16 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Sedalia Sunday Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1902
Page
1
A Sedalia physician voices strong views on smallpox control urging science over politics and calling for decisive action. The city health board reports seven cases, quarantine measures at Central Business College, sanitation steps at Broadway School, and steps against a quarantinable student.
A Boonville letter to Dr H W Wood praises the Harry Shannon company touring Sedalia for a week. The note lauds Little Hazel and Harry as top child artists, their scenery and electrical effects, and urges theatergoers not to miss the show. It also mentions Bard's drug store selling manicure scissors.
The Sentinel exhorts Sedalia residents to support home businesses, praising M. M. Stevenson and his Stevenson brand meats. It urges buying local flour and groceries to keep money in town, grow the plant capacity, and boost taxes and real estate values.
The St Louis Stock Exchange saw Missouri Trust fall sharply with a 20 point drop amid broader declines in Germania Lincoln Trust and Colonial Mercantile. Edward S. Orr, recently elected president, resigns and leaves for health reasons as a caucus plans a new slate for today’s election.
Albert Kahn replies to Sedalia's Hub open letter welcoming customers to The Bell, promising well priced, stylish spring clothing with reliable tailoring and a buyback guarantee. He wishes the former Hub owners success in Oklahoma and urges customers to try The Bell for their spring needs. Signed by Albert Kahn.
A comical tale where Otto struggles with an overzealous auto machine. He tries to force the auto to operate as it should, but the machine resists, overheating and escalating into a chaotic, fiery ending. The episode ends with both Otto and the auto “going heavenward” as their autos fail to function as intended.
At a Kansas City meeting of Missouri Young Republican Club John Swanger of Milan was elected president Rush C Lake of Kansas City secretary and treasurer Sixteen vice presidents were chosen one from each district Judge Sangree of Sedalia was elected vice president from the Seventh district
Residents urged to patronize home dealers and manufacturers to keep money in Sedalia. Main Street showcases foundries mills packing houses breweries ice plants and produce firms with Moerschel Brewing highlighted for quality and local mills praised for strong output. Stevenson Packing also operates along the street.
A compact storefront listing focuses on manicure supplies and toilet goods available at Bard's Drug Store. The note highlights personal care items and basic beauty needs in a small local shop setting.
A local laundromat on Sedalia street faces an aggressive push by competitors trying to crowd out services. No concrete dates or figures are provided, but the piece hints at heated business tension and market strain in the area.
Mr. Keens of the Kelk Carriage company Sedalia visited Urich last Saturday and took wagon orders from Olin O Hill J H Rankin and John Overbey.
The remains of Mrs H C Bell of Leavenworth Kansas who died suddenly Friday arrived Saturday morning and were interred in the city cemetery where her mother and sister are buried. She was 33 and formerly lived here. She was wife of H S Bell yardmaster for Missouri Pacific at Leavenworth. Mr Bell accompanied the remains.
A prescription file for Ott is located at the Arlington Pharmacy, according to the report.
The Harry Shannon company in their eighth year presents Legally Dead a scenic production by Eunice Fitch. Prices are 10c 20c and 30c with ladies free on opening night. The troupe is noted as one of the best repertoire companies on the road and offers value beyond typical $1 shows.
Partly cloudy and warmer Sunday described in a local weather note. An ad for Coldicure cough medicine from W. E. Bard Drug Company is included.
Mrs Maude Bandy a widow living near Dampville with her brother in law J W Hicks fell from a wagon on Thursday and sustained considerable bruises according to local reports.
A full line of corn razors is displayed at Bard's Drug Store, offering a range of styles and prices for customers seeking corn-removal tools.
Alger, son of Mrs Jennie B Fast, suffering from rheumatism at Mont Clemens Michigan, is reported to be much worse.
A report notes the resignation of a company executive and states John W. Harrison, now vice president, is expected to be elected to succeed Mr. Orr. The list of directors includes L. F. Parker of Jefferson City and others, with the remainder of the state to be confirmed.
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