Democratic State Committee Faces Primaries and Conventions
A Springfield Leader-Democrat summary reviews upcoming Missouri Democratic State Committee actions on January 18. Key decisions include whether to adopt a general primary for the Senate candidate, where the two state conventions will meet, and the slate for supreme court judges and railroad and warehouse commissioner. The article notes three long tenure supreme court vacancies, competing candidates, and bids from Kansas City, St. Joseph, Sedalia, Joplin, Springfield, and Jefferson City for convention sites. It highlights Sedalia and Springfield as likely hosts and mentions possible U.S. Senate bid by David A. DeArmond after the meeting. The piece also covers tobacco experimentation and domestic wrapper and filler production plans influencing a future self-sufficiency goal.
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Railroad and Warehouse
Carrington
Joseph P. Rice
Timothy F. Hennessy
Missouri Supreme Bench
St. Louis
Valliant
Sherwood
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Sedalia
Joplin
Springfield
Jefferson City
State Committee
Missouri Democracy
David A. DeArmond
United States
Wilson on Tobacco Raising Cabinet Talk
At a cabinet meeting Secretary Wilson outlined actions taken by his department related to tobacco raising. He described measures implemented, goals achieved, and upcoming plans affecting production and regulation within the sector.
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Wilson
Sedalia Leaders Plan for Democatic State Conven tion Trip
Sedalia business men and leading Democrats held a mass meeting at the criminal court room at 10 this morning. A seventeen member committee will depart for St Louis tomorrow to press for the Democratic state convention and steps were taken for active campaign work. The 1902 World Almanac and Encyclopedia is advertised for sale at 25 cents with mail postage.
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World
New York
Sedalia Poised for Urgent Call to Rev Dr J Ross Stevenson
New York dispatch reports Sedalia clergy and businessmen pressing to hire Rev Dr J Ross Stevenson, former Broadway pastor, with a $10,000 salary and parsonage. Delegates travel to St Louis to push Sedalia as next Democratic state convention host while road law debates and county polling tax terms are outlined. Dr Stevenson, a renowned tenor educated in Germany, would augment Sedalia’s religious and cultural stature.
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Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
J. Ross Stevenson
McCormick Theological Seminary of Chicago
Sedalia Labor Federation holds annual reports and Juronimo profile
The Sedalia Federation of Labor met last night and read annual reports by Charles Hartenbach and P S Jamerson. Lawton Oklahoma notes describe Geronimo as aged, confined, and farming at Fort Sill near Lawton with prospects of release for him and his band.
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Sedalia Federation of Labor
Charles Hartenbach
P. S. Jamerson
Lawton
Okla
Geronimo
Alabama
Florida
Fort Sill
Mary Ellen Lease
Bard's Drug Store Sells Elegant Manicure Scissors
A display at Bard's drug store features a polished set of manicure scissors in an elegant line, appealing to customers seeking stylish grooming tools.
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Bard’s Drug Store
A HISTORICAL QUILT ADDS RARE MISSOURI TOKEN
Warrensburg resident Miss Ella Fike expands her historical quilt by receiving from Miss Marion Cockrell a gown ribbon from the Missouri launching at Newport News on December 28, a floral ribbon from the American beauty roses, and red white and blue ribbons tied on the christening wine bottle. Fike has long collected about three hundred pieces from around the world.
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Newport News
Push Your Bundle Work to the Sedalia Steam Laundry
The notice instructs workers to push their bundle work to Sedalia Steam Laundry during the first part of each week. It appears as a brief occupational directive possibly from a factory or laundry facility in Sedalia. The text focuses on scheduling and location for accepting bundles.
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Sedalia Steam Laundry
Bowery After Dark at Wood's Opera House
A vivid Bowery themed show arrives at Wood's Opera House with a matinee and evening performances on Saturday January 18. The production promises colorful scenes of Bowery denizens including dancers sailors and police with special ties and songs by the Chicago Daily News Newsboy’s band plus a street parade and concert.
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Bowery
Wood
Bowery Girls
Salvation Army
Chicago Daily News Newsboy
Coldicure Promoted as Top Cough Remedy by Bard Drug
The advertisement touts Coldicure as the best cough medicine from W. E. Bard Drug Company, highlighting its place among medicinal products.
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W. E. Bard Drug Company
Big Mining Deal in Fortuna Area
California Missouri January 16 J A Hardy of Webb City filed for record a contract for sale of 160 acres of mining land near Fortuna for 125000 to Harry Gundling of Joplin The sale includes a deed of trust securing 50000 with 75000 paid in cash The purchasers recently imported about 25000 worth of mining machinery The mine is rich with lead and jack ore
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California
J. A. Hardy
Webb City
Fortuna
Harry Gundling
Joplin
Gundling
Methodist transfers and debts mark local church affairs
J H Adams of Montrose transfers to Colorado conference with Cedar Edge as his station. Odessa M E church clears a $500 debt as Epworth church in town also pays $500. Rev Frank Lenig to lead Appleton City service next Sunday and speak at Ladue evening. Epworth church reports 33 professions and conversions and will continue for a couple weeks. Ladies Aid of German Evangelical church hosted by Mrs A Bauer this afternoon.
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J. H. Adams
Montrose
M. E
Colorado Conference
Cedar Edge
Col
Odessa
Epworth Church
Frank Lenig
Appleton City
Ladue
Epworth M. E. Church
Ladies Aid Society
The
German Evangelical Church
A. Bauer
South Grand Avenue
Bard's Drug Store Serves Manicure and Toilet Needs
Local shop Bard's Drug Store specializes in cosmetics and personal care items including manicure supplies and toilet goods. Customers browse a selection of nail care products, fragrances, and daily hygiene essentials.
World Almanac 1902 Promises Complete Fact Reference
The 1902 World Almanac and Encyclopedia offers over 600 pages of compact facts ready to answer daily questions. It claims to be as essential as a dictionary, expanding on recent topics and details for progressive American households.
Corn razors line Bard's drug store shelf
A Bard's drug store displays a full line of corn razors for household use. The display highlights multiple blade sizes and brands, inviting customers to compare models and prices.
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Bard’s Drug Store
Hail's Expansion Sale Draws Crowds
Hail's expansion sale drew a large crowd despite the new store’s size and will continue tomorrow. Further announcement will appear in the firm’s big ad on page 4.
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Hail
The Best Place is the Sedalia Steam Laundry
A concise item notes Sedalia Steam Laundry as the best place, highlighting its services or reputation in the community.
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Sedalia
Col Huckins To Visit St Louis Then Texarkana
Col. Joseph Huckins left yesterday for St Louis to meet his daughter Miss Cora. They will depart Thursday for Texarkana where they will spend the rest of the winter.
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Col
Joseph Huckins
St. Louis
Miss Cora
Texarkana
Surgeon Performs Operation to Restore Hand Function
Dr. P. M. Shy of Knob Noster operated in Kansas City on Miss Ethel Shaw near Knob Noster. The 19 year old had a hand injury dating to age three leaving fingers contracted. The procedure cut muscles to allow finger opening and was described as highly successful. Dr. Shy returned via Warrensburg Monday.
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P. M. Shy
Knob Noster
Kansas City
Ethel Shaw
Near Knob Noster
Shy
Warrensburg
Bond Issue Defeated in Boonville Vote
At a special city election in Boonville voters rejected a $40,000 street improvements bond with 303 against and 43 in favor.
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Boonville
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