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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1905
Page
2
The piece laments poor memory for national songs among divinity students and sailors, notes unreliable voter rolls in Philadelphia, and discusses a push for a formal Indian self rule with Oklahoma statehood under a new constitution. It warns of political distrust and the need for a definite plan to present to Congress.
Mayor Weaver and city officials vow honest elections as they overhaul the registration lists. Police verify assessor rolls and declare about 32 000 names fraudulent, signaling a major reform against long standing political frauds. Directors press for a second caucus in districts to probe how organization leaders were treated.
The Sedalia Missouri City Council resolves to curb both sides of Ohio Avenue from Ninth to Eighteenth streets with concrete curbing. The work follows established curb lines and grades, includes intersections, and will be published in the Sedalia Evening Sentinel for seven insertions. Passed August 7 1905. Mayor L Babock City Clerk BE Baker. Published August 15 1905.
Indians own most land in Indian Territory and seek a separate prohibition state. they plan a constitutional convention at Muskogee on August 21 to prove self governance and bar regional politicians from participation, a move not seen before in either territory.
An old health ad claims nourishment through the stomach sustains mind and body. It extols Kodel Dyspepsia Cure as digesting food and strengthening the entire digestive system, promising quick cures for appetite loss, weakness, headaches, and indigestion. Sold by W. E. Bard Drug Co.
The Sedalia council declares it necessary to curb both sides of Lamine Avenue from five feet south of Fifth Street to north of Sixth Street and the alley segment between Fifth and Sixth Streets. Curbs to match existing lines and extend to building lines with grade. Published for seven insertions in the Sedalia Evening Sentinel. August 7, 1905.
Sedalia Missouri will receive bids for brick sidewalks on the south side of Jefferson Street under Ordinance 624. Bids must be filed with the City Clerk before 56 o clock p m on September 4 1905. The city may reject any or all bids and the notice is dated August 15 1905.
A Canadian testimonial praises Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery for curing female weakness, irregular menstruation and headaches. The writer, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Oswald of Windsor, says relief came after four years of suffering and notes regained strength and ability to work.
Notice that the City of Sedalia Missouri will receive bids for brick sidewalks on the north side of Saline Street under Ordinance 625 passed August 7 1905 and approved August 11 1965. C E Baker
City ordinance provides for new brick sidewalk on the west side of Ohio avenue Sedalia Missouri. Council passed August 7 1905 mayor approved August 11 1905. City Clerk’s notice before 4 o clock p m September 11 1905. Co E Baker.
Pasadena correspondent reports Pettis County natives in California. Judge J. P Strother, long active in Missouri politics and law, practiced in Fresno with son S. L. Strother, after retiring as city trustee. Other Pettis figures include William Gibson near Conejo, Layton J. Hansberger of Selma, and William Yost near Selma with vineyard and orchard holdings.
Hal l s Catarrh Cure is advertised as a internal treatment that reaches the blood and mucous surfaces. The ad claims it is a legitimate prescription from a leading physician and combines tonics with blood purifiers to tackle catarrh. The product is priced at 75 cents, with testimonials available on request.
Spike Ritchie and Arthur Pacion completed a city canvass to locate rooms for State Fair visitors. The rooms will be listed at the bureau of information headquarters.
An early 20th century ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder for corns and swollen feet. It claims quick relief from burning and smarting sensations and directs readers to druggists and shoe stores with a price of 2 cents.
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