State fair plans for bigger next year foreseen
The State fair, despite handicaps, was a financial success with premiums paid and funds remaining. Over 6 000 of the 50 000 appropriation is unspent, plus 5 700 in state funds tied to a Delmar St Louis dispute. Officials vow more improvements, expanded racing, better advertising, and easier access via cheap excursions and returning-ticket options.
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Delmar
St. Louis
St. Louis Fair Association
Delmar Association
Rippey
Miss Gem Leftwich Featured In School Pageant
Miss Gem Leftwich, a 10 year old contestant, appears in a local school pageant with anticipation of judging by attendees and teachers.
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Gem Leftwich
Typhoid patients recover as Dr Overstreet aids relief
The daughter of Officer Leftwich, bedridden fifty one days with typhoid pneumonia, sat up for the first time on Thursday. Dick P. Johnson and others ill with typhoid are now able to dress and be around the house. Six were ill at once, all are up now thanks to attending physician Dr Overstreet.
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Leftwich
Dick P. Johnson
Overstreet
Pioneer German Day Planned at Liberty Park
Plans for Pioneer German Day at Liberty Park on Wednesday September 25 call for a full program including games, a grand ball, a concert, and a large banquet. Local officers and committees are listed, highlighting preparations to host visitors and exhibit World’s Fair buildings later moved to Missouri for the State fair grounds.
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Liberty Park
Notable visitors listed for community event
J B Fuller Logan C Thomas Louis Hoffman J M Cannon and W T Morris lead attendees with distinguished guests from across the state including Reverend Breaker Reverend Williams editor of the St Louis Central Baptist and Reverend S M Brown editor of the Battle Flag. Attendees will be hosted in the farmers homes of the community.
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J. B. Fuller, Logan C. Thomas
Louis Hoffman
J. M. Cannon, and
W. T. Morris
M. J. Breaker
Dr. Williams
St. Louis
Schley Court of Inquiry Opens in Washington
The Schley court of inquiry opened promptly in Washington with Admiral Schley making no further objections. Judge Advocate Lemley swore in the court and read orders placing Sampson in command of the North Atlantic squadron and Schley in command of the Flying squadron. Rear Admiral Higginson then testified.
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Washington, D. C
Schley
Lemley
Sampson
North Atlantic
Higginson
New Silk Paper Tablets Highlight Dow Drug Stationery
Fine line of new society stationery in assorted tints offers the latest novelties. See our new silk paper in tablet form showcased by Dow Drug company at Sec ond and Ohio.
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Dow Drug Company
Second and
Ohio
Cabinet Keeps Promise to Stay After Funeral Return
The presidential train returned from Canton and reached Washington late today. The cabinet did not meet until 11 and agreed to remain in place. They gave President Roosevelt an outline of chief matters before them.
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President Roosevelt
Steam Order Prompts Manager to Turn On
On page 4 of today's Sentinel an order from W. S. Broomall, a chief stockholder in the street car company, directs Manager Osborne to switch on the steam heating. Protests from the Sedalia Business Men's club and citizens prompted the action. Osborne reportedly said he would retire when steam is ordered on.
Village Parsons Melodrama At Opera House
A new melodrama The Village Parson will be presented at the opera house with matinee and night shows on Saturday September 21. The piece centers on The Little Blind Child, love, truth, and intense human emotion in a strong dramatic setting.
Brooks' Skeeter Regulator Drives 'em Off
Skeeter Regulator from Brooks Industries hits Bard's Drug Store market, priced at 10 cents, as a deterrent item for insects and pests. Local shoppers note its novelty and potential effectiveness in homes and businesses.
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Brooks’ Skeeter
Bard’s Drug Store
Pettis County Churches to Represent Delegates at Harmony Baptist Convention
The Harmony Baptist association will hold its annual convention at County Line church near Lamonte on September 23 to 25. Twenty four Pettis county churches will be represented by 125 delegates. Delegates from the First Baptist Church of the city, including The Rev. (names omitted), are elected to attend.
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Pettis County
Harmony Baptist Association
Lamonte
First Baptist Church
Marriage of F T Cooper and Louise Heisterberg
The wedding occurred Thursday evening at the German Evangelical parsonage with Rev. Theodore Bundenthal officiating. The couple went to 1210 East Tenth Street after the ceremony, and will host friends there. A house party at Hon. J H Bothwell’s country home north of Sedalia features Miss Helen Demuth and Miss Fannie McNulty of Boonville as guests of honor, with Mrs. Demuth chaperoning.
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F. T. Cooper
Louise Heisterberg
German Evangelical Church
Theodore Bundenthal
Mrs. Cooper
East Tenth Street
J. H. Bothwell
Sedalia
Helen Demuth
Fannie McNulty
Boonville
Demuth
Annual reunion at Central Business College tonight
The annual students reunion will be held at Central Business College tonight with a literary and musical program.
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Central Business College
The Spot Cash Grocer Advertises Stock for Three Stores
J. M. Cain announces surplus goods ready to stock three grocery stores. Prices have been set to move quickly. Customers are invited to visit The Spot Cash Grocer at 112-114 West Main, with both phones 151 listed.
Mrs. McKinley Improves in Canton
The condition of Mrs. McKinley is much improved today and it is thought she will continue to grow better as she receives care in Canton Ohio.
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Canton, O
Hair Style Fuss Shocks Omaha Drug Store
A prominent Omaha druggist bans middle part in clerks hair prompting departure of Rutherford B. Hayes who objected as the ad notes side parts preferred. The proprietor says middle parts accompany cigarettes red vests and poseur looks and seeks steady workers from twenty sensible applicants.
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Rutherford B. Hayes
Hesterwood Pharmacy
Hayes
S. L. Hesterwood
Longan's Sedalia Steam Laundry Ad Appeal
Premium cleaning service promised by Longan's Sedalia Steam Laundry. Visit for expert laundering and ironing with quick turnaround and dependable results.
Handsome Partying Weave Wins State Fair Prize
The handsome partiers of Mrs. E. A. Coe won first prize at the State fair. The woven work was created by the Misses Hieronymus of Sixteenth and Montgomery streets.
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E. A. Coe
Hieronymus
Sixteenth
Montgomery Streets
Sedalia Steam Laundry Ad Promises Value for Money
Local laundry service invites customers to send bundles for cleaning with assurance of good value. The ad emphasizes reliable processing and cost efficiency for customers seeking quality at fair prices.
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Sedalia Steam Laundry
County Superintendent Coleman to Visit Country Schools
County Superintendent Coleman will begin a western tour visiting country schools starting Monday. He plans to inspect facilities and meet with principals and teachers along the route.
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Coleman
Federation meeting at Glasshall yields routine agenda
The Federation of Labor held a Wednesday night session at Glasshall with no new business beyond the regular agenda.
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Federation of Labor
Glasshall
Reward Offered for Conviction in Henderson Murder Case
W. C. Hyatt of Columbus Missouri posts a 250 dollar reward for the conviction of any person sheltering or aiding Bessie Francis the African American woman accused in the murder of Miss Mary Henderson.
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W. C. Hyatt
Columbus
Bessie Francis
Mary Henderson
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