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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1902
Page
2
Acolumn praises Judge Parsons and county clerk Gray highlighting political impact and fiscal reforms. It praises Gray for routing fees to county funds and delivering an economical, efficient office while urging Democrats to vote for him for public service and taxpayer benefit.
The market shows a $1 per hundred spread between top fat cattle and common grassy grades with strict fancy steers in Chicago around $9 and common crossers near $4. Texas cattlemen focus on pasture in the northwest while small stock raisers gain leverage, and better cattle are anticipated as breeding and care improve overall.
In East Texas a new town named Al Berta is being developed by the Missouri Trust Co and local businessmen. The promotion highlights low rates on drawing and invites readers to request complete literature from James Barker, general passenger and ticket agent for the M., K. T. and T. railway in St. Louis.
The guide explains earthing up celery when weather allows. Keep foliage dry and soil friable to avoid rust. Remove rotten leaves, use boards if weather blocks soil contact, and avoid soil in the heart by gathering stalks and packing soil firmly.
Charles E. Thorne of the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station states that the so called flaxseeds found at the base of wheat stalks in October and November are not eggs of Hessian fly but the full grown larvae that later become winged insects inside the brown flaxseed cases.
An advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm cures rheumatism and catarrh by cleansing the blood. It asserts lasting relief after previous medical failures and offers a free prepaid sample and medical advice, with prices and Sedalia distribution details.
The article argues that hogs grown to full capacity yield prosperity for farmers. Sheep thrive with short pastures while cattle struggle for grass. Stock farms become more fertile and profitable, with sheep needing no expensive shelter beyond a dry open shed.
Petition signed by 169 voters of Special Road District No. 8 requests re submission of adopting the Six Mile District law. Pettis county court to place the proposition on the November 4, 1902 general election ballot for voters to decide adoption or rejection.
Mrs. Frank Kell and her two young sons at 1118 East Third Street are reported ill with typhoid fever. They remain at home under doctor supervision as health officials monitor the household.
A practical guide urges early handling of foals to mold a colt into a safe, trainable partner. It outlines step by step methods from halter training to riding, driving, and hitching, stressing gradual exposure, calm control, and avoidance of fear or force. The piece emphasizes moral suasion over punishment to instill trust and safety with women and children.
A California reader asks about 300 ton wooden silo with earthen floor and air leaks from board shrinkage. Joseph Wing recommends inside cementing with wire mesh and whitewashing annually to prevent air intrusion and acid damage while avoiding bottom cement.
Fragment shows a homecoming scene with names Von Plumer and Mrs. von Blumer in a brief social exchange about last night’s noise. The dialogue hints at a lively gathering and neighborly tension in a social setting.
Miss Jennie Shannon leaves for Fayette to attend the wedding of Miss Ethel Bradley to Mr Bridgman of Washington D C. From Fayette she goes to Sedalia to attend the State Christian Endeavor convention, Warrensburg Star reports.
Invitations have gone out in Warrensburg for the wedding of Mrs Miller Chappell Pope to Mr Francis Marion Cockrell Jr in Jefferson City on Wednesday November 5 with a reception to follow.
Special notice calls for delegates to the State Christian Endeavor convention in Sedalia October 23 26. Workers offering to serve at 75 cents per day should send their names to Emma Heckman Ella Arnold Anna Moore Eva McNeil Margaret Edwards Lida Burress Faith Smith Mrs Stevens or Rev F L Cook.
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