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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1903
Page
6
The Sedalia Retail Clerks association, in a regular Monday night meeting, elected officers: President Hiram Carter. First vice president Wm. Momberg. Second vice president B. W. Nientzer. Financial secretary J. L. Menke. Recording secretary S. G. Whipprecht.
Trustees include C. V. Carter G. F. Hall John Bellmer waide Clark Guardian L V Wiley. Delegates to Federation of Labor Harry Dobel A Lucking John Bellmer Charles Carter D H Boullt. Alternates Charles Bras N Blair Harry Menschke Harry Smith G H Lester. Auditing committee H Dobel W B Amick N Shear. Journal agent Miss Mayme Bailey.
Rev J C Massee of Raleigh warns editors’ license may be curtailed as government should curb press abuses. Dr W H Battle of Greensboro defends liberty of the press as essential to civil and religious freedom amid Raleigh controversy. Dock Mountain Tea testimonial appears at end.
Will Munson of Alden claimed the Kansas corn husking title in Topeka on December 15. He husked 86 bushels in five hours, narrowly below the 86 bushels record, and despite a $1090 wager to hit 100 bushels he did not reach the target but set a durable mark. Spectators from miles away watched the event as Munson challenged the previous record held by Will Marshall of Brown County.
An old advertisement from W. E. Bard Drug Co promotes a blood tonic and Rocky Mountain Tea claimed to drive away eruptions for 25 cents. The line reads as a simple medicinal sales pitch with the company name and price.
Taylor's Grocery at 612 Ohio Street markets granulated sugar nine pounds with a $1.50 cash order of other groceries. The sugar rate equals 28 pounds per dollar. Includes table of canned fruits and pantry items, Maple Syrup, Sorghum, and cash prize tea. Call or visit to save money.
The Sorosis club did not hold its program due to Mrs. Querie's absence. Mrs. D. H. Smith spoke about her recent trip abroad, describing visited places, people, and amusements in an entertaining impromptu talk that proved highly enjoyable for the season.
A notice states Foley's Kidney Cure can cure kidney or bladder trouble when used in time and is sold by Arlington Pharmacy.
Modern machinery and improved methods guarantee the whitest work. The ad asserts thorough cleaning with a claim of true pear tint and unbeatable cleanliness. Phone number 154 provided for service inquiries.
August Helfert at 118 West Main Street Foley’s Honey and Tar advertised for throat and lung cures with Arlington sales as a reminder. The notice mentions Beers, Signaters, Farris display of rubber goods, and bargains on home furnishings for the holidays.
J H Stock announces a new wood yard at Golds Lumber Yard at Main and Massachusetts offering sawn and split wood and fence posts. Prices range four to four fifty per cord, cash with delivery available to all city areas. Phone 389-2.
The Entre Nous club plans a New Year’s night leap year dance at Gregg’s Hall with Grace McKenzie hosting. Sixteen numbers plus four extras on a pink and white themed program, escort selections by the young ladies, promising a standout season social event in Sedalia.
Mary Simpson promotes Rocky Mountain Tea with claims it soothes baby and helps sleep and growth. The ad notes a 35 cent price and is placed by W. E. Bard Drug Co in Dayton, Ohio.
The Women's Relief Corps presented a large new flag to the George R. Smith Post auxiliary for the Broadway school. The flag will be unfurled and used for the first time Thursday December 24 as city schools close for Christmas.
Fragments hint at a holiday promotion by Farris offering a selection of Christmas packages that promise to fulfill every wish shoppers could have. The ad suggests a broad range of items and gifts available for the season.
George W. Alcorn announces a new market on the west side of Ohio street between Seventh and Broadway offering spare ribs tender loins ham trimmings pork sausage hogs heads and pigs feet. Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar substitutes sold by Arlington Pharmacy.
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