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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1903
Page
2
The piece outlines growth of Penny Provident societies amid American prosperity, noting New York origins and 100+ societies in 22 states. It explains stamps from one cent to one dollar, with blank books for deposits and five dollar thresholds for cash withdrawal, reflecting early social finance ideas.
Graders from Orient Construction have paused work within ten miles south of Wichita awaiting harvest. Farmers offer high wages drawing crews away, slowing progress as wheat harvest takes precedence. Grading reaches the Cimarron River with rails laid to that point and a bridge nearing completion. Orient plans regular Wichita to Fairview trains by July 1.
In Shepherstown West Virginia the town faced days of disorder as fights erupted over Prof E F Goodwin’s charges against Miss Salome Windgate the college board found no fault. Governor White ordered the college cadets to restore order and the principal may not return amid lingering tensions.
A cheerful travel note promotes trips to Atlantic seashore resorts with through tickets via Lehigh Valley railroad. Readers are urged to send a two cent stamp to the General Passenger Department in New York for a descriptive booklet about the scenic route and double track highway.
Laboring men and mechanics serenaded M K T officials last evening led by the band. A dance at Smith's hall drew good attendance. N B Abbott of Brooklyn seeks city street paying reforms. J N Newkirk of Chicago takes a job at First National Bank. Prof. Field returned from Milwaukee trip. A Denison Texas excursion train passes tonight toward Chicago.
A Sedalia citizen credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing backache and kidney troubles caused by heavy lifting and morning pain. Eli Jenkins of 1217 East Third Street recommends the remedy after trying others. Sold by all dealers 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. as US agents. St Louis excursion June 17 via M K and T Railway priced 2.50 round trip leaves Sedalia 4 30 a m. See Katy's agent for details.
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