Two new rail routes projected from Oklahoma City this year
Oklahoma railroad builder C. G. Jones says two new lines will be under construction from Oklahoma City, one northwest to connect with the Chamber of Commerce's rejected plan and another southwest to link with the Missouri, Kansas and Texas near Wichita Falls. The Oklahoma and Texas line seeks city aid of about 75000 dollars, while the Chamber has offered 25000.
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C. G. Jones
Oklahoma Railroad
Theear
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma and Northwestern
Frisco
Rock Island
Waurika
I. T
Mr. Jones
Chamber of Commerce
Oklahoma Field
San Antonio
New Praunfels
Alligator Head
San Antonio Bay
Seguin
Victoria
Missouri, Kansas and Texas
Gulf
Galveston
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway
Smithville
Aransas Pass
New Braunfels
Personal visitors and travelers in Sedalia area
A parade of visitors, relatives, and business travelers stops in Sedalia. Names include A R Daeiscoll of Ray Oklahoma, Col C H Zoll in Kansas City, Miss Neomi OBrien of St Louis, Dudley Cochran with uncle Franck Cochran from Crete Neb, and many others visiting friends, relatives, or on business around Sedalia.
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Col
C. H. Zoll
Kansas City
Neomi O’brien
St. Louis
Dudley Cochran
Franck Cochran
Crete
Neb
L. C. Farnham
I. €. Caldwell
Kathileen
Harrisonville
J. H. Rodes
L. M. Monsees
Limestone Valley
Maywood Hospital
Thornton Maltby
R. G. Dun Agency
Tipton
California
Jefferson City
Elmer Murray
National Poultry and Egg Company
Butler
Arthur Menmwen
Sedalia Printing Company
Blanche Hansbrough
Lamonte
Sweet Springs
C. W. Harrington
Glensted
W. C. Owens
W. J. Croweh
Oklahoma City
O. T
Merritt Nelson
Rachael Starkey
Mark L. Goodwin
Austin Statesman
Austin
Texas
Col. J. West Goodwin
R. W. Griffith
Property Holder Dispute Splits Town Interests
As a result of differences between certain property holders in the town, tensions rise over land use and development plans. The dispute centers on ownership claims and anticipated impact on public access and municipal zoning. Local officials call for a mediation session to avoid further conflict.
Folger Coffee and Teas Offered at 25 Cents
J A Folgar and Co offers Folger high grade coffee for two years and adds Folger teas. They guarantee fine drinking quality and invite customers to try, offering money back if not the best they ever had.
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Folger
Judge Parsons Seeks Democratic Railroad Commissioner Nomination
Judge O E Parsons of Sedalia visited St Louis on business related to his candidacy for the Democratic nomination as railroad and warehouse commissioner. He met several St Louis Democratic leaders and expressed strong prospects for nomination.
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Judge Parsons
St. Louis
St. Louis Republic
O E. Parsons
Sedalia
Conductor narrowly escapes being run over by train
M., K. and T. Conductor Dey in charge of Katy flyer No. 5 nearly crushed at a city station. He stepped off before the train fully stopped, slipped on ice, fell under the car ahead but escaped unhurt as he pulled free before the rear wheels passed.
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Dey
Katy
Nevada Mail
Wild freight phantom on Pennsylvania line surprises crews
A midnight run from Jersey City to Philadelphia on the Pennsylvania system drew anxious railroad crews. The extra train appeared with two green signal lamps rather than the usual glow, pulled a crockery van, belched coal smoke from three funnels, and emitted piglike squeals instead of blasting whistles as a 100 car ten wheeler freight roared by.
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Jersey City
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Danville signal operator rescues self after dangerous incident
James Scales, a Lackawanna railroad signal operator at the Danville tower, dragged his bruised body up the stairway into the tower after a perilous event on the tracks yesterday. The account ends with him entering the tower following the danger.
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James Scales
Danville
Lackawana
D D D Proves Cure for Eczema Says Simon Crowley
In a Chicago case dated Nov 3 1904 Simon Crowley a conductor on the Wisconsin Division of Northwestern Railway testifies to relief from eczema after using D D D alluding to prior agony and costly treatment. He notes initial flare ups then complete cure and urges others to try D D D.
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Alice Place
Chicago
D.D . Company
Edward Cain
West Chicago
Simon Crowley
Wisconsin
Northwestern Railway
Castorica The Kind You Have Always Bears Signature
The headline card notes the product name Castorica The Kind You Have Always bearing the signature Castorica. The brief item emphasizes branding and consistency in presentation.
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Castorica
Laundry ad hints at longan steam cleaning service
An old advertisement from Longan's Edalia Steam Laundry promotes laundry cleaning with a catchy line about saving you in starch and soap as a payment incentive. It references location 276-218 Lamine Si and markets steam laundry services.
The People's Store Promotes Embroideries and Dress Goods
A local retailer announces a swell line of popular-priced embroideries in waistings and summer dress goods. The store highlights ladies collars hosiery shoes Star Brand gloves railroad gloves overalls dress shirts and hats as value items for customers.
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People’s Store
Star
Grinnell Railroad
Pride of Perry Flour and Oats Sale in Town
Local grocer advertises Pride of Perry hard wheat flour at 250 per 100 pounds. Also offers rolled oats Egg-O-See or pancake flour with a three for price deal.
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Pride of
Perry
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Oklahoma
New Road
Pontotoc Miss
Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Railroad
Pontotoc
Ackerman
Miss
Memphis
Mobile
Frisco and Southern Railway
Mobile, Jackson
Ecru
Poniotoc
Chicago and Gulf
Missouri Pacific
Frank Mount
Fires
Misouri Pacific
Iron Mountain Lines
Ed Mills
Lorena
Norristown
N. J
Scales
H. L. White
Pacific Express Company
Holden
I.O. Phelps
James Reel
Dick Beis
Mimning
Bagnell
W. H. Hail
Will Roach
Parsons
Fred King
Ionia
Mich
Charles Bard
J. E. Snedeker
Elm Park
Cel Z& B. Miner
Citronville
Ala
Jack Ohman
Malta Bend
W. H. McMillan
Fort Worth
A. R. Daeiscoll
Ray, O. T
Charles Stark
Macksville
Kan
Windsor
L. S. de Haven
Smithton
George R. Shelley
T. J. Lewis
Otterville
A. W. McKenzie
Boonville
Ed Littlefield
Knob Noster
J. J. Forner
Fred Rauer
Marie Rauer
Los Angeles
Cal
J. R. Baldwin
Sentinel
J. R. Robinson
Fulton Market
Will Crof
Bennett’s Mills
East Ninth Street
Quita Town
Smithton Roler Mills
C. J. Messerly
P.M. Meyer
G. J. Grosshans
Ridenour & Sp
A. Whiprecht
Niche
D. Francis
Thomas Scott
Harry Hausam
Hoffman & Bro
A. F. Bahner
A & White
J. A. Folgar & CO
P. Brandt Grocer Co
Ednnesday
Sedalia, Mo
Ky. Sts
Nevada, Mo
Rich Hill, Mo
Lamar, Mo
Wildcat
Brave Signal Operator
D.D.D. Co. Medical Department
Michigan St
Suite
Longan
Edalia Steam Laundry
Monarch Coffee
the People’s Store
J. T. Byrne
Dick Groehme
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