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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1899
Page
6
Texas leads the potato rush pushing prices down for the poorest. The state’s vast potato vines drive early shipments, aiming to break a market record by bringing new potatoes nearly a month ahead of the usual shipping time.
J R Baldwin, representing the Sedalia Sentinel, visits Boonville to seek the deputy beer inspector position with strong endorsements. He is portrayed as a steadfast friend of Governor Stephens and highly favored for the central Missouri appointment.
G. W. Arnod of Sedalia sues his wife for divorce claiming she struck him with a poker. The item notes men as poker players and mentions Sedalia’s boastful merchant Cannon. It adds a quip about American troops in the Philippines capturing capitals, contrasting with Sedalia’s past.
Postmaster Blakeman of California Missouri reports a card addressed to Adam Eve & Co Paradise Missouri passed through his office last week. The card appeared intended for Jefferson City where officials note peaceful times since the legislature adjourned.
In Marshall Missouri on May 27 Alvin Wilholt and Sallie Gibbs both of Glasgow were married in a carriage before Elder Wharton at his residence. The couple then departed for the East.
The Knights of the Maccabees announce a 15 cent special at the R. T. J. Tuesday evening, the 30th. Crescent tent promises an excellent program that will uphold its entertainment reputation.
White lead, linseed oil, varnishes, Ott's G. T. L Bryan yesterday concluded a three months spring term of school at Beaman, where he had a good attendance and fine interest. He left today for Osage county, where he will visit his brother.
The Missouri Pacific advertises ten daily passenger trains via Sedalia with wide vestibules steam heat and safety features. It lists reduced one way rates to California and northwest points with sale dates May 18 19 and June 24 for return. Includes promotions for Columbus Ohio and Shriners Buffalo trip with specific dates and return limits.
A sale at Gent Assembly Presbyterian Church runs May 16 17 and 18 with return available until June 3. Proceeds support church programs and community outreach.
Mystic Shrine Buffalo offers $25.90 round trip fares on sale June 12 and 13 with return by July 2. Woodmen of America Kansas City posts $2.85 round trips on sale June 3 with return by June 12. Elks Purple Week in St. Louis lists $7.55 round trip tickets on sale June 19 and 20 with return by June 24. Sangerfest at Moberly Missouri features $3.30 round trips on sale June 6 7 8 with return by June 9.
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