James M Seibert Named Excise Commissioner for St Louis
Governor Dockery announced several appointments including James M Seibert as excise commissioner for St Louis G D Kennedy named coal oil inspector of Brunswick Frank P Yenawine of St Joseph Sam T Rathell of St Louis James Schepler editor of Milan Standard state fish commissioners The Jefferson City Commercial Club plans a January 29 smoker for the legislature estimated at 500 dollars Joseph P Rice railroad and warehouse commissioner will answer quo warranto suit in supreme court tomorrow
Darky Laborer’s Frugal Diet in Iowa Cotton Fields
A dated vignette describes a black laborer in Iowa cotton fields living on a bare diet. It notes a log cabin home, minimal clothing, and children playing in basic attire. The piece highlights extreme poverty and a meager daily food cost of about three cents per person.
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Darky
Iahama
United States
Gambol
Dietary science and curious facts from 1900s notes
A long extract surveys Atwater style dietary findings across US groups from students to cotton-field workers and immigrants. It contrasts nutrition and cost, notes calorie needs by activity, and cites Bohemians Italians and others. Also includes odd facts about leaves, names, and early tech curiosities.
Pair of eyes to see the beautiful in weathered scenes
Hoeston Herald notes a call for a deeper gaze to appreciate beauty in nature. The piece invites readers to notice flowers fields and snowflakes, suggesting a mindful view of everyday scenes.
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Hoeston Herald
Missourians Studying at Twenty Other Colleges
University of Missouri records show six hundred Missourians, men and women, attending Harvard Yale University of Chicago Columbia Cornell Princeton Johns Hopkins and more. Registrar estimates two thirds more Missourians are in other colleges not listed.
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Columbia
Missouri
University of Missouri
Harvard
Yale
University of Chicago
Cornell
Princeton
Johns Hopkins
University of Virginia
Washington and Lee
Vanderbilt
Universities of Texas
Kansas
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Michigan
Vassar
Wellesley
Pryn Mawr
Smith and Monticello
How to Live Well Trofesse Atwater Investigates American Diet
Special Agent Trofesse Atwater of the Department of Agriculture leads a national study on household food that examines what Americans eat, waste, pay for, and how nourishing it is. The project, costing about 17 500 dollars, surveys states and regions to improve public nutrition and energy balance.
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Chicago
New York
Sam
United States
H. Q. Atwrte
Department Et Agri
E. C. Dew
Not Hereditary Infections Drive Consumption Claim
The article argues consumption is not hereditary but infectious with low vital force as a contributing factor. It claims about one sixth of people are affected and promotes Scott's emulsion of cod liver oil as a preventive aid, offering samples. It names Scott & Bowne of 400 Pearl Street, New York.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Stereotyped Portraits of Chinese Behavior in Offensive Rhetoric
The passage lists a string of demeaning, false generalizations about Chinese people describing imagined traits and habits. It targets Chinese culture with insulting phrases about behavior, dress, geography, and customs, reflecting racist stereotypes.
About Eating And Healthful Dining Advice
The passage advises mindful eating to avoid shortening life and warns against dining in weakness. It compares potato and turnip nutriment, favoring light soups, desserts, and meats in warm weather. It notes fish and oysters are digestible and suggests an hour or two of rest after meals.
Weather Brief and Coat Sale Notice
Tomorrow's weather looks fair. Also advertised are jackets of black and colored kersey at $3.50, reduced from $7.00, with full silk lining and pearl buttons.
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Castor
Fur Scarfs and Collarettes at Cut Prices
A dealer offers a liberal guarantee with fall season fur items. Prices drop across clusters such as Blue Fox Scarfs and Siberian Fox Scarfs, with discounts on Beaver collarettes and Electric Seal options.
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Martin
Chinchilla
Dressmaking Dept Faces Space Crunch Amid Growing Demand
The firm notes rising orders for dressmaking, reports no budget for ads, and worries about handling all work offered. They’re crowded and cannot spare more room, yet customers continue to discover their services.
J D Dry Goods Co For Sale Household Goods
J D Hail Dry Goods Co lists household goods for sale in good as new condition after only four months use. Seller leaving city due to cause. Address 44 South Grand Avenue through St sleepers.
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South Grand Avenue
Fraudulent checks signed in my name warned
The speaker asserts that a party has been signing checks in their name and disclaims responsibility for those instruments. The statement is signed by T. A. Major and reflects a claim of forgery or impersonation.
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Dialomatic Corps
United States
T. A
Wanted Girl for General House Work
Help wanted advertisement seeking a girl for general house work. Apply to A. B. Dempsey at 601 W Seventh Street.
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A. B. Dempsey
Seventh Street
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Sedalia Sentinel
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North America
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Hail Dry Goods Co
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Missouri, Kansas and Texas
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Katy
Sedalia
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