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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1906
Page
2
The ticket lists candidates for mayor Marshall collector city attorney police judge treasurer and school board with ward representatives. Names include Hutchinson Boultt Stevenson Kennedy Barnett Evans Longan Montgomery McKenzie Menschke Wheelan Ready Crawford.
A Sedalia civic plan keeps party organization intact while running a bi partisan ticket. Republicans and Democrats endorse the same slate, arguing both party lines serve the city with capable, honest leadership. The approach, born from a 1200 voter petition, seeks unity to strengthens municipal affairs and national campaigns.
The piece criticizes long tenures in power and lax discipline for pilferers and speculators. It cites red tape in government operations and inflated expenditures, noting the war department pays $1.42 per dozen spools while the state department pays $2.25 and navy justice spends $3.83 on oilers for typewriters.
The text lists high prices paid by multiple departments including the post office and agriculture for basic supplies, arguing graft flourishes as contractors and purchasing agents profit, and attributes long-standing power to the party as the source of corruption.
The piece traces Catalina Island six eight miles wide by twenty two miles long and valued at seventy million dollars. It credits persistent Pacific coast newspaper advertising for turning the resort into a premier tourist draw and notes the parallel growth of Atlantic coast resorts aided by newspapers.
A former hobo writes to a western railway passenger agent detailing his stolen journeys on the line and asks for a bill to be settled promptly. He notes the trips were made on freight trains and argues he should receive freight rates likely with no rebates.
A dressmaker who arrived recently on a trans Atlantic liner was discovered to have 1500 dollars worth of lace concealed beneath her regular clothing.
Major General Corbin says the Moros outbreak has no real significance but Moros will doubt that after reviewing their casualty list. The remark highlights ongoing tensions and a shown impact despite official statements.
The text notes that with China’s emperor ill and top physicians summoned, a rough obituary outline could be prepared, signaling a major royal health crisis and the potential succession implications.
An old advertisement asks about bodily weaknesses and extols Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a supreme curative. It promotes a five cent bottle sold by W. E. Bard Drug Company.
At a Warrensburg meeting, the Democratic Johnson county central committee passed a resolution endorsing Rube Oglesby for railroad and warehouse commissioner.
An advertisement urges buyers to keep white garments bright with Red Cross Ball Blue. It notes a large two ounce package is sold by all grocers for five cents.
The Neapolis lodge No. 153 I O O F met Monday night and conferred the initiatory degree on one candidate. One membership application was received.
Women misinterpret uterine symptoms as separate diseases and seek multiple doctors. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is promoted as a targeted, harmless tonic to restore health, energy, and nervous balance, claimed to alleviate hysteria neuralgia and related uterine disorders.
The Sentinel announces Hon Alf F Rector of Saline County as a candidate for Congress from the Seventh district. Nominating primary actions by Democratic voters are to be held Saturday April 7. Also announces Hon C W Hamlin of Greene as a candidate for the same primary on April 7.
The pattern features a pale gray voile bodice with Irish lace, deep tucks, V back, crossed fronts, and narrow taffeta silk pleating. Puff sleeves end with lace and velvet cuffs. elbow length option available. All fabrics like cashmere chiffon and crepe may be used. Size 32 to 42 bust. two and a quarter yards of 44 inch material for medium. Send 10 cents and size details to Pattern Department.
D. E. Kennedy is announced as a candidate for the nomination for Judge of the Probate Court of Pettis County, subject to the action of the Democratic party.
Charles S Williams announced as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for County Recorder pending party action. The notice names Williams as the nominee hopeful for the county recorder post.
The Sentinel announces Walter Morey as a candidate for the county recorder nomination subject to the Republican party's action.
Charles D. Rayburn is announced as a candidate for the Republican nomination for county recorder, subject to party action.
Charles W. Daugherty announces his candidacy for nomination as circuit clerk, subject to the will of the Republican party.
In Rawlins Wyoming a buried body was uncovered during a foundation dig near the old graveyard site. Workers found a man fully dressed with a rope about his neck and hair described as black, leading locals to conclude the remains are those of the outlaw known as Black Cave Wells.
Language hints a whimsical note on duck hunting attire by K M H Hardware Co. Ducks are mentioned and outfits are examined, implying a catalog or promotional item.
February shipments from U S iron and steel manufacturers broke all prior monthly records. About 14 500 tons of wire nails and iron pipe went abroad via New York and eastern ports, with steel rails and billets totaling nearly 50 000 tons. New York handled 36 000 tons of 64 000 plus exported, sending substantial amounts to South America, Japan, and Brazil.
The Wichita tribe held its regular meeting Monday night and initiated Kemp Hieronymus. The group also received and favorably passed Walter Morey’s application.
In Knob Noster on March 20 Miss Clara James of Lexington College visits Miss Callie Baird. Ranson Guihen dies Sunday evening of consumption. Five candidates vie for recorder with James Robinson winning the Warrensburg nomination. Johnson County home fire caused little damage. Weddings teased for upcoming events.
It claims to pour oil of life into your system and warm you up boosting life blood circulation. Advertising a 35 cent product available as tea or tablets from W. E. Bard Drug Company.
A vintage grocery ad touts bulk items like flour currants peanuts butter and macaroni with low prices per unit, claiming top quality goods and the best city prices. It promises prompt delivery and two phone numbers for ordering.
Local hardware firm K M H Hardware Company showcases an elegant window display highlighting specialty tools for home improvement and professional trades. The display emphasizes organization, durability, and a curated selection of hardware essentials.
The notice promotes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a laxative cough syrup that cleanses the throat and lungs. It claims it treats coughs colds croup and whooping cough, with a pleasant taste and harmless use, sold by W. E. Bard Drug Co.
Hutchinson Kansas March 20 The annual Southwest Kansas conference of the Methodist Episcopal church opened with large attendance from across the district. Bishop Spellmyer of Cincinnati presides. he is among the churchs new bishops elected at the Los Angeles conference two years ago.
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