw it through your hair-taking one small strand at time. Your hair will be soft glossy and beautiful in just a few moments-a delightful surprise awaits everyone whe tries this