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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1901
Page
4
The article riffs on President McKinley trying a new invention, speculates on Schwab and Carnegie shaping labor and steel policy, notes abundant crops and a backward corn season, and laments Britain’s war toll and future peace. It blends whimsical tech talk with political and economic irony.
The New Orleans Picayune argues that lynching stems from distrust in legal methods to punish criminals. It calls for reform to build confidence that law can protect life and rights, reducing mob violence.
The passage notes that many German soldiers in the Chinese contingent return in irons and hints at atrocities toward the Chinese. It reflects on German discipline, potential uncivilized rage, and the brutal aspects of war, contrasting with Japanese restraint and Russian savagery as described by the New York Evening Post.
Humidity and heat frustrate daily life as stamps stick weather drives mosquitoes and sparks fly when lighting matches. The speaker vents at the Weather Bureau while New York Sun reports the scene of torrid weather and seasonal discomfort.
A newspaper blurb notes a sale on Fine Art toilet soap offering four boxes for 75 cents on Wednesday July 24 and Friday July 26. The brief emphasizes a limited sale period and bargain pricing.
Kansas City experiences a major blaze as the main feed pipe breaks. Temporary repairs allow limited pressure but underwriters demand 120 pounds, and crews may lack the strength for effective suppression.
An unsigned editorial style piece praises Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for womanly ailments. It urges women to seek treatment, discusses reluctance to consult physicians, and samples patient testimonials claiming relief and renewed health after using the remedies. It mentions free consultations by letter and promotes the doctor’s medical adviser book.
The gauge reads 60 this morning, 30 at dawn. reservoirs may run dry tonight. A week earlier a similar rupture occurred. Drought leaves buildings tinder dry and police ban street sprinkling. Mayor Reed replaced Superintendent Longwell with Engineer Goodwin after clashing over pump pressure, but the new break proves Longwell right that the feed pipeline is rotten and city must rebuild to guard against fire.
In a playful note the piece suggests Mexico frets for a novel trend and will not be content until it has a shirtwaist wedding, implying a fashion or social craze catching attention.
Announcement asserts Foley's Kidney Cure improves kidneys and bladder and that racing plans shift to England with Richard Croker moving from American turf to compete there.
Four tables for patrons at Arlington Pharmacy are cooled by electric fans. The brief note highlights the soda fountain's popularity and the shop's cooling method. Local readers are invited to visit for drinks.
August H. Meier an upholsterer died at his home 316 East Main Street this afternoon at 3 o clock from heat exhaustion. He was born in Lippe Detmold Germany and came to Seda Lia in 1879. He leaves five children. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
A group of Sedalia colored men returning home from the Boonville cut-off or river route complain of harsh treatment by bosses and excessive red tape delaying salaries. Named workers include George Tucker, Charles Canady, S. M. Carpenter, L. Peterson, Milton Jones, Shepard Murphy, Oliver Perry, James Wells, I. Parker among others from Hertha to Lehigh and Rowlette.
J W McClain the Missouri Pacific city passenger and ticket agent toured Jefferson City today. Maurice McCabe from the Missouri Pacific shops and his wife are spending weeks in Colorado. Engine 865 is in the shops for repairs while engine 765 has been turned out after a general overhaul. Special Officer John Evans of the Katy recovered a blanket stolen from a Pullman car. Extra Brakeman J E Hayes and brakemen Brown and Whiprecht are laying off. C A Perkins of Osawatomie has become a stenographer in Superintendent D Hardy’s office. Warney Wyant of the Katy repair track was knocked out briefly by air brakes. Joe Shepard of the Katy shops is laying off due to Richard Burke’s illness. O W Kinsey has returned from Oakland to become a switchman in the Missouri Pacific yards.
Mr P Gottfried Muller of Cole Camp and Miss Emelia E Heitmann of this city will wed next Sunday evening at the bride's home on East Ninth Street.
Dr. W. T. Bishop filed his registration with County Clerk R. H. Gray this morning and will locate in Lamonte to practice medicine.
The 2 month old Helen Pottinger daughter of M Pottinger of Longwood died last night at midnight from summer complaint. The funeral was held at Longwood this afternoon.
McGurrens Stars lost at Concordia Sunday afternoon with a 5 to 3 score. Concordia claimed the win in a low scoring game.
Charlie Bente and Joe K. Tuttle will depart tonight for El Reno to register for claims. They have formed a law partnership.
Eight bricklayers and eight hod carriers traveled from Jefferson City to Higginsville Missouri this afternoon to work on the new Confederate home.
A Sedalia sergeant, Henry Mussmann of the Thirty-eighth United States Volunteer Infantry, climbed a high mountain range under rifle fire from Filipinos and has returned home.
Hail in Sedalia Missouri reports a fair day forecast for tomorrow with likely clear skies and light winds as July 23, 1901 approaches.
Store hours every day until 5 with Saturday closing at 9 pm. Summer sale highlights reduced merchandise for comfort in hot weather. Silks at 50c, shirtwaists from 39c to 1.50, parasols 25c to 50c, wash goods 29c or less, dimities 5c, prints 31 4c, embroideries and lawns half price, infants socks 10c.
A tale recounts J. D. Hail D. G. Co. fortunes during war in the Philippines. The piece notes many rare trophies in his possession and highlights the striking costume of a Manila belle, with reference to Mussmann’s experiences in the Philippines as covered in Sunday’s Post-Dispatch.
Sedalia sweltered as the city hit a government 105 degree mark by 10 AM and climbed to 110 at 1 30 PM. The heat persisted with furnace like sun and heat waves driving residents to seek shade and relief.
G. W. Menefee and John Hyatt push the fair ground race track toward completion with training ready by August 10 at the venue.
A newly papered four room cottage with a good cellar and a superior cold water supply. It features a good shed room and is located near Broadway School and Katy shops. See at 1101 Kentucky Street.
A dance was held last Friday night at the home of A L Smith and bride Nora Gallivan four miles south of town. The event celebrated the couple's new house with a formal dedication and reception.
Two furnished rooms for rent suitable for light housekeeping located at 418 East Fifth Street inquiry.
O W Wakefield of Columbus Ga praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best stomach and bowel remedy. He cites two cholera morbus cures in his family and says he has sold hundreds of bottles with satisfaction. Sold by Mertz Hale Kautzman and Otis W Smith.
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