Land Grant Suit Seeks Cancellation Over 1800 Farms
John H. Crain of Fort Scott representing 1800 defendants travels to Leavenworth to contest a $1,000,000 suit over a land grant to the Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad. The government accuses fraud in the grant, now involving farms along the Katy line through Geary Dickinson Morris Wabaunsee Lyon and Chase counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Scott
Kan
John H. Crain
Leavenworth
Missouri, Kansas and Texas
Junction City
Parsons
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad Company
Geary, Dickinson, Morris
Wabaunsee
Lyon and
Chase Counties
New Paper for Sedalia Plans Revealed
Brooks Bradley headed to Kansas City to assemble material for a new Sedalia paper. The Sun day morning edition will be four pages, two columns wide, priced at five cents per month. Bradley will serve as reporter editor business manager compositor circulator and carrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
Brooks Bradley
Kansas City
Bradley
Sentinel
Deputy Roughly Treated in Fishing Law Incident
Logansport Iowa June 19 Deputy Fish Commissioner Welty was attacked by farmers in Carroll county during a crackdown on a statewide May and June no fishing rule. Disarmed, he was dragged toward Wild Cat creek and forced to swear not to interfere again after a near drowning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Allen Bros
Cleveland
Patrie
Jennie Price
Webster Street
Lake Shore
Gordon Park
Arrie
Abraham Kohn
Wadsworth Street
Kohn
Vineyard Haven
Mass
Cottage City
August W. Leighton
Joseph Bernado
David Evans
Edgartown Bay
Revenue Cutter
Manning
Leighton
Evans
Logansport
Burlington
Carroll County
Welty
Wild Cat Creek
Census Job Applications Rise in Washington
There are just over or more applications on file for census office positions in Washington on June 18. Congress members are expected to submit preferred names for examination and appointment, though few appointments are being made now as there is insufficient work for a large clerk force for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Wages to Be Restored After Manufacturers Conference
Pittsburgh officials report a June 19 conference between representatives of manufacturers and labor unions led to commitments to restore wages. The meeting aimed to resolve worker pay scales and improve labor conditions amid ongoing economic adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Green's August Flower praised by Prof Houtov in travel remarks
Prof Houtov notes in travels that Green's August Flower is the most used remedy for dyspepsia liver and stomach derangements and constipation. He says it helps tourists salesmen and office workers with headaches from irregular habits and sour stomachs. A sample bottle is offered free at A S McGowan Otis W Smith with sales by dealers worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Houtov
McGowan
Otis W. Smith
The New Wheat Crop in Pettis County
Wheat was harvested today in Pettis County and the harvest should be in full blast this week. Officials say there will be little wheat this year in Pettis County for seed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettis County
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Comfortable Fit for Women
Ladies can wear shoes one size smaller after using Allen's Foot-Ease powder. It eases tight or new shoes and gives instant relief to corns and bunions. Claims include curing swollen feet blisters and callous spots. Sold at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with a free trial package offered by Allen S. Olmstead Le Roy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmstead
le Roy
N. Y
Unable to Attend Funeral Over Illness
Hon. John T. Heard, longtime ally of Richard Bland in congress, telegraphed from Lebanon that he cannot attend the funeral due to a slight illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Heard
Richard Bland
Congress
Lebanon
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement with testimonials
A fare of one hundred dollars re ward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Endorsers West Truax Walding Kinnan Margin, Toledo druggists attest to Cheney's honor and solvency. Internal remedy claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials free. Hall's family pills praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co. Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Beauty Adds to Health in Cascarets Ad Claim
An old advertisement extols Cascarets as a beauty aid, claiming clean blood improves skin. It promises improved complexion by cleansing the liver and removing pimples, boils, blotches and blackheads. Available from druggists for 10 to 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed.
Red Cross Call Blue Delights The Laundress
A small advertisement notes a Red Cross call blue indulgence enjoyed by a laundress with a large package offered for five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Blue Delights
West India Kid J W Washington Tours City
J W Washington known as the West India Kid has moved from the Alamo to the Metropolitan barber shop and his longstanding proposition remains valid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Washington
The
West
India Kid
Alamo
Teachers Institute Votes Gratitude to Press and Donor Leaders
Before adjourning the teachers institute passed resolutions thanking the press and instructors. It also saluted lecturers ministers and Superintendent Driskell and Mr E E McClellan for their generosity with pencils and tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Driskell
E. E. McClellan
Pain Balm Trusted for Sciatic Rheumatism Relief
Mr P Ketcham of Pike City California says Chamberlain's Pain Balm gave his brother relief during a late sickness from sciatic rheumatism. Many others testify to prompt relief from pain this liniment affords. For sale by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P Ketcham
Pike City
Cal
Chamberlain
Officer Leftwich Placed on License Duty
Officer Leftwich is assigned to license duty and collected 135 dollars on Friday. He arrested Bill Adkins for operating a wagon without a license and Chas Williams for shining shoes without a license. Leftwich will strictly enforce the license law during the assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leftwich
Bill Adkins
Chas. Williams
Does Coffee Agree With You Grain-O Beverages Now Sold
A reader reports Grain-O made from pure grains improved her health after a week, noting it nourishes the system and is safe for children. The ad claims Grain-O is strengthening, tasty, and a healthful coffee substitute, available from grocers for 15¢ or 25¢ with preparation directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford and Young
Epworth League Names Delegates to Sedalia Convention
The Epworth League of the First M E church selects delegates for the Sedalia district convention in Knob Noster from June 27 to 29. Leaders include Newcomb J G Malone E P Ford and Mrs Dr Knott Mrs Ford and Miss Van Antwerp Scales Snell Archer Kaiser with alternates Blosser Slack Van Zandt Gold Mrs Clark Cannon Clarence Sharp Brereton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
M. E. Church
Sedalia
Knob Noster
Messrs. Newcomb
J.G. Malone
E. P. Ford
Knott
Ford
van Antwerp
Scales
Snell
Archer
Kaiser
Blosser
Slack
van Zandt
Gold
Clark
Messrs
Cannon
Clarence Sharp
Brereton
DeWitts Little Early Risers Pill Advertisement
A vintage patent medicine note from Servant Harker Drug Co praising DeWitts Little Early Risers as a gentle cleansing remedy. The ad claims the pills revitalize the system without weakening it, are mild and pleasant to take, and completely free from objectionable drugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt’s
Servant-Harker Drug Co
W. T. Tewmey Resigns From Grand Central After Sixteen Years
W. T. Tewmey resigns from the Grand Central after sixteen years of service. He has been a popular salesman in Sedalia, noted as one of the most trusted and liked figures in the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Tewmey
The
Grand Central
Sedalia
One Minute Cough Sure Praised by Bryan Resident
W M Gallagher of Bryan Pa testifies after forty years of using cough medicines that One Minute Cough Sure is best. He claims it relieves instantly and cures throat and lung troubles. Servant Harker Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W M Gallagher
Bryan
Harker Drug Co
Wheat yield claim in Pin Hook area discussed
C E Messerly reports 50 acres of wheat in the Pin Hook vicinity may yield about 40 bushels per acre. The estimate reflects local farming conditions and future harvest expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Messerly
Pin Hook
Eagle Eye Salve for weak eyes advertised in 25 cent sale
The notice promotes Eagle Eye Salve. It highlights keen sight and clear vision for sore or granulated eyes. Sold by all dealers for 25 cents.
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Amoskeag
Tel
Kahrs & Bloess
William Kahrs
L10
West Seett
Delaware Street
U.S. A
Allen’s
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tinplate Workers
Tinplate, Iron and Steel
Stock Yards
West Bottoms
Kansas City Stock Yards Company
Nineteenth
Genesee
San Francisco
United States
Marin County
Joseph Secombe
Edward Secombe
Edward Morrissey
F. Hollenbeck
Joseph Farrell
Charles Webster
J. M. Offield
Oxfords
J. W. Kennedy
Sec
Joan J. Yuaren
Pres
W. P- Hacer
Aram Irrur
Bank of Commerce
Ohio and
Second Streets
Farmore
John J. Yeater
L. H. Durley
D. B H. Crear
A. M. Reed
Adam Ittel
W. E. Bard
Edward Hurley
W. P. Haley
W.S. Baker
Third National Bank
Sedalia, Mo
John N. Dalby
A. P. Morey
R. H. Moses
W. A. Latimer
Ass’t
J.N. Dalby
Henry W. Harris
D.H. Smith
H Merts
N.H Gentry
Chas. H. McAninch
Samuel C. Gold
Morris Harter
Jas. T. Koatgomery
Kansas
Indiana
Fou
Fants
What Is
Castoria
Astoria
Lem Luxzu
New York
CEN
Missouri Trust
O. A. Crandall
A. Sampson
L. Faulhaire
Simans
P. F. Hoffman
C. C. Evans
Fourth Streets
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