Remark by Dr Waters on Missouri’s 1902 crop and fair growth
Dr Waters of the agricultural school at Columbia comments on the 1902 Missouri state fair notes corn quality matching eastern standards and a record corn yield. He cites 300,000,000 bushels expected with 40 bushels per acre, praises alfalfa entries, and highlights Ozarks agricultural development and a large peach forebard owned by L G McNair in Oregon County.
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W. L. Nelson
Cooper County
St. Louis
Dr. Waters
A. J. Waters
Agricultural School
Columbia
Pettis County
Stae University
West
Missouri
Ozarks
L. G. McNair
Oregon County
Fresh Limes Offered at Dow's for a Quarter a Dozen
Fresh fruit at Dow's priced at 25 cents per dozen. Wide selection of limes available for casual buyers and local shoppers seeking affordable produce.
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Dow’s
Two Deaths Include Mrs Mattie Schader Aged 43
Mrs Mattie Schader wife of Joseph Schader died Sunday at 1 05 PM after months of stomach illness. Born in Morgan County Missouri she moved to Pettis County and settled in Sedalia sixteen years ago. Survived by husband five children Emma Edward Edna Howard and Mrs A J Stark of Coffeyville Kansas all at home. An infant four days old died about three weeks ago and birth is believed to have hastened the mother's death. Funeral tomorrow at 3 PM from East Broadway Christian church with Rev F W Simpson officiating.
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Mattie Schader
Joseph Schader
Morgan County
Morgan
Pettis County
Sedalia
A. J. Stark
Coffeyville
Kas
Emma
Edward
Edna
Howard
East Broadway Christian Church
F. W. Simpson
Soctvices
J H Wilson Dies After Stroke At Race Track
J H Wilson, a longtime horseman, died at Katy hospital at 2 this morning aged 60. His wife was present at his death. The body was sent to Kansas City for burial. He had spent years at the track and even wagered two dollars on whether he would die.
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J.H. Wilson
Katy
Kansas City
Sensation as sisters hear ping pong game in building
Principea and Miraposia overhear a playful exchange from the flat below after tiptoeing to an elevator shaft. Harold McSwat greets them in, Miss Flatdweller reportedly wins a game, and the sisters retreat seeking privacy while lamenting the gossip indoors.
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Principea
Miraposia
Harold McSwat
Fruit Notes From G A Lamm's Orchard Aug ts
Central Missouri soils favor apples strawberries and cherries with mulching and careful pruning for peaches. The state fair showcases tender varieties with apples and grapes improving, though peaches lag behind last year.
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Missouri
Pettis
California
Eschel
North Atchison Piano Stands Untouched Four Years
Atchison Globe notes a proud community moment as residents point to a North Atchison piano that has remained unopened for four years, symbolizing local history and patience.
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Atchison
Atchison Globe
Runaway Horse Rider Injured. Wilson Improves
J. L. Wilson, the horseman involved in a runaway last night, is reported much improved today after a better night and evening.
Bankrupt Petition Filed by Se-dalia Laborer J L Wilson
J L Wilson of Sedalia files for bankruptcy listing liabilities of 400 dollars and assets of zero. The filing notes the debtor is a laborer.
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J. L. Wilson
Sedalia
Bank Building Upstairs Repaired by Dyer
Sedalia National Bank's upstairs area is under repair and repapering. Dyer holds the contract for the work.
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Sedalia National Bank
Dyer
THE
Miss Lillian Bratton Hosts Evening Party
Miss Lillian Bratton will entertain about thirty young people this evening at her home on East Sixth Street.
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Lillian Bratton
East Sixth Street
Bicycle Recovered by Police Held at Chief Love’s Office
A bicycle found last week was collected by police and is currently stored in the office of Chief of Police Love awaiting claim. Local officials released no additional details about the owner or the bicycle’s specifics.
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Police
Love
Boy Nearly Loses Sight After Weed Poisoning
Sioux City man recalls his 11 year old boy being poisoned by a weed during a picnic. A neighbor suggested DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve. after the first application his son improved rapidly and recovered fully. The ad touts the salve for skin diseases, cuts, burns and insect bites with a counterfeit warning.
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H. Dibble
Sioux City
DeWitt
W. E. Ba
Wrug Co
Queen City Implement catalog listing
Standard mowers, rakes, hay loader and presses advertised at Queen City Implement Company located 214 East Second Street.
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Queen City Implement Company
East Second Street
School Board Plans Regular Session Tonight
The school board will meet in regular session this evening to discuss district matters and upcoming agenda items.
LICENSED TO WED A F Goetze and Mrs F Peek
A wedding license was issued to A F Goetze and Mrs Fannie Peek, both residents of Sedalia.
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A. F. Goetze
Fannie Peek
Sedalia
Walchs Refreshments Center of Attention at State Fair
State fair visitors last week focused on Walch's refreshments as a major topic of discussion among attendees and exhibitors, highlighting the refreshment stands' appeal and crowd presence.
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Walch
Mt Clemens Mineral Bath City Reachable by Grand Trunk
Mt Clemens, the mineral bath city, is reached without changing cars only by the Grand Trunk railway system. Time tables and a descriptive pamphlet will be mailed free on application to George W. Vaux, A G P & T A, 135 Adams Street, Chicago.
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Grand Trunk Railway System
George W. Vaux
T. A
Adams Street
Cheago
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Toledo Bee
G. A. Lamm
MT. Clemens
Lee Drepdrele
John T. Heard
Charles C
W. H. Powell
Sedalia Trust Company
Missouri Trust Co
T. Heard
Charles C. Evans
J. J. Welch
John W. Murphy
Henry Meuschke
L. P. Andrews
Johnstons
Tahanc
L Djuilvolun
Ohio St
H. Bothwell
E. R Blair
Cshier
WM. Courtney
W. O. Terry
E. F. Yancey
W. H. Evans
H. W. Menschke
J. H. Bothwell
Martin Renkin
Col
M. G. Clark
D. F. Brown
Henry Lamm
E- R. Blais
W. Murphy
W. A. Lower
Harris
Cashie
Third National Bank
Sedalia, Missouri
A. P. Morey
J. N. Dalby
J. G. Cox
Henry W. Harris
D. H. Smith
A. Mertz
W. A. Latimer
Charles H. McAnich
Samual C. Gold
James T. Montgomery
Remins Io
Honkomp Manufacturing Co
Pdissouri
Third Street
Mor Church
Eida
Artse Russ
San Francisco
Cal
W. E. Bard Drug Company
Missouri and Kansas Telephone Co
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