Candidate Nominations for Sedalia Township Constable
The Sentinel announces James C. Connor as a candidate for constable of Sedalia township, subject to the Democratic party action. It also nominates Charles Leftwich for the same post, subject to the will of the Democratic party.
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H. K. Bente
Pettis County
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James Montgomery
Pettis Coun
Sedalia Township
James C. Connor
Charles Leftwich
Alia Township
Suggestions Wanted for Sentinel Improvements
A few days ago we asked readers for suggestions on improvements to the Sentinel. We have received replies and will act on practical ideas not conflicting with contracts. We discuss possible AP service, office space limits, and a desire to publish a clean, elevating, reliable local daily newspaper aligned with subscriber tastes.
Movement to Build Convention Hall Fund Reaches Milestone
Two years ago city residents started a drive to erect a convention hall with events funding the Convention Hall Fund. The Sentinel reports that a sizable sum, about $1000, was accumulated through these efforts.
Inquiries Question Movement and Funds for Structure
The speaker asks what has happened to the movement and where the collected funds are. They argue the city may need the structure but doubt timing is right. Funds could be placed in trust as a nest egg for future operations.
Three candidates to be nominated for Missouri supreme judge
The text argues Graves of Butler Fort of Dexter and Waller of Moberly offer a strong, clean, geographically balanced trio for the State Judicial Convention. It frames them as capable, loyal Democrats and as bringers of new energy to the Missouri Supreme Court.
Missouri Commissioners Consider Salaries Amid World’s Fair Postponement
In the wake of a postponed World’s Fair, Missouri officials weigh ongoing salaries. the question of whether compensation should be held in suspense hinges on statutory provisions and anticipated timelines.
Burglars Strike During Stanley Wedding Night
Thieves ransacked homes of F. E. Hoffman Sr. and E. R. Blair on West Broadway while the Trader Stanley wedding at Calvary Episcopal church proceeded. A $150 diamond ring, cuff buttons and $9 in cash were stolen at Hoffmans. Blair’s residence yielded no valuables. Entry was gained via second story bathrooms with a ladder, suggesting local familiar culprits.
Bread and Butter State Minnesota profile noted for wheat flour and dairy
Minnesota is described as the Bread and Butter state due to high spring wheat production and thriving dairy. The text cites 26 630 000 barrels of flour and 50 000 000 pounds of butter produced last year. It contrasts Minnesota with New York and Illinois in wheat and dairy roles.
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Minnesota
Gopher
Northwest
New York
Illinois
Monument Sale For Decoration Day at Heynens Store
Local notice announces a big monument sale to honor Decoration Day at Heynens on North Ohio Street. The event highlights discounts on gravestones and mausoleum ornaments with visitor hours listed.
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Heynen’s
North Ohio Street
Sentinel want ads run thrice for cash
Short notice invites readers to place want ads in the Sentinel with a 20 word limit, three insertions, and a total cost of 25 cents in cash. The item is framed as a casual reader service.
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Chafing Dish Duel Ends In Distressing Feat
A bizarre kitchen contest pitted two friends against each other to cook and eat, yielding a most distressing result as the unusual duel unfolded, leaving spectators intrigued and unsettled by the spectacle.
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Said & Chifman
Galveston News
Ornamentation of Cars Reflects Simpler Train Interiors
The article notes a shift in parlor and sleeping car design toward plain polished surfaces. After years of elaborate carvings and inlaid panels, modern cars emphasize wood grain and practicality. Operators say upper berths rise higher when closed, improving space for lower berths and overall cleanliness.
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Chicago Tribune
Pullman
Wagner
Courting in Brooklyn Ends With Cautionary Arrest
A young man, visiting a Brooklyn home at 10:30 p m was arrested after the maid mistook his late call for a burglary. The magistrate lectured him on late visiting habits and discharged him, noting his misjudgment.
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Brooklyn
Big Larp of Gold In Helena Assay Office Melt
A virgin gold piece weighing 82.18 ounces troy was melted in the United States assay office at Helena Montana after talks to preserve it as a nugget failed due to the impossibility of an exact assay.
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United States
Helena
Mont
Scientific notes on planetary sizes and sun spot theory
The article lists estimated wind speed of a water spout at 354 mph, Jupiter and Mars diameters, planet densities, and a magnetic survey in British India to explore links between sun spots and droughts. It notes the long recognized connection between sun spots and terrestrial magnetism.
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Jupiter
T. J. J. Lee
Mars
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Moon
British India
Royal Society
Norman Lockyer
Famine and population shifts in Britain 1820s data note
The article compares England food surpluses to population needs claiming all food raised could feed the country for 51 percent of months. It reports rural to town death rates at 100 to 118 and notes 1821 Irish share at 32 percent, now under 11 percent.
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England
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