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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1901
Page
8
Ornate interior details with hand carved capitals railings and arches reflect high quality Lohse woodwork. Architects and contractors join the public in praising the firm as one of the best and most satisfactory features of the structure.
The Sedalia library, designed by Mauran Russell & Garden of St. Louis, features Carthage stone and white terra cotta, a grand terrace entrance, a 32 foot square main hall, reading and children's rooms, a spacious stack area with fireproof construction, electric lighting, and capacity for 46 000 volumes.
The Water Works Company will illuminate the building, highlighting the importance of ample light for public reading. Architects provided daylight windows, and the company under Mr. L. P. Andrews, recently elected, takes on this duty.
After years of service as secretary and manager, the president oversees a Carnegie library wired for 316 lights with 220 connected. Waterworks lighting, brass table fixtures, and ground glass globes create soft, daylike illumination. The system includes direct ventilation via cold air ducts, a cooling coil, and dampness controls. Heaters, radiators, fans, and a top floor tank enhance cleanliness and comfort for patrons and staff.
The Carnegie library’s plumbing and heating are praised as top quality. Gray & Suter, Sedalia contractors, used the latest sanitary plumbing ideas with Italian marble wash stands and siphon traps. The Durham drainage system, three inch vented pipes, and air operated urinals highlight thorough, modern workmanship.
Lonates are now in effect to Buffalo Boston New York and other eastern points via the Chicago Great Western railway. For full particulars inquire of any Great Western agent or J P Elmer general passenger agent Chicago.
The red and yellow shoestring fad reaches Lamar with wearers styling one yellow and one red lace. Innovators express fondness for novelty by mixing the colors in their footwear.
An advertisement for Faris Pharmacy promotes ice cream made from pure cream. The brief copy emphasizes dairy quality and product purity.
No Rocky Ford cantaloupes have been shipped from Rocky Ford Colorado this season, though they have been on the market for several days.
Sedalians George W. Clapton E E Sutton Albert Laird and others drew homesteads in Lawton and El Reno districts on July 31 as crowds of up to 20 000 gathered for the second day of the distribution. Government workers and press crews were segregated behind a rope barrier during the drawing in El Reno Ok.
An Arlington pharmacy advertises a selection of high grade perfumes, inviting customers to browse its fragrance lineup and find premium scents.
Otterville Missouri notes discuss the Ben Wells funeral at Smithton, staff changes at local papers, visits by H. M. Ames and wife, travels of R. E. Potter and others, a large baby arrival for I. W. Huff, and a baseball game where Otterville beat Smithton 9 to 7 followed by an ice cream social and an Otterville Flambeau club drill on the college campus drawing a large crowd.
A Bard’s fashion note spotlights xtra long necked collar buttons suited for hot months. The item promises a distinctive look and comfortable wear during summer.
J C White president of the local B P P & D of A argues that reported trouble with Mr Dugan s workmen is false and states no withdrawn workers have spoken with Dugan s men in three days. He asks for publication of the denial.
Mrs R E Conner, represented by L L Scott and W M Bowker, filed a civil action seeking ten thousand dollars in damages against a defendant in Nevada Missouri. The filing was announced today by her attorneys.
An old newspaper ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio, claiming mer cury free internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. It urges prescription use only and notes testimonials free with Druggists selling at 75 cents per bottle. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills and Red Cross Ball Blue as top products.
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