Sentinel Misses Issue Due to Power Plant Breakage
The Sentinel reports an outage caused by heavy rains flooding the Flat Creek plant and the Broadway plant taking over, leading to a breakdown Saturday afternoon. Manager Andrews of the Power Company stated repairs would not be finished before Sunday night, delaying publication. the paper promises to issue a rescheduled edition Monday evening and thanks Sedalia Printing Company for printing this bill.
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Escape the Rainy Season Board Discusses Date Swap With Illinois
The Rainy Season board met Friday night to plan a new fair date and explore exchanging with Illinois. W Hill of Chillicothe urged moving the state fair to the first week of October if a date can be secured, noting Springfield’s October end date and a Chicago venue meeting upcoming. Governor Colman praised the fair’s success and promised a larger livestock pavilion next year, while acknowledging Springfield’s influence may block October changes.
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New Air Office Hints at October Scheduling
Officials consider delaying next year's air event to an later date, aiming to secure favorable conditions. The move follows discussions about timing and potential impacts on attendance and operations.
Trees Save Sedalia Lights During Fair Week
Sedalia's main streets stayed softly lit during the fair thanks to planted trees and gas lighting. The gas company, though unable to fully supply power, illuminated crucial blocks from Ohio to Osage and near the Missouri Pacific station with colored gas lamps, earning praise for the city’s nighttime appearance.
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H. Perdue to Quit Farming Near Ridge
H Perdue near Ridge retires from farming and will hold a public sale of farming implements and stock at Ridge on September 7.
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Bitten by a Horse Fights Off Drunk Men in City
Mes R Meyers of Kansas City a Sedalia drinker was bitten by a horse Friday while standing on Ohio Street. The incident involved bystanders and prompted local comment on public safety.
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Kansas City
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