21 Nov 1901
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1901
Page
1
A letter to the editor from a Sedalia salesman under the name Tape Cutter argues for extending store hours, countering merchants who say early closing harms trade. He cites clerks fatigue, wages, and delivery work, urging mutual consideration and aligned city interests.
President Blaise of the Retail Clerks union says dry goods stores close at 6:30 pm for seven years and most clothing and shoe shops support it. He cites merchant canvasses and praise from a city clothing merchant at a Federation meeting. Several merchants in dry goods, shoes, and clothing are named as supporters.
The Ladies' Aid society of St. Paul's Lutheran church met this afternoon with Mrs Henry Brunckhorst of East Fifth street to sew for the Orphans' home at Des Peres Missouri.
The B Y P U of the First Baptist church hosts a social in the church parlors this evening with Dr. McNeil presenting an illustrated lecture.
The Little Country Store will be presented tonight and tomorrow night in the parlors of the East Broadway Christian church by the young people of the church.
A reception and social is held at Fifth Street M E church South this afternoon and continues until 10 o'clock this evening.
The ladies of the First Congregational Church will serve their annual New England dinner this evening, continuing a community tradition that features regional fare and church fellowship.
The Sedalia Federation of Labor elected delegates C. I. Hartenbach, P. S. Jamerson and C. J. Heill with alternates William Heitland, J. W. Neeley and Rod Jones. They urged re enactment of the Gerry Chinese exclusion act and planned a smoker during the February installation of new officers.
The volume of business on last Saturday was the largest in Seda lia in years. Cannon's Grand Central hired twelve extra salespeople to handle demand, but the store still could not accommodate all customers who called.
New York reports Rev. Hugh Pentecost at Unity congregation condemning Andrew Carnegie’s remarks. Pentecost cites Carnegie’s controversial line that 999 of 1000 should be born poor and argues the idea praises poverty, urging broader discussion on wealth and society.
The Gibney Stock Company will night present the three act comedy Mixed Pickles and afterwards Sedalia amateurs will compete for two prizes a gold and silver watch. The company fills the house each night and merit arguments fade against this audience turnout.
The forecast shows partly cloudy skies tonight and Friday with warmer temperatures tonight. No precipitation is expected and conditions should remain mild through the period.
A statewide bowling tourney to decide Montana champion opened in Butte today and will run through Saturday. Top teams from Helena Anaconda and other cities are among the contestants.
Pleasant to take and advertised to cure any cough, Coldicure is offered at Bard's Drug Store with emphasis on its soothing relief and availability to customers seeking fast cough relief.
Dave Hartshorn left Tuesday with C. C. Stanley for Oklahoma City to work at bricklaying at sixty cents an hour. A. F. Masom, a stone cutter, plans to join them soon as Oklahoma City enjoys a boom and rising wages.
Bard's Drug Store advertises a broad range of manicure and toilet items. The notice highlights personal care products and related accessories available for customers seeking grooming and hygiene essentials.
The Ladies Aid society of the German Evangelical church holds its monthly social this afternoon and evening at Mrs Almna Loewer's home 909 West Fifth Street. Members are urged to bring friends. Bard's Drug Store offers a full line of corn razors.
Dr McNeil speaks at First Baptist Church this evening on his trip abroad in an illustrated lecture. The event is sponsored by the church group BPPU and proceeds benefit them. Downtown stores advertise stationery perfumes and holiday goods from Dow Drug Co.
Uriah Pontins of Stover Morgan County visited the city this past week to arrange increased capacity at his mill. He is along the route of the new Colorado railroad.
A refined display shows an elegant line of manicure scissors at Bard's drug store. The assortment highlights precision instruments suitable for grooming and personal care.
Mrs H M Hall returns from Nebraska where her sister has recovered from illness. The sister will leave this week for Spokane Washington to reside. Blankets laundered, best in the city, Longan's, Phone 154.
Lexington observer analyzes the new seventh congressional district as candidates Steele Pettis Cooney and others map out strengths. It notes Stakes in Saline Pettis Benton Hickory and Howard and the chance of regional shifts shaping support and patronage across counties.
Local store advertises bleached linen tablecloths 68 inches wide from 50 to 75 cents a yard and 72 inch wide at 1.50, plus unbleached linens and turkey reds at 25 to 50 cents. New golf gloves arrive in red black white in various styles, alongside a strong line of Ladies' Kid Gloves from Monarchs Cen temere and Czarana priced 1.00 to 2.00.
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