Dedication of Sedalia Carnegie Library Highlights Gift
The Sedalia community gathered Tuesday evening to dedicate the $50,000 Carnegie library building funded by a generous gift. Four thousand attendees toured the new quarters decorated with flowers, enjoyed music by the Sedalia Military Band, and heard remarks from library leaders and dignitaries detailing the project history and earlier library efforts in Sedalia.
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Carnegie Library
D. H. Smith
Sedalia
New York
Carnegie
James Bertram
Missouri Exhibits Shine at Pan American Expo
A Missouri visitor lauds the state’s Pan American showings in Buffalo praising Col C C Bell Boonville for horticultural display and the quality of Missouri fruit. The article notes apples strawberries ciders wines and brandies by Clarksville Stone Hill Hermann and plans for peaches.
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Missouri
Col
C. C. Bell
Boonville
Clarksville Cider Company
Stone Hill Wine Company
Hermann
Weather outlook hints at cooler spell into September
A weather note suggests cooler conditions will dominate with only brief warmer spells, extending into September when temperatures are expected to be milder than in recent years.
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promoted by Bard Drug Co
An advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a quick permanent cure for piles. It warns readers to beware of worthless counterfeits and promotes W E Bard Drug Co as the seller.
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DeWitt
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Prosecution Officers Elect Leaders at Missouri Association
At the annual meeting in St. Louis Alf F Rector of Saline County was elected President Roy of Balls County first vice president Stone of Cole county second vice president and W Scott Hancock of St Louis secretary and treasurer The group plans broader cooperation among Missouri prosecuting officers and sets next meeting for Kansas City on December 27 Science links rheumatism to uric acid in the blood and suggests the idea should be corrected.
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Eign Lands
Smith
Library Board
Lena Gallie
Belle Hall
Evalina
Sedalia
Sedalia Water Works
Queen City Seminary
Mesdames Cotton and Smith
S. A. Weltmer
Ira T. Bronson
al Blair
P. B. Stratton
J. S. Myers
D. H. Smith
S. E. Cotton
A. D. Jaynes
D. E. Kennedy
J. C. Thompson
F. A. Sampson
Prosecuting Attorney’s Association of Missouri
St. Louis
Laclede Hotel
Alf. F. Rector
Saline County
Mr. Roy
Balls County
Stone
Cole County
W. Scott Hancock
Kansas City
St. Joseph Faces Tumult Amid Oklahoma Tour Rumors
A chaotic scene unfolds as St. Joseph’s visit to Oklahoma stirs crowded streets and tense chatter about dwindling beer supplies. Residents describe the mood as buoyant yet strained as authorities urge calm.
Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Relief For Pimples And Sores
Advert reads that pimples, sores and black heads signal trouble and promotes Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy. It claims the tea offers relief and invites readers to ask their druggist, priced at 25 cents.
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Susan
Carroll County finds tax collection costs high in nine years
Carroll County reports that over the last nine years more than a third of tax revenue has been consumed by costs to collect or expend taxes, highlighting inefficiencies in the process.
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Carroll County
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Child's Severe Cough
Mr. John Tippis of Colton Ohio reports Foley's Honey and Tar cured his little girl of a severe cough and inflamed tonsils. The remedy is advertised as available at all druggists.
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John Tippis
Colton
Foley
Clouded Sky Opens Joyful View for Missouri Farmers
Clouds that blocked Missouri farmers’ prospects faded as thunder and rain moved away, bringing relief and renewed optimism for plowing and planting.
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Missouri
Kidney Health Pills Ad Promises Quick Cure
An advertisement promotes Dr Hobbs Sparagus Pills claiming to cure kidney ailments. The copy includes a sample offer and mentions a remedy priced or marketed through Chicago.
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Hobbs
Sterling Remedye
Chicago
Drought Ravages Watermelon Crop in Pettis County
A Pettis County farmer reports extensive damage as a drought destroys multiple acres of watermelon fields. The article notes stressed plants, reduced yields, and owner concerns over annual harvest losses.
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Pettis County
Etunolle
Anauch
Missouri at Buffalo Pan American Exposition Highlights
The Pan-American exposes Missouri as grand old state with strong displays in six areas. Agriculture led by E S Garver of Grant City shows abundant grains and grasses, with mining overseen by F P Graves featuring Doe Run specimens. John F Beal guides forestry and dairy exhibits.
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Buffalo
Niagara
Missouri
E. S. Garver
Grant City
F. P. Graves
Graves
Doe Run
John F. Beal
Edina
Katy Flyer and Sleeper Service Across the Plains
Advertises Katy flyer services from St. Louis to Mexico Arizona and California with through sleepers, Pullman supervision, and Nos. 3 and 4 running through to Waco. Includes homeseekers tickets, one fare plus $2 round trip, Sunday excursions, and several defined round trips with limits on travel dates and prices. Also notes other excursion routes to Beaumont Texas Eldorado Springs and Columbia with specific dates.
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Katy
St. Louis
Mexico
Arizona
California
City of Mexico
Waco
Beaumont
Texas
Great
Denison
Kansas
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Sedalia
Ladue
Estill
Saloon Keeper Fined for Disorderly Conduct in Illinois
William Joakus of Chicago was fined $5 by Justice Sabbath after disorderly conduct claims stemmed from threats to raise tenants’ rents and chaotic actions in public. He allegedly drew a revolver and fired shots after pails were taken from children, prompting arrest.
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William Joakus
Chicago
Justice Sabbath
Maxwell Street
Joakus
Anton Malewski
John O Day Dies Noted Millionaire Railroad Leader
John O Day former executive head of the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad died in Baltimore after a long Bright's disease illness. The Springfield burial will follow, with reports varying on his fortune from a quarter million to a million dollars. He married three times and left alimony to two former wives and plans for a mausoleum in Springield.
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O’day
Missouri
Southwest Missouri
Democratic State Committee
West
How Columbia University Students Live On a Budget
The piece surveys student life at Columbia University noting a mix of backgrounds and the shaping role of character and industry. It contrasts boarding options from $3 to $4.50 per week, dormitory spaces for about 130 boys and 350 meals, and yearly room costs from $10 to $36 with meals at $1.25 to $1.50 weekly. A girls dormitory is planned, and some students batch to save money.
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Columbia
University
Saloon Promos With Deals From 9 To 12 P M
The notice advertises a saloon offering three lunches daily and nightly meals. It touts Sphermagetus Con carne Stew and Spring Time whiskey at 10c, Ginseng Liqueur 10c, Abilena Waters 10c, Moerschel Sedalia Beer at 5c, and cigars at 5c each, with large glass sizes and bulk pricing.
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Abilena
Moerschel Sedalia
Not Applicable
Notable personal matters involving John O Day did not engage her interest.
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John O'Day
All the Hot Weather Drinks Limeade Featured
Dow Drug company promotes limeade as the greatest hot weather drink. It cooks invig orates and quenches thirst at Second and Ohio.
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Dow Drug Company
Second
Ohio Ohio
Smallpox by Mail Alarm Hits Waynesburg Village
Canton Ohio July 31 Mayor Charles Stands of Waynesburg reports a letter mailed from Magnolia contained smallpox virus. He burned the package disinfected himself and seeks postal aid to identify the sender. Tension rose after fines for shop and town rule violations sparked hard feelings amid Italian miners nearby.
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Canton
Charles Stands
Waynesburg
United Postal Authorities
Magnolia
Dr Ford Headache Capsules Promise Quick Relief
An advertisement for Dr Ford’s Headache Capsules claims headache relief in 20 minutes. The product is marketed by W. E. Bard Drug Co with price details not fully legible.
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Ford
Price
W. E. Bard Drug CO
Dr. Ford
Price W. E. Bard Drug CO
Engraver Houseal Pins Alphabet on Pin Head
H A Houseal, a skilled engraver, carved the entire alphabet on the head of a common pin in two circular bands A to M and N to Z with an center mark. The sixteenth inch head carries letters about a quarter the size of those on the Lord's prayer dollar and required about an hour and a half to complete.
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Ry H. A. Houseal
Successful Ladies of Maccabees Social At Royal Tribe Hall
The Ladies of the Maccabees hosted a well attended social at the Royal Tribe of Joseph hall on Tuesday evening. The event drew a large crowd and provided an enjoyable gathering for members and guests.
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Ladies of the Maccabees
Joseph Hall
Dr. Ford's Headache Caps Promise Fast Relief in 20 Minutes
The ad claims a medical cap developed by Dr. Ford that supposedly cures headaches within twenty minutes. It markets quick relief, with a bold guarantee and price terms for home use.
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Gelven
C. A. Buchanan
Charles E. Yeater
E. W. Clippinger
S. K. Crawford
Clippinger
Methodist Church
L. M. Vernon
Court House
Andrew Carnegie
Skibo Castle
Ardgay, N. B
Third
Kentucky
Buffalo and
Sentinel
States
R. M
Yost
Prospect
St. Joseph
Eldorado Springs
Annes
Office of Prosecuting Attorney
John Cashman
Prosecuting Attorney
Longan
John O’day
Springfield
Stenog
UL John Day
Springfight
the Millionaire
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The
St. Louis & San
Missouri State University
Allister
Sedalia Ice and Cold Storage Co
HAY Houseal
Longan’s
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