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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1905
Page
8
Rails demand surges with railroads placing orders at a rapid pace. Premiums for early delivery reach $1.50 per ton, lifting rail costs to $29.50. Year-to-date orders total about 2,550,000 tons, with further purchases expected to push the total to 2,700,000. Early-year hesitancy followed the $28 steel pool figure and export prices around $24.
Superintendent J. S. Walton reports Choctaw division accidents declined almost monthly and costs were light relative to mileage after a prior circular urged carelessness reduction. Trainmen are commended for the improved safety record and fewer derailments and injuries.
Freight traffic east of Chicago and St Louis roars as demand outpaces supply amid the new crop movement. Oats and Kansas wheat drive volume, with general merchandise at record levels. The American Palace Car company unveils the Columbia a convertible sleeper dining car hybrid, skipping competition with Pullman as it targets lines with own sleeping cars including Canadian Pacific and Intercolonial. Celebrity orders and rail staff movements fill local notices.
The Second Regiment band concert at Forest Park Sunday was called off due to rain. Plans call for a weather permitting resumption at Forest Park with Hayseed Merchants Cornfield Capers and a program of marches waltzes and overtures plus songs and selections from Julian Edwards Muskeeters and the band.
Intermont at Otterville reports the funeral of Mrs. Mary Christine held at the Methodist church with many relatives in attendance. The burial took place in Otterville city cemetery this morning.
E. H. Luiz departed this morning aboard the Katy flyer for a business trip to Fort Worth Texas. Si McVey and Ed Hadfield accompanied the party as part of the local delegation.
The Trans-Mississippi Congress opened in Portland Oregon with about 1000 delegates attending a four day session. Notables were present and participation was strong as the gathering began.
Little Miss Elizabeth Deweese hosts a children's party this afternoon at her home with many youngsters enjoying games and a merry time.
The remark notes how people often overestimate their own honesty while underestimating others. It suggests vigilance against manipulation by recognizing that deceit can flow both ways in social interactions.
A Reno to Hawthorne traveler notes abundant wild horses along the Walker Lake area within the Walker Indian reservation. Nevada lawmakers protect the herd, previously shot or poisoned, allowing bold bands to approach Carson City and the Carson River. Methods to capture them alive involve a canyon stockade and corral, with many horses suitable for saddle and larger in size than average plains horses.
Market notes show Vanilla Wafers priced at 15 cents per pound or per unit as listed in Sedalia market summaries.
Norfolk, Aug 16. A meeting called by William Cooke and R S Walker to organize the Southern Agricultural press League opened with good attendance this morning.
F. F. Mulcahy announces the sale of flour warrants for the S brand and Vigoral brand to local bakers. The notice highlights availability, terms, and purchasing details for the two product lines.
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