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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1905
Page
2
Sedalia Missouri postal entry shows Bell Queen City Telephones 260 likely a local listing. Public notice indicates mailing or publication in the Sentinel Newspaper with address to Sedalia office and rate 45 cents.
The Denver Republican critiques male culture and the dominance of women in shaping modern life. It argues that men now largely rely on wives for dialogue on serious issues, while older achievements by men are held in less esteem. It cites Stevenson and Hugo on love and interest.
Edward Atkinson warns that the United States holds vast unexploited land suitable for grain and cotton. He notes U.S. corn and wheat occupy limited square miles while food exports to Britain remain large. The census may show larger land estimates, implying growth potential and a lasting overseas market.
The article notes that 6000000 bales of cotton and 300000000 bushels of wheat could be produced in an underutilized area at current averages. It argues this would test and develop a surplus strategy, underscoring Britain’s dependence on the United States for food and cotton and explaining naval reductions and Halifax’s transfer to Canada. England prefers humiliation over starvation and vows no future conflict with the United States.
The Sedalia theatre’s new curtain bears advertisements drawing criticism from locals. George Ade’s The County Chairman, offered by Henry W. Savage, depicts a Midwestern campaign with a love story and timely political satire. The piece features wit and vivid characters, with a strong finish where old deceptions are exposed. Also noted are Thanksgiving shows at Wood’s Opera House and vaudeville acts including boxing and wrestling by the Bennett Sisters. A matinee offers 5 cent admission for children under 12 and Maltby MCC9 Coffee advertised by J A Hamrick.
A report by engineers exposes a vast graft scheme tied to the Philadelphia filtration plant. Israel Durham and State Senator KNichol allegedly pocketed 6.3 million dollars in overcharges and illegal bidding practices. The scandal links contractors, politicians, and public officials to a broad system of corrupt contracts and deadly delays in typhoid control.
A cough signals irritation in the air passages and prompts a rapid bodily response. Nerves in the bronchial tubes trigger chest muscles to forcefully expel air and clear the irritant to prevent suffocation.
A Hamnichi Shimbun editor and parliament deputy argues war will democratize Japan as soldiers return with diminished social distinctions. He warns economic changes will widen the rich poor gulf and urges extending the franchise as an antidote, citing British and German precedents.
Col Stilwell rejects formal title expansion saying his rank title is earned esteem from friends and neighbors, not mere red tape. The exchange appears in a Washington Star piece noting his stance on the honorary designation.
Letters to Dr Pierce promise confidential guidance on female disorders and home treatment. The message touts the "Favorite Prescription" and the 1000 page Common Sense Medical Adviser, with offers to mail copies for stamps and endorsement from Mrs Monfort. It warns against local examinations and cautions against substitutes.
A Lexington branch passenger train No. 608 derailed near Adams Missouri early Thursday night. Engine and mail baggage cars left the track. The train was late reaching its destination, arriving this forenoon. Engineer Rast and Conductor John Bowers led the crew. no injuries among crew or passengers.
At Thanksgiving services the infant child of Mr and Mrs Will Schnare was christened by Rev E A Neville dean Christian Schnare named in the ceremony at Calvary Episcopal church following the service.
The Lone Jack tree in western Missouri and the Lone Elm in eastern Kansas mark historic frontier landmarks. A pioneer horseman could travel between them in a day, with the Lone Jack site remembering a Civil War battle and the Lone Elm site where Santa Fe trail caravans halted, uniting two trail branches.
A Chicago Daily News quip about a lawyer cross-examining a witness who has no memory. The reply notes twelve jurors in the box who reportedly have no opinions, highlighting courtroom irony.
In Stray Stories a curious exchange highlights a man with swollen fingertips prompting idle guessing about his profession whether he is a pianist or a married man repairing matting.
Chas Van Antwerp advertises Maltby MCCO Coffee sold daily with fresh roasted beans. The listing highlights consistent daily roasting and availability for customers seeking aromatic, high quality coffee.
A local grocery ad touts Michigan salt at 1.25, pure leaf lard at 1.00, roasted coffee 1.00, navy beans 0.25, cranberries 0.20, sour pickles 0.25, sauerkraut 0.20, Cuban Coffee 0.20, and mentions early order for Thanksgiving turkeys. It promotes dill pickles, fresh butter and eggs, olives, mince meat, navels, Gingatin apples, delivery to the city, and rounds out with two phone lines.
A recipe uses one third cup brown sugar two eggs and half cup butter with one cup molasses and half cup boiling water plus two teaspoonfuls soda. For frosting mix two cups brown sugar milk and half tablespoon butter. boil to soft ball in cold water then beat until creamy and spread on cake.
The Singer line is praised as lightest running and most convenient. Try one at Singer stores. Look for the red 3. 106 West Main Street Sedalia Missouri.
Instructions describe baking a plum pie with a light puff paste crust. If fresh plums are used they should be stoned sweetened and lightly stewed. if canned add sugar. Fill the pie, bake in oven, then beat again and chill until cold.
A refined bonnet features a soft feather breast hat with all feathers. The sole trimming is a color matched wing and a possible cut steel buckle. The new feather buckle may be used to complement the design.
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