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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1905
Page
8
A Monday evening service at the First Christian church drew 500 attendees as Rev. J M Rudy opened a sermon series Prepare to Meet Thy God. An illustrated solo The Holy City captivated the congregation with stereoscope views and praise.
David Wilson, Sedstia’s town builder, arrived this morning after a short absence with cottage plans. He will begin work when a contract is let and the weather clears. A $50,000 hotel building plan will be delivered next week, and the old Cooper building will be moved to a lot for permanent use.
Baltimore report notes a new chapter in the banana war between United Fruit and Atlantic Fruit starting this week. The article mentions Baltimore as a location and references ongoing industry tensions.
Sedalia Mo May 16 1995 notice states the annual election of Sedalia Trust Company directors will be held at its office on Monday June 5 1905 polls open 10 a m to 1 a m H W Meuschke president.
A collection of tongue twisters appears in a newspaper clipping. The lines include The sun shines on the shop signs She says she shall sew a wheel She sells sea shells and The sixth sick sheik s sixth sheep s sick. Also phrases like a noisy noise annoys an oyster and peers peer from the pier perusing penny papers.
Oklahoma City leaders expect a meeting with Katy Railroad chairman Rouse and president Finney to discuss reviving a proposed line southwest to Wichita Falls or Henrietta Texas. The project, long debated, would add prestige to the Katy and connect key agricultural regions. Also noted are Missouri Pacific pay trains in town and the death of J P Campbell a Katy foreman at Bruceville Texas.
Old time railroad friends recount how Mr Shonts then head of the Panama canal commission hired and fired crews on a western road. A brakeman applicant tests Shonts by imitating his own act and the president manager ends the lesson with a fit of laughter.
Missouri State Music Teachers announce their tenth annual convention to be held in Carthage from June 20 to 23. Officers include President T Carl Whitmer and Secretary Treasurer H E Rice with committees led by Nathan Sacks and Wilbur F Starr. Local organizers include Walter F McElroy.
May 6 report from Logan Commodity Exchange at 214 South Lamine Street shows wheat and corn futures for September and July with mixed gains and losses. Livestock bids around Chicago Kansas City Omaha and East St Louis indicate steady hogs and weak cattle, with Chicago hogs firm at 5.20 to 5.40 for lighter types and up to 5.40 for heavies. East St Louis hogs stronger by about 5 cents. estimated Chicago arrivals about 25,000 for Wednesday.
Market report lists Prairie hay at 8 00 to 9 00 per ton Wheat at 0 25 to 1 00 per bushel soft and hard wheat flour 2 20 to 3 25 per cwt corn 55 to 60 cents per bushel butter 1 50 to 2 26 per pound lard 8 to 9 cents per pound potatoes per bushel corn meal 60 cents per bushel sorghum 35 cents per gallon poultry prices for spring chickens geese ducks and other fowl listed with per pound ranges
An army officer at the War Department defends monkey meat used by the 14th Cavalry scouts in the Moro theater. He notes young monkey haunches cook well over open fire and compares taste to rabbit while addressing bias from humans as meat looks. He mentions Moros and cannibal lore among natives.
For sale a five horsepower direct current motor in first class condition. Apply Business Manager Sentinel.
The city collector's office will stay open Wednesday evening, May 17, until 9 o'clock so railroad employees can pay their poll tax.
The May 10 issue of the Knights and Ladies of Security official organ in Topeka Kansas presents an excellent engraving of members of Quen City council No 564 from Sedalia.
A brief Atchison Globe opinion notes how neglect can ruin a business quickly. It argues many claim brilliance as a sole success factor and urges timely debt payment as prudent prep, especially if storms deter faith and prayer.
The piece notes men avoid storms but fear losing control at home. It suggests men rarely help with childcare unless forced by necessity, while women trust lovers too much before marriage. Half the town’s men had wives at their sides during the night’s storm.
A satirical warning suggests women may increasingly diminish clothing in the coming six weeks, risking public backlash by the Fourth of July. The remark hints at social attitudes toward attire and propriety in a past era.
Richards Yunts fireman Parsons Kan. J. P. Dunlap brakeman Parsons Texas. T. J. Burgess machinist helper Denison Texas.
Missouri Pacific passenger train No 10 operated in two sections this morning, moving passengers and cargo along the line. Officials reported no delays and normal service across connected routes.
A Philadelphia Press pamphlet quotes a moralist and Wise on respect. The moralist says lack of self respect lowers others respect, while Wise counters that excessive self regard also repels people.
The triennial session of the Reformed Church of the United States opens in Allentown with about 390 clergy and lay members in attendance. The main task is the proposed new constitution drafted by theologians at the last Baltimore meeting.
A Philadelphia Press interview records the centenarian attributing longevity to perseverance and simply "kept on livin" as the key to reaching an advanced age. The exchange highlights enduring spirit and practical resilience.
Dr. F. D. Ormond at 517 Ohio Street advertises bargain glasses with a full eye examination included. The offer emphasizes thorough exams before selecting glasses and insists the package covers exam, glasses, and frames to protect sight.
Oskaloosa Iowa bright with flags for the G A R state encampment in session. Formal opening tonight with Governor Cummins Senator Dolliver General Weaver and Congressman Hull among scheduled speakers. Woman's Relief Corps and affiliated groups also hold annual meetings.
W A Stewart of Cleburne ex sheriff owns a hemp rope made in St Louis in 1888 for the execution of John B Snaw. The 18 foot rope has served 19 times with the noose around condemned necks and has never been altered.
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