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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1901
Page
4
A formal announcement by G B Lamm as a candidate for Pettis County school superintendent requests support. The letter from Coleman is included. The write up also references political figures and commentary on current affairs.
The text notes that Admiral Sampson is a gentleman and asserts his claim to credit for defeating Cervera. It reflects contemporary debate on recognition of leadership and attribution of success in the naval action referenced.
Senator Frye must craft a subsidy bill with care as the bill’s wording and structure complicate pushing it through Congress and may hinder passage for railroading ships.
A short reflective poem contrasts sorrow and joy with small daily moments. It questions apprehension about the day and the futility of overreacting to small things. The piece appears in the Washington Evening Star.
The Senate passes the fifty thousand dollar appropriation for the Sedalia State Fair. Militia funds raised to fifty thousand draw debate as Senator Ramp criticizes NGA scoring and condemns conduct in Springfield. Dockery seeks approval of his compromise.
A former probate judge of Norway county Missouri recovered a $4 postage stamp reimbursement after suing the county. The Missouri Supreme Court ruled the county must pay the stamps and a large share of litigation costs.
The Missouri Senate approves the general appropriations bill with an $118000 grant to acquire Governor’s mansion area land for park conversion. Militia funding rises to 50000 after debate. Sedalia State fair funding of 50000 confirmed. Governor Dockery seeks tax and fee reforms including an 20 cent barrel inspection fee and 10 cent fee settlement to raise 225000 for deficits.
Mrs E I Masters of Monitor Indiana uses Dr Miles' Nervine and Pills to cure grip after effects. A E Lapeer of Modelia Minnesota recovers with Dr Miles' Pain Pills and Nerve and Liver Pills. President McKinley slowly recovers from grip. George J Flannery relieved of head pains in fifteen minutes by Dr Miles' Pain Pills. Speaker Henderson returns to chair after grip. J C Helfrey of East Pittsburgh recovers with Nervine and Pain Pills. Rev C Body in St Paris Ohio pulled through by Nervine and Nerve and Liver Pills.
In Gilliam Baptist church Sunday evening Rev. Mr. Jeffries denounced bustles as detached and needless, urging respect for suffering birds used for hat decoration. A nearby sister interjected lamenting the fate of yellow legged chickens awaiting slaughter each Saturday night and Sunday.
An Atchison man who has consorted with drunkards for twenty years demands the “hic” tradition be called in. He states he has met drinkers at all stages of intoxication and has never encountered one who said hic.
A fashion sheet promotes the quarterly collection with every pattern in stock at ten cents and uniform pricing. It claims superior quality, asserting customers gain value by buying from this source and that patterns labeled here are consistently worthy.
A fashion note describes coats in cray, tan, brown and oxford wool covert with satin faced lining. Eton jackets feature hip fronts and new bell flare sleeves. Skirts display deep circular flounces with satin bands. Prices reflect factory costs. See window display.
In Pettis county Missouri H J Harris writes that the coffee bean, a naturally growing timber, makes durable posts and sprouts well from stumps. He cites a seven year old coffee bean post still sound, and notes rapid growth and tall trees, arguing it outperforms other timbers for prairie posts.
The Iola Register urges every Kansas newspaper to take pride in the development and progressive efforts of the state. The message emphasizes communal responsibility, civic engagement, and the role of press in guiding growth and shared prosperity.
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