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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1904
Page
2
A Houston Chronicle account reports a Texas railroad official’s claim that Texas will become the onion state of the Union. He says Texas onions grow large, tasty, and widespread, promising a new agricultural era as land in Southwest Texas opens to cultivation and a booming industry.
Prof D A McMillan reelected superintendent of schools at Mexico. Warrensburg normal closes 34th manual session with attendance 200 higher than any prior year. Oliver Stanfill sold 1,000 bushels of corn for 599 dollars, with land earning over 25 dollars per acre. Funeral of Major W M Hobs in Jefferson City featured Balfe’s The Bohemian Girl violin solo with organ.
William Rutledge of Keterman Vermont county reports a mare killed by lightning. The mare left a male wolf foal three days old, and Rutledge notes the unusual offspring.
A red cow accepts a newborn colt and treats it like its own, guiding and nurturing it with care beyond that of a typical dam. The pair share a strong bond as the colt thrives under the cow’s attentive mothering.
John Marshall and wife Emma plan a new opossum ranch in Vernon County starting with fourteen animals. They note opossums multiply rapidly and their flesh is considered a delicacy. Rising demand suggests profitable market prospects for opossum farming.
Carterville and Webb City in southwest Missouri produced 77,475,110 pounds of zinc valued at 1,334,655 and 12,073,880 pounds of lead valued at 345,496 in the five months ending May 29. Total mine product value reached 1,680,161 with an average daily output of 12,908 over 26 days per month.
Readable fragments indicate a local soda water claim praised for purity and sweetness at Farris' establishment. The snippet lacks dates, names beyond Farris, and further context.
Six couples from the city spent last evening at Forest Park. A 6 o'clock luncheon with covers for twelve accompanied the pleasant gathering and the attendees report a delightful time.
George B Cortelou selected by President Roosevelt to manage his political campaign brings decades of service as secretary to Presidents Cleveland McKinley and Roosevelt. He also helped establish the Department of Commerce and Labor as its first secretary.
Among 120 U.S. students considered for Rhodes scholarships, four from Missouri are E. R. Tilodgett Samuel Elliott G. A. Underwood and John G. Welch. The Chicago convention slate now includes former Colorado Senator Walcott invited to speak and nominate Senator Fairbanks for vice president.
The plan aims for the committee to choose its own chairman contrary to the president’s wishes. Yet the president is determined to appoint Cortelyou, and if he insists Cortelyou will become chairman despite opposition.
A Sedalia resident describes severe back pain and kidney concerns, claiming Doan's Kidney Pills gave quick relief after trying a box from W. E. Bard Drug Co. The testimonial notes improvement after treatment. Sold by all dealers, price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. is sole US agent. Remember the name Doan's.
The Republican convention will meet in Chicago on June 21, the Populists in Springfield on July 4, and the Democrats in St. Louis on July 6. The Socialists nominated Eugene V Debs. Missouri caucuses show Folk with 431 of 709 delegates, Reed 41, Hawes 111, with 36 contested. other offices list varied uncontested counts for secretary of state auditor and treasurer.
Mrs Mint Johns entertains at a luncheon this afternoon in honor of her sister Mrs Satley.
Mrs Charles E West hosts a social card gathering this afternoon for her sister Mrs Ickles of Manila Philippines with friends from the area joining in the leisure event.
An advertising item touts a “jolly old maiden lady” of high degree who never goes to bed without a drink of Rocky Mountain Tea. The promotion cites W. E. Bard Drug Co as the supplier.
Republicans seek to sideline Secretary Cortelyou as national committee chair citing lack of campaign experience and fundraising ability. Senators Hale Spooner Penrose Allison and Aldrich reportedly back the plan to safeguard party success over Roosevelt's choice.
Rev. Millard F. Troxell pastor of First English Lutheran Church in St. Joseph has been elected president of Midland College at Atchison by its trustees. He is known to a number of Sedalians.
A fragment notes needing a cold phosphate and asks where to obtain it with a reference to Farris' as the likely source. The text shows a casual inquiry about medication availability.
An ad from W. E. Bard Drug Co. promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea claiming it makes children strong and healthy with a money back promise. The offer lists 35 cents for tea or tablets.
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