Grinnell probes municipal light costs in Iowa cities
Grinnell Iowa December 7 The city council completed a survey on public versus private control of electric light plants. It compares meter and flat rates in many towns and urges municipal ownership as the preferred solution amid a pending rate request from a private company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
Grinnell
Grinnell Electric Light, Heat and Power Company
Spaulding
Iowa
Galesburg
Ill
Galena
Hastings
Neb
Austin
Minn
Wayne
Fremont
Ames la
Rock Rapids
Independence
Eildon
Indianola
Alta
Ila
Mount Pleasant
LeMars
Decorah
Waterloo
Jefferson City
Pipestone
Rutyway
Watertown
S. D
Trenton
City
Mankato
Beatrice
Grand Island
Ottumwa
Cherokee
Iowa City
Electric Light, Heat and Power Company
Longan’s Sedalia Steam Laundry Ad
A laundry ad notes price adjustments tied to work quality. It emphasizes fair wages and asks customers to call for any kind of laundering service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
lLongan
Sedalia Steam Laundry
More Work for the Club More Work for the Club
The Sedalia Business Men's Club urged scrutiny of freight rates on coal from McAllister to Kansas City and Sedalia. The Sentinel notes a $1.75 rate to KC versus $2.30 to Sedalia for similar distances, a potential discrimination. The club was asked to investigate and seek change to secure Sedalia’s commercial advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
South McAllister
Sentinel
McAllister
I. T
Kansas City
Coldicure Named Best Cough Remedy by Bard Drug Co
Coldicure is praised as the best cough medicine by the W. E. Bard Drug Company. The note highlights Bard’s endorsement and positions the product as a leading choice for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Bard Drug Company
Maine Christmas Tree Rush Expands To Markets
Bangor Maine December 7 The Christmas tree industry in Maine starts early with carloads and vessel loads heading to larger cities. Once seen as a nuisance firs are now a valuable income source for rural families and transport firms. Last year about 1 500 000 trees were sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Maine
Bard’s Drug Store Public Notice
Public notice for Bard’s Drug Store detailing sale or service offerings for manicure and toilet products. Includes location and hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bard’s Drug Store
Sedalia College of Music Passes To New Owners
Professor O H Tiede retires as director and leaves Sedalia for Kansas City. H W Steininger and Marion Elvira Jones become owners and faculty. Lucy Gentry to succeed Tiede as piano instructor. Steininger to teach harmony, composition and violin with a strong background in music education and performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Tiede
Kansas City
H. W. Steininger
Marion Elvira Jones
Sedalia College of Music
Steininger
Central Wesleyan College
Warrenton
W. A. Sauer
Stutgart Conservatory
Germany
St. Paul, Minn
Utica
N. Y
J. Frick
St. Paul
Minn
Louis Lombard
New York
Conservatory of Music
Clarence Lucas
London
Sedalia College of Music Welcomes New Management and Staff
Carl Hoffman Music announces a transfer elevating Sedalia College of Music under Prof Steininger and Miss Jones. Miss Lucy Gentry joins as piano instructor with Chicago Musical College training. Two orchestras form, monthly pupil recitals free to patrons, and future theory history harmony classes planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hoffman Music Company
Central
Missouri
Sedalia College of Music
West
Steininger
Miss Jones
Lucy Gentry
Gentry
R. H. Lukenbill
Chicago Musical College
L. Schubert
Pleyel
Viotti
Spohr
Sitt
Mazas
Kayser
Kreutzer
Fiorillo
Miss Gertrude McKinley to Wed Dr. McBride in Windsor
Resignation of Sedalia High School history teacher Miss Gertrude McKinley approved after it emerges she will marry Dr. McBride of Springfield on Christmas Eve. The wedding will occur in Windsor, affecting the local faculty and social circles. The school cadets elected officers for the year as other notes highlight a busy district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude McKinley
DR. McBride
Springfield
Sedalia
Board of Education
McKinley
Sentinel
McBride
Windsor
The
Cadets Elect Officers For School Year
The High School Cadents elected J. D. Wilson major and R. L. Netherton captain with Sherland Fannon as first lieutenant. R. C. Hardy became second lieutenant, Josephus Eickenberry first sergeant, Virgil Conner second sergeant, Fletcher Carter third sergeant, and Fred Hughes, Charles Messerly, Dimmitt Hottman corporals. Officers to serve the year with commissions and war rants to be awarded after competitive exams. Teachers met at the high school for their monthly session with an interesting program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Wilson
R. L. Netherton
Sherland Fannon
R. C. Hardy
Josephus Eickenberry
Virgil Conner
Fletcher Carter
Fred Hughes
Charles Messerly
Dimmit
School Board Grants Teacher Salaries and Accepts Resignation
At the regular meeting the school board approved teachers' salaries and accepted Miss Gertrude McKinley's resignation. A successor will be elected at a forthcoming call meeting. Three thousand dollars' worth of bonds, which had been paid, were destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude McKinley
Glee Club to Stage Minstrel Show for Library Fund
The High School Glee Club will present a minstrel show at the high school on Friday December 20 to benefit the library fund. Thirty girls comprise the chorus and will perform new old and popular songs and Gres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School Glee Club
High School
Library Fund
City and County Teachers Hold Regular Institute
City teachers attended the Saturday meeting at the High School for a regular institute. Many county teachers could not attend due to inclement weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feateir
Sedalia Steam Laundry Ad Promises Better Laundering
The Sedalia Steam Laundry at 216 Lamine Street urges customers to try their service highlighting superior laundering of collars and cuffs. Two phones, 154, are listed for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
Lamine Street
Merchants Free to Stay Open Nights During Holiday Season
Notice to merchants and clerks states no fixed closing hours from December 9 to 24, inclusive, under the early closing agreement. Merchants who wish to remain open at night may do so without violating the agreement. Signed by F. M. Blaise, president, and A. G. Whiprecht, secretary.
Corn Razors Sold At Bard's Drug Store Line
A full line of corn razors was offered at Bard's drug store, highlighting available shaving tools for customers seeking corn removal aids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bard's Drug Store
Dow Drug Company
Uncle Tom's Cabin to be staged at opera house Monday
A sumptuous production of Uncle Tom's Cabin will be shown at the opera house Monday with matinee and night performances on December 9. The story is praised as one of the strongest and most acclaimed ever presented by any company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Sol Smith Russell
Noah Vale
Fire at Huckins House Triggers Panic and $1,000 Loss
A Friday night blaze in the linen room of the Huckins Hotel caused panic among guests and staff. Fire crews contained the flames within minutes, with water damage totaling under $1,000 covered by insurance. An elevator operator belted out defiant refusals during the alarm while guests fled in their attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huckins
Myers
Coldicure Cures Cough At Bard's Drug Store
The note advertises Coldicure as a pleasant cough remedy sold at Bard's Drug Store. It highlights relief and availability from the local pharmacist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bard’s
Local Farmer Declared Insane Over Fire Dream
Flora Indiana December 7 James Green a farmer south of town was ruled insane this afternoon. He claimed he would go to Frankfort to burn the city and said he is an apostle sent to preach. He was active in church affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora
Ind
James Green
Here
Frankfort
Society Notes Highlight Local Parties and Receptions
Miss Kate Barnes of East Fourth street hosted a party Friday night. The Carmen's union held a social at Knob Noster. Mrs. George K. Mackey gave a large reception at 320 East Fourth street from 8 to 5 for ladies and 5 to 7 for gentlemen. The receiving party included Mrs. Mackey and several guests. Decorated rooms and Japanese joss incense enhanced the event with additional servers assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Barnes
East Fourth Street
Carmen's Union
Knob Noster
George K. Mackey
W. B. Mackey
T. T. Clifford
Isabel Daniel
Flora Mackey
Carmens Union Hosts Social at Regular Meeting
The Carmens union held a social during its regular meeting last night, bringing members together for fellowship and discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Carmens Union
Bard's Arug Store Sells Elegant Manicure Scissors
A display from Bard's Arug Store features an elegant line of manicure scissors. The shop highlights metallic finishes and precise blades suited for grooming routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bard’s
Arug
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carload
H. W. Steininger and
Prof. Tiede
HGH
Murray & Mack
Boulen
Griffen
Dazzler
F. M. Blaise
A. G. Whiprecht
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!