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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1906
Page
2
The Sentinel announces Charles S Williams as a candidate for County Recorder subject to Democratic party action. Walter Morey is named as a candidate for County Recorder subject to Republican party action. Charles D Rayburn is listed as a candidate for County Recorder subject to Republican party action.
The article argues for a cautious approach to a possible shipping subsidy bill as a tool to unify party factions and bolster the merchant marine. It notes Taft’s report on transport unpreparedness, potential regional benefits, and the political risk of spending measures while mentioning Balfour’s return to Parliament and constituency concerns.
The article jokes about a new reclamation service dam at Belle Fourche being smaller than the Pyramid of Cheops while noting humorous legal and political quips. It references President Castro and France with satirical commentary on contract labor law and mail constraints.
The report notes Mr Balfour’s party in England performs as opposition with less distinct failings than when governing. It highlights limits of praise amid a general sense of underperformance and uneven party unity across branches.
Walter Wellman vows to carry a wireless telegraph apparatus to ensure the yellow sheets record his death struggles on the voyage to the North Pole.
A wry look at Mrs Burk Roche’s $100000 a year allowance contrasts with wives content on $20 weekly. The czar sending crown jewels to London seems less plausible. Foreign experts estimate Panama canal timelines and wonder about starting any canal project.
Dispatch notes Charles G. Dawes acted as sponsor for Dr. Morris within the War Department, confirming a suspected connection to the former comptroller before proceedings conclude.
A new political handbook titled How to preserve party harmony is issued under joint authorship by Hon John Sharp Williams and Joseph Cannon. The text mentions Mrs Morris’s White House ejectment and hints Representative Hull acted quickly. It also notes the Isle of Pines as a health resort but questions General Leonard Wood’s potential vacation fit there.
A scrambled Washington style summary notes the Romanoff grip on power annoys foreign correspondents in Russia. Rumors swirl about Secretary Shaw cabinet resignation and Cortelyou departure from the national committee. A Senate inquiry plans a trip to Panama to rebuke officials for junketing. The bee and cane sugar clash remains over the Philippine tariff. Filipino opinion on the Payne bill is questioned amid work doubts. The Manchuria outcome after the Russo Japanese War is questioned. Arizona and Indian Territory are described with a quip about benevolent assimilation.
An advertisement extols Doctor Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weakness and related diseases. It claims no alcohol opium or harmful drugs, uses vegetable ingredients, and invites women to consult Dr. Pierce in Buffalo New York free of charge with confidential correspondence.
Alice Dovey, the Nebraska-born actress, receives a veritable ovation at Boyd's Theatre in Omaha as she appears as Bonnie in the Land of Nod. The Plattsmouth native, barely four years on stage, had previously sparked a Carnegie Hall debut after studying music in Europe. Her reception drew many from Plattsmouth who traveled to see the performance.
Hicks sells Malthy MCCO Coffee roasted fresh each day. The ad highlights daily roasting and availability to customers seeking hot or brewed coffee.
Pattern from Boston Budget and Beacon details a one skein Shetland wool veil with size 12 needles. Instructions cover cast on 107 stitches, complex slip and knit rows, repeated sections, exact shaping, binding off after 10 percent depth, and a 6 stitch border with escalating plain rows.
A local ad notes Foley’s Kidney Cure can treat kidney or bladder troubles if used promptly. Sold by Arlington pharmacy.
The Technische Rundschau reports a spontaneous ignition case during quay wall construction in Rotterdam. Piles driven into quicksand heated by high friction and rapid rotation charred at the surface and ignited when exposed to air, though no damage occurred while left in the ground.
Local grocer J A Hamrick announces Maltbys MCCO Coffee now available with fresh roasting daily. The ad emphasizes quality and daily aroma to attract shoppers.
The British battleship Dominion reached Halifax carrying the body of Mr. Prefontaine Canadian minister of marine and fisheries who died in France. Flags flew at half mast as provincial officials greeted the ship and the body was taken ashore for a stay at the municipal building before a state lying in tomorrow. A reception for Dominion officers was planned for the evening.
The article describes salt cataracts in Norway, Chile, and British Columbia where tidal waters surge through rock barriers. It details Canoe passage near Vancouver where the gulf tide dams between islands and spills over 18 feet high in both directions, forming a bi directional cascade much like the Rhine in volume.
A Sedalia ad touts Sweet Springs Big S Flour and Vigora Health hard wheat flour as superior. It claims broad patronage proves merit and urges customers to try Vigora Health for best results in light bread and asserts real dealers must offer it. The pitch promises money back if unsatisfied and asserts honesty and quality.
London recalls the 1902 death anniversary with a memorial service at Frogmore Mausoleum led by Dean Eliot in the king and queen’s presence. Sir Walter Parratt conducted the music with St George's chapel choristers, and the royal party returned to Windsor Castle afterward. The mausoleum remained open to ticketed visitors through the afternoon.
A promotional notice inviting hunters to request a free booklet on hunting and fishing in the Ozark country and St Francis Valley. It promises information on turkey duck quail and small game with deer opportunities, sent by A Hilton, general passenger agent Frisco system, St. Louis.
An Indian boy James Seketer faced taunts at Carr Lane public school for years. Otto Willig intervened during a beating, and the two fought off the mob side by side. Willig later killed his sweetheart in a frenzy and was sentenced to 25 years. Seketer helped Willig at his trial and worked to secure a pardon, leading Gov Folk to grant clemency as a Christmas gift.
The Altar society members failed to hold their Sunday election due to low turnout and it will be rescheduled. The notice also promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a nerve tonic available from W. E. Bard Drug Co.
A European method regenerates vulcanized rubber by dissolving in petrol or petrol and benzine, filtering insolubles under pressure, evaporating to syrup, and reprecipitating with acetone. The rubber is boiled, treated with alcoholic soda, boiled again, washed, and dried with superheated steam to remove residual moisture and alcohol. Also notes Kennedy laxative and liquid cold cure products sold by W. E. Berd Drug Co.
New York reports deputy assistant treasurer William Marlor saying the U S Treasury has no 1905 silver dollars and offers $5,000 to buy one. A stranger’s visit prompted coin collectors to flood the subtreasury with questions about the missing year.
Worry harms mind and body, but Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea from W. E. Bard Drug Co claims to soothe and rebuild the nervous system. Tea or tablets priced at 35 cents.
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