Sedalia Sentinel Editorial Staff and Leadership
The Sedalia Sentinel lists C. F. Kibby as president and George H. Scruton and John E. Tiedeman as editors.
Sedalia Evening Sentinel in Sedalia, Missouri
We have 4,498,142 pages in Missouri
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1905
Page
2
Union Bus Mer Subscription Rates in Sedalia
Sedalia readers are informed of daily and monthly subscription options by carrier and by mail. Rates include Daily postpaid three months at a dollar, six months at two dollars, or a yearly mail subscription at four dollars. Bell telephone listings and local post office handling are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
Mail
American and German Longevity Compared by a German Doctor
The article notes Dr Laquer’s claim that Americans aged 40 to 60 show lower survival than Germans, with 179 per thousand in Germany versus 170 in the United States for ages 40 to 60 and 78 versus 65 for over 60. It questions whether immigrant influx skewed results, and suggests lifestyle factors and pace of work affect longevity more than hours worked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Congress of Physicians
Social Hygiene
United States
Dr. Laquer
America
Germany
Notable Wheat Corner Histories Across Years
The piece recounts historic attempts to corner grain markets, noting Hutchison’s 1881 Chicago price spike to $2 a bushel and several large losses from Keene, Handy, Harper, Leiter, McGeoch, Cudahy, and Deacon White in corn and wheat. It frames these as major but costly episodes with limited lasting success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Egypt
Hutchison
Chicago
Keene
Handy
Harper’s
Young Leiter
MccGeoch
Cudahy
Deacon White
Arduous Study of Question Cited by Father in Law
The fragment notes a strenuous examination of a problem and mentions Father-in-law Zimmerman seeking wealth. It implies a scramble for an easier method but lacks full context or clear events. The passage hints at a critique of improvised wealth pursuits within a family dynamic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimmerman
Swiss Railways Introduce Height Based Half Fare Rule
A new half fare rule for Swiss government owned railways uses a height standard instead of age. Gauges at ticket offices let clerks decide if a child pays full fare, aiming to reduce railway imposition while helping small children above the legal age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
New Laundry Planned in Sedalia by Col Demuth Group
Plans are under way to establish a new laundry in Sedalia soon with Col H C Demuth leading the project. An Iowa laundry expert will join local capital, and modern machinery will be installed to handle all work thoroughly once a suitable building is secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
Col
H. C. Demuth
Iowa
Keen Kutter
America
Burial of Mrs Gentry in Dresden Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs Ola Gentry held Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev J Caskey of the M E church South. Burial took place in Dresden city cemetery after an autopsy conducted Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ola Gentry
Dresden
J. ¥. Caskey
M. E. Church
South
Unhappy Women Offered Cure for Female Weakness
Advert says over half a million women found a perfect cure with Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription. Claims no alcohol opium cocaine or harmful drugs and that ingredients are purely vegetable. Dr Pierce offers free confidential consultations at 663 Main Street Buffalo New York by letter or in person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Pierce
Main Street
Buffalo
N. Y
One-Armed Convict Stratton Seeks Clemency At Fort Leavenworth
Benjamin W Stratton, a one armed convict at Fort Leavenworth serving life for robbing the U S mail, claims to have escaped by wall scaling and night swimming the Missouri. He describes a life of crime from 1885 to 1898, detailing prison breaks, ranch work, and a reunion with his wife and son after release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin W. Stratton
United States
Fort Lavenworth
United States Mail
Missouri
Department of Justice
Stratton
Harvey Logan
temple-in-the-Wall
Delcherd
Tenn
Tenessee
Tracy City
Mexico
Republic
Indian Territory
Colorado
Canon City
Priscea
Trinidad
Ther
Heiress Escapes From Taunton Insane Asylum
Grace Evelyn Hawthorne Darby, 28, labeled the "most beautiful patient," escaped from the Taunton state insane asylum with suspected aid from a Taunton lover. Authorities suspect they fled toward Nova Scotia. The case notes disputed insanity and a recent inheritance, with search efforts extending to Canadian cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Grace Evelyn Hawthorne Darby
Taunton
Nova Scotia
Worchester
Monarch Laundry Promises Clean Household Linens Service
A clean house is assured if you send curtains bedspreads quilts blankets and comforts to Monarch Laundry Charles Van Antwerp proprietor. Contact via both phones 183 for family washing and garment care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. van Antwerp
Autos in Mad Race Across Continent from New York to Portland
Two 3 1 2 horsepower runabouts start from Columbus Circle at 9 30 AM on a 3500 mile trans continental race to Portland Oregon. Huss drives Old Scout with Milford Wigle. Megargil drives Old Steady with Barton Stanchfield. Prize: 1000 to winner, consolation car to loser. Route includes Albany Utica Syracuse Rochester Buffalo Erie Cleveland Toledo Chicago Davenport Des Moines Cheyenne and Boise City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dwight B. Huss
Percy Megarsgil
Columbus Circle
Portland
Ore
Huss
Old Scout
Megargil
Old Steady
Milford Wigle
Detroit
Megargil Barton Stanchfield
Lansing Midh
Melville E. Stone
H. W. Good
Albany
Utica
Syracuse
Rochester
Buffalo
Erie
Cleveland
Toledo
Chicago
Davenport
Des Moines
Cheyenne
Boise City
Longan's Steam Laundry Promises Reliable Service
TRY US. And your laundry will henceforth be a source of joy to you. We do no bungling jobs. Our work is a credit to ourselves and sure to please you if you once give us a trial. Phone 154. LONGAN'S STEAM LAUNDRY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longan
Red Cross Ball Blue Promotes Yellow Clothes Aid
Slogan urges keeping yellowed garments bright with Red Cross Ball Blue. Sold by grocers in two ounce packages for five cents, suggesting widespread availability and consumer use.
Father Found by Deserted Girls in Iowa Return
In Toledo on May 11 a Civil War veteran George M. Wilson, missing for 34 years from Demohos Ohio, is found alive in Seymour Iowa. His wife Mrs. Wilson and daughters Mrs Mary Kroll and Mrs Amanda Williams supported by him and pension agents previously believed him dead. The discover prompts pension reconsideration as the family learns of his survival and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krol
Williams
Seymour
George M. Wilson
Rebecca
Toledo
Wilson
Delphos
Demohos
Ohio
Fresh Air Home For Girls Dedicated in Milford
A fresh air home for girls was dedicated in Milford Connecticut today to be maintained by the Protestant Episcopal Missionary Society of New York City. The ceremony was led by Bishop Coadjutor Greer and Bishop Brewster of Connecticut.
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Sedalia Sentinel
Sentinel Newspaper Company
C. F
George H. Scruton
John E. Tiedeman
UNION
Jlabel
Bus. Mer
Bell
Queen City
Vvo
Sentinel Newspaper Co
City OF
Harper Publishing House
George Harvey
Colonel Harvey
Duke of Manchester
Luke
Europe
Gentry
Aerce
8. W. Stratton
Southwest
New
Old Mexico
Deming
W. 2
Campbell
West
Tennessee
Dare Dey
317
Albert T. Loewer
Tallor
East Third Street
Monarch Laundry
Chio
St. Louis
Keen Kutter Toscano
Keen Kutter Toola
Simmons Hardware CO
Broadway
Missouri – Kansas Telephone CO
Milford, Conn
Protestant Episcopal Missionary
Kroencke & Cordes
Universal
Arra
Clintee
C. F. Smith
Laclede
Roger
North Star
S. M. H. Hdw. CO
W. 2Nd St
W. Main
Pope Cement Construction Co
Sedalia Trust Co
Search the Sedalia Evening Sentinel Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Sedalia Evening Sentinel?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.