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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1905
Page
6
A detailed schedule lists swine classes with starting times from 9 a m to 11 a m and public sale 11 a m to 1 30 p m for Berkshire pigs, sheep, cattle and horse classes with judging times, pace races and purses including a 1000 dollar speed events purse and various breed classes from Herefords to Shorthorns with multiple numbers assigned.
Beginning at 10 a m mules compete in Class F with numbers 50 and 51. Class G features Standard bred roadsters numbers 58 to 60 inclusive. Class H offers French coach numbers 70 and 71. Class I German coach numbers 81 and 82. Class J English hackney numbers 91 and 92.
The Chautauqua auditorium in Albany Georgia hosts the Georgia State Agricultural Society convention with President Hughes presiding and Mayor Lippit delivering the welcome as delegates gather for the annual meeting.
Fragmentary newspaper line shows prices and items linked to East Sedalia sales. Reads like an ad listing low prices such as 25¢ 17c 80c 95c and 26c with brand or store references unclear.
Friday events include Jacks and Mules Class F Beginning at 10 a m with various numbers, Swine Pundue Sale for Duroc Jerseys from 1 to 1 30 p m, Cattle classes 4 Galloways starting at 10 a m with numbers 159 to 174, all fat cattle 175 to 198, speed events at 2 15 with purses 500 and 300, driving club race 75, and a five eights mile dash purse 100.
The program lists horse classes including B English shire numbers 12 to 21 and C Percherons D grade draft 23 to 25 inclusive plus I German coach 83 84 and J English hackney 3 to 95. Speed events begin 1 30 p m with a 2 10 pace and purse 500 dollars. Special running races to be announced later.
Delegates from various cities gather for the convention with speeches by officials from Montezuma and a closing lunch. In the afternoon a second session is planned followed by an executive session. Daniel J. Sully known as the Cotton King will speak on cotton in the evening. The convention continues with two sessions tomorrow as delegates plan to depart that night.
An advertisement claims health depends on nourishment and that Kodolm Dyspepsia Cure eases appetite loss, weakness, nervousness, headaches, constipation, bad breath, sour risings, and stomach troubles. Sold by W. B. Bard Drug Co.
Advertisement notes reduced prices on all sewing machine needles and sewing supplies with a red S sign at 106 West Main Street Sedana Missouri.
The Northwest Missouri log rolling association opens its annual meeting in St Joseph with field contests and dual events to be held over two days. Teams from Modern Woodmen of America camps statewide compete alongside visiting units including the 22nd Infantry Sackett’s Harbor and Canadian and New York National Guard battalions.
The ad touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for sunburn tetter and skin and scalp diseases. It claims to heal blind bleeding itching and protruding piles draw out fire from burns and leave no scar and cure boils old sores carbuncles and more with the genuine product sold by W E Bard Drug Co.
A bracing family medicine advertised for the sick seeking strength health and happiness. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea offered this month by W. E. Bard Wrug Co with 32 cents per tea or tab.
Ogdensburg New York August 23 1903 Vice President Fairbanks unveiled the St. Lawrence county soldiers Civil War monument in a ceremony marked by strong military pageantry and attended by a large crowd of local officials veterans and citizens.
The salve claims to heal without a scar and reduce inflammation. It soothes cuts burns and bruises and purports to cure piles and skin diseases. Counterfeits are warned against and the product is sold by Bard Drug Co.
Prudence asks why you laugh when you read the comic journal. A cynical reply says laughter is needed to justify the money spent and the reader feels emptied after finishing the issue.
Promote strength health and happiness for the whole family with Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. Available as tea or tablets for 35 cents at W. E. Bard Drug Co.
Brandt and Grote advertise Vigoral Health and Big S flour with strong claims of superiority. The notice presents product branding and slogan style messaging without broader context.
A note describes the toad as a voracious feeder. The animal consumes insects continuously through the night and, in a full day, eats roughly four times its stomach capacity.
The Grays Harbor Commercial Co showcases spruce lumber in its machinery building exhibit at the Fair. The display aims to attract property owners and builders by highlighting wood used in home construction.
The annual convention in Toledo begins with Mayor Finch welcoming delegates and league president William Croskey of Joliet delivering the opening remarks. Speakers include Frank H. McDonald on The Workhouse and Charles A. Hague on The Fire Department Water Supply.
The Porto Rican government adopts Werzel's Insect Exterminator, now sold at 30 cents at all druggists.
Shake Allen's Foot-Base into your shoes to cure corns bunions and sore swollen feet. Sold at all druggists and shoe stores. Price 50 cents.
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