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Sedalia Evening Sentinel in Sedalia, Missouri
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1904
Page
7
Missouri at St Louis dedication noted in vivid figures
The account recalls 6 000 quart bottles of champagne for 12 000 guests at the French national pavilion dedication in St Louis. It also lists Missouri agricultural output and a bizarre incident with New York club women who failed to wear pale blue ribbons on arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
New York
It Was Summer Time in Dixie Land Song Tops Music Market
The article details the revenue potential in music publishing as writers vie for a hit. Edwin Kendall's "It Was Summer Time in Dixie Land" is highlighted as the era's top money maker, with near 300,000 copies sold in a month and projections of over a million in a year. Publishers may net over 80 thousand dollars on this song after costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie Land
Edwin Kendall
Maine
California
Allen's Foot-Ease Advertises Foot Powder Cure
A short notice promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder for swollen sore hot and aching feet and for corns and bunions. Sold at all druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents. Ask today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Wedding Set for June 8 for McGowan and Perdue
The Sentinel Sunday notes an omission but confirms the wedding date of Mr. Arthur McGowan and Miss Ethel Perdue as June 8. The precise venue is not listed in the available text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur McGowan
Ethel Perdue
Sentinel
Cawthorn Convicted of Murder and Sentenced to Life
In Eastman Georgia on May 23 a jury found R D Cawthorn guilty of murder with a mercy recommendation. Judge Roberts sentenced him to life at hard labor in the penitentiary for the deaths of W J Tucker and Horne amid allegations of a love triangle and alleged poisonings surrounding Tucker’s death. The case followed prior hangman’s sentence set aside by the supreme court, with Cawthorn claiming the deceased wife poisoned Tucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastman, Ga
R. D. Cawthorn
Roberts
Peniten
W. J. Tucker
Cawthorn
Horne
Tucker
Cawthorn Wa
Cawthorne
Supreme Court
Farmis Offer Unclear Message About Service Quality
The note presents unclear text about Farmis and service quality. It mentions best service being natural and contains many garbled symbols, making a precise summary difficult but implying marketing or advertising language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmis
Farris’s rich ice cream praised for pure cream
Readers question why Farris ice cream tastes rich. The answer attributes its richness to the use of pure cream in its production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farris
Longan's Steam Laundry Promises Superior Shirt Laundry
The advertisement urges choosing a laundry that preserves credit with collars cuffs and shirts or risk mottled linen with torn buttonholes. It claims services here cannot be excelled elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longan
Resolution to grade and pave Fifth Street Sedalia Missouri
City council resolves to grade and pave the portion of Fifth Street from Hancock Avenue to Engineer Street in Sedalia Missouri with vitrified brick on a concrete base. The 30 foot road will extend to curb lines at intersections and be paid via special assessment. publication planned for seven days. May 16 1904. Mayor J L Babcock. City Clerk E BAKER.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Street
Hancock Avenue
Engineer Street
Shalia
Missouri
Sedalia
Curbing Resolution for Fifth Street Sedalia Missouri
City resolves to curb both sides of Fifth street from Hancock avenue east to Engineer street with concrete curbing. Plans to be filed with the City Clerk by the City Engineer. Curb to align with established grades and extend at intersections to agree with intersecting streets. Publication in Sedalia newspaper for seven consecutive daily insertions. Approved by the Mayor on the 16th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Street
Hancock Avenue
Engineer Street
Sedalia
Robinson Crusoe rooted in Selkirk island tale
W B Northrop in St. Nicholas notes the novel by Defoe drew on the experiences of Alexander Selkirk who lived four years on Juan Fernandez in the Pacific. Captain Rogers rescued Selkirk and Defoe later crafted the narrative, facing claims of pilfered manuscript and letters. Defoe reportedly made a fortune and built a London suburb house, helping its instant popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson Crusoe
Alexander Selkirk
Juan Fernandez
Pacific Ocean
W. B. Northrop
St. Nicholas
Rogers
Selkirk
Defoe
London
Honest Laundry Promise From Local Service
A retailer proclaims straightforward laundry work with no secret processes or injurious chemicals. The message emphasizes hard honest labor and best care and invites customers to be convinced by the quality of service.
The Poet's Prayer by Ebenezer Elliott
A silent lyric prayer for a patriot bard sought in truth and usefulness. The speaker asks God to keep the poet from vanity and to grant a peaceful burial where daisies bloom and bees hum, far from scornful crowds and worldly cares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer Elliott
A Good Plea for Shoes Sparks Salary Rise
A boss questions a clerk about needing higher pay and the clerk cites shoes for the children. The boss recalls buying shoes for the youngsters and decides to grant a raise to cover that need.
The Epistles Lesson Mix Up in Sunday Class
A Sunday school teacher asked what the Epistles are. One pupil answered I think I know and named Dorothy as the Lady Apostles.
No Dodging It Plan by Waiters Union
A humorous note imagines a waiters union scheme to require tipping before service. The quip suggests a rule that no one is waited on until the tip is deposited on the table beside the plate.
An Awful Jolt in a Patent Medicine Almanac Joke
A quirky note describes a joke that unknowingly appears in a patent medicine almanac. The writer mentions a circular travel path that loops back to its starting point, framed as a playful puzzle or aside.
Cake and Graphophone Concert Ad Mission
An old advertisement notes a cake and graphophone concert with an admission price of 15 cents. The snippet records a small, curiosity-driven event likely hosted by a local club or venue seeking coin turnout.
Modern Laundry Services Advertised by Local Firm
We feature a large modern facility for handling family washings and express prices. Widespread service advertised with references to Monarchiy Laundry and Chas Van Antwerp. Attorney C C Lewson listed at the Katy Building with contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhones Monarciy
C. C. Lewson
Katy
Pettis County Prosecuting Attorney Candidates Named
The Prosecuting Attorney announces Mark A. McGruder as a Democratic primary candidate for Pettis County Prosecuting Attorney and C. Kelly as a Republican primary candidate, subject to party primary actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark A. McGruder
Pettis County
C. €. Kelly
Candidate H. K. Bente for Pettis County Prosecuting Attorney
H K Bente announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Pettis County Prosecuting Attorney. He seeks the party’s support in the upcoming primary election.
Barnett Declared Democratic Candidate for Office
O. M. Barnett enters the race as a Democratic candidate. Voters across the district are urged to support Barnett in the upcoming election. He emphasizes community improvement and party alignment in his campaign platform.
Sprecher Declared Candidate for Pettis County Sheriff
The Sentinel announces I. N. Sprecher of Dresden township as a Democratic primary candidate for Pettis County sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel
I. N. Sprecher
Dresden Township
Pettis County
Charles S Williams Seeks Pettis County Sheriff Nomination
The Democratic primary will decide Charles S Williams candidacy for Pettis County Sheriff. Williams runs amid party competition seeking the sheriff's office.
County Collector Candidate Nounces Candidacy
Lamonte township resident A J Hughes announces his candidacy for county collector subject to the Democratic primary.
County Treasurer Clemens Honkamp Nominated for renomination
Clemens Honkamp is announced as the Democratic candidate for renomination for county treasurer, subject to the outcome of the Democratic primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel
Clemens Honkamp
Sedalia Real Estate Loan Offered By Local Trust Company
A notice announces a $50,000 loan on Sedalia real estate offered by Sedalia Trust Company. The lender invites inquiries and specifies loan details and contact information for interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia Real Estate
Sedalia Trust Company
World’s Fair Rates From Sedalia by M., K. & T. Railway
The M., K. & T. Railway offers St. Louis round trips at $9 with return by December 15, and $7.50 round trip limited to 60 days from sale. Sunday excursions within 50 miles of Sedalia priced at one fare plus 25 cents for the round trip.
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Louis Express
Louis Limited
Louis
Cal
California Limited
St. Louis
Sedalia
M., K. & T. Railway
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