Two Anniversaries Mark Missouri History August 10 1902
On August 10 1902 Missouri marks two anniversaries. The state’s 81st admission to the union by President Monroe and the 41st anniversary of the Battle of Wilson’s Creek near Springfield. Surviving Civil War veterans in Sedalia and Pettis County recall a bloody field where both sides faced each other across a stone wall. Hundreds lie buried in Springfield’s National and Confederate cemeteries, honoring those who fought for loyalty and patriotism in Southwest Missouri.
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Missouri
Monroe
Wilson Creek
Springfield
Sedalia
Pettis County
Convention Nominating Democratic Tickets Draws Interest
The city hosts a pivotal convention to nominate Democratic candidates for county and township offices. The Sentinel urges fair treatment for all candidates, notes unity after the vote, and emphasizes a clean ticket with determined supporters to win the next election.
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The
Sentinel
Barrett
U . of R.lundeon
Pardeen Releasellit
Pettis County
Knox as Martyr Uniformed by Trusts Vengeance
A fragment describes Mr. Knox as a martyr to the trusts and hints at a harsher punishment that would have been given him for the resentment against their power.
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Mr. Knox
Root's French visit shifts as Army head confuses Allies
Secretary of War Root travels to France where he is received as head of the Army of the United States yet appears to unsettle French confidence, prompting questions about command and mutual strategy.
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Root
Army of the
United States
Socialist Candidates Nominated for County Offices
The Socialist party has named nominees for county posts including Representative PLS Jamerson Recorder Fred Leaking Circuit Clerk James Knaus County Clerk J F Riley Probate Judge J L Parish Collector O T Wells Sheriff Chris Kuhn Treasurer John O Fisher Prosecuting Attorney J G Clark Presiding Judge J H Ferguson Judge Eastern District J TH Aison Judge Western District John W Treland Coroner David Lindsay Constable W A McNulty Justices W R Warner H Morseman G W Duncan.
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Socialist Party
Pls. Jamerson
Fred Leaking
James Knaus
J. F. Riley
J. L. Parish
O. Tl. P. Wells
Chris Kuhn
John O. Fisher
J. G. Clark
J. H. Ferguson
J. TH. Aison
John W. Treland
David Lindsay
W. A. McNulty
W. R. Warner
H. Morseman
G. W. Duncan
All Alike Town Woman Deemed Bene Factress
A man-hater in town calls every widow she knows a bene factress for burying at least one man, framing a tense social accusation.
And a Little More So Phrase
A proverb notes a man who seeks credit from a merchant in confidence is more prone to seek money than reveal a secret. It reflects cautious speech and prudence in private dealings.
Walsh's Ice Cream Promises Best City Treat Sunday
Phone S82 advertises Walsh's as the place to get the best ice cream for Sunday dinners in the city.
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Walsh
Wife and husband clash over mind reading study
A wife tries to read her husband’s thoughts and seeks acknowledgment that she reads him correctly. The humorous exchange highlights the difficulty of misunderstanding and the desire for mutual recognition in a marriage.
Arrest in East Sedalia Case Sparks Early Courtroom Drama
A black man and a white boy were arrested near the X office in East Sedalia after a loud disturbance in a box car. Each claimed innocence. both were placed in jail for three days. The incident followed accusations of a threatened assault and involved courtroom arraignments in Sedalia.
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Monroe Storks
Cap” Mason
Thomas Gresham
East Sedalia
James Collings
Necro
Rogers
Cool refreshing breezes at Wisconsin resorts
A pamphlet from JAS. C.,POND, G. P. A., Milwaukee, Wis offers illustrated guidance on where to find cool refreshing breezes at Walpace Fifield Butternet and similar famed resorts easily reached via Wisconsin Central railway. Rest and refreshment await.
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Walpace
Fifield
Butternet
Wisconsin Central Railway
JAS. C
Pond
Milwaukee
Wis
Dentist Dr George A Major Offers Discount Fillings and Crowns
Dr George A Major successor to Dr T T Major and Son offers limited time dental services at low prices including full set of teeth eight dollars gold fillings one dollar and up gold and platina fillings three quarters amalgam fillings twenty cents cement fillings and gold crowns six dollars Logan crowns four dollars. Bridge work a specialty and painless tooth extraction by Alva tander. All work warranted. Office at 410 Ohio street opposite court house.
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George A. Major
T. T. Major & Son
Alvatander
Ohio Street
Court House
Simply Selfishness at Bath Time
An Atchison woman who spends two hours daily in her bath is not admired for extreme neatness. Other boarders waiting in line call it selfishness.
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Atchison
Bath
Get Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets at Drug Stores
Cut this out and take it to any drug store and get a box of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. The best physic. They also correct disorders of the stomach. Price 25 cents.
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Chamberlain
A Slight Comparison Apple Bloom Inspires Youth
A girl admires a blossoming apple tree for its beauty while a boy postpones, waiting for the blossoms to become fruit. The scene contrasts youthful awe with delayed gratification as the tree’s potential ripens.
Lemonade Spot in Summer Opens for Inner Warmth
A simple note celebrates lemonade as a cure for summer spots inside the body that nothing else can reach. The playful line suggests a soothing, refreshing remedy to comfort the reader during hot days.
Classified Rates and Payment Instructions From Early Local Page
Advertisement policy notes 18 words or less three times 25 cents. Funeral notices and society notices billed at ten cents per line up to 10 lines. Commercial obituary space up to 30 lines at one dollar. Additional space five cents per line. Enclose ads in an envelope and address correctly.
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Help Wanted
Boards of Thanks Lodge
Wanted Five Young Men for Government Service Prep
Five young men from Pettis county are sought immediately to prepare for government service positions. Apply to Interstate Correspondence Trust, Cedar Rapids, IA.
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Pettis County
Inter State Corres
Tnst
Cedar Rapids, Ta
Walsh's Ice Cream Delivers Throughout Sedalia
Sedalia residents know Walsh's as the cream par excellence with delivery across the city. Phones 2? signal takeout or orders.
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Walsh
Sedalia
Words at a wedding party drive gossip through town
On the way home from a wedding party the talk centers on the girl who held her skirts higher than the others, a vivid image that sparks chatter and curiosity among passersby.
Ball Blue Soap Ad Offers Red Cross Brand 2 oz Pack
An old newspaper ad promotes Red Cross Ball Blue laundry product in a large 2 ounce package priced at five cents. The copy urges buyers to choose Ball Blue and highlights the value of the Red Cross brand.
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Red Cross
Mills Business College notice from Rico banker
John Goodknight of Rico Colo reports a good bank position and hopes to be cashier soon. C S Dolph has entered a naval service assignment.
Police Delay In Saloons Draws Fire Over Killings
Critics say police slow to shut wineroom saloons despite repeated murders. Officials show a pattern of gradual action similar to the building department, prompting calls for swifter enforcement and decisive steps.
Genuine Madison Medicine Tea Ad From Bard Drug Co
A Madison Medicine company advertisement urges readers to buy the genuine Rocky Mountain Tea made by Madison Medicine Co. It promotes it as a great family remedy and lists 35 cents price via W. E. Bard Drug Company.
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Bae” TV
Davol Medicine Co
P.O
San Francisco
Cal
W. E. Bard Drug Company
Madison Medicine Company
Silent Phrase From Fragment Sparks Newspaper Card
Partial OCR text hints at a narrative line about coal barons and a quietus. The readable fragment offers no clear event, date, or names to anchor a full card.
One Minute Cure Promises Instant Relief for Colds
An old advertisement claims the cure acts immediately for coughs and throat troubles, noting faster relief in summer and after exercise. It emphasizes safety and instant effect for colds and lung issues.
Yellow clothes keep bright with I Cross Ball Blue
Advertisement notes how to keep whites bright using I Cross Ball Blue for clothing. Mentions 2 oz package size and distribution through grocers.
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Chips L. Anos
St. Louis
Ransom
Chicago Business College
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Milo B. Stevens & Co
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Washington
M .C
Altoona
DeWitt
Moerschel’s
Sedalia Brew
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P. H. Sangree
Henry Lamm
Sangree
LAMM
Ohio St
Sedalia, Mo
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Sedalia M
W. D. Steele
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