Fort Scott shuts out Sedalia 8 to 0 in league clash
Fort Scott Kansas defeated Sedalia eight to nothing as pitchers Woodbury and Cates held the visitors to two hits. umpire Young sparked controversy with three hours of delays and a ejected catcher Schrant for language while Shipke faced benching for criticizing a call.
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Young
Webb City Defeated Again by Pittsburg in Joplin Series
Webb City Mo July 14 Webb City loses to Pittsburg 13 to 3 in the second game on the Joplin grounds. The article notes Webb City's need to be strengthened by new players after another overwhelming defeat. The scoring shows Pittsburg leading with a series of runs across innings.
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Pittsburg
Webb City
Joplin Grounds
Springfield Zips Leavenworth 5 0 In Featureless Game
Springfield defeated Leavenworth 5 to 0 in a featureless affair played in Leavenworth Kansas. The game was called off early to allow Leavenworth a chance to recruit a first and second baseman. Final batting details list Leanworth 0, Lonefield 13, with Jones Redmond Feeney Schmidt as players involved.
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Leavenworth
Kas
Leanworth
Lonefield
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Redmond
Feeney
Schmidt
Stomach Sitter Bitters Promoted For Digestive Ailments
An advertisement promotes Bitters as beneficial for stomach trouble. It claims to strengthen the stomach and cures heartburn flatulency indigestion dyspepsia and malaria. The copy emphasizes its positive cures.
Iola and Joplin Baseball Scores From July Day Play
Iola fell to Joplin 14 to 7 as miscues and a bad throw aided the visitors. Wilson led Iola with a strong hitting effort while Scroggins shone in the field. Morton struggled for Iola, and Bouldin limited Joplin to a few scattered hits in the afternoon game.
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Iola
Joplin
Kas
Wilson
Scroggins
Morton
Will
Bouldin
Sedalia Ball Team Faces Scrappy Fort Scott Opposition
Manager Harrison plans a six inning start with Lawson finishing, while Driscoll’s arrival may affect Lee’s spot. Sedalia fans hope Driscoll stays composed and delivers, as Fort Scott’s Tribune notes a feisty but orderly visiting crowd. Curtis is absent, and Sedalia’s lineup is noted as strong yet unsettled.
Sedalia City Seeks Depository Proposals From Banks
The Sedalia Missouri City Council invites sealed bids from banking corporations associations or individual bankers to deposit city funds for the term until the next depository selection. Bids due by 5 p.m. July 20 1903 must state the rate paid on daily balances. Based on Missouri statutes 5825 5826 5827 5828 5829 5830. City Clerk Co E Baker witnesses the notice. Also a $1.25 excursion to Kansas City on Sunday July 19 via M K & Z railway with a special train leaves Sedalia 1 20 a m arrives 7 15 a m. See Katy agent.
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Sedalia
Missouri
Kansas City
M., K. & Z. Railway
Katy
Botanic Blood Balm Claims Cure All Blood Diseases
An advertorial note promotes Botanic Blood Balm as a universal cure for blood poison cancer ulcers eczema scabs boils and other skin diseases. It asserts effectiveness even in advanced stages and offers a free sample with medical guidance from the Blood Balm Co. Atlanta and a Sedalia retailer.
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Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Detective Wooldridge Clears a Lottery Raid Fallout
The Chicago Record Herald reports Detective Wooldridge raided Montana Mining Loan and Investment seeking lottery evidence. Postal Inspector Stuart says action hinges on completed chain of postal-law violations, while Mayor Mayer’s department notes no immediate follow up. Chief O Neill defends his detective’s energy, praising Stuart’s record with police.
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Stuart
O’neill
Chicago Police Department
Chicago Record - Herald
A Friend's Advice on Kidney Pills
Sedalia residents testify to relief from back pain after using Dean's Kidney Pills from W. E. Bard Drug Co. in Buffalo. J. P. Ricks, a farmer, details six months of discomfort eased after a dose or two, with full cure following. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co. is sole U.S. agent.
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J. P. Ricks
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
United States
Red Cross Ball Blue Promotes White Clothes at Low Price
Advertises Red Cross Ball Blue for whitening clothes, sold by grocers in two ounce packages for five cents. Mentions Guenther's reduced summer goods and discounted prices to clear stock.
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Guenther’s
Guenther'’s
Indian place names for summer outings on the American continent
Descriptive literature and time tables describe Muskoka Clear Sky Land Magnetewan Smooth Flowing Water Kawartha Bright Waters and Happy Lands as delightful spots. Free literature is available by applying to Advertising Department Grand Trunk Railway System 135 Adams Street Chicago George W. Vaux A. G. P. & T. A.
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Grand Trunk Railway System
Adams Street
Chicago
George W. Vaux
T. A
Bird's-Eye View of 1904 World’s Fair Buildings
The World’s Fair of 1904 is of especial interest. A 31 by 42 inch Bird's-Eye View of the completed buildings is offered for mail order. Send 10 cents to George Morton M K T Ry Box 911 St. Louis Mo for prepaid postage and delivery.
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George Morton
St. Louis
Guenther’s Slashes Prices in Bold Bears Sale Push
Local retailer Guenther’s trims prices on a wide range of goods. Advertising copy highlights heavy discounts and a “Bears the Signature” slogan to attract shoppers.
Train Schedule Fragments Sedalia to Warsaw List Stops
A fragmented timetable shows departures and arrivals between Sedalia Warsaw and Southwestern lines. South Bound and North Bound services indicate specific times including 3:12 am 8:40 am 6:10 pm departures and 2:55 pm 8:20 am returns with stops at Sedalia and Warsaw.
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Sedalia
Warsaw
Lexington
Katy Flyer Lunch Order Baffles Judge
In Austin Texas a railroad executive and a Court of Appeals judge shared a meal. The waiter explained the judges order of a Katy Flyer was a joke, as the term referred to a quick lunch “train” served to speed the judge. The anecdote highlights a humorous misunderstanding at a restaurant.
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Austin
Texas
Court of Appeals
Katy
Profitable Crop Letter From Rock Island Texas
General Passenger Agent George Morton of the Katy in St. Louis received a letter from a Rock Island Texas land and immigration agent describing tobacco grown at Hallettsville on Post Oak sandy land by W. B. Hawkins. Hawkins yields 300 pounds per acre and 15 pounds make 1000 cigars selling at 30 dollars per thousand. manufacture and sale cost about 13 dollars per thousand, netting 17 dollars per thousand. The note says Altair county has thousands of acres of land like this selling for 4 to 6 dollars per acre.
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George Morton
Katy
St. Louis
Rock Island
Texas
Express
Halletsville
Post Oak
W. B. Hawkins
Altair
A Proper Bath Previewed by a Railway Agent
Mr. Geo A McNutt, Chester fieldian passenger agent of the M K & T RY, stays in a Nebraska town and asks for a bath. The hotel proprietor calls for soap towel and a pick to dam up the crick, sparking a dryly comic moment.
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Geo. A. McNutt
Nebraska
Tom
George
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