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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1902
Page
4
Announcement invites all residents to contribute to a new public department in the Equitable Building corner Fourth and Lamine Streets. The periodical declares the department is FOR THE PEOPLE and welcomes any items of interest from readers, noting 200 new subscribers in the past month.
The Sentinel announces William J. Castle as a candidate for representative subject to the Democratic County Convention.
James Montgomery is announced as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Pettis County prosecuting attorney, subject to the voice and vote of the party. The report notes local party dynamics and upcoming convention considerations in Pettis County.
Judge O E Parsons stands as a candidate for re nomination for the office of Probate Judge of Pettis County subject to the action of the Democratic convention to be held August 11 1902.
The notice announces W L Cress as a candidate for Judge of the Western District of Pettis County, pending action by the Democratic County Convention. It also states Judge N H Rogers will seek re nomination as justice of the peace for Sedalia township, subject to the Republican party's will.
James C. Connor is announced as a candidate for constable in Sedalia township, subject to the action of the Democratic Party. Charles Leftwich is named as a candidate for the nomination as constable in Sedalia township, subject to the will of the Democratic Party.
The Sentinel announces a new department for letters from readers on timely local topics. Submissions should be short and free of vulgarity, with a 200 to 300 word limit, and may be rejected at the editor’s discretion.
The piece argues tariff duties on beef raise prices and urges Congress to repeal the meat tariff to bring in foreign and South American meat. It warns the Republican party faces blame for high costs, drought, and investigations, urging voters to demand relief.
A draft note suggests Sedalia may still welcome trains with coaches bearing the C. R. J. initials. The rumor hints at revived service and local rail interest.
The Sentinel notes the departure of J. M. Cannon from Sedalia. It lauds his energy and enterprise and predicts El Paso offers a wide field for talents like his, while acknowledging he will often feel 1500 miles away from home.
A Seda lia gentleman quipped to his wife that a loud meat order would improve neighbors' opinions. The jest centers on social nerves and public behavior in a small community.
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as blood food to treat pale blood and poor health. It argues girls at school suffer from blood starvation and claims the medicine enriches blood and makes faces rosy. It also mentions meat trust politics and public hunger concerns in Sedalia.
Miss Ada Cormany of Fort Scott will sing at the Kansas City May Musical festival with the Sedalia chorus which sent for her several weeks ago. She has practiced with the chorus for three weeks. No other Fort Scott musician will participate.
Louisiana Missouri receives a Carnegie library grant of 25000 dollars with a site offered. A committee including F W Buffum Isidor Michael A J Murphy W P Stark Miss A H Draper and Miss Elizabeth Whitaker will raise 5000 by subscription. A citizen offers a 4000 dollar site and the city plans to vote 2500 dollars annually for maintenance.
Guenther's store at 310 Ohio Street advertises a big Monument Sale for Decoration Day offering "the real thing" in bargains and service. The ad emphasizes value and customer satisfaction with plainspoken assurance.
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