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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Conservator
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1904
Page
4
The Bedalin Post lists weekly notices and advertisements with policy on running classifieds and political content. It emphasizes paid space, merchant rates, and dedication to fair, reliable local information for readers.
A fragmented 1904 campaign note urges support for Democratic and Republican contenders, praising business vigor and capital. It laments fear and urges a confident male leader from among locals or from distant regions to seize opportunity, framing politics as a path to economic harvest.
A defense of Black Missourians seeking success through energy, grit, and state patriotism. The piece urges негro youths to enter politics, commerce, and enterprise at home rather than seek opportunities elsewhere, arguing that failure follows retreat and urging active participation in public life.
The writer asks if Folk should gain the Democratic nomination despite a platform aimed to curb his policies. He asserts Folk’s honesty, urging sober judgment on whether Black voters should oppose him, claiming Folk supports fair elections and local self government for all Missouri citizens, and cautions Negro voters to think deeply before voting.
The dressmakers assure padding is ethically acceptable, easing tensions among anxious fashion houses. Some women feel their rights secured as more designers embrace the updated standard, signaling a hopeful shift in industry practice.
Mr C Vincent departed Wednesday for Muskogee Oklahoma and Miss Mildred Davis plans a Saturday trip to St Louis Missouri. The sick listed include Mrs Craddock and Mrs L J Alien who are improving. Valley Court No 70 held Palm Sunday services at North Street ME Church. The program featured hymns and concert pieces under Miss Hawkins and Perry with a large audience and strong appreciation.
Old friend Hub Guterie visited town Monday. A large delegation of Houstonia people attended services Sunday. Scholles Restaurant advertised refreshing sodas and lunches. Thanks extended to Messrs J H Schollend and M R Stoner for favors shown the Conservator via Mr Jas Wilson. Elder W H Smith reported a successful quarterly meeting and led a Sunday service. The work here moves forward under the leadership of Wey Win Divers.
Sweet Springs Public School prepares a two night program featuring recitations songs drills and addresses. Special numbers led by C Milton English Sedalia Weekly Conservator Prof J B Simpson Minnieola and W Willine Jackson. Exercises at the new Tabernacle Hall with W H Houston the teacher in charge.
The Convener aims to unite the National Republican Party to end southern disenfranchisement. Representation ties to congressional seats. advocates urge Negro papers to copy notices.
The Alumnal Association of nm invites members to a College chapel meeting at 4 p.m. on Tuesday April 26. Agenda includes adoption of a constitution election of new officers and plans for mutual advancement of Alma Mater and members. Members to send small offerings to defray expenses Communications to W. H. Houston or Miss Leonora Lilian Sedalia Missouri.
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