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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1906
Page
2
Announcement lists subscription rates by mail postpaid including daily weekly and yearly options. Mentions telephones and identifies For Congressman Courtney Hamlin Hawin Courtney WV with a postal and circulation notice.
A critique of monopolistic control over natural resources argues for uniform selling terms to crush power of steel, oil, copper trusts and others, urging railroads to practice non discrimination while praising railroad aid to the needy as proof of industry generosity.
Clarence McNair Ilgenfritz will host a musicale Monday afternoon May 21 at Balmer & Weber's hall honoring Miss Gladys Greeley of West Pine Boulevard. Mrs. Paul Bakewell assists host reception at 4 o clock. Edwina Tutt, recently returned from study in Dresden and Berlin, will sing a song composed by Ilgenfritz dedicated to Greeley. Several other artists will perform.
The text proclaims that within six years the American automobile industry has become the world champion in production. It asserts the U S tops Germany England Italy and France in the number of machines produced as the new year begins.
A 1904 snapshot shows 26,601 cars worth 34.65 million dollars with 21.31 million invested. Factories pour out a new machine every five minutes. New York records 24,000 autos. France 117,000. U.S. about 76,000 in use.
A local man is described as enthusiastic about a medicine seller who has money to burn. The report notes the seller’s willingness to invest or spend freely, drawing attention from neighbors and authorities alike.
L T Cooper, head of Cooper Medicine Co of Dayton Ohio, arrives in St Louis and sparks a citywide craze with claims his preparations restore hearing and cure stomach illness. He conducts public demonstrations, dispenses large sums to the poor, and gains wide attention while physicians doubt some claims. The mania may fade after his departure, though his charitable acts are noted.
Magistrate Gresham imposed a $50 fine on Emmett Hardin as recorded in the court docket. The decision reflects a minor offense processed in the local magistrate’s court.
A column notes the prejudice against wearing glasses is fading in America. It urges readers to seek proper eye care and fitting with Dr. Ormond to avoid lifelong suffering from neglect.
The Sentinel announces candidates for Pettis County offices including D. E. Kennedy for Probate Judge and Charlee S. Williams Walter Morey Charles D. Rayburn and others for County Recorder Circuit Clerk and Prosecuting Attorney positions. Nominations are subject to party actions.
Five leading players contest a 18.2 balk line match for a $2500 purse. George Slosson George Sutton Jake Schaefer Willie Hoppe and Louis Cure vie in ten games at 500 points. Hoppe beat Cure 500 to 296 in the opening match. Mason ic Notice Sedalia Chapter No. 18 R A M holds special convoc tion May 9 to work in P and E M degrees.
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription as a tonic for women’s health. It claims benefits for weak and exhausted women, office and school workers, nursing mothers, and those with nervous symptoms. It praises roots from American forests and invites readers to write to Dr Pierce in Buffalo, NY for confidential advice.
The Democratic party nominates Mary O. Hansberger and Lon V. Ware as candidates for Pettis county treasurer. The Republican nomination lists T. T. Vietz as a candidate for county treasurer, subject to the will of the Republican convention.
Collector candidate W S Scott asks Sentinel to announce renomination at Pettis County position subject to GOP will. John L Sullivan named for county collector nomination. I N Sprecher seeks renomination for Pettis County sheriff subject to party will.
The statement announces J E Love as a candidate for the nomination for constable of Sedalia township subject to Democratic party action. The notice informs voters of the pending party process and seeks support within the party framework.
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