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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1901
Page
4
A discussion cites Frank Walcott Hutt and a Yale professor on labor limits. It argues shorter hours boost productivity, with longer shifts only suited to supervision and attention tasks. The text questions the desirability of a ten-hour day for workers including textile roles.
The prune harvest in California is expected to be short this season as growers face a tight supply. Analysts note the season follows a difficult period for boarding-house keepers and related packing operations.
The source notes difficulty in assembling naval officers for the board of inquiry as members have already expressed themselves and gossiped.
A remark suggesting a historian should earn more for writing naval history stirs controversy. The comment questions the value placed on historical work and hints at broader debates over compensation and scholarly labor in maritime heritage.
A vivid portrait notes Senator Tom Platt wearing a straw hat with evening clothes, calling him a brave and successful man who dares the bold sartorial choice.
David B. Hill will be invited to deliver several speeches for the Ohio Democratic Party. His remarks are expected to be closely examined by a Lincoln Nebraska based publication.
The Utica Observer argues exclusiveness harms society and that contact between classes benefits the masses. It contends that class divisions cause bitterness and strife, while engaging the broader citizenry can reduce social conflict.
The Philadelphia North American argues the U S bought ships for wartime use, spent large sums to fit them, renamed and sold them at steep losses. It condemns alleged government cheating or official complicity in condemning and selling transports at ruinous prices.
The textile workers' council in New York recommends a universal ten hour day for textile workers nationwide. The plan aims to win public sympathy and support, with the movement expected to be most effective in the South where few.
Dr T T Major and Son announce limited time dental work at low rates due to crop failures. Prices include gold and platinum fillings at 8.00, amalgam 0.50 to 0.75, cement 0.50, bridge work as a specialty, painless extractions, with all work warranted. Office at 410 Ohio Street opposite the courthouse.
Administrator Frank Hughes invites sealed bids for the Holcomb stock including chinaware glassware tin and granite ware silver and plated ware toys at 309 Ohio street through August 24 1901. Prospective bidders may view stock at 114 West Second street with bids due by 2 pm August 24 cash terms. Right reserved to reject any bids.
Advertising item promoting washing by Mon aro laundry with services including rough dry work at 20c a dozen and flat work ironed free. Invites patrons to call 183 for full particulars. An unrelated soda water claim by Farris Pharmacy accompanies the notice.
Norman J. Coleman and Alexander Maitland arrived as the state fair board prepared to inspect the grounds. Katy and Missouri Pacific trains will run every thirty minutes with sub stations at key streets to transport passengers to the fair. The grounds near completion include a temporary grandstand, fire engine facility, and expanding water mains. Race track construction progresses under John Hyatt, praised for quality work, with the track expected ready for the first race.
Charles Leonard of Belle Air Missouri today entered his fine herd of Short horn cattle. H A Barbour of Windsor Thursday made entries of ten head of Shorthorn cattle.
Mrs A F Short entertained a country house party with Lou Menefee Mary Curran Margaret Curran Miss Deal of Texas Miss Simms of Mississippi and Miss Annie Neil joining in. George Barnett Pearl King Guy Patterson and Will Cummings attended as the young men. The group danced played a hay fight and enjoyed a lively country evening.
The Royal Tribe of Joseph at Dresden hosted a pleasant picnic on Thursday with about twenty five Sedalia members as guests. Speeches were given by Col. Van B. Wisker and Dr. Ira T. Bronson of Sedalia, and ample refreshments and ice water were served.
George B. Lamm of the Maplewood neighborhood hosted a gathering for neighbors as a consolation event following a recent setback. The occasion focused on fellowship and mutual support among widowers in the community.
Notes from the county court session report that Judge Harris issued an order prohibiting open air concerts on the court house lawn after repeated public disturbances. The item also mentions the J. D. Hail Dry Goods Co smoker event with fruit refreshments and cigars for the summer widowers.
Capt. T. C. Holland announced that the Missouri Chess Association will meet in Sedalia on September 11 to elect officers and conduct a cross board tournament to decide the state champion.
Ex County Collector John Rector, who ran a grocery venture on West Main, has acquired the Frank Hoffman grocery located at Main and Grand avenues, expanding his local business interests.
The Second Regiment band will perform this evening on Market Square at the intersection of Second Street and Kentucky Streets with residents invited to attend.
$900 000 to loan in central Missouri on farms at per cent annual interest payments. Optional payments on principal in sums of $100 or more. Will carry your loan as long as you wish to be a bor rower. See me before renewing or making new loan. GEO. M. RIDDLE, 320 Ohio St., Sedalia, Mo. $2.50 ROUND TRIP TO ST. LOUIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, VIA M., K. & T. RAILWAY.
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