26 May 1903
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1903
Page
1
A Philadelphia conference endorses Snyder as Auditor General Matthus as State Treasurer Morrison and Henderson as Superior Court judges. The platform backs Roosevelt and opposes tariff revision. The looming Ohio convention centers on Hanna versus Foraker and Roosevelt loyalty amid party lines.
Washington and Ohio stories trace Roosevelt endorsement talks at the state convention in Columbus June 3 and 4. Foraker and Hanna clash over whether the president should be backed, with anti-Hanna factions aligning with Hanna on indorsement. Secretaries in Walla Walla and Cleveland weigh political signals as Canton honors the president.
A Sedalia club toured Windsor last night by special train leaving at 6 p m arriving forty minutes later. The program matched the First Christian church show with Edna Morris absent due to illness and Florence Scott substituting. Mrs W D Steele received roses then sang The Mission of the Rose while Lorraine Livingston presented American Beauties. The club returned to Sedalia at midnight after a reception hosted by Mr and Mrs James D Livingston with Windsor residents praised for hospitality.
Paris May 26 Several victims of the Paris Madrid automobile race remain in precarious health. Barrow runs a high fever and Renault is described as in a most critical condition. Tou rand may lose his reason, while Stead is expected to recover within a week as Bordeaux cars stay locked awaiting police release.
Washington reports a dramatic shift in the post office investigation with the arrest of David V. Miller, an assistant to Attorney General Tyner, accused of taking a $2,500 bribe. Miller is likely to turn state's evidence as legal authorities take charge and no further arrests are anticipated.
Bargains abound in the May Sale with linen and damask deals including $1 double bleached Scotch damask for 57c and 73c German cream damask for 4dc. Napkins, towels, and crash textiles are offered at reduced prices as part of continuous purchasing through the sale.
The article voices a shift from shirt waists to blouses with softer stiffness and more charm. It highlights lace and medallion trimming, tuck stitching, and hem work as key features amid a white season with white waists skirts and suits selling rapidly. It notes fabrics like pique duck voiles and brillian tines.
Summer waists laundered not dry pressed and ready to wear. Assortments are generous with linens lawn madras oxfords and thin silks offered. Garments tucked with lace medallions and dainty detailing. Best makes and styles admitted. Prices start at 6.50 and fall to 1.00.
Dressing Sacks in 48c to 1.50 feature lawn dimities and prints in white pink blue black and white. House dresses of lawn dimities percales and prints offered at 75c 1.00 1.25 and 1.50, claimed to equal at home making in cost.
The note argues quality matters more than quantity and warns against ultra low prices that mask poor quality. It says prices are not always highest, but equal quality costs less elsewhere, while their goods offer superior value and durable quality.
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