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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1903
Page
2
An editorial argues for adopting a whipping post for petty crimes. It claims whipping would deter theft, end petty pilfering, and reduce jail costs by replacing lenient punishments with a feared corporal penalty. It asserts jails lack deterrence and that a sound lashing would reform a “worthless class.”
Sedalia ladies push to fund Rest Rooms for strangers and city visitors, offering warmth and welcome as a selfless, Christian effort. A North Carolina governor proposes a swap pardon deal with Georgia for an express robber of whom the minister father seeks release.
Leeton Times recounts Hugh Harnsberger of St Louis based Hargadine McKittrick travels in town for the firm. It notes 65 traveling men plus 52 specialty men, totaling 2700 employees, praising Hugh as the most reliable and capable among them.
William Brim a farmer from near Green Ridge has purchased the general merchandise stock of Rawlins and Son at Owsley Missouri.
The Benton County Enterprise expands its roster with new correspondents including "Robin" and "A. Fox" and notes lively shifts in nearby towns. Leeton plans kerosene street lamps while Moberly Monitor cites Col Crisp's quip about Kansas City. Several colorful bylines like Lutman and Marhyah appear as local papers diversify columns.
The Weekly Brunswicker reports County Clerk Morgan and deputy ousted by the sheriff as Morgan campaigns to block his successor over a ballot error. Tension rises at the courthouse while local bets shift from train delays to the court fight outcome. Hot tip from E T Harkrader to Jefferson City.
The piece argues for reconsidering Jefferson City as the capital citing hills and bad streets. It mocks local hotels for cold lodgings and notes legislators endure poor conditions to draw per diems, likening travel to riding a St Louis streetcar with extra charges.
Opening sale of lots set for January 22 1903 at El Berta Texas. Low rate excursion January 20 via the M K T Ry one fare plus two dollars for a round trip tickets valid two days. Address G P A James Barker for full particulars.
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