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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1906
Page
2
Advertisement lists subscription options with prices by carrier and mail. It notes rates for Osily Sedalia and daily, weekly, and yearly options, including postpaid terms and monthly figures.
An editorial urges citizens to participate in primaries and ward meetings to influence city affairs. It warns that without attendance those who vote will decide and calls readers to attend tonight's Democratic ward meetings and Friday's Republican meetings to select delegates and express grievances.
Washington reports claim danger in China is largely exaggerated. Bishops and missions in Tien Tsin Foo Chow and Chung King report no trouble or alarm while London dispatches confirm no need for U S troops. Some officials see motive to push defense funding.
The article accuses lawmakers of being duped by a manufactured Chinese threat to justify large U.S. appropriations. It suggests the "banco game" aimed to intimidate Congress and rally citizens to support costly measures by fabricating imminent danger.
A storefront at 218 220 222 West Second Street offers sewing machines and cream separators in a single display. The Johannes Way presents these items likely for home crafts and dairy use.
New York reports the United States will send two entrants to the Bennett cup balloon race in France. Lieut. Frank Lahm and M. Santos-Dumont are chosen while Dr. Julian P. Thomas, though eager, is declined by the American entries committee due to lack of time and experience.
Miss Alice Kennedy of Windsor Vermont, six feet two inches tall and weighing 240 pounds, rose to fame in London society. Wealthy and accomplished, she entertains extensively with New Yorkers near Windsor, enjoys tennis skating and tobogganing, and is admired for charm despite her height.
Mrs Rose Doherty former head of the suit department at Hail and Kibby before its store fire has secured a leading position with Em ery Bird-Trayer and Co in Kansas City.
An advertisement extols Dr. R V Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for numerous feminine complaints. It claims health improvements, fertility benefits, and claims of safety with bottle labels exposing the formula, urging readers to write to Buffalo New York for more. Also promotes Dr Pierce’s Pellets and The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser with stamp-based free offers.
Winnipeg dispatch reports Salvation Army officers organize for 2500 British immigrants to Western Canada this summer with 1500 to Manitoba and the rest to Saskatchewan. The first steamer leaves England today. The Army aims to aid farmers and business while avoiding paupers and those deemed unfit.
A vintage advertisement urges readers to break indigestion habits with Kodol Dyspepsia Cure after meals. It claims the product digests what you eat and stops belching puffing and frowning. Sold by W. E. Bard Drug Co.
The Sentinel announces Hon. Alf F Rector of Saline County as a Democratic candidate for Congress in the Seventh district subject to the party primary on Saturday April 7. Also announces Hon. C. W. Hamlin of Greene as a Democratic candidate for Congress in the Seventh district subject to the same primary.
The Ritchie tent No 162 Knights of the Maccabees held a Wednesday meeting with routine business and a social period. A committee reported seventy five people signified willingness to enter the Old Fiddlers contest for the first prize. An advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea at 5 cents.
City of Sedalia Missouri council adopts a resolution declaring the grade and paving necessary for Grand avenue from Main street to Broadway street with vitrified brick in a concrete base. Intersections with Third Fourth Sixth and Seventh streets are exempted from the improvement.
D. E. Kennedy is named as a candidate for nomination for Judge of the Probate Court of Pettis County subject to the Democratic party's action.
The Democratic party nominates Charles 5 Williams for the office of County Recorder subject to party action.
Brown Seed company manager Co. D. Brown leases larger quarters at 310 West Second Street adjoining his existing 312 West Second location. The expanded space doubles capacity for a wider supply of seeds and related goods.
The Sentinel announces Walter Morey as a candidate for the nomination for the office of county recorder, subject to the action of the Republican party.
Vintage advertisement style recalls Castoria for babies children and mothers across life stages. Mentions include remedy for sick infants and continued use by mothers with emotional appeals. Castoria brand is central to the narrative across generations.
The Sertices announces Charles D. Rayburn as a candidate for the Republican nomination for county recorder, subject to party action.
Three year old Charles Hugelman, son of Frank Hugelman, manager of Sedalia woolen mills, had the right hand finger mashed by a heavy wooden stick thrown by another child. The first joint was amputated by Dr. E Nasse after the accident on Wednesday.
The Democratic city convention will decide the fate of two candidates for Sedalia marshal. Charles W. Leftwich is announced as a candidate, and Howard Wood is also set to appear before the convention for the marshal’s post.
Mrs Helen Bullock of Elmira New York organized a WCTU in this city delivered an excellent address at the First Baptist church on Open Doors. The attendance was good and the lecture was greatly appreciated by all who heard it.
RS Dolpy Dolpe and 66 advertise bargains at The Gash Grocers No 15 West Main Street offering granulated sugar lard coal oil potatoes eggs white fish maple sugar Diamond C soap Layton soap and Kelley’s best flour at discounted weekly prices. Multiple phone numbers listed for both stores.
A note directs use of the Magic Dre Renovator to remove grease paint and similar stains from garments. The item should be secured at The Chi evvo Sedalia Dry Cleaning Co located at 408 S sage street for cleaning and preservation.
Sedalia camp No 5570 Modern Woodmen of America held a regular meeting Wednesday evening and initiated City Attorney A L Shortridge into Woodcraft. The event followed a stop at Jo hannes' implement and vehicle store on West Second street.
The S. M. Williams sale held Wednesday drew a large crowd with spirited bidding and excellent prices for all offerings. Col. C. J. Hieronymus conducted the auction and achieved favorable results. Ladies of the East Broadway Christian church served a noon fund that netted a neat sum for church work.
Ed McCoy city line foreman for the Missouri and Kansas Telephone Co hosted an informal dance at 501 East Third Street Wednesday evening. Guests included fellow employees and a few intimate friends.
Joe White, record keeper for Crescent Tent No. 4 K O T M, is quartered at Charles Koock's tailor shop in the Hoffman building basement. The Rocky Mountain Tea brand, known in many lands, is promoted by W. E. Bard Drug Company.
The first blue birds arrived yesterday and robins were seen and heard for the first time this spring signaling seasonal change.
At the Woodmen of the World meeting held Wednesday night the morning degree was conferred on F. E. Bray G. W. Burnett and J. Y. Downs. The item cites The Johannes Way on implements vehicles and wire fencing.
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