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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1905
Page
2
A opinion piece argues that rapid modern life harms health and spirit. It condemns rush culture, cites overlong train schedules and two hour gains, and urges slowing to protect safety and sanity. It links commercialism to diminished vitality and moral purpose.
A cautious view says czarist concessions to Poland may preserve Polish and Lithuanian language education and land and business rights in nine western Russian regions. The measure could extend zemstvo autonomy in Polish lands, reviving nobles assemblies, though past policies suppressed Polish self rule and faith.
A long critique notes Collier’s Weekly claim that frequent laughter signals shallow mentality and questions the ethics of laughter. The piece argues that laughter is a fickle, context dependent expression lacking reliable link to virtue, while warning against turning humor into a science.
The text argues lines on the hand reflect habits and vocation, not destiny. It imagines an automaton with 100000 openings and closings would gain creases and speculates wildly about a second wife widow with seven children, then dismisses laughter as irrelevant to character.
Queen City Grove No 1 Woodmen Circle runs a special through train to El Dorado Springs via the M K T on Sunday July 16 leaving Sedalia at 7 45 am with two stops at Windsor and Clinton and arriving at 11 20 am returning at 7 30 pm Tickets not sold to colored people or intoxicated persons Best of department at all times.
Paris reports a semi official plan to grant amnesty to Paul Deroulede the noted duelist and journalist banished ten years for alleged plots against the republic He has resided in Spain most recently at San Sebastian and his return is said to be aided by King Alfonso following the Spanish king’s visit to President Loubet
The City of Sedalia Missouri invites sealed bids by July 19 1905 for grading and paving Lamine Avenue from Main to Broadway with exemptions for several intersections and traffic tracks. Bids must include a $150 certified check and may be rejected if above engineer estimates. Witness the city seal July 11 1905.
Local claims agent J M Licklider guarantees flour supplies and Vigoral Health products, asserting top quality for customers. The note emphasizes reliable sourcing and consumer protection.
This ad highlights discounts on sugar lard soap corn raisins rice and tobacco with miscellaneous prices shown. It touts a full stock of groceries including bacon cold boiled ham Cuban coffee fresh fish vegetables eggs and butter plus quick delivery for early orders.
An advertisement notes gold value at eight dollars against five dollars and forty cents, inviting readers to see the Sentinel edition next Sunday for details.
Several hundred druggists from across Iowa attend the annual Iowa State Pharmaceutical association meeting which opens at the Des Moines Elks Club. A full entertainment program has been prepared by local members as business sessions focus on trade topics and issues.
Local merchants Wilson and Hansam introduce Vigoral flour and the Big S brand as top quality staples for home bakers. The ads emphasize reliability, performance, and value for everyday cooking needs.
The tenth annual Northern Chautauqua assembly opens in Marinette Wisconsin with large attendance. Notable speakers include Governor LaFollette Oliver W Stewart and Rev Dr Newell Dwight Hillis as the program promises its best yet running through the month.
Officials of the Northwestern Burlington Rock Island and other railroads in the Northwest express optimism about crop conditions. They say reports of heavy damage are exaggerated, noting that weather has been mixed but not devastating.
Thousand Islands New York July 13 The twelfth annual convention of the New York Bankers Association opened this morning at the Hotel Frontec.
A large attendance marks the two day session with more than one thousand bankers present. Speakers include James M. Beck Joseph G. Brown of Raleigh N C and S R Flynn president of the National Live Stock Bank of Chicago among other noted financiers.
Mrs. Smith extols Worrells Insect Exterminator sold by druggists claiming it saved her 100 chickens from lice. The exchange highlights a household remedy gaining attention in local chatter.
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