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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1905
Page
2
Local notice identifies George H. Scruton as president with editor business details and postal listing for Sedalia Missouri. The item notes the Sentinel Newspaper Co. at Sedalia with a standard second class matter designation and a partial street address.
A Railroad Gazette comparison shows the United States with 212000 miles of rail against 190000 in Europe. Europe’s area is smaller but denser, while U S rail density and freight per mile exceed Europe. Costs per mile are lower in the United States, yet per capita investment is higher. safety varies with building standards.
The essay argues that American literature is not currently superior to European writing but has equal potential. It cites James Lane Allen on America producing many rich, sensational stories from national life and urges seeing our literature with closer perspective to gauge true merit.
The piece reflects on artistic development in the United States as industry and commerce rise. It notes earlier, nobler ideals and foresees a time when a robust arts scene will emerge, giving artists broad opportunity and elevating the American name.
Albany authorities consider charges against James W. Alexander James H. Hyde and a broad list of Equitable Life officials for mismanaging trust funds and profiting from syndicates. The cases would cover malfeasance and violations of state insurance law with potential imprisonment or removal from office.
The article notes nearly thirty billion dollars in straight life insurance globally, with two thirds held in America. It explains insured wealth affects underwriting as the rich face stricter medical scrutiny and higher rates, while wealthy risk takers see doubled or tripled prices, contrasted with Morgan Harriman and Smith who pay standard rates.
An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claiming it digests all food, improves nutrient absorption, and strengthens the body even with poor stomach function. It lists indigestion, hypensia, belching, sour stomach, and weak heart as conditions cured, sold by W. E. Bard Drug Co.
A Radnor Penn scene highlights Fred Schmidt son of a Philadelphia brewer. The bachelor spends six months yearly at his retreat entertaining like a prince and cherishes a unique organ among his estate treasures.
A new mother from Coos Oregon testifies that DeWitt Pierce’s Favorite Prescription revived her health after years of illness. She reports her fourth child born after treatment weighs twenty four pounds at ten months and credits Dr Pierce with sustained relief and guidance.
A homeowner and expert organist installed a multi room instrument costing 40600. The main unit sits in the drawing room with branches in the basement dining room library and garret all played from one key bank. The setup creates echo and re echo throughout the house and evokes spirits from the celestial blue as Old Black Joe is played by Fred.
Aren son at 112 Ohio Street advertises a clothing purchase service. Call Bell 555 for top prices and immediate cash for used clothing.
In Memphis on June 27 a young woman wearing high heels fled a pursuit after she passed a Confederate ten dollar bill to W. S. Aycock who verified it as worthless. She entered the store for change then escaped through streets vaulting a fence. Police seek leads on the unnamed culprit.
Hood's Texas Brigade survivors meet in Corsicana Texas for annual reunion with Dixie singing and Confederate colors. Mayor Johnson extends greetings as President Harding delivers opening address. two day program focuses on social events. Of 4000 men in 1862, fewer than 400 remain, 12 died since last year.
Ad copy touts an annual wash goods sale at Flowers with playful verse and a plug for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea by W. E. Bard Drug Co.
Washington June 27 Increased attendance at the National Association of Elocutionists convention marks day two. Twenty minute papers cover Public Reading of the Bible by Dr. James T. Docking. Deliberative Oratory by J W Wetzel. Demonstrative Oratory by George W Saunders on the Pacific. Methods of Teaching by Tomas C Trueblood. Vocal Fallacies by Clinton R B Shaw. Mrs Hannah A Williams of New York delivers Elocution in Antipodes and Orient ahead of an inter collegiate prize contest.
Weekly sale offers include 16 lb sugar for 1.00, 1 bottle root beer extract for 0.20, Imperial Tea for ice tea 0.20, 11 percent leaf lard for 1.00, 11 percent dry salt bacon for 1.00, honey cakes 2 for 0.25, 6 lb starch for 0.25, 6 packs corn starch for 0.25. Cuban Coffee 20c per lb and San Macho 2c per lb with money back guarantee on trial. Fresh butter and eggs, fish Tuesdays and Fridays, two-phone delivery.
President Roosevelt and Harvard class of 1900 alumni met at the Harvard Union for their 25th reunion. He is to speak informally at the Somerset hotel dinner and attend tomorrow's university commencement. Ohio Christian Endeavor societies arrive for the state convention with 500 attendees expected.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve penetrates skin pores with antiseptic rubefacient and heating effect to subdue inflammation and cure boils burns cuts eczema tinea ringworm and all skin diseases. Sold by W. E. Bard Drug Co. and made by E. C. DeWitt & Co.
The Rev. Dr. P. S. Henson of Tremont Temple Boston sailed for England to attend the World Baptist congress in London next month where he will deliver the opening address.
Delegates to the state convention of young people's societies gather in Dayton Queensland for deliberations and organizational talks.
An old advertisement promotes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tars as a gentle laxative syrup to ease coughs and lung ailments by cleansing the bowels. It notes the red clover blossom and honey bee mark on the bottle and lists W. E. Bard Drug Co. as the seller.
The New York State Music Teachers Association began its seventeenth annual convention in Rochester at Second Baptist Church. President Jaroslaw de Zielinski of Buffalo presided as three days of sessions began with morning papers and demonstrations followed by concert programs featuring noted musicians.
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