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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1902
Page
4
The Arkansas senatorial race heats up before the April 5 Democratic primary with harsh terms such as red necks and hillbillys used by rival supporters. A Kansas preacher labels himself a theistic evolutionist, while a local official might translate that term as burned crank. May the best men win.
Insurance companies are advancing rates due to alleged heavy losses from fires during the past year. Hotels factories and apartment houses are the classes chiefly affected with increases sometimes as high as 25 percent.
The Sentinel announces James C. Connor as a candidate for constable of Sedalia township subject to Democratic party action. It also announces Charles Leftwich as a candidate for nomination for constable of Sedalia township subject to the will of the Democratic party.
FOR CONGRESS C W HAMLIN DEMOCRATIC CITY TICKET Mayors and officials listed including J L Babcock City Attorney A L Shortridge Police Judge J W Truxel City Treasurer E R Andler Marshal J Edward Love Collector John Waddell Assessor Frank Monroe Aldermen ward names and Board of Education T W Bast Charles Hoffman Easter bonnets and candidates are almost ripe Hon C C Dickinson Clinton aspirant for State Senatorial toga from Osceola opposition expected City Hotel at Jefferson City sold to big realty firm led by ex Governor Lon V Stephens.
Two St. Joseph men say they invented an airship and expect to exhibit it at the World's fair. They suggest a panorama of the recent post office fight would draw further local interest.
The piece notes Jeffersonian democracy ideals and municipal ownership of public utilities. It mentions a Democratic State Convention to be held at St. in the near future.
Gen J J Russell, aiming to unseat Congressman W D Vandiver for the Fourteenth District nomination, concedes Vandiver will win. He cites a lingering goldbugism taint as a hindrance to his bid.
The Jefferson City Tribune notes O. B. Hudson of Worth county is a candidate for Congress from the 382d district. Reporter Goldman appears to be thinking of State Senatorial districts.
A German chemist announces glycosine, claimed to be 550 times sweeter than sugar. He notes that about one pound could sweeten a typical family for a year, suggesting a potential blow to the sugar trust.
A special agent reports the Indian Territory school system is inefficient and extravagant. He cites a forty pupil school that cost $40,000 over the last four years.
A marked spirit of discontent across European nations sparked by oppression. A monster demonstration occurred in Brussels on Sunday highlighting demands for universal suffrage regardless of creed color or dialect.
Col John Knott of the Hanni bal Journal is campaigning for a state office, leaving home duties to others. Meanwhile the county institute board reviewed fourteen applicants for teacher certificates, and all fourteen failed to pass.
A Washington special in a St. Louis Republican organ claims no more federal appointments will be made in Missouri until GOP factions reconcile. The item notes aging alliances postulate and contrasts European diplomacy as chicanery while praising Hon. James Cooney for diligent service to Pettis County Democrats who backed him amid faction clashes.
The Marshall Progress laments that Missouri may fail to choose a successor to Hon. George G. West in the U S Senate. It urges continuing West’s influence even if he were dead, signaling strong partisan support amid uncertain leadership.
The Greater Hail Store showcases its unique fashion leadership during Easter Week with a wide range of bewitching items, emphasizing correct styles and unmatched price advantages. Sedalia shoppers are urged to note the store’s superior preparations and broad appeal this season.
An array of skirts offers canvas weave walking skirts at $6.75 and $8.00 trailing skirts of Etamine at $12.70, untimed Etamine with cloth trimmings at $12.50, silk net skirts with plaited taffeta flounces at $13.50, and taffeta overskirts with stitched flounces, all presented as fashionable, practical styles.
The listing describes late arrivals with sparkle and freshness. Belts priced from 25c to 75c include tailor made stitched belts of taffeta moire poi de soie and silk lined in white black red blue and pink. Some belts feature white and black stitching and a new wrinkle fastening.
The Sorosis shoe is priced at 350 and claims unmatched comfort with right and left parts made in harmony. It notes lasts modeled from five hundred feet to ensure proper proportions and graceful contour, promising flattering foot appearance and a money back guarantee if not fully satisfactory.
A fragment from an old ad lists shoes with prices 19¢ 15e 35e and 5ie signaling bargain footwear. The terse line implies a sale or clearance in a period retail section.
John Hoffman, city scavenger, asks The Sentinel to state that no one but him has right to skin or remove dead animal carcasses within city limits and that he will prosecute offenders. The Sentinel notes several recent cases and Hoffman vows to stop them.
Prominent Sedalia citizens and business men urge Missouri Pacific to extend the War Saw branch south to Springfield, arguing it would be sound business and that such an extension is believed to occur soon.
For rent an 80 acre farm with good improvements located seven miles southwest of Sedalia. Apply to Frank Hughes, Public Administrator, and use papers for sale at his office.
The advertisement promotes Easter millinery at Hoffman Building and the Boston store. It highlights fashionable Witching styles, claims savings for customers, and invites shoppers to visit for affordable hats priced around twenty dollars.
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