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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1903
Page
7
A prominent Austin railroad man dined by a Court of Appeals judge who ordered a Katy Flyer as lunch. The waiter explained the joke, saying the judge wanted his dinner in a hurry and received a quick meal cue.
General Passenger Agent George Morton of the Katy receives 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 800 pounds per acre, 15 pounds makes 1000 cigars selling at 30 dollars per thousand, with costs about 13 dollars per thousand leaving 17 dollars profit per thousand. County land offers acres at 4 to 6 dollars each.
Mr George A McNutt, Chesterfieldian passenger agent of the M K and T Railway, stayed in a Nebraska town hotel. He asked for a bath, and the proprietor sent for soap, towel, and a pick. The joke centers on damming up the crick to bathe.
The Chicago Chronicle notes over 500 women work as drummers or commercial travelers. Some earn at least 1000 dollars yearly while clerks rarely reach 15 dollars weekly. Minneapolis women like Miss Pettibone and Miss McCue succeed in corsets, flour, soap, and other goods, with women’s wear dominating most routes.
Notice invites bids for brick sidewalks replacing condemned wooden sidewalks across multiple streets in Sedalia Missouri. Bid deadline August 3 1903 bid terms follow ordinance June 1903 with city right to reject and reseat bids. Also includes smaller notices about lost coat found and a travel promo for Lehigh Valley Railroad Atlantic City routes.
Effective June 1 summer tourist tickets go on sale at greatly reduced rates to summer resorts in the North and East. Inquiries should be directed to the nearest Katy agent or George Morton G P T A M K T Ry St Louis Mo for information.
Soak a cupful of pear tapioca in twice that quantity of water for two hours. Cook until clear, using a double boiler if possible. Add half a cup of sugar and, when cool, a quart of fresh raspberries. Stir, set on ice, and serve thoroughly chilled with cream.
The notice lists train numbers and times for arrivals and departures including No 12 No 14 No 6 local freight No 13 departs No 11 departs No 105 local Friday morning with various times and stops at Piers 5 30 am }
The article outlines a custard recipe using three eggs per pint of cream, plus a second cream and peaches folded in before freezing. It then cites St Louis Republic guidance on selecting cheese by rind appearance and texture to avoid soft, insipid flavors.
The Women's International Label League with local unions will host an ice cream social to aid flood victims at A. J. Tillberry's residence 511 South Engineer Street on July 22 from 3 to 10 pm. All are invited.
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