Opening of Missouri's First State Fair
The first Missouri State Fair gates opened this morning with a fair attendance on a rainy day. Childrens Day drew many visitors as exhibits neared completion by noon and grounds showed a busy, businesslike scene. Races were limited to the 2:45 trot for 500 dollars. Bob McCormick led the winners in two heats.
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Missouri
Missouri Pacific
Sedalia
Alpha Wilkesburn
Chanute
Norman J.coleman
St. Louis
Klondyke
J. S. Lehr
Bonnie Thomas
W. S. Sears
Bob McCormick
A.J. Glick
Too Soon
Frank Haven
John Kops & Son
Owensboro
la Plata
S. T. Hayden
Ft. Scott
Kas
Alpha Wilkes
Sedalia blanked St Charles 5 to 0 in Jefferson City
Sedalia defeated St Charles 5 to 0 on neutral ground as Dick Rohn and Watt led a strong hitting display. Watt allowed five hits and struck out 11 as Sedalia capitalized on St Charles errors with timely offense. Attendance reached about one thousand with Sedalia fans outnumbering St Charles supporters.
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St. Charles
Sedalia
Jefferson City
Missouri Trust considers ex governor Lon V Stephens for leadership
Persistent talk in St. Louis suggests the Missouri Trust Company may appoint a prominent financier as head. Names under consideration include ex Governor Lon V Stephens James M Carpenter and George W Parker as the company notes rapid growth since moving to St Louis and a recent ten point stock rise amid consolidation rumors.
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St. Louis
Lon V. Stephens
James M. Carpenter
George W. Parker
Swine and Sheep Barn Praised as Large and Well Arranged
The swine and sheep barn on the grounds earns high praise for size and convenience. Superintendent T A Harris of Lamine Missouri and assistant F H Schooler of Rockport Missouri lead the department. The water system and centralized exhibition ring are highlighted as top features. Chester White hogs from J M Ketcham & Sons of Love Lake Missouri show fifteen entries including a boar over 700 pounds, with Dorsey Bros of Peoria Illinois providing a thirteen hog exhibit.
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T. A. Harris
Lamine
F. H. Schooler
Rockport
M. Schooler
Chester White
J. M. Ketcham & Sons
Love Lake
Exhibits Include Handkerchief by Mrs Steinert and Young Miss Ramlow
Among the displays is a knit edged handkerchief by Mrs E F Steinert of Kansas City aged 68 and another by Miss Lizzie Ramlow, a 13 year old resident. The crowd awaits more fall dress goods arriving daily at Carl A Guenther 310 Ohio Street.
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Ert
Kansas City
Carl A. Guenther
Ohio Street
Hannibal Reports Fifty Four Arrests In August
Citizens are shocked by a police record indicating fifty four arrests were made in Hannibal during the month of August.
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Hannibal
Brooks' Skeeter Regulator Drives Them Off
A note from Bard's Drug Store announces Skeeter Regulator items priced at 10c each.
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Brooks’ Skeeter
Bard’s Drug Store
Equador Army Advances Toward Colombian Frontier
An Equadorian army unit is reported moving toward the Colombian frontier with rapid passage. The article notes their speed and momentum as a strategic advantage in the unfolding regional tension.
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Equador
Sedalia edges St. Charles in errorless, pitching duel
Watt pitched superbly for Sedalia, striking out eleven and allowing five hits. St. Charles' Feeney started, then Young handled the mound as Sedalia blanked the visitors late. Rohn hit a homer, Hutchinson tripled, with Bachoff Watt and Schrant adding doubles. Umpire Henry Ruhwart oversaw a tense finish.
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Feeney
St. Charles
Rohn
Young
Bachoff
Watt
Hutchison
Henry Ruhwart
Discount Offer From McCain Spot Cash Grocer
The Spot Cash Grocer at 112 114 West Main offers a daily 5 percent discount to reduce stock before invoicing through September 15. Phone numbers 151.
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McCain
West Main
Royal Tribe of Joseph Plans Lexington Lodge
J Martin Love, district organizer for the Royal Tribe of Joseph, spent Sunday in Lexington promoting the order. He has recruited a dozen members this week and expects to organize a new lodge in about two weeks with a membership of forty or more.
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Lexington
J. Martin Love
Royal Tribe of Joseph
Order
New Silk Paper Tablets Parade at Dow Drug Store
Fine line of society stationery in assorted tints and the latest novelties featured at Dow Drug Company located at Sec ond and Ohio. New silk paper in tablet form showcased to attract shoppers seeking stylish writing materials.
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Dow Drug Company
Second and
Ohio
Missouri Admirers Rally for William Joel Stone and Wetmore Push
William Joel Stone has many Missouri admirers backing him while the Wetmore plug stands out as the clearest show of support amid the local campaign momentum.
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William Joel Stone
Missouri
Sedalia Steam Laundry Ad Offers Value for Money
Local laundry promotes its service by urging customers to send bundles for cleaning and states customers get good value for their payment. The copy emphasizes affordability and efficiency offered by Sedalia Steam Laundry.
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Sedalia Steam Laundry
Missouri Trust Company and Commonwealth Deal Rumors Rise
Rumors swirl in St Louis finance circles that the Commonwealth company seeks to absorb the Missouri Trust company as stocks gain ten points in two weeks. The Missouri unit, started in Sedalia, is expanding its offices while leadership questions linger after Colonel O A Crandall’s resignation and subsequent death.
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Leo Bassieur
Trust Company
Commonwealth Company
Missouri Company
McKinley
Missouri Trust Company
St. Louis
Sedalia
Seventh and Locust Streets
O. A. Crandall
John C. Wilkerson
Hargadine-McKittrick Dry Goods Company
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C. J. Cloyd
Fayette
George McKerron & Sons
Sussex
Wis
Oxford Downs
Southdowns
Lincoln
Des Moines
Lewis Bros
Camp Point
Ill
J. M. Cannon
Anna D. Horton
St. Joseph, Mo
AY Watt
Rorless
Dick Rohn
Charles
Sedalia Boys
Carpenter
Hawkins
Schrandt
Ford
Swearingen
Harrison
Backoff
Cudmore
Stamm
Stanton
Popp
Clifford
O'Neil
McCarty
Feeny
Sedatia
Mssolal Trust
Ompany
Iead
The
Dorsey Bros
Peoria, Ill
U.S.A
Missouri State Fair Grounds
E. F. Stein
Lizzie Ramlow
Longan
Ball Park
Chesty Rohn
Hutchinson
Schrant
Wetmore
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