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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1901
Page
4
A British vice consular report to Chicago praises the U S system for fitting youth to the battle of life while noting faults such as incomplete reading and arithmetic and an emphasis on languages and sciences. It credits self reliance and rapid rise to leadership, albeit with imperfect spelling and punctuation.
U S circuit court of appeals in Missouri Kansas and Texas railway v Truckett held railroads must defend against ordinary nature effects without relying on act of God. The ruling says carriers must have provisions to overcome natural delays and are liable for resulting damages.
Police Judge J. W. Truxel, confined at home with grippe erysipelas, was at his desk this morning. Jerry Helmsley manager of the tele graph office at the Missouri Pacific will leave soon for Hoisington Kas to take a position as operator in the dispatcher’s office. Harry Mayer will be
The notice touts muslin underwear with low prices and broad selection. It cites a 48¢ gown and drawers at 35¢, skirts 50¢, plus gowns ranging to 4.00 and nainsook styles with lace and tucks.
The Portland Oregonian recounts a domestic scene as a judge tries to reach J. D. Hail Dry Goods Co. Maud replies the line is busy after a brief phone exchange. The judge departs noting the difficulty of saying busy or call again. The humorous exchange ends with the familiar telephone number four eleven forty four.
Travel offers from Sedalia Missouri for home seekers and tourists. Tickets sold twice a month on select dates to Helena Butte Anaconda Portland Seattle and many western and southern points. Special winter rates to Hot Springs Old Mexico and California with return limits June 1st. Contact J W McClain or A C Miner for details and timetables.
A local store touts spring stock of wash goods and bold tailoring offers to clear shelf space. Skirts offered at 1.50 lure customers while showcasing fabrics including 96 inch Homespuns in gray tan and oxford, 54 inch Plaid Back Suitings from 1.50 to 3.00, 44 inch Silk Blister Crepons 1.00 to 1.75, and Navy Black Herringbone Serges 1.25 to 2.00 Cravenetted Solaire 1.50 to 2.00.
Store highlights heavy corded taffeta waists priced at 3.95 and 2.75 with earlier prices shown. Styles include full fronts with flare sleeves and stock collars in royal cerese and black. Also listed are French tucked back waists and a French flannel option at 2.00 from 3.06.
Thomas A. Swearingen of the city has been granted an original pension of $12 in the Philippines. Next week the new municipal code will supersede the military order. The reports do not specify how the war’s end affects petty misdemeanors or continued prosecution.
A playful verse recounts Maud Muller hearing a call for four eleven forty four from the Judge as a summer scene unfolds. The exchange shows mild wit and humorous social dynamics on a printed page.
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