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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1902
Page
4
The notice lists circulation details and contact information for Kentin el Publishing Company and its offices at the Equitable Building corner Fourth and Lamine Streets with phone numbers.
The Sentinel announces James Montgomery as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for prosecuting attorney, contingent on the vote of Democrats in Pettis County.
Announcement that Judge O. E. Parsons seeks re-nomination for Probate Judge of Pettis County subject to the Democratic convention on August 11, 1902.
The Sextinel announces W. L. Cress as candidate for Judge in the Western District of Pettis County pending Democratic County Convention action. It also publicizes E. R. Wilson of Green Ridge township as a candidate for judge of the county court Western District, subject to the Democratic guideline.
Justice of the Peace candidate Judge N. H. Rogers announces intent to seek re nomination for Sedalia township seat. He will run subject to the will of the Republican party and its endorsement.
James C. Connor is announced as a candidate for constable of Sedalia township subject to the democratic party. Charles Leftwich is announced as a candidate for constable of Sedalia township subject to the will of the democratic party.
The piece discusses the difference between advertising foreign goods and foreign retail houses with editorial urging to patronize them. It notes that imports sold locally divert profits away from legitimate Sedalia retailers and reduce local earnings.
The piece argues foreign retail houses drain local currency, noting Sedalia manufacturers operating stores also sell foreign cigars from the same stock. It claims every local paper runs foreign cigar ads and retailers favor them for trade, while outside spending harms home businesses. The Democrat is blamed for not distinguishing these issues.
The piece defends home buying over city ads and argues newspapers are businesses. It notes editorial endorsements in the Democrat and questions second class mail privileges related to ads. It then shifts to a coastal shipping piece arguing Pacific perils rise with commerce and shipwrecks increase along western coasts.
A clever tactic by Berlin shopkeepers hangs a slogan on their fronts stating no Englishman may enter while the South African war lasts. The ban is said to target establishments that never welcomed English customers.
Georgetown May 19 The Georgetown school board elected Miss Clara Danwalter of Boonville principal Miss Bessie Griffin of Smithton primary and A Hi Gravitt of Smithton teacher for colored school The enumeration of children of school age this year is 219 up 15 from last year U F Sargent Secretary of School Board
Washington May 18 The president told Senator Cullom he may visit the Illinois State Fair in Springfield in September. He desires to tour the state and views the trip as a favorable opportunity. He may also attend other state fairs during his western trip.
Mrs G Hayden of this city is named a special deputy for the Daughters of Rebekah Lodge. The appointment highlights a local community service connection and accords ceremonial duties within the organization.
Rebekah and a degree team organized a new lodge in Mokane last week. Mrs. Hayden praised the lodge materials as exceptionally fine and, with several degree members, plans a visit to the Mokane lodge soon.
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