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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1902
Page
5
The piece discusses publishers favoring famous names over unknown writers and the resulting neglect of new talent. It cites David Harum Lorna Doone and Eben Holden as examples, noting their late success after initial rejection. It also references Dr. Wood’s political life and lineage, including his 1824 first vote for Andrew Jackson.
Dr. John P. Wood of Coffeyville Kansas celebrated his hundredth birthday on Saturday and claims to be the oldest practicing physician. He has practiced medicine for 78 years since earning his degree at Transylvania Medical College Lexington in 1824 after being born in Dublin Ireland.
Mr. Havelock Ellis analyzes 859 men and 43 notable women in Britain. He reports geniuses come from upper and middle classes, with country and small towns producing more talent than cities. Clergy families yield many distinguished offspring, and geniuses often come from large families with elderly parents, early precocity, and later marriages. Health issues such as gout and mental illness are noted among intellectuals.
Short items report lard at 10 cents a pound and prune sales at M B Coleman, personnel changes at Huyssen Holm and St Louis Clothing, visits by Kansas City and Wichita Falls residents, soldiers returning from the Philippines, and a discussion on cabinet salaries and wealth in government.
A sale offering 65 dozen Wilson Bros fall shirts and 20 dozen Monarch shirts priced at 68 cents. Described as good value though sizes are mixed. See windows for details.
Property listing for Albert Kahn and associated GSE itemizes contact info with two phone numbers. Indicates ownership or listing status and a pair of telephone contacts for inquiries.
The first service of the Week of Prayer was held at the First Congregational church with Rev. A A Boyd of Central Presbyterian officiating. Tonight Rev Fannon of First Christian leads, and the week’s remaining program lists speakers A Breck J M Boon E J Hunt and E B Surface on topics from Our Churches to The Coming of the Kingdom.
The article contends cabinet officers must possess private fortunes as Washington expenses rise. It attributes the trend to wealthy winter residents and rich senators inflating social expectations and pressures on public men.
Judge G W Barnett is retained by the German of Freeport and the Phoenix of Hartford to defend their interests in a suit by W H Locker of Pulaski Mo to collect 2000 from a fire loss. The loss occurred in St Louis on property owned by Mrs Campbell who then transferred the claim to Locker amid alleged irregularities.
Thief entered a sleeping room over Pehl's restaurant late last night and took 20 dollars, a pair of shoes, a pair of socks and a 35 dollar overcoat. The coat was recovered today by Constable Robb. Property belonged to Eugene Hugenschmidt. No clue to thief.
Mrs. R V Shirley arrives from Terre Haute to be with her husband who was badly injured yesterday in the Katy yards. His condition today is improved.
Fair tonight and Wednesday with moderate temperatures. Mrs H C Demuth hosts the West End Fancy Work club this afternoon at 924 South Kentucky Street.
Six car loads of mining machinery have arrived at the Fortuna mine with more on the way to build a 150 ton mill. The Fortuna shaft was deepened and yielded richer ore than ever, likely the richest in the Tipton district. Dozens of shafts are being sunk by Merrill Land and Mining Co eight miles east of Fortuna as land demand soars. an 80 acre tract near the mines sold for 8000 dollars to Arkansas investors. Tipton appears to be the center of a new district spanning 15 to 25 miles wide and 25 to 30 miles long with strikes occurring frequently.
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