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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1903
Page
8
The railroad company announces a plan to build a new track linking Atchison and St Joseph, Missouri, signaling expansion in the region. Local officials express interest as construction details and timelines remain to be determined.
General Manager Russell Harding of the Missouri Pacific notified local attorneys that he will visit St Joseph next week to discuss a possible route into the city from Atchison. The railroad currently uses Burlington lines from Atchison and the Kansas side link is being reconsidered as the contract for Burlington tracks expires in a year.
Chicago reports that seven independent brewing companies refused a beer price increase, prompting the Chicago and Milwaukee Brewers' Association to reduce staff. Winter sales drop. brewers aim for higher profit by raising prices from $3.50 per barrel, leading to wholesale discharges across brewers, maltsters and related trades.
Mrs. Wm H Moss of 1524 South Vermont Street praises Dr. Dodd an eye specialist at the Huckins hotel for relieving long term vision problems. She endured wild hairs inflamed lids and weak watering eyes before his careful examination and treatment improved her sight and confidence.
A printing office known for neat up to date work extends its reputation beyond printing to all tasks. Clients praise precise typography, timely delivery, and consistent craftsmanship across projects.
A Sedalia community note says dry work done here pleases officials and suggests others in the vicinity could be similarly pleased if given a chance. The item highlights local sentiment and civic tone.
Sedalia Lodge No. 236 A F and A M will hold a regular communication Friday evening December 4 at 7 30. Annual election of officers will occur and all members are urged to attend. All Masons invited. Co T Whisman W M E E Codding secretary.
In Chicago on December 5 a quarrel over staying at Leo King’s home led Paul Rauchtlish to be attacked with a meat chopper by his brother in law Leo King. Rauchtlish suffered deep head wounds and was ejected. Ranchilish was taken to County hospital and King arrested. The men are brothers in law amid tensions with Ranchilish’s visits.
Isabel Jones an eighty year old Rich and aged woman was found frozen to death in Mount Helly New Jersey on December 5. The body lay in a bare room with a straw mattress and rags for a pillow. No violence was found and the death was ruled exposure and neglect. Relatives who shunned her seek to uncover hidden treasure from valuable real estate she owned.
The fragment lists i L Kempkes section fore man Porthind Mo Fred Arnold Greenville Tex Wmn Vassar lineman Coal gate J T A Ro Sutterfield lineman Stringtown J T Thomas Sisson lineman bridveniuin. The text appears as a partial roster of workers with several place names and job titles.
The Independence citizens secured option on the Missouri Pacific shops, expiring today, with expectations of a firm decision on the shop question this evening. Tom Lavin, a Missouri Pacific engineer from St. Louis, is visiting local friends.
Rev J M Rudy of the First Christian church began a special series at East Broadway Christian church last night. Tonight he preaches the second in the series on The Holy Spirit in Conversion as meetings run 7 30 to 9. Members urged to attend nightly for inspiration.
A remark describes a man as cranky and nude, blaming him, then suggests corrective spectacles. The text states his eyes are poor and that a pair of glasses will improve him and make him a cheerful, good natured fellow.
The ad touts rapidly growing patronage due to excellent service courteous treatment and very low rates. It credits Chas Van Antwerp as proprietor and provides phone number 182.
Champion Jim Jeffries will start a road tour next Monday in Boston at the Palace Theatre for a week then move to Newark New Jersey for another week. He has invited Big Joe Kennedy to join him in Boston as sparring partner and to renew their longtime boxing collaboration. Kennedy trained Jeffries for major bouts and will now accompany him East.
Readable text fragment indicates a request for a multiplication or pricing arrangement labeled Inmel. The line mentions three times three and a price of 25 cents, suggesting a small numeric or trade note. No clear event or proper organization is identified.
Slaughter hog prices move in Chicago with mixed loads and Friday slaughter expected around 26,000 head. Cattle runs steady with 12,000 head. Kansas City reports 10 1100 hogs and 9,000 cattle steady. Omaha shows 5,000 hogs and 2,000 cattle steady. St Louis bids hogs up to 4.70 with bulk around 4.50 while 3,000 cattle stay steady.
Local market list shows prices for cereals and breadstuffs, hay and straw per ton, corn and oats per bushel, wheat per bushel, flours per cwt, potatoes per bushel, corn meal and sorghum, and poultry and bees. Entries include prairie hay seven dollars nine cents per ton and baled straw five dollars per ton, with various per unit prices for grains, flours, and poultry.
A Miss Florence Ik Kenah of Ottawa credits Peruna with curing a severe lung cold and catarrh after little faith. Rose Gerbing of Crown Point reports rapid relief from a stubborn cold after two bottles, and offers Peruna to friends. Readers are invited to write Dr. Hartman for advice and the 1904 Peruna Almanac is noted.
Old fashioned buckwheat flour sepound near Warsaw Missouri New Holland Werring two for nickel Spound Boston Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce ten cents Budlings New Sweet Pickles the dozen Budling's New Dill Pickles the dozen Our Golden Roast Coffee at a dollar per pound Pettis County Strained Honey fifteen cents Mason quart jar This advertisement lists various grocery and household items with mid price offers and local brands available in Pettis County.
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